Author: Amy

  • Prayer for the Praying Wives

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    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…

  • SOAP: I’ve been busy and yet lazy

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    Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:18 Because of laziness the building decays, and through idleness of hands the house leaks. Observation: Being lazy brings destruction Application: I’ve been going through The Power of a Praying Wife to use as a guide in my devotional/ SOAP time lately and finding many ways to pray for my husband. This verse,…

  • SOAP: Treating my husband with respect, not hot-headedness

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    So hot-headeness is not a word…. I hope you’ll let that one slide today. Scripture: Ephesians 5:33 So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Observation: God wants me to have respect for my husband. Application: I would bet He also wants…

  • SOAP: Guidance at work for my husband

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    Scripture: Psalm 90:17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; Establish the work of our hands for us— Yes, establish the work of our hands. Observation: We want to follow the Lord’s direction for our work, and for the Lord’s favor to be on us. Application: I think my husband does…

  • Making a Powerful, Prayerful SOAP Change

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    I’m planning to change my Bible reading schedule for a few months, which will impact my SOAP devotional. Since some of you may be reading with me, I thought I should alert you to the change. I’ll still be using the SOAP format, I just won’t be using the Bible in a Year reading plan…

  • SOAP: Pray with belief, not exasperation

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    I’m deviating from the original Bible reading plan. I hope to explain later. Here’s what I have for today: Mark 11: 24 24Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Observation: Have some faith in your prayers: believe they will be answered…

  • New Zealand Bungee Jump… a few years back

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    I recently came across this story I wrote a few years ago about my first (and only) bungee jump.  This took place before my mommy days began. Rather than let it sit any longer on my computer unused,   I thought I might share… I remember watching a show about people safely flinging themselves off bridges…

  • SOAP: Today I was reminded how selfish I can be

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    Scripture: Psalm 100:5 For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, And his faithfulness continues to each generation. Observation: The Lord is good and faithful forever. Application: This really struck me this morning. Earlier this morning, as I was getting dressed, I asked God to guide me in putting an end to my…

  • Blast away Boredom with a Fruit of the Spirit Tree

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    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… Fruit of the Spirit Tree A very clever friend of mine from church suggested this fun craft project that leads to…

  • SOAP: Even through my mistakes, He claims me

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    Scripture: Psalm 73: 22-23 22I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. 23Yet I still belong to you: You are holding my right hand. Observation: I am still His, even as I make senseless mistakes. Application: How comforting to know that, even as I make mistakes and…

  • SOAP: Falling away bit by bit can lead to disaster

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    Scripture: Hebrews 3: 15-16 15But never forget the warning: “Today you must listen to his voice. Don’t harden your hearts against him As Israel did when they rebelled.” 16And who were those people who rebelled against God, even though they heard his voice? Weren’t they the ones Moses led out of Egypt? Observation: Watch out…

  • Blast away Boredom with Scheduled Playdates

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    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 Playdates So often I intend to schedule playdates with friends, but the time flies by and I forget. Last Spring…

  • SOAP: He is Glorious

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    Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 The Son reflects God’s own glory, and everything about him represents God exactly. He sustains the universe by the mighty power of his command. After he died to cleanse us from the stain of his sin, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God…

  • Reality Check

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    It is REALLY late (or really early– depends on how you look at things) and I should be in bed and not blogging… so this will be brief. I’ve just returned from a roadtrip to a family reunion that was absolutely fantastic with a sidetrip thrown in, as well. I am absolutely tired, but am…

  • Blast away Boredom with water, soap and rags…

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    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… Wash the car, wagon and play cars. Write your names or make shapes on the driveway  or sidewalk in water. When…