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2024-07-12T11:49:57-04:00

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Jesus Hosts the Ultimate All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

Last updated on: July 12, 2024 at 11:49 am By Ellen Fannon

What Did They Do With the Leftovers? The story of Jesus feeding the 5000 with five loaves and two fish is told in all four gospels of the Bible: Matthew 14:13–21, Mark 6:30–44, Luke 9:10–17, and John 6:1–15: Taking the five loaves and two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus gave thanks and broke them. Then, He gave them to the disciples to give to the people. They all ate and were satisfied. Afterward, the disciples picked up twelve... Read more

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2024-06-20T11:08:21-04:00

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I Want to Talk to the Animals Like They Did in the Bible

Last updated on: June 20, 2024 at 11:08 am By Ellen Fannon

Animals Talked in the Bible The Bible records three accounts of talking animals. The first occurs in Genesis 3:1-5 when the serpent spoke to Eve. It makes me wonder whether or not Eve thought it strange that a serpent would speak at all or whether all the animals spoke, therefore, it was no big deal. We know how that encounter turned out. The second account is Balaam’s Donkey in Numbers 22:22-40. Again, Balaam did not appear to find it odd... Read more

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2024-06-03T15:57:41-04:00

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It’s Adam’s Fault That I Have a Black Thumb

Last updated on: June 3, 2024 at 3:57 pm By Ellen Fannon

I Blame My Black Thumb on Adam I blame my black thumb on Adam. Adam’s sin made God curse the soil, making it impossible for me to grow anything. In Genesis 3:17, God told him, “Because you listened to your wife and ate fruit from the tree about which I commanded you, ‘You must not eat from it,’ Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life.” ... Read more

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2024-02-13T22:41:31-05:00

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Can Today’s Man Woo a Woman With the Song of Solomon?

Last updated on: February 13, 2024 at 10:41 pm By Ellen Fannon

My husband is no Shakespeare, but I love his poetry because it is original, corny, and heartfelt. Usually, I receive poems taped onto my wrapped birthday and Christmas gifts, the contents of which are often suggested by the theme of the poem. My favorite all-time poem is “Ode to Doggy Doo,” which was written the year I received the carpet cleaner. I’ll spare you the details. When we were dating, he decided to woo me with verses from the... Read more

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12 Ways I Compare to the Proverb 31 Superwoman

Last updated on: January 30, 2024 at 1:26 pm By Ellen Fannon

Proverb 31 Is Not Just For Mother’s Day I realize this is the month of February, which is nowhere near Mother’s Day, but I’m going to deviate a little from the time frame for which Proverb 31 is usually read and discuss it now. Although Proverb 31 seems to be the “go-to” Scripture for Mother’s Day, it doesn’t directly pertain to motherhood, per se. It is actually “The Wife of Noble Character,” which could be used for any occasion, including... Read more

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2024-01-24T12:06:29-05:00

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The Secret of My Successful Diet: Cookies

Last updated on: January 24, 2024 at 12:06 pm By Ellen Fannon

In Humor Break, I have mentioned that my body is a temple—a decrepit, crumbling ruin. I have also said that cleanliness is next to godliness as far as keeping this crumbling temple clean. Now I will address what goes into the temple, as in another Humor Break blog called “6 Reasons Why God Should Have Sent Chocolate Rather Than Manna.” I have always taken good care of my body with chocolate. However, some people don’t view what goes into the... Read more

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2024-01-15T11:50:01-05:00

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No Pain, No Gain

Last updated on: January 15, 2024 at 11:50 am By Ellen Fannon

The Bible says our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. Everyone knows that eating properly and regular exercise are essential for maintaining a healthy body. Studies have also confirmed that exercise is important for our spiritual health, as well. Still, having this knowledge and applying this knowledge are two different things. It’s been a long time since I’ve been to the gym and lately, I’ve had a little voice in my head telling me I really need to... Read more

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Does the Bible Say Cleanliness is Next to Godliness?

Last updated on: January 15, 2024 at 11:50 am By Ellen Fannon

Does the Bible say, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness?” Actually, no. That expression is believed to have originated with John Wesley, co-founder of Methodism. Still, several books of the Bible record elaborate steps of ritual purification and cleansing before approaching a holy God, which is probably why a Saturday night bath was the routine when I was growing up. Somehow, though, I can’t seem to convey this “cleanliness is next to Godliness” message to my sons. Okay, maybe not... Read more

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2024-01-08T13:36:53-05:00

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Is There Anything As Depressing Than De-Decorating?

Last updated on: January 8, 2024 at 1:36 pm By Ellen Fannon

In our home, we have a strict rule that decorating for Christmas does not happen until after Thanksgiving. After the Thanksgiving dinner dishes have been washed and put away officially kicks off the start of the Christmas season. But technically, the days leading up to Christmas are Advent, which is the awaiting of Christ and Christmas. The true Christmas season is from December 25th until Epiphany on January 6th. Still, I don’t think I would enjoy the days leading up... Read more

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How Do I Top These Christmas Newsletters?

Last updated on: December 23, 2023 at 3:19 pm By Ellen Fannon

The Christmas Newsletter Merry Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I hope this year finds you healthy and happy and catching up with friends and family. One of our Christmas traditions is sending out a newsletter with our Christmas cards to update family and friends about our year. And I love getting letters along with cards so I can see what others are up to. This was especially true before I caved in... Read more

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