Today's Christian Woman articles from November 2001

Today's Christian Woman archives from November 2001

Dare to take a leap of faith! (girl talk).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... I'M LEARNING GOD often uses unexpected, even unconventional ways to communicate his involvement in my life. Sometimes I hear him loud and clear through a Bible verse. Sometimes God speaks through a Christmas carol that suddenly reminds me of...

Sitting pretty--and healthy. (tcwoman: it's all about you!).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... If you spend most of your day in a chair, chances are your posture's not so great. That's because the spine is pulled out of its natural alignment when you sit. Continued bad posture--sitting or standing--can lead to back problems, fatigue,...

www.dogbreedinfo.com. (tcwoman: it's all about you!).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... My husband's a veterinarian, and the most commonly asked questions he receives are about dog breeds. I found a wonderful Web site that addresses this topic, www.dogbreedinfo.com The site has an excellent search tool called the "Breed...

"Mom, You're Preeminent!" (tcwoman: it's all about you!).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Want a New Year's resolution you can tackle with your kids? How about building a better vocabulary together with WordCentral.com's Daily Buzzword? This Merriam-Webster site for kids will e-mail you a new word every day, along with a...

Attitude adjustment. (faith@work).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... After I'd been a police officer for five years, I experienced profound burnout. My attitude became negative and irritating to those around me. I told myself I had a right to a bad attitude because of all the evil I'd seen working on patrol. I...

Flower power.(gift-giving)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Need a gift idea that's sure to put a smile on your friend's, family member's, or neighbor's face? Give her flowers! According to a recent study conducted by the Human Development Lab at Rutgers University in New Jersey, a single bouquet of...

Microwave magic.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... As you're "nuking" all those leftovers this holiday season, it's inevitable you'll get some dried-on splatters in your microwave. Here's a clean-up tip to add to the list of things you're thankful for this Turkey Day: Heat 1 cup of water for...

What's up online? It's your turn! (tcwoman).
November 1, 2001... It's Your Turn! This issue of TCW's chock full of stories, advice, encouragement, and inspiration. But now we want to hear from you! Go to www.Today'sChristianWoman.net and participate in chats with stay-at-home mom and...

Things you swore you'd never do us as an adult (That you do now anyway). (Laugh with Laura Cornell).
November 1, 2001... 1969 Roll your eyes at the latest fashion 1958 Say: "Look how you've grown" 1972 Carry a purse the size of Toledo 1976 Wear knee-high pantyhose under your skirts

My husband's into Internet porn: what does this mean for our marriage? (your lovelife).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Dear Dr. Langberg, I recently discovered some pornographic material that had been downloaded onto our computer, and I'm shocked to realize my husband may be into online porn. I don't know how to approach him with my discovery, but I'm...

Pass it on! Help your kids catch the passion for sharing their faith. (your child).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... IN THE BOOK Praying the Scriptures for Your Children (Zondervan), author Jodie Berndt recounts how a group of moms prayed that their children would share their faith in Christ within their public school. When the moms gathered the following...

I was hooked on dungeon and dragons: I didn't know role-playing games could take over my life. (my story).
November 1, 2001... OF ALL THE TIMES of year, Christmas was the most special; like many people, I enjoyed trimming our tree, sipping eggnog, and shopping for last-minute gifts. But the highlight of my holiday season was the event around which I arranged my...

Do I have to pray for her? Here are the benefits when you do. (Cover Story).
November 1, 2001... WHEN MY FRIEND KAREN was a director for a film festival, he hired an office assistant named Terry. Although Terry interviewed well, before long she was slamming doors, yelling, crying, and ignoring Karen's requests. Karen told me that...

Cyber Christmas: how to net holiday bargains online.
November 1, 2001... DURING THE HOLIDAYS it's easy to find great buys on the Internet, but if you don't know how to be cyber-savvy, a sweet sale can quickly become a sour deal. Check out this handy guide for surfing and saving wisely. Before You Explore ...

The gift I'll never forget: TCW readers share their most memorable Christmas presents.
November 1, 2001... The holidays are a great time to stop and reminisce about thoughtful gifts, cherished traditions, and precious times in life. We asked TCW readers to recall their favorite Christmas gift and tell us why it was so meaningful to them. Let their...

