Month: January 2009

  • I like to think I am better than others. I am not.

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    Scripture: Luke 15: 21 21 His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.’ Observation: This lost son, who left his father and squandered his wealth, realized the true error in his ways. He returned home and was truly…

  • Getting ready to be Cupid

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    Before I officially begin this post, I need to ask my neighbors to leave. Sorry guys.  I just don’t want to ruin it for you. Are you gone? Okay, now that it’s just us, and you don’t live in my neighborhood, I have to share what’s brewing at the 144 house: This morning on the…

  • Coupon for free Suave- Today only

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    I’ll be the first to admit I’m not that frugal. But a coupon for a free bottle of Suave… my choice of product? Ya can’t pass that one up! Today’s the only day to get it, so click this and sign up now to get a free coupon for a free full-sized bottle sent to…

  • Trying to speed thing up

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    I’m sorry my blog has been s-l-o-w lately.  Believe me, it has been frustrating on my end. The good news is that I’ve called in the professionals at Crush Labs and they have been super helpful and really reasonable. I don’t know much about all the techie stuff that goes into making a blog work……

  • I must love Him more than my husband

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    Scripture: Luke 14:26 “If you want to be my follower you must love me more than your own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters-yes, more than your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. –New Living Translation ** I feel it critical to mention the translation here, as all other translations…

  • What do I hold as truth that is not?

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    Scripture: Luke 13:15-16 15But the Lord replied, “You hypocrite! You work on the Sabbath Day! Don’t you untie your ox or your donkey from their stalls on the Sabbath and lead them out for water? 16Wasn’t it necessary for me, even on the Sabbath day, to free this dear woman from the bondage in which…

  • Where can I get some patience?

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    I am not the most patient parent in the world… or even in my house sometimes. But I am working on it, as you could tell from my 2009 goals. I yell less than I used to, not that I am proud to write that. But I am trying to go with honesty here. Even…

  • The questions will be answered

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    Scripture: Luke 12:2 2The time is coming when everything will be revealed; all that is secret will be made public. Observation: There will be a time when all questions will be answered with truth and without mystery. Application: I think I have a grasp on the very basics of Christianity, yet there are still so…

  • Salad Saturday #2

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    My apologies to those among us who do not like fruit on your salad. Here’s another fruity one: This week I intended to have basic taco salad, but, as I was cutting fruit for my kids to enjoy with their tacos, I got a little creative. And then I wanted some. First, I chopped apples,…

  • Sweet, healthier, snack ideas

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    Hope this list helps you. I’m printing it  and keeping it inside my pantry door so I always have the ideas handy. Don’t forget to keep portion sizes in check. Measure out what you plan to eat and put the rest away. If you think want more, have a full glass of water first and…

  • I need to throw Baby Jesus away… but how can I?

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    Check out this Baby Jesus my two year-old “made” at church in December: And she loves him. She kisses him, hugs him, and cares for him often better than her baby dolls. But he is a potato. When is he going to start smelling bad? He’s already getting a little soft. But he is pretty…

  • Faith brings righteousness

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    Scripture: Genesis 15:6 And Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord declared him righteous because of his faith. Observation: Abrams faith is what saved him. And, yes, it was a strong faith! But faith is what brought righteousness. Application: It’s faith. Faith is what saves. The rest is just gravy. But if you have true…

  • Where am I sharing truth?

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    Scripture: Luke 5: 31-32 31Jesus answered them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor-sick people do. 32I have come to call sinners to turn from their sins, not to spend my time with those who think they are already good enough.” Observation: Jesus spent time with those who he knew needed healing, not just those regarded…

  • January lunch box challenge– SOLVED!

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    I just sat down with my kids to tackle the lunchbox questions for January. If I knew what days I was packing lunches and what I was packing, my mornings would go much easier. I decided to enlist the kids’ help. Here’s what we did: I showed my oldest the school lunch menu for January.…

  • Do you log your Christmas cards received?

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    Lately I’ve received a few emails from a yahoo group I participate in about Christmas card logs. I’ll admit I’m not the best Christmas greeting sender. I still haven’t even designed our card from Christmas 2008… and this won’t be the first year I send Valentines instead of Christmas cards. I keep a rough list…