Millipede Part 24 – The Breakup

August 29, 2012 By 4 Comments
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by Millipede The next day I got up. As I showered and got dressed I thought of the previous night’s events. I was tired, a bit worried, but mostly resolved. I was going to have a final talk with my husband; lay the cards on the table concerning our future. The discussion started as others [...]

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The Natural Use of a Woman: Jim Bob Duggar says, “It’s fun trying” for Baby #20

August 28, 2012 By 32 Comments
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by Vyckie Garrison During a recent interview on the Today Show, Jim Bob Duggar blurted out, “It’s fun trying!” when asked if he and Michelle were actively seeking to have another baby.  Today’s host, Savannah Guthrie responded to the mega-dad’s salacious remark with, “Jim Bob – you sly dog!” Viewers may have come away with [...]

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In The Spotlights Glare – Are The Duggar Family & The Bates Family Media Whores?

August 26, 2012 By 20 Comments
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by Calulu Another television season is upon us again and that means one thing. More of the Duggars “19 Kids and Counting”. The show starts anew on Tuesday, August 28th on TLC Channel at 9 pm est. This year their friends theBates have a show too – “The United Bates of America” There are preview [...]

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NLQ FAQ Revisited: Does Patriarchy Glorify God?

August 25, 2012 By 3 Comments

by Kristen Rosser ~ aka: KR Wordgazer   Q: As a Quiverfull couple, we practice headship and submission to strengthen our marriage and bring glory to God.  But you are saying that Patriarchy hurts the husband and belittles God.  Please explain. What does “glorify” mean when we’re talking about God?  A simple definition can be [...]

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Millipede Part 23

August 22, 2012 By 2 Comments
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by Millipede The moment of truth came one Saturday night. No surprises there. Of course, my husband had decided to have something to drink. I abstained of course, someone would have to be ready to call 911. Even though the any possible seizure would not occur until the following day, a 400+ pound man could [...]

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