Author: Amy

  • SOAP: Do the right thing

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    Scripture: Proverbs 22:1 Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold. Observation: It is more important to do what is right than to do what will bring money. Application: This is something that I really want my children to understand. Sure, money brings…

  • Blasting Away Boredom in Houston: The Riddle of the Rainbow

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    Second  in the Blast Away Boredom summer-long series on MomsToolbox.com. 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… The Riddle of the Rainbow, written by Jeanette Clift George and…

  • Blast away Boredom with MomsToolbox!

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    Summer is filled with lots of free time. And all that free time can be heavenly… until your children get bored and you get tired of coming up with new ideas. What’s a mom to do? This is where I hope to come in: It is my plan to help you blast away boredom this…

  • SOAP: The Conversation with Christ test

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    Scripture: Romans13:13 (partial) We should be decent and true in everything we do, so that everyone can approve of our behavior. Observation: Do the right thing. You are representing Christ. Application: Everything I do should pass the Conversation with Christ test. If I was talking to Jesus, I would want to be able to talk…

  • SOAP: Committing your work to God = Success

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    Scripture: Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and then your plans will succeed. Observation: Do everything for the Lord and success will follow. Application: Stopping and analyzing my motives, then committing my efforts and plans to the Lord, will bring true success. Prayer: Lord, you know that this is a struggle for me.…

  • SOAP: Stay calm and make fewer mistakes as a result

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    Scripture: Proverbs 14: 29 Those who control their anger will have great understanding; those with a hasty temper will make mistakes. Observation: Stay calm and keep your anger in check and you will make fewer mistakes. Application: I need to keep working towards controlling my frustration when my children disobey. It’s humbling to admit that…

  • SOAP: So how do I get to be saved?

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    Scripture: Romans 10:9 For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Observation: All it takes is belief and an acknowledgement of belief to be saved. Application: I remember acknowledging my belief in Jesus many, many years…

  • SOAP: He knows what we need, even we don’t know what to say

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    Scripture: Romans 8:26-27 26And the Holy Spirit helps us in our distress. For we don’t even know what we should pray for, nor how we should pray. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groaning that cannot be expressed in words. 27And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying,…

  • Wisdom comes from His Word

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    Scripture: Proverbs 1:2 The purpose of these proverbs is to teach people wisdom and discipline, and to help them understand wise sayings. Observation: The Lord gives us his Word so that we can grow in wisdom, and learn more about him and the life he has set out for us. Application: The Word is here…

  • Finding a blogging balance (some link love)

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    My sister in law is an amazing woman. I am so thankful that my brother and she were married 16 years ago. And I am thankful that they stuck it out when things got tough. But I am digressing already… The reason I mention her today is that she just posted an excellent piece on…

  • SOAP: Living a life guided by him, not directed by sin

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    Scripture: Romans 6:15-16 15So since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does this mean we can go on sinning? Of course not! 16Don’t you realize that whatever you choose to obey becomes your master? You can choose sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God and receive his…

  • Green beans, anyone?

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    I am sorry I haven’t posted in the past few days. I took a quick trip to Maryland with my daughter to celebrate my brother’s promotion to Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. The trip was quick and, although I did most of my Bible reading, I didn’t journal about it or post. But today…

  • SOAP: Praise treasure hunt

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    Scripture: Psalm 98:1 Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds. He has won a mighty victory by his power and holiness. Observation: Tell the Lord something wonderful about Him which you haven’t told  Him yet. He is worthy. Application: I do praise God and thank Him for many things…

  • SOAP: Persistent Prayer

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    Scripture: Romans 1:9 God knows how often I pray for you. Day and night I bring you and your needs in prayer to God, whom I serve with all my heart by telling others the Good News about his Son. Observation: I pray continually for you and God knows it. Application: Lately I have been…

  • SOAP: Venting is often really gossip. And that is not okay.

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    Scripture: Psalm 101:5 I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors. I will not endure conceit and pride. Observation: Gossip is not okay, neither is an inflated ego. And I will not take part in either. Application: Over the last few days someone irritated me and I shared that with someone else. As much…