Has it all gone to the dogs?

Dan Liberto — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:06:03 +0100

Does anything illustrate the Pavlovian principle like the seatbelt sign being turned off at the end of a flight? Ding! And the instinctive response is to stand as everyone does almost in unison like your team just scored a basket, goal, touchdown or fill in the blank to suit your own personal sports connotation. Even folks with window seats stand bent over awkwardly like spelunkers waiting for their respective turn to move. Just like Pavlov’s dogs, we too have been trained to provide in...

Just Another "Christmasy" Blog

Conner Liberto — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:52:49 +0100

I cannot possibly describe the feeling of utter happiness I experience when Christmas rolls around every year. I had started the season off this year with 70 dozen cookies and LOTS of Michael Buble Christmas and that was just the beginning! Just the other day I was completing the perilous task of ascending the attic to retrieve our boxes of Christmas decorations and wreaths. Singing along, quite loudly, to Christmas music all the while clad in not one but TWO sweatshirts. Yes it really ...

The Dance

Jackie Liberto — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:41:42 +0100

My husband loves to dance. I like to dance too, I am just not as smooth on my feet as he is. Our very first encounter over 20 years ago was on the dance floor. I wanted to say no, when he asked me to dance because I didn’t want to embarrass myself, but he wouldn’t hear of it. Garth Brooks has a beautiful song titled, The Dance. Dan has taught our daughters to dance. Instead of being at the mall on Black Friday, we headed to Garner State Pa...

Appropriate Prayer

Conner Liberto — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

This is the question I ask when I attempt to leave my house wearing something not at all pleasing to my parents. Of course I’m not wearing anything bad, they just have a different definition of "appropriate".

Now I have been taught that I’m not allowed to wear anything too short and too low so I try my best to stick to modest dress. I still at times fall short of the mark, because like I said my parents have different standards. God has standards also and in the Bible God refers to ou...

What Has Your Attention?

Jackie Liberto — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

I recently went “home” to visit my family. First, I am not sure why I call it home, but I always have. I haven’t lived there for 25 years, but it is still home to me. It is always refreshing to visit family and old friends. However, while I was there I attended a funeral of a young man I went to school with. His death was sudden and unexpected. As I pondered the circumstances surrounding his death, I wondered what held him captive.

Fureeh is good

Jackie Liberto — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

“Fureeh” is good.An email came out a few days ago from our neighborhood email distribution. “Free Fridge. Email back if you want it.” I could not reply fast enough! I have never had an extra fridge. I have often seen them in other people’s homes, but not mine. And this was all the better! It was free! Did I say “fureeh?” Well, today we cleaned it up and plugged it in. I ...

What is the meaning of Love?

Conner Liberto — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

What is the real meaning of love? Or what is love? What does it truly mean to love someone unconditionally? We as fallen human beings do not possess the same power to love one another unconditionally as God does. Although we can try, it’s hard to love that certain person ALL THE TIME through the good and bad, the ups and the downs, the highs and the lows. It’s easy to love during the good, the ups and the highs but what does it take, as Christians to als...

Doubting God

Conner Liberto — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Have you ever doubted God? I have unfortunately. It amazes me that I can read the stories of the Bible and be so astounded with the faithfulness of God and then something “weird” happens and I start to doubt! Psalm 55:22 says: "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall." Some of you are probably saying, “But it's not that easy”. I agree. It requires that you completely loosen your grasp on the probl...

Free In Christ

Dan Liberto — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

I am free from sin and death because of Christ!

John 3:16 says “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but will have eternal life.”

I love the fact that God loves us so very much that he gave his one and only son so we could have eternal life with Him and we will not perish. I am very happy that we can live with him after we die. I think that God is so awesome because he died for us. He will always ...

What is Encouragement ?

Conner Liberto — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

I will start off by asking the question. What is encouragement? Or what is the opposite of encouragement? I’m sure most of you know what the opposite would be which is tearing people down. So what does it mean to encourage one another as brothers and sisters in Christ? Maybe before you 'jokingly' insult someone you tell yourself , "Oh they know I’m kidding. They know I don’t mean it." But ask yourself this. Do they really know your joking? Maybe they start laughing and it appears that they do...

