Thanksgiving Countdown: Day 8

Nov 16 2005 11:24 am

As the topics of gratefulness and thanksgiving get more exposure this season, I inwardly cringe. I’m uncomfortably reminded of my chronic ungratefulness and propensity to grumble. In spite of... Read More ›

Thanksgiving Countdown: Day 9

Nov 15 2005 4:58 pm

This time of year always brings back tons of memories. One of my favorites is “coupon books.” Every year, on Thanksgiving day, my mom would present each of us... Read More ›

What?  No Prize???

Nov 15 2005 2:27 pm

Okay girls, I just noticed that my mom started a contest (see yesterday’s post) and didn’t offer any prizes!!! (In her defense, she said that she had a prize... Read More ›

Thanksgiving Countdown: Day 10

Nov 14 2005 4:44 pm

Did you realize there are only ten days until Thanksgiving? For women, this holiday can be both fun and overwhelming—something you both anticipate and dread. You’re excited at the... Read More ›

A Special Greeting

Nov 14 2005 11:45 am

Recently, we got Site Meter for our blog. We discovered that our readership extends far beyond what we had ever imagined. In this past week alone, the blog has... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Nov 11 2005 7:31 pm

Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about the Friday Funnies! This humorous story doubles as a gentle reminder for all of us to honor God in all arenas of life—including... Read More ›

Personal Reflection Part Six

Nov 11 2005 5:32 pm

When we were little, my dad would sometimes tease us by saying: “I’ve got bad news and I’ve got good news…which do you want to hear first?” In this... Read More ›

Personal Reflection Part Five

Nov 11 2005 1:18 pm

This week we have received biblical and intensely relevant counsel for overcoming the sins of anger, anxiety, and escapism. As common as these sins are, we face many other... Read More ›

“Nerds Rule!” Dad responds.

Nov 10 2005 12:15 pm

The Mahaney fam has always loved to laugh. Not only with each other, but my dad raised us to cultivate humility by training us to laugh at ourselves. This... Read More ›

Personal Reflection Part Four

Nov 10 2005 10:25 am

I spend most of my days joyfully chasing three small boys. However, there are some days when I’m the one who wants to run away and hide in the... Read More ›

Personal Reflection Part Three

Nov 9 2005 9:49 am

The girls and I planned who would post this week by determining which topic was most applicable to each of us, so that we could provide a personal introduction.... Read More ›

Personal Reflection Part Two

Nov 8 2005 4:29 pm

This Personal Reflection on anxiety is excellent application of the little paragraph that we read this morning. I call this a “sit down and stay a while” kind of... Read More ›

Small Doses

Nov 8 2005 11:37 am

I think Nicole might have secretly designed this week to send me a message about my need for some accelerated spiritual growth! Wasn’t yesterday’s personal reflection from Dr. Powlison... Read More ›

Personal Reflection Part One

Nov 7 2005 3:52 pm

This first portion of Dr. Powlison’s Personal Reflection is an introduction, and includes some general comments on biblical change in the areas of anxiety, anger, and escapism. As with... Read More ›

Help for Change

Nov 7 2005 12:04 pm

It is an exciting week here at the Girl Talk Blog; and I predict, life-changing for some. We have received permission to make available to you what we consider... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Nov 4 2005 9:15 pm

Forget those low-carb diets and check this one out instead. It’s proven effective for two-year-olds everywhere! The Toddler Diet (from Crosswalk.com) You folks with toddlers should relate to this... Read More ›

Strength for a Weary Mom

Nov 4 2005 1:45 pm

Is it just me, or has this week been longer than seven days? My boys didn’t set their clocks back last week for Daylight Saving Time, so they are... Read More ›

“I Saw Joni Dance”

Nov 3 2005 3:22 pm

A friend of my husband, Dr. Sam Storms, attended the recent Desiring God National Conference hosted by John Piper, that carried the theme: “Suffering and the Sovereignty of God.”... Read More ›

Best Suited for You

Nov 3 2005 12:56 pm

I opened Morning and Evening this morning, groggily trying to remember what date it was today. I overshot November 3rd and was thumbing back when I noticed that I’d... Read More ›

Q & A - Eating Issues

Nov 2 2005 4:33 pm

Happy Wednesday everyone! For Q & A this week, we want to comment on a question from a woman who begins by describing her experience: “It just starts with... Read More ›