Month: November 2008

  • We’ve all got gifts

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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 4There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Observation: The Lord has created us different from each other, unique in our gifts…

  • High heels are working for us

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    Incase you’ve been hiding under a rock or perhaps your family is financially supported in a way that is completely US economy-proofed, I thought I’d share this with you: The markets have been a little crazy and a lot down lately. This has led to a rise in stress level for my dh, whose job…

  • November Reading Club: Service

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    When the idea for the monthly discussion group/ reading club first came to me, the reading was not supposed to be of the Christian “guided self-help” genre. I wanted us to grow our minds beyond reading about our faith. But I’m making a change this month. Last week I shared this month’s reading topic: Service.…

  • The cure for overwhelmed-ness

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    Scripture:  Proverbs 3:6 in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight. (NIV) Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths. (NLT) Observation: acknowledge: 1. To admit the validity, authority or truth of (The American Heritage Dictionary) Go to God for guidance, respecting his authority, and…

  • What does He need from you?

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    Scripture: Job 35:6-7 6If you sin, how does that affect him? If your sins are many, what does that do to him? 7If you are righteous, what do you give to him, or what does he receive from your hand? Observation: My actions will not give or take away from God. He is much more…

  • Menu Planning Monday

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    Here’s what the 144 family will be dining on this week: Monday Breakfast- scrambled egg whites with cheese, smoothies (OJ, frozen berries, oatmeal) Lunch-Butternut squash soup, cornbread Dinner-roasted chicken, salad, broccoli ** make bread, make extra soup for friends Tuesday Breakfast-banana smoothies, pancakes Lunch- Spinach salad with reduced fat feta, oranges Dinner- Salmon, couscous, spinach,…

  • You can’t grow toward God without God

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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 6 I planted a seed, Apollos watered it but God made it grow. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who makes things grow. Observation: You cannot grow without a relationship with God. Application: Other believers and resources written by believers can put…

  • Stop the fighting

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    Scripture: Galatians 5:14-15 14The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 15If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. Observation: This passage comes as a result of infighting within the church. Some men are insistent that all…

  • Another yummy soup

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    I just made this delicious Butternut Squash soup and oh my goodnes is it good! This was my first butternut squash experience, too, and I am so glad I branched out. The soup is rich, creamy, filling and, if you use fat free chicken broth, only 4 WW points per 1 cup serving. Cha-ching!

  • Weight Watching Wednesday- Halloween’s Aftermath

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    We still have Halloween candy at our house. And I can’t bear to just toss it all in the trash (although a few handfuls have gone in each day). This morning, though, I asked the kids if they would like to set most of it aside to use for decorating baked goods in December… and…

  • Whom are you serving?

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    Scripture: Galatians 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Observation: As a believer and follower of Christ, one should focus on following Christ rather than…

  • The tomb was empty

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    Scripture: Mark 6:8 Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. Observation: This is just after it was discovered that Jesus’ tomb was empty. These women were the first to make the discovery. Application: Even if they had been warned as to…

  • Amy is Great for 2008

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    Back in 1985 I thought I would grow up and become President of the United States. Yes, I really did. I wrote letters to President Reagan asking how I could prepare and I even launched a full campaign in my junior high, complete with posters, buttons and catchy slogans. (The most-used slogan is above.)The principal…

  • November is all about service

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    My discussion group friends should be in here an about a half an hour. We are going to wrap up October’s topic of finance over dinner, wine and dessert. I am looking forward not only to sharing a meal with friends, but also to hearing what everyone else has to say about their books. (We…

  • When you love completely, it shows

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    Scripture: Mark 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Observation: Jesus was asked here what the most important commandment is and answers with this one. (He continues with another, second most important one, as well.) Application: In…