http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/community/feeds/defaultThe latest discussions from the Lori's Community Community - powered by BlogFrog(c) 2009, BlogFrog, INC. All rights reserved.5 A private message board for Christian Women. If you just want someone to talk to, or pray with, come join us! http://thebackfence.2.forumer.com/index.php?act=idx If you are having trouble registering, please send an email to jsalabsky@gmail.com with your proposed username. We will be in contact with you. http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/84195/daily-support.htmlTue, 08 Mar 2011 19:55:40 GMT Enter to win a copy of Mindy Ferguson's new bible study titled "Women in Jesus' Life." I have personally gone though this study and enjoyed it! Leave a comment below my review here. http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/51413/wonderful-new-bible-study.htmlSun, 05 Sep 2010 00:12:05 GMT Are we there yet? Find out on this weeks 24/7 MOMS Live Where is Trisha? 24/7 MOMS is on the road (water) this week with 2 fabulous guests and lots of MOM fun. That's right we are coming to your computer from_________ and can't wait for you to experience it. Join Trisha with this weeks guests Andi Walters and Janelle Hester on Tuesday night at 7pm PST and 9pm PST and find out if these moms have left the country all at www.247moms.com. This Week 24/7 MOMS Live Features: - Why Family Time? Hear Andi share the how's and whys - Get Those Kids Organized with our keeping it simple tips - More Giveaways you must have We go live every Tuesday night 7pm PST and 9pm PST at www.247moms.com Put your kids to bed - Surf over to channel www.247moms.com on your computer and join us. Join the chat to WIN prizes ( instructions are posted at www.247moms.com every Tuesday at 5pm PST) Tweet, TXT, Facebook , invite all of your MOM friends to this weeks 24/7 MOMS Live Webcast. http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/49172/tonight-on-24-7-moms-~-mom-fun-as-we-chat-it-up-on-family-time-and-getting-those-kids-organized.htmlTue, 24 Aug 2010 21:41:50 GMT I read a great post by Ron Edmondson today and I thought I would pass it along. He talks about dealing with life's disappointments. We each have times when things are not going our way. I have been looking for a new job for almost a year, my boys (teenagers) have been testing their limits, etc... I love his 7 pieces of wisdom. Is there anything you would add?? Here are 7 pieces of wisdom for the disappointments of life: Keep your heart close to God during times of disappointment. God is most likely at work in ways you cannot presently see or understand. Often disappointment ushers in some of the greatest seasons of God for your life. Don’t miss it by not listening to Him. Wait for your emotions to heal before you make major decisions. We tend to make irrational decisions immediately following times of disappointment. Let some time pass and make sure you are thinking rational again before you implement major changes in your life. Don’t quit until the next thing comes. While you shouldn’t make major changes, an equally dangerous tendency to give up or stall until the next opportunity arrives or lives gets “easier”. You may need a resting period, but keep your mind and hands busy doing what there is to do today. It will help protect your heart and mind from the attack of fears and doubts. Don’t allow a disappointment to determine your sense of self-worth. Let God and the people who know you best help determine that. You don’t have to be defined by your disappointment. You are not alone, even though it may feel that way. Disappointments are a part of everyone’s experience. There is likely someone who has experienced the same type disappointment. Don’t be afraid to find them and let them walk through this period with you. <p style="padding-top: 0px;http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/44187/dealing-with-disappointments.htmlMon, 02 Aug 2010 21:49:22 GMT Hey, it’s Rita! I’m desperate and need your help. Spam isn’t something I enjoy; therefore, I hope you feel this is more personal than that. After having three children, I need to shed about 75 pounds. Where I live gets into the triple digits - there are days where it’s just not an option to take our baby out in this heat. Right now, I’m one of 20 finalists to win a Smooth Fitness treadmill. This contest ends tonight (Sunday). It’s super easy to vote for me. It only takes these three easy clicks: Visit this blog post: http://www.mamavation.com/2010/07/top-20-smooth-fitness-nominees-go-vote.html Locate & check the box next to my name, @lovelyritaann, on the voting poll Click Vote (*Please Note: You can vote from any & every device that has internet access – computers, laptops, phones, iPods, iPads, Nintendo DSi’s, etc.