Author: Amy

  • Mother’s Day reading… Mars Needs Moms!

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    This weekend I was away from my family. While I was gone, my husband picked up a Berkeley Breathed (Bloom County, Opus) book at Walgreens called Mars Needs Moms. My first grader just read it to me and it was pretty cute. Apparently, there aren’t any moms on Mars, so a few Martians try to…

  • My mom’s first time mom story…

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    I asked my mom to write about her experience as a first time mom for my first-time mom story round up and giveaway.  (If you haven’t linked up, please do.) Here’s what she had to say… Some things are expected and some catch you by surprise Some things are expected and some catch you by…

  • What were you like as a first time mom? Share and win!

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    I’ve just returned home from visiting a dear friend of mine, her husband and their sweet, six-week-old first-born. She seems to have transitioned right into motherhood beautifully. She is calm, patient, and in awe of her little angel. She is almost the perfect picture of butterflies and sunshine motherhood and I was amazed! Motherhood and…

  • SOAP: If you have questions, just open up the Bible and read

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    Scripture: Matthew 17:5 But even as he said it, a bright cloud came over them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved son, and I am fully pleased with him. Listen to him.” Observation: This was a definite sign that Jesus was indeed who he said he was. The three men…

  • SOAP: God’s POV is much better than my own

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    Scripture: Matthew 16:23 Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, and not from God’s” Observation: Jesus explained to Peter that Peter had the wrong perspective and consequently was working against God. Application: God’s…

  • SOAP: Keep worshipping and pleading

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    Scripture:  Matthew 15:25, 28 But she came and worshipped him and pleaded again, “Lord, help me!” “Woman,” Jesus said to her, “your faith is great. Your request is granted.” And her daughter was instantly healed. Observation: This woman would not stop begging and asking Jesus to heal, even though Jesus and his disciples asked her…

  • We have a winner… You are all winners!

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    Thanks for all of your interest in my recycled Ranger Rick giveaway. I was hoping someone would enter and was delighted when I received 10 entries! My random number helpers (aka my two sons) have selected the grand prize winner of the 8 Ranger Rick magazines. The magazines will go to commenter #4, Kristen T.…

  • SOAP: Ya wanna feel closer to Jesus?

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    Scripture: Matthew 13:12 (partial) To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge… Observation: Those who really want to know more about Jesus will learn more. Application: If you really want to know more about Jesus and have a fuller understanding of him,…

  • SOAP: Weary? Searching for true rest?

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    Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Observation: Jesus wants us to go to him and to lean on him. He will give us comfort. Application: This sounds simple. But it takes full faith to really work.…

  • Earth Day recycled giveaway: Ranger Rick

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    Since it is Earth Day I thought I’d host a real recycling-type of giveaway: 8 already-loved, but still in excellent condition, issues of Ranger Rick, the National Wildlife Federation’s magazine for children. Instead of something new, I’m keeping these perfectly good magazines from going to waste and sharing some love with your family. Nope, this…

  • SOAP: A return to the earnest search

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    Scripture: Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. Observation: David really wants God with every fiber of his being. All of him desires God. Application: Sure, I…

  • The sad tale of my 2009 MS 150 experience

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    This is me, ready to roll. Well, sort of… The good news is that I am at my Weight Watchers goal weight for the first time in more than one year. The bad news is that I didn’t get there the right way, so it likely won’t last. And, of course, how I got there…

  • SOAP: He is glorious even in the ick

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    Scripture: Psalm 57:5 Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth. Observation: This is written amidst major turmoil. It was written about the time David met up in the cave with Saul, who was trying to kill him, and yet David listened to God and spared Saul.…

  • Not such a good ride for me this year

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    I have a post about Sunday’s MS 150 ride half-written. I am just not in the mood to finish it. I don’t like to admit defeat. I trained. I prepared. I hydrated. And then I rode in the SAG wagon. I (unknowingly) ate unwell the night before and then lost most of it after 26…

  • We’re rolling!

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    Day 2 of the MS 150 is on and my husband and I are riding… Yippee!! I need to be brief as we are leaving our house in a few minutes and I still need to get a few things together. Sorry for no SOAP… I’ll be reading in the car on the way to…