Category Archives: Best of 2011

My Thoughts on CJ Mahaney and Sovereign Grace Ministries

Posted on July 9, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Welcome to my commentary about CJ Mahaney and the current crisis in Sovereign Grace Ministries.  Please note that this post, originally written on July 8, has been substantially revised, reorganized, and updated as of July 16.  I have also deleted … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic Life, Best of 2011, Bible~Theology, Books and Authors, Do Justice ~ Love Mercy, Jesus, Legalism ~ Spiritual Abuse, Peacemaking~Forgiveness | 24 Comments

Weekend Gratitude: Lake Sybelia at Sunset, Lake Lily at Dusk

Posted on June 28, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,I guess I’ve resurrected my Weekend Gratitude series, at least for a little while!  This weekend was a very special one for me.  So, I’ve split it into two posts — one for Saturday and one for Sunday!  I’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Art~Beauty~Creativity, Best of 2011, God's Good Creation, Marriage~Weddings, Photographs, Weekend Gratitude | Leave a comment

Here Comes the Sun!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,My husband left the house early this morning so he could meet his friend George for breakfast at McDonalds, as they often do.  Shortly after he left, he called to tell me that as he was driving out of … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Pictures 2011

Posted on May 9, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Our family on Mother’s Day 2011(my son-in-law Ryan took the picture, so he wasn’t in it!) Candids of the hubby, 10 kiddos, the son-in-law and the grandboy!  They are such hams!  And pop onto over to Come, Weary Moms … Continue reading →

Posted in Best of 2011, Holidays~Celebrations, Motherhood, My Children, My Grandson, Photographs | 2 Comments

In the Middle of the Story

Posted on April 2, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, This “In the Middle of the Story” blog post is my multi-faceted view of the role of “story” in life: spiritually, emotionally, in history, in family heritage, in our own destinies, in education, in ministry, in marriage and parenting, etc.  This … Continue reading →

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Weekend Gratitude: Just Beauty

Posted on March 22, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Weekend Gratitude: Just Beauty Dear friends, My Weekend Gratitude series continues!  This week, which is probably the final one, I would like to explore the theme of “Just Beauty” — with the word “just” having a double meaning.  It could be “only … Continue reading →

Posted in A Worthy Cause, Art~Beauty~Creativity, Best of 2011, Bible~Theology, Books and Authors, Do Justice ~ Love Mercy, Flowers, Global Mission, Jesus, Lake Baldwin Church, My Children, Photographs, Weekend Gratitude | Leave a comment

Why is Rob Bell so Alarming?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,If you are at all in tune with modern trends in theology, you’ve likely already heard about the controversy surrounding Rob Bell and his new book Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person … Continue reading →

Posted in Best of 2011, Bible~Theology, Jesus, Message of Salvation | 4 Comments

Weekend Gratitude for Synergy and Little Bits Working Together

Posted on March 9, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,Welcome to the 7th week of my “Weekend Gratitude” series!  What am I grateful about from this weekend?  Well, besides the little things like getting housework and home school lesson planning done, the big thing is…I am very grateful … Continue reading →

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My Grandma’s Cracker Cookie Bars

Posted on March 5, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Last week, as I waited in the Orlando airport for my flight to Maryland to see my family (see here), I noticed Ann Kroeker’s blog post about inheriting her Grandma’s cookie pan and remembering the gum drop cookies … Continue reading →

Posted in Best of 2011, Food Glorious Food, My Parents ~ My Childhood, Recipe Box | 3 Comments

Weekend Gratitude for Family in Maryland and Longwood Gardens

Posted on March 2, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Here we are again with gratitude for another weekend!  I had a lot extra to be thankful for this weekend since I had the opportunity to fly up to Maryland to visit my family for my sister’s 50th … Continue reading →

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