*) It’s absolutely that simple. I’m a little behind; however, with amazing friends like you behind me, I could have a chance at winning this awesome prize that would change my life! It would be appreciated if you voted for me & shared this information in any way you can. My apologies on the short notice. I’m also hosting a giveaway for a $50 gift card on my blog for my voters, if I am to win. My giveaway was pre-approved by the contest creator before I posted it. Feel free to enter yourself & share this information! You can find my giveaway by visiting my blog post here:http://lovelyritaann.com/2010/07/26/vote-for-me-win-a-50-gift-card/ If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me! http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/43849/i-desperately-need-your-help.htmlSun, 01 Aug 2010 18:44:08 GMT This is the list I complied for my book review site, thought I would share it here also. Enjoy! Bo’s Cafe by John Lynch, Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol (a MUST READ) Burn by Ted Dekker (Suspense) Stuff Christians Like by Jonathan Acuff (Humor with a side of conviction, will have you laughing out loud-especially if you have grown up inside the church) Defiance Texas Trilogy by Mary DeMuth (All three books. Daisy Chain, Slow Burn, and Life in Defiance—coming Summer of 2010. Powerfully written) Thicker Than Blood by C.J. Darlington (Perfect book to read while on vacation) Thin Places by Mary DeMuth (Life changing, powerful book) Listen by Rene Gutteridge (Will have you thinking twice about what you say. Suspense, enjoyable) Life Lessons From a Horse Whisperer by Dr. Lew Sterrett (If you have a love for horses Lew Sterrett’s story will have you begging for more stories) <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurel520/4592575317/" onclick="javascript:phttp://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/34790/10-books-to-read-this-summer.htmlThu, 17 Jun 2010 17:21:18 GMT What are your plans? What are your favorite snacks during summer time? Any good books you are reading? 1. My family heads to Minnesota to do some bass fishing every 4th of July. I can not wait to be in some cooler weather. 2. My favorite snack is trail mix and blueberry shakes. YUMMM 3. Tons of books. Yeah, Yeah I know I am a book reviewer, but I do have a stack of books I am hoping to read that is not part of "book reviewing." One of them being Pilgrims Progress. How about you??http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/34788/summertime.htmlThu, 17 Jun 2010 17:14:42 GMT Who wants to win a $50 gift card to a store or restaurant of your choice? All you have to do is visit this Facebook Page wall post and like Robert V. Nava's wall post. (You must "like" the actual page first before it will allow you to "like" his wall post) If Robert WINS, all of those who voted on his entry (by liking his post) will be entered into a giveaway where TWO winners will win a $50 gift card to a store or restaurant of their choice! What are you waiting for? Tell your friends! He needs the votes to win that way you have a chance of winning too!! Thanks so much! *to be eligible you must vote before June 11, 2010 at 5pm PST* http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/33245/win-a-$50-gift-card-ends-6-11-at-5pm-pst.htmlThu, 10 Jun 2010 22:07:02 GMTCurrent Giveaways EcoMom Organic Baby/Tot Food Ends 5/20 Marble Racers Ends 5/23 http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/25713/current-giveaways-on-my-blog-.htmlSun, 09 May 2010 18:40:38 GMTI am in a predicament, that may not even evolve into anything. Recently I had an interview for a job my husband is very excited for me to have. I had promised my husband I would apply for this job before I even read exactly what it was. Long story short he got the information from a friend, he called me excited, and I said "Ok I will throw my hat in."Well I had an interview, it went well, I do know I am the least experienced from the others they will be or have interviewed. And I don't want the job. I am praying I don't have the decision to accept the job or not. After much praying and thinking about it, I have decided I really don't want it.The good news is another position opened up in the same department, that is more me. One I am very excited about. I applied for it today and I hope I am called for an interview.What I fear most? Is getting the first job and deciding not to take it. I will upset my husband greatly, I will upset my in-laws who think this is the best thing that could happen to me.Unfortunately I don't feel the same way. Suggestions?? (Yes I have tried telling my husband how I feel, he says I am chicken and don't believe in myself enough. Basically suck it up and put your big girl panties on).I have been so stressed and praying this will not be a decision I have to