Marriage myths: step up to a better relationship by dispelling these 4 misconceptions. (Cover Story).
November 1, 2001... IN MY EARLY days as a marriage and family therapist, I believed compatibility was the key to preventing divorce. If two people agreed on the important issues of life--faith, parenting, money, and sex--and could talk sensibly about everything...

Finding God faithful: how surviving shyness, cancer, and a prodigal daughter helped Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir's director, Carol Cymbala, discover the truth about God. (Cover Story).(Cover Story)
November 1, 2001... THE WORLD-RENOWNED 275-member Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir made its grand entrance at New York City's Radio City Music Hall to a sold-out crowd of 6,000 people. As the lights came up and the choir began, the audience rose to its feet cheering....

It happened to me: I never thought I'd experience sexual harassment.
November 1, 2001... I DIDN'T WANT THE job in the first place. For six years I was a stay-at-home mom, but after months of budget cuts and a lot of denial, my husband and I faced the inevitable: We needed a second income. Even as I searched the classifieds, I...

Stay-at-home super mom? You don't have to be Betty Crocker, June Cleaver, and Mother Teresa all rolled into one. (Cover Story).(Cover Story)
November 1, 2001... ASK A PROSPECTIVE stay-at-home mom what she hopes to accomplish by making the jump from work to home, and you'll probably hear, "I want to spend more time with my children," or "I want to nurture my family and myself." Seldom is it, "I want...

Too much of a good thing: the secret to discovering when enough is enough.
November 1, 2001... I SIGHED AS MY husband and I drove to our annual family reunion and potluck dinner. Images of all the delectable temptations I'd soon he facing taunted my determination to stick with my latest diet program. As we arrived, temptation began...

Living single: 4 strategies for avoiding the common pitfalls of singleness.
November 1, 2001... WHEN I TURNED 30 five years ago, I thought I was finally spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually ready to find my "Mr. Right." I'd read numerous self-help books that had enabled me to "fix" myself so I could attract a man--and then...

Confessions of a catalog queen: how this mall-impaired woman handles the holidays. (life with Liz).
November 1, 2001... ONLY A CRAZY GIRL would confess such a thing, but here it is: I hate shopping. That's right, shopping. (Did a woman say that?) Oh, it's not spending money that bothers me; it's all the rest of it. Careening in and out of stores on...

Welcome to America: what could one woman do for a refugee family of six?
November 1, 2001... I'D FINISHED MAKING the lasagna, wrapping the gifts, and lighting the candles on the table. My apartment was decorated with strands of glittering white lights and boughs of greenery, while gold and silver ornaments hung on the Christmas tree...

More than skin deep: our friendship taught me to be colorblind.
November 1, 2001... I WAS A FAIRLY new Christian that Wednesday night in spring 1995 when I attended a new Bible study. I found the group's leader, Marilyn Parks, in the church's lounge, along with the only other woman who'd shown up: Bridget Thomas. I...

How to handle Harry: what you need to know to decide what's right for your family.
November 1, 2001... THE MOVIE OPENS this month. Millions of Harry Potter books are dog-eared. Video games and fan Web sites abound. Kids are wearing the clothing and carrying around the merchandise. So how do we handle Harry Potter with our kids and their...

Fred Hammond Christmas: just remember. (editor's choice).(Review)
November 1, 2001... Fred Hammond Christmas: Just Remember by Fred Hammond (Verity). With more than 30 Christmas albums in my CD collection, I guess you could call me a holiday music junkie. As my collection grows, I find myself seeking more unique holiday...

Healing painful wounds. (Reader Pick).(The Wounded Spirit)(Review)
November 1, 2001... I recently picked up Frank Peretti's first nonfiction book, The Wounded Spirit (Word). His moving account of how he was bullied as a child, as well as his powerful reminders that ridicule and rejection can push some people to the brink,...

Mad Mary. (books).(Review)
November 1, 2001... Mad Mary by Liz Curtis Higgs ($20, WaterBrook). TCW columnist and former bad girl Liz Curtis Higgs continues her Bad Girls series--this time she looks at the life of Mary of Magdala. As with the previous books, Mad Mary begins with a...

