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Have I ever pointed you to Crosswalk?  I really don't think I have, and that is a shame!  This is such an awesome resource...and massive!!  You can find everything, here.  It is broken down into 'channels'...and there are channels for every topic of interest.  There is even radio, video, ecards...it is truly amazing!!  You really need to bookmark this one!

Crosswalk

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There is a new blog out there, and I am so excited!  I have followed Diane's Card blog for a while.  I love her heart, and her passion for Christ.  I have worked with her on a couple of projects, and I can tell you- she is as sweet and helpful as the day is long!

This week, she has started a blog by a woman...for women.  You have got to pay a visit to her new venture-  Women to Women: Sharing Jesus.  This is just bound to be a jewel!!

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So my sister sent me a link to a blog she stalks...and I am hooked!  This guy is funny, insightful, and just plain fun.

Take a look:  Stuff Christians Like

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So many people have Iphones and Blackberries and nifty cell phones, I just had to mention this resource. Imagine having an entire Bible- and Bible reference library with you- all the time...how awesome would that be?! Olive Tree Software has versions of their program out for a huge list of platforms and devices- including a free desktop version. This also includes daily reading plans and devotionals- so you can use your lunch hours for the Lord and learning. Cool, huh?!

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Talking of resolutions, I thought this article was fun: Christian Music Artist Share New Year's Resolutions. Always nice to know, I'm not the only one!!

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I had to share this- it is amazing! I love Casting Crowns- they are one of my favorite groups. So, when I heard this song, I fell in love!! Hope this helps remind you of the Reason!!

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Here's a great link to get you started for the Holiday season: Christians in Cyberspace This is a link to a bunch of Christ centered holiday sites for you and your family. Great for ideas and fun!! Take a look!!

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Ok- are you ready? Time for a laugh...you know you need it. I need it. Here we go:

Some Thanksgiving Funnies

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I just finished the best book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. Dang, this was a great book! She wrote this as a fictional book- sort of a Christian Romance. Really, it is a parable, though. It shows us, in a very hands on way, the lengths God goes to persue His Beloved...hey, that's us!! Definitely a recommended, read!

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Found another site to add to your arsonel...gotta love it!! Crosswalk.com has an entire section for a Christian Marriage. filled with helpful articles, conversations, links to blogs...this could be an awesome resource for you and your spouse!!

Crosswalk: Marriage

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I was sent this link...how cool is this?! May it be a blessing to you today!!

The Many Names of Christ

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How about an awesome resource for building and strengthening your marraige? Christiannity Today has an entire section devoted to Marraige. With timely and practical articles, advice and insight, and very real experts- this is a site to bookmark!! I would encourage you to take a look, poke around...

Christianity Today: Marraige

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Time for another book recommendation. Did you love the Left Behind Series? I did!! Well, Tim LaHay has another series- Babylon Rising is the first book. Same style, different characters/ story. Think a Christian Indiana Jones. So fun!! Looking for a fun, but uplifting read- give this series a go!!

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Fireproof

Rarely are Christians given the choice of good, life affirming...faith affirming movies. So when one pops up...it deserves a mention!! Here's an excert from Christianity Today's Review:

The story this time concerns a firefighter named Caleb Holt (Kirk Cameron) whose wife of seven years, Catherine (Erin Bethea), wants a divorce. Caleb is ready to give up on the marriage altogether, but his father, John (Harris Malcom), gives him a book called The Love Dare and challenges him to follow its steps before throwing in the towel. Since Fireproof has been endorsed by a plethora of marriage ministries, you can pretty much guess how things will turn out. But the Kendricks earn their resolution this time; instead of dropping miracles and messages from God on their characters, they keep the story focused on the Holts and driven by the choices that the Holts make.

For more of the review, check here.

Just something to think about the next time your family is choosing a movie...

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If you have never heard of it before, I want to introduce you to Discipleship Journal. What an awesome resource!! This is a magazine, with wonderful articles, columns and devotional for every Christian. It is timely, relevant- and a great help in our daily walks. I really cannot recommend this one enough---Discipleship Journal, check it out!

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I have recently started reading for enjoyment, again. I used to read voraciously as a teenager and young adult...but somehow I lost that over the years. Still not a bookworm, but I have been enjoying it. thought I would recommend a series to you: AD Chronicles, by the Thoene's. This is one of my favorite series of all time- and highly, highly recommended...I would love to make it required reading for all Christians. This takes the life of Christ- and makes it readable for the average person. They do not change history, and the research is impeccable. What they do is take the accounts from the points of view of others in the story- like the blind begger that Jesus healed, the centurion who pleaded for the healing of his servant, and the shepherds who witnessed the angels sing. Imagine delving into their thoughts and feelings! Very cool!!

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I love this link...I have actually used it for a page in my prayer journal. You can learn alot about the character and attributes of God, buy studying His names. This page lists some of the names Of God, as found in the Bible- along with their meanings. Very cool!!

Names of God

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I found this site earlier in the week, and have been having a blast playing... Pandora.

The concept is simple- you tell them an artist or song you like, they build a 'station' just for you...it streams music to your desktop, that you get to customize. Like Chris Rice, build a station. It will play Chris, and others like him. You tell Pandora whether you like the song, by clicking a thumbs up or down--and it customizes the station even more. I have to say- it's pretty darn good. I've only hit like one song I didn't like.

Imagine the fun, though--listen to your favorite Christian artists---and discover more just like them, at the same time. Give it a try!

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I have a wonderful site to share with you, today...one that I have been saving for a while. I love this blogger like she were my own mother. OK, she is my own mother...I really debated for a while about sharing this. AFP is not a personal blog, and this is my Mom's blog I am about to recommend. But, what it comes down to is this: I would definitely recommend it if she wasn't my Mom...seem's fair, right?

Anyway, this blog is chocked full of really pretty photography from her trips and wanderings around the country....and some really cool devotional articles. She has an easy writing style, that makes her fun to read, too. You need to stop by for a visit...but take a cool drink and get comfy--you'll be there a while!!

Faithful Journeys

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You need a faithbuilder, I know you do---don't we all?! I've got one to share...It's a little late, but I still have one for you! Jesus said to GO out into all the world...We are also told to 'pray that God would raise up workers for the harvest'. Well, I found a site that will help you to plray for every country on the globe. This is just so cool...they take one country a day, tell you about it...pertinent facts, a little culture etc---they just make it so much easier to pray intelligently! I LOVE it!! It's called Operation World...and together, we CAN reach the World!!