Today's Christian Woman articles from May 2005

Today's Christian Woman archives from May 2005

Love story.(girl TALK)
May 1, 2005... EVERYONE LOVES A GOOD LOVE story I know I do. I cry during Hallmark television specials. I cry at coworkers' weddings. I cry watching Anne of Green Gables videos. My family's used to the waterworks. My daughters have that...

What's your best low-cost wedding gift idea?(woman to WOMAN)
May 1, 2005... It's that time of year. People are tying the knot, and you're poring over registry lists trying to find a lovely gift that won't break the bank. So what's a budget-conscious gal to do? Borrow one of these ideas from savvy TCW readers just...

Women's retreats.(book)(Women's Retreats: A Creative Planning Guide)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... According to the authors of Women's Retreats: A Creative Planning Guide (Kregel), a transforming women's retreat focuses on three things: (1) THE TRUTHS OF SCRIPTURE: However your retreat is organized, there should be solid teaching from...

I scream, you scream.(TCWoman: IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU!)(Judy and Wally Blume, owners of Denali Flavors Inc. supported more thean 17 Christian organizations in nine countries)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Want to help spread the gospel one scoop at a time? If you need one more excuse to indulge in ice cream this summer, consider this: Judy and Wally Blume, owners of Denali Flavors Inc. and the creators of the chocolate-and-peanut-butter...

Dining Mediterranean-style.(Your Home)
May 1, 2005... Vivid teals, hot oranges, bright yellows, and striking pinks are all the rage this season and perfect for entertaining family and friends outside on warm summer nights. Round woven placemats and colorful cabana wave-shaped bowls are showing...

Women of the House.(Your Home)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... In 2005, women hold 79 of the 535 seats in the 109th U.S. Congress, 14 of the 100 seats in the Senate, and 65 of the 435 seats in the House of Representatives. In addition, three women serve as Delegates to the House from Guam, the Virgin...

Is it a Bible cover? Is it a purse?(TCWoman: IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... It's both! The new convertible tote bag from Inspiro morphs from a compact Bible cover into a full-size tote bag with the pull of a zipper. Inspiro also offers Bible covers that transform into backpacks and messenger bags that sport pockets...

Safety net savings.(Your Money)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... What's one thing you need, but hope you never have to use? It's insurance, of course! All those policies--home, car, health, etc.--provide peace of mind, but they can get expensive. That's why it's great to know that one quick phone call to...

Explore your options.(TCWoman: IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU)(Dr. Ernst Bartsich created a website with information and resources for patients)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... According to the U.S. Department of Health, 76 percent of hysterectomies performed in the U.S. are medically unnecessary. That's why Dr. Ernst Bartsich is on a mission to make sure women know they have options when it comes to treating...

Discover the heart of Christian fiction all over again: Brock & Bodie Thoene delight fans with the fresh new look of the best-selling Zion Covenant series.(the First Page: THE INSIDE STORY ON THE BEST IN CHRISTIAN BOOKS)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, two series of historical novels rocked the reading world with their richly detailed and dramatic portrayals of the events leading up to World War II and the establishment of the State of Israel. These...

Fiction first: what's hot in the fiction aisle.(fiction books)
May 1, 2005... GENERAL FICTION THE WARRIOR by Francine Rivers Francine illuminates the life of Caleb, a man whose faith and zeal for God helped lead God's people into the Promised Land. Discover a man quick to anger, but full of humility and faith. A...

Robin Lee Hatcher (Beyond the Shadows) highly recommends the film Finding Neverland (about J. M. Barrie, author of Peter Pan) for anyone who loves books.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... ROBIN LEE HATCHER (Beyond the Shadows) highly recommends the film Finding Neverland (about J. M. Barrie, author of Peter Pan) for anyone who loves books. "The movie captures the heart and mind of the fiction writer," Robin explains. "It also...

Masterful suspense writer Rene Gutteridge (Storm Gathering) has been published over twenty times as a playwright.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Masterful suspense writer R E N E GUTTERIDGE (Storm Gathering) has been published over twenty times as a playwright. She was the director of drama for a church before becoming a full-time morn and writer. Rene and her family live in Oklahoma...

Fame: an excerpt from the forthcoming book from beloved author Karen Kingsbury!(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... The part should've been easy to cast. Dream On, the romantic comedy that would star Dayne Matthews, called for a small-town girl, an upbeat, outgoing type, with dreams of the big city and a genuine innocence that overshadowed everything...

