Author: Amy

  • SOAP: Don’t let your grip slip

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    Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15 With all theses things in mind, dear brothers and sisters, stand firm and keep a strong grip on everything we taught you both in person and by letter. Observation: Knowing what is to come, maintain your understanding and don’t let it slip. Application: It is crucial that I keep my knowledge…

  • SOAP: Encouragement for everlasting life

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    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 13And now, brothers and sisters, I want you to know what will happen to the Christians who have died so you will not be full of sorrow like people who have no hope. 14For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when…

  • SOAP: A love tsunami

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    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 And may the Lord make your love grow and overflow to each other and to everyone else, just as our love overflows toward you. Observation: With God’s guidance, your love can grow to immeasurable qualities that you can share with all around you. Application: I want to be a love tsunami.…

  • SOAP: I should work to please God, not people

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    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4 (partial) …Our purpose is to please God, not people. He is the one who examines the motives of our hearts. Observation: I should work to honor God, not people. Only God can truly understand my motives. And my motives should be to please him alone. Application: Too often I find myself…

  • Twitter: Why I love it and how to get started

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    There are a lot of people talking about Twitter right now. I can’t tell you why everyone else loves it, but I can share why I’m glad to have joined in all fun. In a nutshell (or a Twitter-sized, 140-characters-or-less post): I like Twitter’s short, sweet flow of information. And the way it allows me…

  • SOAP: What do I focus on first?

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    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3 As we talk to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and your continual anticipation of the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Observation: Paul, Silas and Timothy think of how the Thessalonians are serving the Lord whenever they pray for them. Rather…

  • Our family is about to grow…

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    No, stop. I am not pregnant (at least I don’t think I am). We are simply planning to open our home to a Danish teenager we have known for quite some time later this summer. Her dad and my husband were soccer teammates in high school before her dad fell madly in love with a…

  • Meal Plan Monday 5/11-17

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    Here’s what the 144 family will be dining on this week. I’m trying to get back in the swing of posting this. It’s a great discipline to follow! Monday: Maple Glazed Chicken, leftover grilled corn on the cob, watermelon, pineapple ** Since I’m posting after dinner tonight, I can say this was a slam-dunk meal…

  • First Time Mom Winner

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    Thank you so much to everyone who submitted a first time mom story last week. I really enjoyed reading all of them  and learning about your experiences. Each story had something special that made me really think, and I like that. For me, the account was a little tough to write, so I especially appreciate…

  • Adjusting to motherhood was a challenge for me at first

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    I am sorry this post is late. I had promised it by Friday… but motherhood and real life must have got in the way. And I have to be okay with that… Becoming a mom for the first time was not the most natural thing for me. Well, okay so BECOMING a mom was natural, but…

  • SOAP: I want total reliance

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    Scripture: Psalm 71:7 My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection. Observation: This is a beautiful psalm about complete reliance on the Lord and the peace that comes from that. This verse is something for me to strive toward. Application: There were so many parts of this psalm…

  • SOAP: He wants true repentance, not empty ritual

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    Scripture: Psalm 51:17 The sacrifice you want is a broken spirit. A broken and repentant heart, O God, you will not despise. Observation: God wants us to see our own brokenness and go to him for forgiveness. Application: There seems to be a lot of pageantry associated with religion, but what God truly desires is…

  • Yummy stir fry rice noodles, chicken, broccoli and asparagus

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    We are about to sit down to a dinner my neighbor once shared with me. It is super easy and my whole family gives it two thumbs up: Stir Fry Rice Noodles with Chicken, Broccoli and Asparagus ½ lb thin rice noodles (We use A Taste of Thai) 3 Tablespoons oil 10 cloves garlic, minced…

  • He will hear me in times of trouble

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    Scripture: Psalm 20:1 In times of trouble, may the Lord respond to your cry. May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm. Observation: When you really need it, may the Lord hear you and respond, keeping you safe. Application: I worry about my personal safety and that of my family more than…

  • Sherri’s transition to motherhood

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    I hope you are enjoying all these stories about real women becoming moms. This is my way of celebrating Mother’s Day all week. If you haven’t yet, please post your own story on your blog and link up to the original post. Or shoot me an email with your story and I’ll make a post…