Pre-hysteric parenting. (books).(Review)
November 1, 2001... Pre-Hysteric Parenting by H. Norman Wright ($13, Cook Communications). Ever feel like a combination chauffeur, ATM machine, traffic controller, and fast-food chef? Welcome to the world of the frazzled parent! Best-selling author and family...

Mending your heart in a broken world. (books).(Review)
November 1, 2001... Mending Your Heart in a Broken World by Patsy Clairmont ($17, Warner Books). Women of Faith speaker and best-selling author Patsy Clairmont offers biblical insights, hope, advice, and her trademark wit to those who've been scarred by life in...

Finding the hero in your husband. (books).(Review)
November 1, 2001... Finding the Hero in Your Husband by Julianna Slattery ($13, Health Communications, Inc.). This isn't your typical "wives, submit to your husbands" book. While Finding the Hero in Your Husband is about surrendering, it's not about...

Mental-pause ... and other midlife laughs. (books).(Review)
November 1, 2001... Mental-Pause... and Other Midlife Laughs by Laura Jensen Walker ($11, Revell). Have you started to enjoy sub-zero temperatures? Do you forget words for common things such as "husband" or "door"? If you nod yes, then start to cry, you've...

A woman of significance. (books).(Review)
November 1, 2001... A Woman of Significance by Donna Morley ($11, Crossway Books). You're a woman of value and purpose--significant not because of your career, bank account, marital status, or physical appearance, but because God created you and gifted you to...

Talk about it. (music).(Review)
November 1, 2001... Talk About It by Nicole C. Mullen (Word). Mullen has earned numerous fans from numerous places. Besides making a stir in the Christian music industry last year with her Dove Award-winning Song of the Year, "Redeemer," she's also performed...

Your king has come. (music).(Review)
November 1, 2001... Your King Has Come by various artists (Detuned). For a Christmas album that's less holiday cheer and more holy reverence, check out this collection of artists and songs both known and unknown. Familiar voices, including Caedmon's Call's Derek...

The journey. (music).(Review)
November 1, 2001... The Journey by Sierra (Pamplin). With 4 previous albums, 15 top-5 radio hits, and performances at numerous women's conferences (including Women of Faith and MOPS International), the 3 women who comprise Sierra--Wendi, Jennifer, and...

6.1. (music).(Review)
November 1, 2001... 6.1 by Out of the Grey (Rocketown). The frailty and faith, questions and answers, fear and bravery found on Out of the Grey's sixth album are born out of the four years prior to its release. Despite the 10 number-1 pop hits on this...

Clear to venus. (music).(Review)
November 1, 2001... Clear to Venus by Andrew Peterson (Essential/Watershed). Despite the name, Andrew Peterson isn't really a solo act, but a trio. Joined vocally by his wife, Jamie, and both vocally and instrumentally by his best friend, Gabe, singer/songwriter...

Home. (music).(Review)
November 1, 2001... Home by Jami Smith (Vertical Music). This contemporary praise album was recorded live at Jami's alma matter, Oklahoma Baptist University, and was produced by David Crowder, an artist with the popular Passion worship movement. Jami wrote many...

Christmas with "The Swan". (video).(Review)
November 1, 2001... Christmas with "The Swan" by Dennis Swanberg (Tyndale). Need some guffaws this harried holiday season? Then check out Dennis "The Swan" Swanberg's 45-minute video of stand-up, down-home comedy (think a male version of Chonda Pierce). Dubbed...

A parenting partner you can trust. (CampusLife magazine).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... It's not easy being the mom of teens. Trust me--I know. While I may be the editor of Today's Christian Woman magazine, more importantly, I'm the mother of two teenage daughters, Emily and Sarah (pictured at right). So I know something about...

5 minutes with Lisa Whelchel.(Brief Article)(Interview)
November 1, 2001... You probably recognize Lisa Whelchel as the actress who portrayed Blair on the `80s hit sitcom The Facts of Life. Now she's added wife, mother, and author to her resume. Lisa's practical ideas for discipline (she has three kids--one diagnosed...