Month: October 2008

  • It’s another Fit Friday!

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    Oh my goodness am I tired… and a bit smelly. But before I hop in the shower I thought I would share. Last week I shared some simple ab exercises, with the intention of getting back on track and doing them every night. Well, I got an F there.. I missed three out of seven…

  • Just going through the motions?

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    Scripture: Mark 7:8 You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men. Observation: Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees and other teachers of the law here, explaining that they may be following traditional custom and guidelines, yet these traditions often conflict with the commands of God.…

  • It’s faith that brings the healing

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    Scripture: Mark 5:34 He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” Observation: This is Jesus talking to a woman who, looking for healing after years of bleeding and suffering, merely touched Jesus’ clothes and was healed. She didn’t even need to talk with him,…

  • Scrapbook and Craft Storage

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    Last week The Organizing Junkie listed a few fun scrapbook organizing tools. This month she is focusing on organizing craft areas, but doesn’t have one herself. That isn’t stopping her from coming up with all sorts of creative solutions. Her post last week made me think about my craft room and scrapbook tool storage. I…

  • Weight Watching Wednesday: Drink it, Baby. Drink it!

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    I know I’ve mentioned before how important it is to drink water, and I’m sure you’ve heard it plenty of times from other sources. But I’m going to say it again: Drink that water! Good ol’ H20 can make a huge difference in your health… and your weight. You can’t flush out all the bad…

  • I was a Super-Baby!!

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    My mom just forwarded this lovely photo of me.   I must have known about those exercises long ago… Now, why didn’t I just keep them up?? Oh well.

  • Listen. And produce a good crop.

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    Scripture: Mark 4:20 Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a good crop-thirty, sixty or even a hundred times what was sown. Observation: Here Jesus is explaining the parable of the four soils. This last soil is good soil and produces an abundant harvest. You can choose to…

  • Want a FREE devotional journal?? Read on!

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    If you’ve been hanging around with me, or even if you are new to MomsToolbox, I hope you’ve noticed how important I find it to be in His Word daily. You simply cannot expect to grow in your faith if you are not willing to invest a little time every day in your relationship with…

  • Get up and meet with Him

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    Scripture: Mark1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Observation: Jesus was sure to rise early, get away from others and pray where he could in peace. Application: It has become more difficult for me to…

  • I’m sorry. Real life has stepped in. So no book review.

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    I planned on writing a lovely review of The Millionaire Next Door for today, but that just hasn’t happenned. Real life has stepped in.  No, nothing huge. No tragedies here… just real mommy and wife responsibility-type life. So I haven’t finished reading. And to be quite honest I don’t have it in me to read…

  • Wicked sweet Halloween cake

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    This afternoon I prepared this spooktacular cake using my castle Bundt pan for our street’s pumpkin carving soiree: Again, not along the lines of my healthy eating pledge, but definitely fun for the kids! I cannot wait to show them! I had to perform a bit of surgery, but I don’t think anyone will notice:…

  • What has He told you?

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    Scripture: Acts 27:25 So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. Observation: Here Paul is on a boat headed for trial and the boat is experiencing bad weather and danger. Paul is explaining to the crew that God sent an angel to…

  • Is it dangerous for you to believe?

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    Scripture: Acts 21: 12-13 12When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. Observation:…

  • Just say no to muffin top

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    My first Fit Friday post. And now a Works for Me Wednesday post, too. Because it did… and it will again! Not too long ago a friend of mine launched Fit Friday in an effort to shed a few pounds and encourage others to do the same. At about the same time I trudged my…

  • What do you live for?

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    Scripture: Acts 20: 24 However I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me- the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. Observation: Paul is sharing his thoughts with the Ephesian elders as he prepares to leave…