Author Archives: Laura Navarro

My own vineyard

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Laura Navarro

So, my last blog entry was about chapters five and six in The Pursuit of Holiness and I talked about the little foxes that get into the vineyard and ruin it. I ended the blog post talking about our failure … Continue reading →

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Little foxes

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Laura Navarro

Chapter five in The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges talks about the change that is made in us and being made in us when we come to believe in Christ. He calls it a change of kingdoms. We die … Continue reading →

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What is its motivation?

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Laura Navarro

Post title from Galaxy Quest – a fantastic movie: Sir Alexander Dane: You’re just going to have to figure out what it wants. What is its motivation? Jason Nesmith: It’s a rock monster. It doesn’t have motivation. Sir Alexander Dane: … Continue reading →

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God’s holiness

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Laura Navarro

I am listening to The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges. It’s a book I’ve read in the past and it happens to be the free audio book from Christianaudio.com this month. So, I listen to a chapter in the … Continue reading →

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Being grateful

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Laura Navarro

I have a whole page (that I will go update as soon as I finish this post) on gratitude. With Thanksgiving (the name gives it away), and then Christmas (such good news in the birth of a baby, a Savior!), … Continue reading →

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And so the need for great faith in a Great God

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Laura Navarro

The first week I was here at Alison’s, after David left, I came across the book Fresh Faith by Jim Cymbala (Brooklyn Tabernacle). I picked it up and read the first chapter that week and was struck by the imagery … Continue reading →

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From great desire comes great frustration

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Laura Navarro

I have a need to be understood. And when I am misunderstood, I am very frustrated and hurt. The level of hurt depends on the person misunderstanding me, but it is always painful. One of the few plot points that … Continue reading →

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On Christmas gifts and memories

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Laura Navarro

I got what I wanted for Christmas! (Of course, it helps that I ripped the page out of World Magazine with the review of the Cirque de Soleil Elvis album and handed it to Anthony with the words – “This … Continue reading →

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Reading ahead!

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Laura Navarro

I planned my reading in 2009 to a great level of detail, then in 2010 I was much more open, knowing it would just happen. One blog I love following is Read 52 Books in 52 Weeks. That’s a moderate … Continue reading →

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Christmas is coming

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Laura Navarro

This is not a real cheerful Christmas this year, as we struggle to understand and move forward with the results of Anthony’s brother’s actions. But it is still a joyful season. We are saved and secure, no matter what happens … Continue reading →

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