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Comment Moderation Update

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the busiest time of the year! If you have submitted a comment in the past few weeks and it has not been published, it either doesn’t fit the parameters for comments I publish (see Welcome tab above) or I have to vet a resource you’ve included or it requires a lengthy or detailed response from me (this applies to emails, too). Just wanted to let you know I haven’t forgotten about your comments, but it might be after the holidays before I have time to get to them as family and church responsibilities come first, followed by writing deadlines. Also, I enjoy sleeping and eating from time to time :0)

Anyway, thanks for bearing with me patiently.

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Thanksgiving Break

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Hi everybody! Just a quick note to let you know I’m taking the week off from blogging and social media for Thanksgiving (well, I might check in a little here and there!). I wish all of you a great week filled with thanks for the blessings God has so richly bestowed on you and your family.

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10 Biblically Sound Blogs and Podcasts by Christian Women

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This article has been updated and moved. You can now find it at:

Doctrinally Sound Christian Women to Follow – 1

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Inappropriate Ads

Thanks so much to those of you who have alerted me that inappropriate ads (containing material that conflicts with biblical values) occasionally appear on my site.

My family is a one income family, so I allow WordPress to run ads on my site as a way to bring in a little extra money. Normally, the ads that run are family friendly, but a few times, readers have reported seeing ads that are inappropriate. I want to assure you that I do not select these ads, nor am I given an opportunity to approve or reject them.

I have contacted WordPress about the ads. This is the response they sent me:

“We endeavor to make sure that no inappropriate ads are shown, but occasionally some do make it through. If you or any of your visitors see inappropriate ads, we ask that you (or they) take a screenshot of the ad and forward it to us at wordads@wordpress.com.”

Since I don’t always see the same ads on my end that you see on yours, I would be most grateful if you would alert WordPress in this way should you ever see an ad that’s inappropriate (you can also click on the “About These Ads” link above the ad itself). Sending polite feedback to WordPress – which, to their credit, they have requested – is the best way to get them to keep their advertising appropriate for all of their sites, not just mine.

Additionally, one of my Facebook friends offered this advice:

“Often if people are using Facebook apps or 3rd party apps, such as are used for games, those kinds of ads show up. Different ads for different users. Google is able to customize the ads based on Internet activity. When I blocked 3rd party cookies and all apps, the questionable ads on my feed and Internet activity disappeared.”

Also, if you are bothered by ads on the sites you visit (not just mine), your browser may offer a free ad blocker that will reduce or eliminate them. I use Google Chrome as my browser, and installed Ublock a while back. It has been very helpful.

I apologize for any inappropriate ads you have seen in the past or may see in the future. It is my desire that my blog glorify God and be a place where biblical values are upheld.

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Summer Break

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Just a brief note to let you know I’ll be taking some time off this week, so the blog schedule will be a bit different for the next few days. I’ve scheduled daily articles – some “reruns” and some that will be new to you – which I hope you’ll enjoy.

Have a great week!Â