Posts by Gina Conroy
How My House Almost Burned Down!
I also dodged a real life fire 30 minutes ago! Hubby emptied the waterbed ’cause carpeters are installing tomorrow, and he left the heater on!!! I started to smell something plasticky. Thought it was paint from the bathroom. Ignored it for a while, but the smell got more intense and it was only upstairs. I…
Read MoreFirst Week of School
The night before Chris asked me if I was going to wake him up with a photo flash! I said, “no.” That was how I woke them up last year! But this year, well, no pictures on the first day of school. They’re in 6th and 8th grade, and quite grown up. In fact, Chris…
Read MoreFIRST: Book of Names
It’s the 21st, time for the Teen FIRST blog tour!(Join our alliance! Click the button!) Every 21st, we will feature an author and his/her latest Teen fiction book’s FIRST chapter! D. Barkley Briggs The Book of Names (Legends of Karac Tor) NavPress Publishing Group (July 15, 2008) Dean Barkley Briggs is an author,…
Read MoreGood Morning
He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. Isaiah 50: 4 (NIV) Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 (NIV) I am not a morning…
Read MoreI’m in Love with Green Works Dish Soap
If you read my blog, you know I’m a fan of natural products, and I’ve highlight Clorox Green Works Cleaners before. I’m still using them and still loving them. But move over, there’s a new Clorox cleaner in town! And I was lucky enough to be sent a free sample! Green Works Dish Soap is…
Read MorePurpose Driven Life
I have just begun reading The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. I’m on day 2 of a 40 day program. I have had this book for some time. Every once and a while I would look at it, but decide to wait to start it. Doesn’t that scream of a person who needs a…
Read MoreThe Children Book Extravaganza
I’ve always wanted to write a children’s book, but never tired. I heard it’s a tough business to break into, and those that do it, do it so well already. Maybe one day I’ll try my hand at one, but for now I’ll just enjoy reading them like the new books I received from Lisa…
Read MoreProtected: Grace vs. Discipline
I’m struggling with how much grace to show my kids. It seems when I show them a lot of grace, they walk all over me, or at least try. When did they become so disrespectful and rebellious, arguing and challenging like a bully on the playground. Telling me “no” to my face, and cutting me…
Read MoreIn God We Trust?
MSNBC is taking a poll as to whether Americans believe the saying “In God We Trust” should stay or be removed from our currency. How do you think America is voting? How would you vote? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10103521/
Read MoreICRS Interview: John Morgan, President Bush Impersonator
Even though I knew I was interviewing John Morgan, President Bush Impersonator, when I passed him in the hall flanked by two men in dark suits, I did a double take. John Morgan was a delight to speak with and his story is very inspiring. You never know where God may lead you, but he’s…
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