Month: November 2008

  • A tale of super strong faith

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    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 of he and Sarah having children were slim by worldly odds. Yet God…

  • Your experiences strengthen me

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    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…

  • Trust strengthens

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    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…

  • I can be a modern-day Pharisee

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    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…

  • Life is getting in the way of blogging

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    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…

  • Pray boldly and believe in His power

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    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…

  • Are you worried about the speck or plank?

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    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:…

  • I was tempted to not post today

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    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…

  • What kind of letter am I?

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    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:…

  • A few bread recipes from the 144 family…

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    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…

  • Mommy’s exercise sticker chart

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    Okay, so it’s not exactly a sticker chart, but it’s pretty much the same idea. I’ve been having a tough time getting myself motivated to actually get the simple exercise done that I need to do. I’m even slacking on my super-simple ab exercise  which really does get results… but only if you do them.…

  • What should I pack?

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    We’re launching into a heavy travel season again. And if you are going “over the river and through the woods,” or something like that, in the next couple of weeks, I bet you’ve got lots of lists building in your head. Lists of what to pack, what to buy, what to borrow, what to do,…

  • What am I doing?

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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Observation: What you do for the Lord is lasting, so keep doing it. Application: With so many ‘to…

  • Tune in tomorrow

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    If you live near Houston and you just can’t get enough of me online, tune in to KTBU-TV, The Tube, Channel 55 tomorrow (Friday) at 1 pm. or Sunday at 9 p.m. I’ll be chatting about holiday travel with the kiddos with my friend Lara Bell on her show, Wild about Houston. We’ll talk about…

  • Perfect Love

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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Observation: In the verse, “it” refers to love. Love is strong and will offer protection, truth, and hope. Application:  In 1 John 4:16 we are told that God is love. So often I’ve heard this verse, especially at weddings, and thought of…