jeanne on December 17th, 2009

Its a cold winters night, but no one seems to notice the chill. Gathered in the tiny 36 x 18 foot building, 31 Romanians are in the midst of praise and worship. The small wood stove is barely casting a glow, but each person present is filled with warmth in their hearts. Now its time [...]

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jeanne on December 16th, 2009

Although Christianity can be recognized as one of the most common religions around the world, many people are virtually unaware of what Christianity really is. The following article is intended as an introduction to Christianity for non-Christians. It is a brief overview of the major beliefs that are involved in Christianity.
Christianity originally developed [...]

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jeanne on December 11th, 2009

Does the enormity of our World prevent a Christian from making a difference?    I believe that we can all make a difference and I’ll explain my reasoning by again looking at our favorite fall fruit, the pumpkin.
During November, the United States celebrated Thanksgiving.  Consider these pumpkin statistics:

As American families joined together to share meals and [...]

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jeanne on November 25th, 2009

What’s so exciting about a pumpkin seed?  It’s a beige, flat, almond-shaped seed that can be between 1/2 to 1 inch in length.  It’s not fancy at all.
Have you ever tasted a pumpkin seed?  They are quite yummy with an earthy, nutty-sweet flavor.  Pumpkin seeds can be roasted or toasted alone for a healthy and [...]

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jeanne on November 18th, 2009

What is the largest fruit in the world?  It’s the American fall favorite, the pumpkin, known for its round shape and bright-orange flesh.  A single pumpkin can grow as large as 1,000 lbs or more, depending on the seed variety.  Each year, competition growers sow their seeds around June or July, hoping to produce the [...]

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jeanne on October 20th, 2009

It’s October and my spring garden has wilted and crumbled. It’s strange, but I can’t say that I’m sad. I love working in dirt and growing things, but the squirrels and bugs tormented me this year. My son and I were heartbroken to find jagged teeth marks in our beautiful, red tomatoes.

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