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by Debi on January 3, 2011 · 1 comment

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My solo writing and speaking efforts are coming to a close in 2011. The only way I could possibly keep them going would be to burn the blow torch at both ends. (Been there, done that, paid the therapist.)

Instead, my ministry focus will be in partnership with Fawn Brents. Together, we present a free women’s retreat called Keep a Smile On Your Faith™. It’s a high-impact retreat with creative distinctives from traditional women’s events, and can be done in a one-, two- or three-day format. There is no charge to hosting organizations, and no charge to attendees. Learn more.

Still, it’s cool that my final solo speaking event is with Ravi Zacharias. I’ll be speaking at two breakout sessions for women during which I’ll inspire them toward lighter hearts and deeper faith. To get specifics, follow me on Twitter, friend me on Facebook or subscribe to my blog.

And don’t forget to check out the free women’s retreat at www.debiandfawn.com. Fawn and I would love to bring a fresh infusion of truth to the women of your church and community with Keep a Smile On Your Faith™. We’re on Twitter and Facebook, too.

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Take the quiz: Why is my fire blurry?

by Debi on January 1, 2011 · 0 comments

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1. I drank expired egg nog, which not only impaired my vision but (if you like fermented dairy products) isn’t half bad. Still, that doesn’t explain why the fire looks blurry to you as well…or does it?

2. At the precise moment that I “clicked,” a slight tremor in the earth’s core vibrated under my feet. Or maybe it was my humongous teenage son getting out of bed before 4 p.m.

3. The fire wouldn’t hold still.

Before revealing the correct answer, let me share the wonderful background to this image of fire: It’s in our den. The wonderful thing is, it’s confined to the fireplace.

And the correct answer is: None of the above. The culprit is the annoying shutter delay of the camera feature on my smart phone.

See? Just goes to show that the answers to life’s questions are seldom listed as multiple choice.

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“I will never die.”

November 18, 2010

Now there’s a bold claim. I heard someone say this recently, and he truly meant it. After hearing what he based it on, I’ve decided to  state the claim too: “I will never die.” In John 11 of the New Testament, two sisters (Mary and Martha) sent to word to Jesus: “Come quickly; our brother [...]

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Two doors, two destinies, too many tattoos

November 15, 2010

“Folly” means foolishness. Daftness. Dottiness. Doofusness. In other words, “Couldn’t pour water out of a boot if instructions were written on the heel.” The opposite of “folly” is “wisdom,” and we all know what wisdom means, right? It means agreeing with me. (Hey! Who just chucked a wet boot at my head?) In Proverbs 9, [...]

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Get your game on, Family Feud!

October 25, 2010

Family Feud is weekday game show that’s been televised for 30 years. That’s roughly 6,000 weekday shows during which “100 people were surveyed and the top five answers are on the board.” My question is this: How could Family Feud possibly have conducted tens of thousands of surveys over three decades and never once included [...]

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Appearances ain’t everything

September 13, 2010

Mentoring is a hot topic among women today. Ranking as a higher priority than “yard art,”  it tied with “comfortable footwear” in importance. Not surprisingly, though, it couldn’t unseat the survey’s longtime, #1 priority for women: “mandatory chocolate.” Note: Survey results are as valid as the survey itself which I make up as I go. [...]

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Soap: The Taste That Reminds Me of Home

September 7, 2010

“Ghhuu… uuullll…. zghzghzgh… awrrll!” Translation: “Mom, all the bad words you thought I said are now washed out of my mouth, so would you kindly extract the soap from my back molars and let the rinsing commence?” Ah, good times. Even now, all my senses echo the carefree game Mom and I played in my [...]

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Daddy’s cold

August 31, 2010

KICKIN’ IT IN FIRST KINGS by Debi Stack Series, Part 1 1 Kings 1:1-4 This is isn’t a formal Bible study; just my notes as I read and look up stuff about the text. Because it’s a blog, it will morph along the way. That’s part of the fun! Some links are solid proof; some [...]

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How not to look like a heathen in church

August 24, 2010

Are you a newb when it comes to navigating your way through a Bible? A sure sign that you’re not “church folk” is the inability to find Scripture passages in a church service. While everyone around you is flipping confidently from Leviticus to Lamentations in their well-used personal Bibles, what are you doing? Sitting motionless [...]

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Kickin’ It In First Kings

August 23, 2010

Newsflash: The Old Testament is EPIC! I’ve been studying the book of 1 Kings for a couple of months now, and WOW! It’s not a book I would have chosen to study, but I’m rewarded every day. (Read how I ended up there.) As I’ve shared with others some of the stuff I’m learning, they’ve [...]

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