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 [...]
My kids LOVE to clear the table
Tips for being a generous wife
SOAP: Act in love
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 [...]
SOAP: Nothing done for the Lord is useless
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 [...]
Bluebonnet Express prayer request
SOAP: Use your gifts for all
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 [...]
80 mile cycling menu
Be guided by true love
Wisdom of mentor moms shared!
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 [...]
SOAP: Keep the motives pure
Scripture: Joshua 24:14 So honor the Lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshipped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. Observation: Honor and serve the Lord completely. Do not serve other idols at all, just the one true God. Application: I must [...]
SOAP: Is blogging my temptation?
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 But remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you [...]
SOAP: Free, yet a slave
Too slow at 15.8 mph?
SOAP: Watch yourself!
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:9 You must be careful with this freedom of yours. Do not cause a brother or sister with a weaker conscience to stumble. Observation: Don’t let your actions cause another, who may not understand the freedom, to stumble. Application: Just because I am forgiven of my sins, this does not mean anything [...]








