Author: Amy

  • Day 8: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar

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    Hope you’ve been enjoying this season of advent. Here’s your assignment for Day 8: Pray for your/ your husband’s work situation. (After praying for him, consider writing down your prayer and sharing it with him.) Enjoy…  See you tomorrow.

  • I’m an advent calendar loser

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    So, if you’ve read anything here lately you probably noticed that I kind of like the whole advent calendar idea. I have mine up and I’ve been opening and following each day’s suggestion: praying, reading, doing things with the family. And feeling a little proud of myself. This morning my 7-year-old asked me when we…

  • Day 7: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar

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    Advent calendars’ aren’t just for the kids… every day up to, and including, Christmas Day I’ll have a treat/ simple assignment for you in celebration of Christmas. Here’s your assignment for Day 7: Write a note to someone you won’t see this Christmas and mail it to her/ him. Emails and mass Christmas cards do not…

  • Calm down and pray

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    Scripture: Philippians 4: 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Observation: Bring your troubles to God. Share all of them with him and then don’t worry any longer. Application: This sounds easier said (and read) than done. I’m a planner. Or…

  • Day 6: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar

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    Advent calendars’ aren’t just for the kids… every day up to, and including, Christmas Day I’ll have a treat/ simple assignment for you in celebration of Christmas. Here’s your assignment for Day 6: Host a family Christmas movie tonight (or put it on your calendar for a different night and follow through). Pop popcorn, snuggle under…