From the monthly archives:

July 2009

SOAP: Be encouraging

July 30, 2009

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13
But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.
Observation: God wants us to reassure each other and be encouraging so that we won’t be led astray.
Application: Encouragement is a very strong tool—as is doubt.
Satan would love to thwart your [...]

SOAP: Gotta keep from being tempted to rush my time with God

July 29, 2009

Scripture: Mark 14: 38
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.
Observation: Stay on guard against temptation
Application: I’ve been focusing my SOAP posts on my husband lately, as I am working through the Power of a Praying Wife.
I have to think that God has [...]

Blast away Boredom with a Lemonade Stand

July 29, 2009

Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long.
Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in…
On with today’s idea…
Host a Lemonade Stand
Host an old-fashioned lemonade stand today. Mix up some lemonade, pop some popcorn and see what sells.
Offer lemonade to the letter [...]

SOAP: Praying about temptation

July 28, 2009

Scripture: Luke 22:40
On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.”
Observation: Jesus instructed the disciples to ask for strength from God that they would not be tempted.
Application: God wants us to call on him for help. And he knows the power Satan can have.
Jesus instructs us several times [...]

Blast away Boredom with Television (Yes, it is okay.)

July 27, 2009

Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long.
Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in…
On with today’s idea…
Scheduled/  intentional television
Television can be a mind-numbing escape route or a well-used tool.
Find shows your family enjoys and schedule downtime to watch.
Often I get [...]

SOAP: What are his needs?

July 26, 2009

Scripture: Philippians 2:4
Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
Observation: Don’t be selfish and just concern yourself with your needs and interests: Consider others, too.
Application: The Power of a Praying Wife uses this verse in the chapter about affection, and shows how one wife [...]

SOAP: Praying for *blush* my husband’s sexuality

July 24, 2009

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7: 4-5
4The wife’s body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband’s body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife. 5Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves [...]

Welcome BlogHoppers!

July 23, 2009

Welcome to Mom’s Toolbox, BlogHoppers and everyone else who is visiting!
This summer I’ve been on the go a lot more than I realized I would be, so my blog posts haven’t been as regular as I had anticipated.
And, because of that, I’m releasing myself from my self-imposed blogging deadlines for awhile.
If you check back between [...]

SOAP: Praying about finances

July 23, 2009

Scripture: Psalm 41:1
Blessed is he who has regard for the weak;
The Lord delivers him in times of trouble.
Observation: God will help those who also help those who need it.
Application: The chapter of The Power of a Praying Wife I read and prayed today discusses prayers for your husband in terms of finances.
I am blessed in [...]

Prayer for the Praying Wives

July 21, 2009

Tonight I am hosting the second meeting of our Power of a Praying Wife study group. We will discuss the book through chapter two, His Work.
As I was studying this morning, I began to pray for our group, and any others who might also be meeting in person, as well as our virtual group through [...]

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