Month: July 2008

  • I am icky!

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    Scripture: Isaiah 64:6 All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. Observation: I am icky! Even the ‘good’ stuff I do is not enough. My sins push me…

  • The Toolbox is up and running!

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    So… what do you think? I’ve been visiting my brother and his wife who, as you can see from my previous post, have been an amazing force in renovating my blog. They have taught me a lot… and I look forward to yet another evening of Blog School once the kids go to bed. Back…

  • Blogging School: Learning how to use some new tools

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    If this is the top post, you’ve found me while I’m learning how to self-host. My brother and his wife are teaching me a LOT about this whole blogging thing and we’re still building the new blog. I am truly thankful that they are so willing to share what they have learned with me, although…

  • Summer Lunchbox Challenge, Round 2

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    My quest for satisfying lunchbox items continues on Happy to be at Home today. I found some winners and some losers over the past 2 1/2 weeks. To really meet this challenge, though, we must all band together.  So, if you’ve ever packed a lunch for schoolchildren, or if you have any ideas for packing…

  • Watch out for false teachers

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    Watch out for false teachings Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them-bringing swift destruction on themselves. Observation:  Not all who claim to speak the word of…

  • He gives all I need

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    Scripture:  2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Observation: Everything I need to live and to follow him he has given me through him. All I need is from him. Application: I…

  • Stay alert

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    Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Observation:  I must be aware of my behavior and thoughts, keeping them in line with God’s plan as best I can. Satan is lurking, ready to take advantage of weakness. Application: I…

  • No grumbling

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    Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Observation: Serve others without complaint. Application: God presents opportunities to serve him throughout my day in serving my children as well as others. Hospitality is not just hosting guests and throwing parties. Hospitality is giving myself to others in a gracious manner. It is…

  • Be beautiful

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    Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. Observation: True beauty is…

  • What is SOAP? (Or How do I journal my journey?)

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    My church’s senior pastor shared a simple, yet meaningful journaling format called SOAP back in December to help us get more from our daily reading. It took me a few months to fully adopt it, but since I have, it has made a tremendous difference in my prayer life. I am applying it to a Bible…

  • Crave spiritual milk

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    Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation. Observation: He wants us to want to grow in our knowledge of Him, to crave it and be unsatisfied until we get enough. Application: I need to remain in a good reading and journaling…

  • Living as He intends

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    Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-14 13Therefore prepare your minds for action; be self controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. Observation: I am instructed to: Educate myself Control myself…

  • Flying with kids–What else to pack

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    A few more things to bring along on a family vacation Third in a Mom’s Toolbox series on family travel   We’ve covered the carry-ons and how to fly through the airport. Today we’ll talk about your big bags. What else do you need… and how do you pack it all? A few things we…

  • Confession and Prayer

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    Scripture:  James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Observation: Community is important. God wants us to share our experiences and prayers with others. He wants us to pray for those around us…

  • Go to Him. Read His Word.

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    Scripture: James 4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you… Observation: I must seek God, going to him continuously. And He will meet me. Application: Read scripture! It’s the only way to know what is truly from God. Prayer: Lord, thank you for allowing me to come to you through the…