From the monthly archives:

November 2008

A tale of super strong faith

November 30, 2008

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Scripture:  Romans 4: 18
Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
Observation: Abraham was really old, as was Sarah. The odds [...]

Your experiences strengthen me

November 28, 2008

Scripture 1 Thessalonians 3:8
For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord.
Observation: Paul is saying that he has heard of the Thessalonians’ continuing faith in Christ and is encouraged and filled with joy at their firm commitment.
Application: The responses I have had to this blog have been very encouraging and exciting [...]

Trust strengthens

November 27, 2008

Scripture: Psalm 125: 1
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,
which cannot be shaken but endures forever.
Observation: Complete trust in the Lord is strong
Application: I trust, but I still have lots of questions. So how strong is my trust? And how can I grow it/ strengthen it?
I remember when I had more questions [...]

I can be a modern-day Pharisee

November 26, 2008

Scripture: Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices – mint, dill and cumin.  But you have neglected the more important matters of the law-justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.
Observation: Jesus instructs us to be just, [...]

Life is getting in the way of blogging

November 25, 2008

I am sorry I haven’t posted much in the past few days. Please don’t give up on me.
(I’m collecting lots of material, though.)
I’m away from home with the kiddos and being a mom away from home (while under the weather) has certainly kept me busy! I thought I would be able to get up and [...]

Pray boldly and believe in His power

November 21, 2008

Scripture: Matthew 9:18
While he was saying this, a ruler came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.”
Observation: Even though this man’s daughter has already died, he still is asking Jesus for healing. And he believes completely that he can [...]

Are you worried about the speck or plank?

November 20, 2008

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-4
3“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is plank in your own eye.”
Observation: Do not [...]

I was tempted to not post today

November 19, 2008

Scripture: Matthew 4:2-3
2After fasting 40 days and 40 nights, he was hungry. 3The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”
Observation: Jesus had not eaten for 40 days. He was hungry. And Satan stepped in to find a weakness.
Application: Satan is not a complete [...]

What kind of letter am I?

November 17, 2008

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3
You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not by ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but in tablets of human hearts.
Observation: The Spirit is within me and I am a reflection of Him
Application: Am I letting [...]

A few bread recipes from the 144 family…

November 15, 2008

Not too long ago I spoke to a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group and some of the ladies have asked for a few of my bread recipes. I thought I should share them with anyone else who might be interested, as well.
These recipes are for a 2 pound loaf in my breadmaker.
Sometimes I let the breadmaker [...]

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