First insights: what's new in nonfiction.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Holding Out for a Hero)(Excerpt)
May 1, 2005... EXCERPT FROM Holding Out for a Hero by Lisa Harper Boat docks are wonderful microcosms of sights and smells, where men are separated from boys by the size of their motors. It's fascinating to watch some of them strut around,...

What's new in nonfiction.(Radical Forgiveness)(One Year Devotional for Moms)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... RADICAL FORGIVENESS by Julie Ann Barnhill In Radical Forgiveness Julie helps women understand the power of Christ that can deliver them from the bondage of self to discover the life of freedom they are meant to enjoy. Enjoy her typical sassy,...

Kitchen appliance cemetery.(LAUGH with Laura Cornell)
May 1, 2005... AS SEEN ON TV BREAKMAKER R.I.P IT WAS NICE THAT ONE TIME APPLE CORER The apple of my eye? Heart-Shaped WAFFLE IRON 1X A YEAR (MAYBE) Espresso Maker YOU ALMOST MADE THE GRADE Melon Baller May heaven be a party TURKEY...

"&#@*%!" My husband's temper is driving our family apart.(healthy RELATIONSHIPS)
May 1, 2005... DEAR LESLIE, My husband has a bad temper and a habit of cursing. He usually directs his verbal tirades at the TV or other drivers in bad traffic, but he also occasionally targets my two teenage sons and me. As a result, my sons are...

Cleaning house: my kids won't pitch in. Help!(mom TIME)
May 1, 2005... DEAR LISA, I have a hard time getting my three children to help me with household chores. They whine, they moan, they procrastinate. I work full-time and need their cooperation around the house, but I'm out of creative ideas to motivate...

Does Allah = God?(faith FORUM)
May 1, 2005... Q. My Muslim friend thinks we worship the same God. How should I respond? A. I WANT TO BEGIN WITH A SHORT reflection on the phrase contained in this question: "My Muslim friend." Good for you! When I grew up, that wouldn't have been...

Twister! In just seven minutes, our world was blown apart.(my STORY)
May 1, 2005... MOMENTS BEFORE THE TORNADO CAME, WE sensed it. The early evening sky turned the putrid color of pureed peas. The stillness was awkward. Then, its roar sucked the breath from my body. I felt fluid and terrified. Walls tore. Windows blew...

Celebration.(wise WORDS)
May 1, 2005... "Even if you LIVE a long time, don't take a single day for granted, take DELIGHT in each light-filled hour, REMEMBERING that there will also be many dark days." ECCLESIASTES 11:8 The Message "One should wish to celebrate more than one...

Happily even after: three years after her divorce, Christian musician Kim Hill shares about the heartbreak, the joys and challenges of single parenting, and her new understanding of god's role in our life.(Interview)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... CHRISTIAN MUSICIAN KIM HILL recently was hanging out with her eight-year-old son, Benjamin, in the cozy backyard of their Nashville home. They were eating and chatting and just sharing some quality mother-son time. Then he started crying. ...

Have you heard of the four steps to friendship with God? The Alliance for Christian Fellowship International.
May 1, 2005... These four steps are supported by many verses in the Bible Some of them are listed with each step. * STEP ONE * Know that God loves you with an ever-lasting love and wants to bless you and fellowship with you. The Bible says...

What's so amazing about ... my testimony?
May 1, 2005... I SAT MOTIONLESS IN MY CHAIR, listening to the speaker give his testimony. Joe's story held us spellbound. It was the kind that totally mesmerizes hundreds of people for an hour. The kind that tugs at heartstrings and sends silent tears...

The surgical solution? More people are turning to weight-loss surgery to win their battle of the bulge. is it all it's cracked up to be--and what are its implications for believers?(TCW SPECIAL REPORT)
May 1, 2005... Shari Adediran, a 35-year-old social worker in Chicago, was on her way to visit her mom when a police car pulled her over. Shari was shocked when she learned the officer's reason for the traffic stop: "He told me he thought I was too fat to...

Journey into the male mind: a quick-and-easy roadmap to understanding your mate.
May 1, 2005... IF YOU'RE LIKE MANY WOMEN BETWEEN THE ages of 20 and sag 90, you regularly find things about men that perplex and exasperate you. While you may know the apostle Paul challenges us to "be patient, bearing with one another in love" (Ephesians...

