From the monthly archives:

March 2009

What do YOU take to the hospital?

March 31, 2009

My sister-in-law, The Happy Housewife, is about to have baby number 7 and she is looking for guidance on what to pack in her hospital bag. You’d think she might know by NOW!
Seeing as this is Baby Number SEVEN, I guessed she had the basics down and suggested chocolate.
I like to take a big bowl [...]

My kids LOVE to clear the table

March 31, 2009

At the end of almost every family meal around our table, our kids can’t wait to clear the table and they giggle through almost all of it.
How is it so much fun? Is our house really that cool? Well, let’s just say I have a clever (and fun ) husband.
My husband has made clearing the [...]

Tips for being a generous wife

March 31, 2009

I really want to be a kind, generous wife to my husband.
I think I do an okay job, but I could be better. And to be honest, sometimes I really don’t know how to serve my husband better and I could use some coaching.
Enter The Generous Wife.
Last night I finally subscribed to her daily tips [...]

SOAP: Act in love

March 31, 2009

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14
13Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 14And everything you do must be done with love.
Observation: Do not back down from your faith, and do all things out of love.
Application: I should be bold in my faith, but not so bold that I do things [...]

SOAP: Nothing done for the Lord is useless

March 30, 2009

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord’s work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
Observation: Persevere in what you do for the Lord, because it has true meaning and always will
Application: How reassuring to know that the work [...]

Bluebonnet Express prayer request

March 29, 2009

By the time this posts I should be pedaling away on the 80 mile route on the Bluebonnet Express, a training ride for the MS 150 in 3 weeks.
I’ll be honest. As I write this I’m a tad nervous about the ride. But I’m praying for the best. And it should be a good, albeit [...]

SOAP: Use your gifts for all

March 29, 2009

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 14:12
Since you are so eager to have spiritual gifts, ask God for those that will be of real help to the whole church.
Observation: Ask for ways in which you can help others grow, too, and not just yourself.
Application: I need to not be selfish when asking for and using gifts from the [...]

80 mile cycling menu

March 28, 2009

I was just packing my snacks for the 80 mile bicycle ride tomorrow and it occurred to me that my menu might make for some interesting reading. I know when I was first learning about distance cycling I was very curious as to what I should eat.
The ride tomorrow will be an excellent training ride [...]

Be guided by true love

March 28, 2009

Scripture: (I heard two today.)
Psalm 39:6
We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth for someone else to spend.
1 Corinthians 13:3
If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would [...]

Wisdom of mentor moms shared!

March 26, 2009

This morning I, and many other moms at the church I attend, was blessed by the wisdom of some more experienced mentor moms. These women have served our Mom to Mom Bible study in so many ways and this morning they opened their hearts to us and shared some of their Christian parenting insight.
Now I’m [...]

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