make.http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/21021/oh-what-to-dowhen-to-follow-your-husbands-wishes-and-when-to-stand-firm.htmlMon, 19 Apr 2010 23:38:45 GMTIt's official. I'm currently having my first giveaway and it's for a 20x24 custom wall sticker. There are so many things you can do with this wall sticker. I would love to have lots of entries that way I can continue to do them! Because it is my first giveaway, I have provided my readers with MANY ways to enter. So hurry on over to my blog and enter - this giveaway ends on April 25th! Thank you! I look forward to seeing your entries! Lovely Rita http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/20032/my-first-giveaway.htmlThu, 15 Apr 2010 04:56:28 GMTThere is only a small handful of people who when they speak I listen and consider what they have to say. Tim Challies is one of those people. I have come to respect his opinion, he is not someone I agree with 100% all of the time (but I sure agree 99.5% of the time, ha!), but someone's opinion who I greatly value. He is an avid reader (like me) and I have learned a lot from him about being a book reviewer. But that is enough about me, Tim Challies is offering people a deal of a lifetime, he is encouraging people to Become a Friend of a Friend. What does that mean? When you become a Friend of the Blog you receive immediate access to many benefits, along with all the other benefits to be announced over the course of your one-year subscription. Already there is at least $160 in value in things you will actually use, read, listen to! And there is more to come. One of the MANY benefits is the first 250 friends will receive a $20 Gift Certificate from ChristianAudio. (THIS WILL GO FAST!) Basically with the $20 GC and then the $10 GC to Westminster Books you are receiving all your money back, but there is so much more besides those two. I was excited to receive $10 Gift Certificate from Westminster Books, which I turned around and purchased The Bruised Reed that Challies will be covering in his next "Reading the Next Classic Together." For me personally that was a WIN-WIN. A side benefit is anyone who becomes a member before April 30th has the opportunity to win a free Kindle, a $259 value. Check out all the benefits and then come and become a Friend of a Friend.http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/18971/this-will-go-live-monday-on-my-blog-sharing-with-you-first.htmlSun, 11 Apr 2010 18:11:50 GMTI use WordPress and I love it!. When I first started blogging I used blogger (the old blogger) but found it could not do everything I wanted. I have LOVED WordPress also love my theme Thesis. It is the only thing I have paid for, but for me it has been worth the money.What do you use? Do you like it? Why or why not? Is there anything you would like to learn to do?Lorihttp://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/18585/what-blogging-platform.htmlFri, 09 Apr 2010 00:11:09 GMTI would love to hear your suggestions. Also if you have any suggestions on what you would like to see here.Lorihttp://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/17826/what-do-you-like-or-dislike-about-the-newly-formated-blogfrog.htmlTue, 06 Apr 2010 00:22:15 GMTI wanted to take this time to wish everyone of you a Happy Easter and Happy Spring!!I don't know about where you live, but here in Florida it has been beautiful!Has it warmed up for you yet?http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/17561/happy-easter.htmlSat, 03 Apr 2010 16:56:50 GMTIn my latest post I talked about regrets we can have as a mother. What are some areas you struggle with or did you struggle with when your kids were growing up?http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/15257/what-are-some-of-your-struggles-as-a-mother.htmlSat, 13 Mar 2010 15:08:00 GMTHere are mine:McDonald's Unsweet Ice-teaPlanters Trail Mix (nut and chocolate)Gum, always have to have gumAny Mexican food!http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/15088/what-is-your-weaknessi-mean-in-food.htmlThu, 11 Mar 2010 18:02:06 GMTSo I am going to ask my community. What would you do with a boss who says you can do no right? I have worked for him for 7 years, I think I will be quitting soon. But I am wondering have you ever had a bad boss experience?http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/11607/unruly-boss.htmlTue, 02 Feb 2010 00:43:47 GMT1 jar of chili sauce1 small jar of grape jelly1 bag of frozen meatballsHeat the chili sauce and grape jelly in a sauce. Once melted together, pour in the meatballs and mix it up to coat the meatballs. Place a lid over the pan and cook for approximately 20 to 30 mins. This can be cooked in a crock pot also.http://theblogfrog.com/1244321/forum/3774/cocktail-meatballs.htmlFri, 25 Sep 2009 18:01:12 GMT