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What's in a Name?

Peter Gender:  Masculine Usage:  English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Slovene, Slovak, Biblical Pronunciation:  PEE-tǝr (English), PE-ter (German, Slovak), PAY-tǝr (Dutch)
Meaning & History Derived from the Greek word petros, meaning "stone".


Jerusha
Gender:  Feminine
Usage:  Biblical
Pronun…
14 Jan 13
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Welcome, friend! Relax & rest awhile, if you please. I am an ordinary gal, a follower of Christ, mama to Gabriel, Heidi, & Aidan; and wife to Evan. Here on this little blog, I share all manner of bookish things, including full content reviews, writerly snippets, encouragement for everyday life, and a whole collection of names & their meanings.

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At last, I have finished Stepping Heavenward, and what a beautiful book it is!  I would readily recommend this to any young lady, especially those like me, struggling with contentment, bad attitudes, selfishness.

The poem below is featured in the last few pages of the book.  I thought I'd share…
11 Jan 13
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Passage to Ponder

Romans 13:11-14
"Besides this, knowing the time, it is already the hour for you to wake up from sleep, for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.
    The night is nearly over, and the daylight is near, so let us discard the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.  Le…
06 Jan 13
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