Month: August 2008
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How to overcome the world
Scripture: 1John 5:5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only He who believes that Jesus is the son of God. Observation: The only way to overcome the world is to believe that Jesus is who he (and God) said he was. Application: There is only one way to eternal life. You can’t get it…
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It all started with a loaf of bread…
If you are a regular here, you might know that last Sunday I bought a breadmachine. Since then I’ve made two blueberry loaves (one a miserable failure), one loaf of white bread and one loaf of wheat. This morning I made pizza dough, using a recipe from the Organizing Junkie. Once the dough was ready,…
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Test the Spirits
Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3 1Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is…
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Seek with all your heart
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Observation: Only when you completely seek the Lord will you find him Application: Hmm. I wonder if this is why I was frustrated for so long. I thought I wanted to be in a relationship with God, but…
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Bring on the backpacks!
Yesterday was the first day of school for my two boys. Although yesterday was my first emotional first day, I love the beginning of school. It’s such a great time for a fresh start. And I wanted to to start my guys off right. So, when they came home and I asked them to put…
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He’s got my back… and more
Scripture: 1John 2:1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you wlil not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense– Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. Observation: God does not want us to sin, and sent us his Word so we can learn…
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Confess those sins
Scripture: 1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Observation: He washes us clean from our sins, provided we confess them. Application:Hallelujah! It is so good to know that my sins are, and will be, washed away. No, I…
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The call of the island
*** This all actually took place one week ago. I decided to wait until I returned home before posting this sereies*** Day 5 (Wednesday) I skipped Yogalates yesterday but returned today. Ouch. My abs were tired. The kids slept in, though, so I joined them and my husband for breakfast after the class. After that…
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I CAN do it!
Some of you may have read of my kitchen calamities on Sunday and efforts on Monday. Well, I have happy news to report from the kitchen: First, I’ll report on the crockpot: As the pork was simmering, my blog was, too. And fortunately the Organizing Junkie was reading. She suggested I shorten the cook time.…
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Another beach attempt
Day 4 (Tuesday) As I type this, I am lounging in my bathing suit on a massive couch by the swimming pool. Euro-sounding Mexican music is playing on the speakers, waves are crashing below me at the beach and some of the locals are setting up a marketplace for all the Club Med tourists who…
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Make his actions known
Scripture: Psalm 105:1 Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Observation: Thank him, ask his help and share his actions with others. Application: This one seems pretty straightforward. I think I do pretty well at the first two, but could use improvement on the…
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Using those kitchen appliances…
When you spend a week with the Happy Housewife… Just before our trip to Mexico, I was fortunate to spend a week with my brother, his wife (the Happy Housewife) and their kiddos. The kids and I had a fantastic time playing and I also had the opportunity to learn a LOT. You’ve already seen…
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Mas from Mexico
Day 3 (Monday) *** This actually took place one week ago, but I decided to wait to post until I returned home. Hope you enjoy… Although my entire mid-section was sore, I went back for more yogalates this morning. Ouch. But stronger abs mean a healthier, happier back. So I’m in for the week. Unless…
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He wants us to have proof
Scripture: John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. Observation: God documented so many of Jesus’ miracles and actions so that we would have the opportunity to learn about his son and, consequently…
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Club Med Ixtapa Pacifica, Day 2
Day 2 (First full day) Wow. I really am in a beautiful place. And a good night’s sleep can work wonders! Last night my husband took our two oldest to the show and he said that our almost seven-year-old was really enjoying the experience. At all the Club Meds they do what they call “Crazy Signs” …