Author: Amy

  • Can our pleading change the big stuff?

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    Scripture: Exodus 32:11, 14 11But Moses pleaded with the Lord his God not to do it. “O Lord!” he exclaimed. “Why are you so angry with your own people whom you brought from the land of your Egypt with such great power and mighty acts?” 14So the Lord withdrew his threat and didn’t bring against…

  • Salad Saturday #5: Tuna two-fer

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    I made a simple tuna salad this week, taking a packet of tunafish (in water, not oil) and combined it with: a little fat free Miracle Whip the equivalent amount of fat-free plain yogurt crushed walnuts chopped apple Then after a big bike ride on Sunday I served it over romaine lettuce and spinach. The…

  • Why all the details?

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    Scripture: Exodus 28-29 I’m taking a break from the regular SOAP format this morning because I have a question: Why did God set aside so many elaborate details for Aaron, his clothes, offerings and the like? There must be a good reason because it is in the Bible and a lot of space is dedicated…

  • Sweet first grade humor

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    Last night my son saw a sweet potato on our counter and asked me what it was. I told him it was a sweet potato. He told me that when two regular potatoes are sitting next to each other, almost like they are kissing, then they are sweet potatoes. Hmm. I never knew that!

  • Could I amaze with boldness?

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    Scripture: Acts 4:13 The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus. Observation: Peter and John were regular guys proclaiming and doing extraordinary things.…