Devotional: Pass It On, Part One
October 12, 2009 by admin
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October, with the cooler air and beautiful fall foliage our Creator designed, is here! With school in full swing, it’s assumable we’re all involved in various activities: school clubs, community service groups, after-school jobs, sports, church retreats, and maybe some college classes—not to mention being with family and friends! But let’s stop [...]
Fun Fact Friday: Leaves
October 9, 2009 by admin
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Leaves have just as much yellow pigment in July when they are green as they do in October when they are yellow. In July the darker green pigment just masks the yellow color, making the leaves appear greener.
For more facts about leaves, visit ncnatural.com.
Craft idea: take a nature hike with your kids and gather a [...]
Desktop Image: October 2009
October 7, 2009 by admin
Filed under Desktop Delight
If you’d like to have our theme image on your desktop this month, simply click on “standard” or “wide-screen” underneath the photo, then right click on the image and select “set as background.” Note: laptops are generally wide-screen, and desktops are usually standard images.
Pierce my heart to spread Your Word, 1 Thessalonians 2:4 “But as [...]
Choosing an Insurance Plan
October 5, 2009 by admin
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Even before I got married, I had my own insurance through my job. Choosing which insurance option was right for me was difficult enough without having to make the best choice for a family. Although some employers may not offer more than two plans, usually those plans have extra options.
What are the primary plan types?
HMO- [...]
Daily Bible Reading: The Most Important Conversation
October 3, 2009 by admin
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1 Thessalonians 2:4 “But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.”
I tend to think that I obey God most of the time. I try not to do the things that are wrong, and even though [...]
Fun Fact Friday: Popcorn Popping October!
October 2, 2009 by admin
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October is National Popcorn Popping month!
Air popped popcorn only has 31 calories per cup and is a member of the grass family. Most U.S. popcorn is grown in the Midwest, including kernels that can pop up to three feet high!
Go here to read more fun facts about popcorn. Activities about popcorn, including coloring [...]
Pierce my heart to spread Your word
October 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under In this Issue
1 Thessalonians 2:4 “But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.”
The above verse is very convicting to us (Lisa and Davonne), as we are often tempted to seek to please people, and we tend [...]
September Giveaway: Book Winner!
September 30, 2009 by admin
Filed under Media Matters
The random winner of Feminine Appeal is Jenny (jennyldodson@)! You should have an e-mail from Pierce My Heart in your inbox. If not, please contact us within seven days to claim your prize.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this contest by leaving a comment on our article. If you didn’t win this month, please check [...]
September Giveaway: Last Chance to Enter!
September 29, 2009 by admin
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This is the last day to enter to win our September giveaway. The winner, who will be announced on September 30, will receive a new book!
If you have any questions, please let us know, and we will respond to you as quickly as possible.
- Davonne Parks
Dating: Little Things Keep the Fire Going
Life is truly a crazy ride. There are great highs and then sometimes the lowest of lows. It’s unpredictable and wild. But with all the big things that we go through, it’s really the small stuff that counts. When we examine our pasts we all remember big events that happened, but with those events we [...]