Month: July 2008

  • Know that He is God

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    Scripture: Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Observation: Don’t forget who God is-He is the mighty One and I owe him reverence. Application: Thank you for the gentle reminder to listen. And to listen because of whom…

  • My daily dose of strength

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    Scripture: Isaiah 33:2 “O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, Our salvation in time of distress. Observation: He will give me a daily dose of strength every single morning. He’ll renew my strength and give me just what I need…  I just need to ask. And then…

  • Flying with kids– Tips for a better flight

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    Second in a Mom’s Toolbox series on traveling with the kids. With a little preparation, you summer vacation fun CAN begin as soon as you reach the airport. If you were here Wednesday, your mind is already churning with ideas of what to pack in those carry on bags. Now it’s time to take care…

  • Listen. Do not interrupt.

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    Scripture:  James 1:19-20 19My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. Observation: Listen, really listen, to what others say. Then digest it. And then respond. Application: I must stop…

  • What would God think of my to-do list?

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    This morning I finished reading Hebrews with Hebrews 13. It felt very much like a gentle reminder of how I can live as God intended: 1. Love each other 2. Entertain strangers (You never know who the angels are) 3. Remember prisoners and the mistreated 4. Honor marriage 5. Do not love money … and…

  • Flying with kids– What to carry on

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    First in a Mom’s Toolbox series on traveling with the kids Packing to travel by yourself is a snap. Packing to travel with your children is a whole new experience. Hopefully my experiences in traveling with kids can help make your trip even better. Here are a few things I tend to pack for carry-on…

  • Planning a flight with the kids?

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    My husband and I like to travel with our kids. A lot. This week my to-do list is telling me to get a new passport for our six-year old. His first one has expired. And before we use that passport for an end-of-the-summer trip, I’ll be packing suitcases and backpacks for another week-long excursion to…

  • A welcome from thousands upon thousands of angels

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    Scripture: Hebrews 12:22 But you have come to Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angles in joyful assembly, Observation: What an amazing image! This might be wrong, but I envision this as a massive choir of angels with sweet faces, glowing as…

  • Mamma Mia! update: I’m now a Dancing Queen

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    This is certainly a departure from the norm around my blog. But I just have to share: I bought and downloaded the soundtrack to Mamma Mia!. the movie. It has turned me in to a Dancing Queen (even if I am not only 17) as I twirl and dance through my kitchen. I am listening…

  • What is faith?

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    Today I read Hebrews 11 and, wow, I’m really enjoying Hebrews. It covers a lot of fantastic points about being a believer.  If you haven’t read it, I recommend you give it a go. Read the whole thing or, if you want to follow along with me, there are only two chapters left after today.…

  • Sin, forgiveness and growing together

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    This morning some of my reading covered Hebrews 10. I’ve really enjoyed all the Hebrews readings, but they have presented me quite a challenge in trying to stick with my journaling format. So I’m breaking out today. Hebrews 10:17 Then he adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” (The part in…

  • Salavation in parenting

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    Isaiah 12:2 “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” Hebrews 9:15 14 How much more then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from…

  • Why the new covenant?

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    Scripture: I had such a hard time selecting just one verse from the passages I read this morning. Really, you need to read all of Hebrews 8 to get the full understanding, but here’s a snippet: Hebrews 8:6-8 6But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he…

  • Act Justly. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly with God.

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    Scripture: Micah 6:8 “He has showed you, O Man what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Observation: He doesn’t really require much of me. Just that I am kind, merciful, and fair, and stay in communion with…

  • Mamma Mia- Take a chance on this one, girls!

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    Tonight I took an almost 2-hour vacation to a tiny Greek island.  I got to see a sneak preview of the new movie, Mamma Mia!, starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Julie Walters, Dominic Cooper, Amanda Seyfried, Christine Baranski and an excellent supporting cast. I don’t want to ruin it for anyone,…