Author: Amy

  • SOAP: We are instructed to be instructed

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    Scripture: Titus 2:4-5 4These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, 5to live wisely and be pure, to take care of their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God. Observation: Younger women need…

  • I LoVermont! A quick wrap-up.

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    As I type this I am flying home from a fantastic vacation in Vermont. *** Okay, oops. This was when I typed it, but that was two whole weeks ago. Sorry for the delay. Back to the story…*** I am sorry if you missed my SOAP posts last week… the internet connection where we were…

  • SOAP: Live cleanly to be an instrument

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    Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-22 20In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions and the cheap ones are for everyday use. 21If you keep yourself pure, you will be a utensil God can use for his…

  • SOAP: He gave me the power. I just need to call on it.

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    Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline. Observation: The Holy Spirit does not instill fear. The Holy Spirit brings boldness, strength, kindness and the ability to stick to it and do what is right. Application: So often I let fear…

  • SOAP: Talking about money

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    Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17 Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not trust in their money, which will soon be gone. But their trust should be in the living God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Observation: God wants us to trust in Him alone,…

  • Blast away Boredom on the Internet

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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… Go ahead… let your kids surf the ‘net! I know that I learn a lot and enjoy surfing the ‘net so…

  • SOAP: I don’t know the whole story

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    Scripture: 1 Timothy 5: 24-25 24Remember that some people lead sinful lives, and everyone knows they will be judged. But there are others whose sin will not be revealed until later. 25In the same way, everyone knows how much good some people do, but there are others whose good deeds won’t be known until later.…

  • SOAP: Revising the to do list

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    Scripture: 1Timothy 4:7-8 7…Spend your time and energy in training yourself for spiritual fitness. 8Physical exercise is important, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next. Observation: Spend your time and efforts on the thing that really matters and will last: your spiritual health.…

  • Blast away Boredom with a Museum Membership

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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… Museum membership and lots of visits! If you aren’t a member of any museums in your area, consider looking into it.…

  • SOAP: Don’t get bogged down with the details

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    Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:4-5 4Don’t let people waste time in endless speculation over myths and spiritual pedigrees. For these things only cause arguments; they don’t help people live a life of faith in God. 5 The purpose of my instruction is that all the Christians there would be filled with love that comes from a…

  • 12 inches of hair to make someone else’s life more beautiful

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    Today I had two ponytails, each 12 inches long, cut off to donate to Beautiful Lengths, an organization that uses ponytails at least eight inches in length to make wigs that are distributed free of cost to women battling cancer. I had heard a lot about Locks of Love in the past, but opted to…

  • SOAP: A little guidance on prayer

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    Scripture: Colossians 4: 2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Observation: Pray, and approach God in thanks and be prepared to listen. Application: God wants us to spend time with him. Time that is dedicated just to him. (I am not doing so well at this exact moment, I…

  • Blast away Boredom in Houston at Moody Gardens

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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… Yes, Houstonians, you might already know about Moody Gardens, but did you know how much it really has to offer? This…

  • SOAP: Be Kind

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    Scripture:  Colossians 3:12-13 12Since God chose you to be the holy people whom he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13You must make allowance for each others faults and forgive the person who offends you. Observation: God chose us to be His and has a request for us:…

  • Blast away Boredom with a Color Walk

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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… Pick a color of the rainbow and go on a color walk (indoors or out), collecting things of only one color.…