The spa girls: Melissa Calvert and Lisa Seale teach women how to pamper themselves for pennies.(Spa Girls stands for Spiritual, Practical, and Amusing ways to live the godly life)
May 1, 2005... a woman with a Wal-Mart bag tied on her head is addressing a roomful of women who are laughing and taking notes. The woman next to her is talking about hair color--how the plastic bag helps each application last longer and how to get two uses...

A grandmother's grief: ten years ago, Kathy Wilburn Sanders lost her grandsons in the Oklahoma City bombing. Today she talks candidly about the pain of her loss and her faith in Christ.(Interview)
May 1, 2005... On June 11, 2001, Timothy McVeigh was executed for his role in the deaths of 168 adults and children during the Oklahoma City bombing of the Murrah Building on April 19, 1995. While his death brought closure to the tragedy for most...

The many faces of friendship: 3 sets of diverse friends open up about the joys and challenges of bonding.
May 1, 2005... AS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WHO'S SPENT the majority of my life in predominately white settings, I find most of my friendships are cross-cultural. While I've connected with several friends over life issues like singleness, hobbies like shopping,...

Strike a match! 5 savvy tips for setting up your single friends.
May 1, 2005... MY CIRCLE OF FRIENDS AND I LOVE TO pair any single woman we know with a man we consider to be perfect for her. I can't count the number of times my husband has seen that matchmaking glint in my eyes and shot me a firm Don't even think about...

Meet Me in the Meadow.(books)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Meet Me in the Meadow by Deborah Hedstrom-Page ($12, Revell). Meet Me in the Meadow is a perfect springtime read. Whether you're an avid outdoorswoman or a nature neophyte, Deborah Hedstrom-Page's fresh prose and illustrator Kevin Ingram's...

Real Questions, Real Answers About Sex.(books)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Real Questions, Real Answers About Sex by Dr. Louis and Melissa McBurney ($17, Zondervan). Real Questions, Real Answers About Sex is the encyclopedic result of the years Dr. Louis and Melissa McBurney have written the "Real Sex" column for...

The Art of Helping.(books)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... The Art of Helping by Lauren Littauer Briggs ($13, Life Journey). "While there are no pat answers or eloquent words of wisdom that can ever change the circumstances or remove the hurts from your friend's life, there are general concepts we...

The Myth of the Submissive Christian Woman.(TCW Book Club: NEW SELECTION)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... The Myth of the Submissive Christian Woman by Brenda Waggoner (Tyndale). What does authentic, biblical submission look like? Christian counselor Brenda Waggoner tackles this loaded question on the minds or countless Christian women. Drawing...

Extraordinary Faith.(books)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Extraordinary Faith by Sheila Walsh ($20, Nelson). "I am convinced, won over, sure, persuaded, and certain that faith is not about what we are able to muster up; it is indeed all about God's faithfulness revealed through Jesus," writes author...

Awaken.(music)(Sound Recording Review)
May 1, 2005... Awaken by Natalie Grant (Curb). Awaken, Natalie Grant's latest album, features her strong voice treading the lyrical ground of weakness and heartbreak. The answers aren't easy, but hope and joy can flourish in the middle of life's struggles....

Gentle Revolution.(music)(Sound Recording Review)
May 1, 2005... Gentle Revolution by Scott Krippayne (Spring Hill). Scott Krippayne has churned out hits for the likes of Avalon and Point of Grace. Gentle Revolution finds him refocusing on his solo career with innovative pop tunes, including one written to...

Universal United House of Prayer.(music)(Sound Recording Review)
May 1, 2005... Universal United House of Prayer by Buddy Miller (New West). Buddy Miller might not be a household name for fans of popular Christian music, but he's certainly developed a loyal following in underground Christian and alt-country music...

Woman, Thou Art Loosed.(DVD)(Movie Review)
May 1, 2005... Woman, Thou Art Loosed ($30, Fox). Woman, Thou Art Loosed, the big-screen adaptation of Reverend T.D. Jakes s best-selling boo of the same name, is a powerful story of deeply flawed people struggling to deal with the R-rated realities of...

A Case of Bad Taste.(reader pick)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... I loved Lori Copeland's A Case of Bad Taste, a charming, funny account of family life and an unusual mystery in the tiny Arkansas town of Morning Shade. Sixty-year-old Maude Diamond is a writer yearning to crack the Christian bestseller list....

Admission policy: what was my role as our son applied for college?(life with LIZ)
May 1, 2005... FRIENDS WITH OLDER TEENS WARNED US. Guidance counselors tried to prepare us. But it wasn't until our firstborn reached his senior year that the truth sank in: College was looming, and my husband and I needed to get things in gear. Our...