From the monthly archives:

February 2009

Day 2 of Lenten prayer list: My husband

February 26, 2009

I just finished praying for my husband with my kids and I have to say the experience was really quite sweet.
I called them over and we talked a little bit about Easter and getting ready for it through Lent. Then I explained we would be praying for our friends and family almost every day until [...]

Lenten season prayer list

February 26, 2009

With yesterday being the first day of Lent, I intended to write and post this before then, but, well, it didn’t happen.
So, here it is, on this second day of Lent, my plan for observing this season:
Rather than give something up for Lent, I’ve decided to give more of myself and time to the Lord [...]

Thin Mint Ice Cream!!!

February 24, 2009

I just made this for dessert and had to share:

Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie Ice Cream in the Vita Mix
1 cup milk (skim, 1% or 2% will work)
½ cup sugar
¼ cup nonfat dry milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups ice cubes
6 Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies (in addition to any for garnish and any you [...]

SOAP: What does HE want me to do with my time?

February 23, 2009

Scripture:
Psalm 90:12
Teach us to make the most of our time,
so that we may grow in wisdom
Psalm 90:17
And may the Lord or God show us his approval
and make our efforts successful.
Yes! Make our efforts successful
Observation: Guide me. Show me what to do. Help me to use time wisely so that I can learn more and [...]

It’s good to be prayed for

February 22, 2009

Sorry to end that sentence with a preposition, by the way.
I am one super-tired, but satisfied, cycling mama this evening.
Today I rode in the Tri-County Hillhopper, an official training ride for the BP MS 150 ride from Houston to Austin in April. Both my husband and I passed on the opportunity to ride the 67 [...]

What do I need for school?

February 21, 2009

Many many mornings I have realized that I forgot to remind a child to put something in his backpack the night before so we spend the last few moments before heading out the door frantically searching for a library book or show and tell item.
This past week at Bible study, it occurred to me that [...]

Salad Saturday #8: Italian pasta with shrimp

February 21, 2009

This week I used some leftover wheat angel hair and a few other ingredients to put together a pasta salad:

Here’s what was in it:
steamed spinach
angel hair with a touch of olive oil
steamed shrimp
tomatoes
fresh mozzarella
fresh basil
balsamic vinegar
Everything was served cold except the spinach, which cooled when mixed with everything else. It was pretty light, yet still [...]

SOAP Acts 28

February 21, 2009

Scripture: Acts 28:30-31
For the next two years, Paul lived in his own rented house. He welcomed all who visited him, proclaiming the kingdom of God with all boldness and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him.
Observation: During this time, Paul was still under guard awaiting trial in Rome. Yet [...]

SOAP: He is going to renew my strength

February 20, 2009

Scripture:
Psalm 23:3
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
Observation: God will give me the energy and strength I need and he will keep me going in the right direction so that I can/ will point to Him.
Application: Just this morning I was in a spinning class, trying to figure [...]

SOAP: Do the right thing

February 18, 2009

Scripture:
Numbers 25: 9
Then Festus, wanting to please the Jews, asked him, “Are you willing to go to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there?”
Numbers 25:25 (partial)
But in my opinion he has done nothing worthy of death….
Numbers 25:26 (partial)
But what shall I write the emperor? For there is no real charge against him…
Observation: Festus wants [...]

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