From the monthly archives:

July 2008

I am icky!

July 31, 2008

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 around and in the wrong [...]

The Toolbox is up and running!

July 30, 2008

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 when I [...]

Blogging School: Learning how to use some new tools

July 29, 2008

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 it [...]

Summer Lunchbox Challenge, Round 2

July 28, 2008

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 lunches [...]

Watch out for false teachers

July 28, 2008

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 God really do. [...]

He gives all I need

July 27, 2008

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 must realize that [...]

Stay alert

July 26, 2008

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 can only remain [...]

No grumbling

July 25, 2008

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 anticipating needs and [...]

Be beautiful

July 24, 2008

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 a state [...]

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

July 23, 2008

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 in [...]

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