Monthly Archives: March 2009

Awareness is Necessary

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

I have said before that I do not like to motivate people with guilt.  This is not an appropriate emotion to be a catalyst to action.  Guilt is not Helpful.  Awareness is Helpful. In America, I get caught up in … Continue reading →

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Take a Look…It’s in a Book

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

We are hungered for entertainment.  Our culture consumes anything that is entertaining.  Movies, Music, Internet, Games…we just love them.  And it is easy to spend an exuberant amount of money on our entertainment. However, one thing I never understood was…how … Continue reading →

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Lost Bomb

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

So, I am an avid LOST watcher.  I got caught up with the DVDs around season 2 and have been hooked since.  I love the show.  It is so entertaining and I very rarely get frustrated as some do.  I … Continue reading →

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Is Using Debt for Purchases an Option according to Scripture?

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

I want to open scripture to answer this. Ephesians 5:15 says “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise” I honestly think scripture has some of the smartest, most practical advice you can get. It does … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Celebrity Apprentice

Posted on March 24, 2009 by

Okay, I do like this show.  And no I do not think there are many lessons to be learned from it however I watched an episode last night with my wife and it got me thinking. First, let me give … Continue reading →

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Husbands take the Lead

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

Take a look at Ephesians 5:25-28 25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, 27and to present her to himself … Continue reading →

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March Madness is HERE

Posted on March 19, 2009 by

What have I learned from March Madness?  It is a tool. No, not in that insulting sort of way that you called people in middle school.  It is a good tool that can be used. I have learned that sports … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Being an Adult

Posted on March 18, 2009 by

As I have gotten older I realized something.  Nothing magical happens that changes you from being a kid to being an adult.  Just one day you realize “oh wait, I’m an adult.” I know this sounds odd  but it is … Continue reading →

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1 Date Night…1/2 the Price

Posted on March 17, 2009 by

Okay, the Kakaras Family went on a date night the other week utilizing this amazing deal. If you like Ruby Tuesday, it is a buy one entree get a 2nd entree free deal.  It ends next week so make sure … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Big Move…

Posted on March 16, 2009 by

It is official, the Kakaras Family can call themselves homeowners now.  Friday was a smooth closing and the people we purchased our house from were wonderful.  We got their cell phone number if we ever have questions and I thought … Continue reading →

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