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Recovering from Disaster

Following a disaster, there is much work to do. Having endured such an experience is so utterly draining that many people don’t know how they’ll find the strength to go forward. Others jump in, needing to do something, anything, in an attempt to right things. Everyone is different but there are things that everyone should keep in mind. It is a sad fact, but there are those who will try to take advantage of people who are in a vulnerable position. Make sure people who come to you following a disaster really are who they say they are. Don’t hesitate … Continue reading →

Strange Ideas about Christians

People sometime have strange ideas about Christians. Too often the media wants to lump all Christians in the one basket. So do a lot of other people. The reality is Christians are a varied lot. What they do have in common is a saving faith in the work of Christ on the cross. Some Christians will not touch alcohol. They see alcohol as a major problem in society, which it is, and one that often causes other problems making people behave in a way that they would not normally do. So they choose to abstain from alcohol. The problem occurs … Continue reading →

Of House and Home

There is a big difference between a house (or any living structure) and a home. This is even more clear when people are forced by things beyond their control to call a new space “home.” While various types of temporary shelter are often not what we would prefer for our families, even these spaces can be made to feel like home. There are many reasons people need temporary housing, from being unable to purchase a home, being away at college, or being in the military, to other more unfortunate reasons such as being displaced by disaster. The first, best way … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: February 11th Through February 17th

From scary weather to Valentines fun, this has been a busy week here in the Home blog. Did you have a good one? How did you spend your time in your home? Here we have been busy prepping and priming up the family room. I’ll be writing more about that. But for now, why not check out the articles we shared this past week. February 11th Scary Weather The wind has been howling so badly this week and into the weekend. Our neighbors and ourselves have lost large tree limbs and some trees, too. One large tree cracked in two … Continue reading →

The Pacific Northwest–Tragic News for December 2006

I live in the Pacific Northwest and the last several weeks have been very tragic and difficult for the citizens of Oregon and Washington. Our region has been in the center of the National News for the better part of the last 60-days with one tragic story after another. Oregon and Washington started the month of December 2006, recovering from one of the wettest November’s in history. Major roads were closed due to mudslides and collapse, houses were destroyed on riverbanks where they have stood for decades, and we had snow abnormally early. Areas of both states have been declared … Continue reading →

What’s Next For Oprah and Tammy Faye Bakker

If you thought that her multi-billion dollar empire allowed Oprah Winfrey to rest on her laurels you’d be wrong. The queen of daytime talk is preparing to venture into a new genre of television—reality TV. Apparently, the reality of a daytime talk show is not enough for the media maven–Oprah is coming to primetime. According to “Variety,” Winfrey says she’s going to produce two series that’ll air in prime time on ABC. But don’t look for the “anti-Jerry Springer” talk show host to be backing projects ala MTV’s “Real World” or NBC’s “Fear Factor.” The magazine says Winfrey’s shows won’t … Continue reading →

What To Know Before You Light That First Fire Of The Season

It’s in the 30’s today in the Upper Midwest—a lot of residents here are recovering from a moderate storm that dumped up to 14 inches of snow in some spots. With chilly temperatures and a fresh blanket of snow outside, nothing is better than coming indoors to warm up in front of a roaring fire. Sounds inviting, but without taking the proper precautions, that warm and toasty fire can come back to burn you. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, there are approximately 11,000 chimney fires in the United States every year, which cause more than $7 million in … Continue reading →