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I haven't posted in a while... it's like I'm turning into my brother... (Hope you caught the hint Dan:) Here are some quotes from William Wilberforce's book Real Christianity (revised and updated by Bob Belz) Hope you enjoy. "Authentic faith cannot be inherited." "What we believe determines how we live." "Maybe the best testimony concerning depravity comes from those whose commitment to Christ is wholehearted... They will tell you that by observing their own lives and the way their minds work, they have discovered how corrupt the human heart really is." "In many cases, what you will find in those who avail themselves of the Spirit's activities in the human heart is love of Christ, ardent and active zeal in His service, prudence, meekness, courage and a quiet consistency. Such behavior needs no argument to defend." "A life of spiritual reality requires the enabling influence of the Holy Spirit." "All Christians ...

Finding enjoyable things to do at home while on break from school is always a fun part of the holidays for me, and has been for most of my married life. I have tried some crazy ways to occupy my time too. There was "the day" at Rocco's pizzaria last spring, of-course the endless "home improvements", which are pretty simply defined by a new color of paint on the walls or mouldings. This break, however, I will not be finding any part-time jobs, and the only home improvements that I will boast of will include plenty of elbow grease and a little bleach:) I am finishing a puzzle of a Claude Monet painting - Thanks for all the help mom, and dad!- And this afternoon I am going to turn my left-over sauerkraut from New Year's dinner into a tasty yeast bread. Life is good. I have been more than blessed and I hope in this New Year, whether on break or at school, I can reflect the glory of Jesus Christ, the magnificent one. Happy New Year!