Month: January 2009

  • Salad Saturday #5: Tuna two-fer

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    I made a simple tuna salad this week, taking a packet of tunafish (in water, not oil) and combined it with: a little fat free Miracle Whip the equivalent amount of fat-free plain yogurt crushed walnuts chopped apple Then after a big bike ride on Sunday I served it over romaine lettuce and spinach. The…

  • Why all the details?

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    Scripture: Exodus 28-29 I’m taking a break from the regular SOAP format this morning because I have a question: Why did God set aside so many elaborate details for Aaron, his clothes, offerings and the like? There must be a good reason because it is in the Bible and a lot of space is dedicated…

  • Sweet first grade humor

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    Last night my son saw a sweet potato on our counter and asked me what it was. I told him it was a sweet potato. He told me that when two regular potatoes are sitting next to each other, almost like they are kissing, then they are sweet potatoes. Hmm. I never knew that!

  • Could I amaze with boldness?

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    Scripture: Acts 4:13 The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus. Observation: Peter and John were regular guys proclaiming and doing extraordinary things.…

  • Recipe call for help

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    I’m searching for an easy, no-fail turkey barbecue sandwich/ sloppy joe-like option to serve via the crockpot this weekend. Anyone have any ideas? (I’m trying to go healthier by using turkey. But I still want it to be yummy.) PLEASE comment or email any ideas you might have… I could sure use them! (And if…

  • No more maggots from my manna

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    (I hope I didn’t gross you out with my title.  It is kind of icky.) Scripture: Exodus 16:17-20 17So the people of Israel went out and gathered this food-some getting more, and some getting less. 18By gathering two quarts for each person, everyone had just enough. Those who gathered a lot had nothing left over,…

  • Salad Saturday #4… on Sunday

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    This week I used one of my favorite salad dressings EVER with some of the traditional stuff: “What is all that healthy deliciousness?” you ask… Red Lettuce Spinach Roma Tomatoes A smidgen of yellow onion and reduced-fat Feta Cheese (I still had some in the fridge so on the salad it went!) I also sprinkled…

  • When the storms don’t let up

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    Scripture: Exodus 7:3 But I will cause Pharaoh to be stubborn so I can multiply my miraculous signs and wonders in the land of Egypt. Observation: I really want to get everyone’s attention, so I am going to perform lots of miraculous signs. Application: If you are reading along (I still have free bookmarks with…

  • No SOAP today

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    I am having such a hard time finding one verse to write about today. I have read and re-read (and re-read, and re-read and…)  today’s readings (Exodus 3-5 and Luke 22) and just don’t hear any ONE thing jumping out for me. Yes, there is a lot being said in both passages, but I cannot…

  • A reminder to spend time with Him

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    Scripture:  Psalm 88: 13 But I cry to you for help, O Lord; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Observation: This one’s pretty to the point, so I’ll just skip to the… Application: My life has felt overwhelming lately. I have been exhausted and, consequently, over-sleeping And not doing my reading and SOAP’ing…

  • Go ahead: Be a nag

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    Scripture: Luke 18: 1 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to illustrate their need for constant prayer and to show them that they must never give up. Observation: Jesus wanted it to be clear that we should pray over and over and over and over… We should not let our prayers rest. (For…

  • Salad Saturday #3

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    This week I didn’t eat much salad. I only had one small side salad at a restaurant last night, and although good, it wasn’t all that creative: (arugula, red lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons and a vinaigrette) This week I did increase my veggies in other ways, though. One day for lunch I heated up a…

  • What is with the girly clothes-changing thing?

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    My daughter totally cracks me up…  and is also driving me batty. What is up with all the clothes changing? It is a rare naptime or bedtime that she is wearing the same thing upon wake-up that she was wearing when I kissed her good night. Why is that? And, by the piles I find…

  • Share those gifts!

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    Scripture: Luke 16: 9 I tell you, use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. In this way, your generosity stores up a reward for you in heaven. Observation: Use what you have on earth (both things and intellect) to help those around you, not just yourself, and you will be rewarded in…

  • This from a girl who didn’t understand the whole “praying for strangers thing” about a year ago…

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    Wow. I am so moved I can’t even write/ type. Bear with me. A friend of a bloggy friend has a child with cancer. Yes, I know that unfortunately there are many, many children and grown-ups out there with cancer. But this family has already lost one child to cancer. (And yes, I know there…