Month: December 2008

  • Make your own advent calendar

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    My house may not yet be decorated for Christmas, but I think my heart is. I hope you’ve enjoyed my daily advent gift/ ‘assignment’ to you each day. I will continue to post daily advent assignments to get you in the spirit. But if you’re a planner like me and want to make your own…

  • I want to overflow with joy and peace

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    Scripture: Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Observation: He wants us to be filled with joy and peace. We can get that through asking and trusting. Application: I…

  • Day 3: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar

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    Advent calendars’ aren’t just for the kids… every day up to, and including, Christmas Day I’ll have a treat/ simple assignment for you in celebration of Christmas. Here’s your “task” for Day 3: Sing Joy to the World at the Top of your lungs. (Bonus points for doing it outside.) Have fun!! See you tomorrow.

  • Sometimes I find myself trying to earn a better spot in Heaven

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    Scripture: Romans 10:3 Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. Observation: True righteousness only comes from God. And it can only be reached through faith in God. Application: Trying to earn righteousness will not work. And perhaps it…

  • Day 2: MomsToolbox Advent Calendar

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    You might have your kids’ Advent calendar ready to go, but what about one for you? Each day of the Advent season check back and I will give you your treat: a simple, super-easy way to get in the Christmas spirit. Ready? Here’s your assignment for Day Two: Read Matthew 1-2 to your family or…

  • Day 1: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar

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    You might have your kids’ Advent calendar ready to go, but what about one for you? Each day of the Advent season check back and I will give you your treat: a simple, super-easy way to get in the Christmas spirit. Ready? Here’s your assignment for Day One: Get ready for Christmas part 1: Spend…