How is the Lord Working Through You?

Dan Liberto — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Share your experiences with us of this past Christmas season. We want to hear about the peace in your heart and the goodwill you extended toward your fellow man as inspired by the Holy Spirit. Let’s talk about how we will pray for the Lord to stoke the flames of our heart this year with His spirit. How He will fortify us to carry His peace on earth through t...

Comp, an attitude

Conner Liberto — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

I cracked, I confessed to someone the other day my occasional tendency to be a bad sport when I compete. Okay, so it really wasn't a huge secret in the first place. Anyone one who has competed against me before in anything has probably experienced my post game wrath. Well, I suppose wrath is a bit of an overstatement. I've never yelled, punched or even murdered anyone in a fit of rage. That would be a little.. unnecessary. Instead, I give reluctant hand shakes, flash a forced smile (th...

Is This Real Life?

Sydney Liberto — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Wow! Disney Channel! I could go on and on about Disney about how it is not Gods reality , but I will only share a couple points. The parents on Disney do not like each other their constantly fighting I mean parents fight but not as much as this. And the children are disrespectful to their teachers , parents, and even friends. They just leave school when they don't want to be there. And one more thing that I have noticed that in every single episode one person has to be lying whether its m...

The Great Lie

Conner Liberto — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

The great lie that we are not good enough. Although it's not always openly voiced, we cannot deny it's presence everywhere. Don't believe me? Go stand in line at any grocery store and scan the front cover of magazines. They will often say things like, "Do this for amazing hair" or "10 ways to get your best body for summer." If that doesn’t convince you, flip through a few pages and you'll find articles on how to make yourself better, get more attention from guys, or step by step instructi...

Comfort Outside Your Comfort Zone

Sydney Liberto — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:10:24 +0100

Lights! Camera! Action! That is me, Sydney Liberto, at “Read All About It” Bookstore in Boerne. According to my family I did wonderful. I did not know that I was public speaking until 2 days ago! On the day of my book reading, I was so nervous I couldn’t even eat my Tortilla soup and I love Tortilla soup. Of course when I got there I was no longer nervous. I was surrounded by encouragement from family and friends. I learned on this amazing day that I should never be afraid of steppin...

Sydney’s Memories

Sydney Liberto — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:01:52 +0100

There are many memories that I have, but I am only going to choose one. The memory that I share with my family and my friends, is the time I held my baby sister, Jordan. Now, I bet you guys are thinking, Baby sister, why is that a memory?” Well, I am gonna tell ya! You see, I was 5 years old when Jordan was born.

I was in the delivery room but behind a curtain the whole entire time, but was still super-duper shocked when it came time to go face to face with this new baby. I clutched m...

Ruth's Journey - Part 14

Jackie Liberto — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:45:18 +0100

Are You Diggin it?

I like to dig! Dig for bargains that is! My idea of a fun shopping excursion is spending a couple of hours at one of the many Goodwill Stores in San Antonio. That would drive some people up a wall. Like my husband. He can’t believe I would actually go into any store, much less Goodwill, and stay for that...

Ruth Journey - Part 13

Jackie Liberto — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:28:57 +0100

Ruth's Journey - Part 13

A Bridge Too Far?

It is fascinating to watch people work with their hands. The art of creating is truly a gift from the Lord. Writing, sewing, farming, florists are all examples of people utilizing their gifting. There is also the design that takes patience and time like a mothe...

Ruth's Journey - Part 12

Jackie Liberto — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:00:05 +0100

Ruth's Journey - Part 12
WInsome and You Lose None

Being in China was such a great experience for our family. Once we arrived in Hong Kong, we were met by our personal greeter. Did I say personal? I didn’t get to sip champagne on the flight, but we did get a personal greeter. How awesome is that? We ...

Ruth's Journey - Part 11

Jackie Liberto — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:59:34 +0100

Ruth's Journey - Part 11
Put ALL Your Eggs in HIS Basket

I am back from Missouri and I survived my 30th high school class reunion. There were a lot of pictures taken and as I suspected, we looked old. Or perhaps shall I use the word mature. Just like people did 30 years ago when I looked, in the paper, and arrogantly moaned in my nai...

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