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  • Tips for being a generous wife

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    I really want to be a kind, generous wife to my husband. I think I do an okay job, but I could be better. And to be honest, sometimes I really don’t know how to serve my husband better and I could use some coaching. Enter The Generous Wife. Last night I finally subscribed to…

  • SOAP: Act in love

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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14 13Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 14And everything you do must be done with love. Observation: Do not back down from your faith, and do all things out of love. Application: I should be bold in my faith, but not so bold that…

  • SOAP: Nothing done for the Lord is useless

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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58 So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord’s work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. Observation: Persevere in what you do for the Lord, because it has true meaning and always will Application: How reassuring to know…

  • Bluebonnet Express prayer request

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    By the time this posts I should be pedaling away on the 80 mile route on the Bluebonnet Express, a training ride for the MS 150 in 3 weeks. I’ll be honest. As I write this I’m a tad nervous about the ride. But I’m praying for the best. And it should be a good,…

  • SOAP: Use your gifts for all

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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12 Since you are so eager to have spiritual gifts, ask God for those that will be of real help to the whole church. Observation: Ask for ways in which you can help others grow, too, and not just yourself. Application: I need to not be selfish when asking for and using…

  • 80 mile cycling menu

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    I was just packing my snacks for the 80 mile bicycle ride tomorrow and it occurred to me that my menu might make for some interesting reading. I know when I was first learning about distance cycling I was very curious as to what I should eat. The ride tomorrow will be an excellent training…

  • Be guided by true love

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    Scripture: (I heard two today.) Psalm 39:6 We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth for someone else to spend. 1 Corinthians 13:3 If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t…

  • Wisdom of mentor moms shared!

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    This morning I, and many other moms at the church I attend, was blessed by the wisdom of some more experienced mentor moms. These women have served our Mom to Mom Bible study in so many ways and this morning they opened their hearts to us and shared some of their Christian parenting insight. Now…

  • SOAP: Keep the motives pure

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    Scripture: Joshua 24:14 So honor the Lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshipped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. Observation: Honor and serve the Lord completely. Do not serve other idols at all, just the one true God. Application: I must…

  • SOAP: Is blogging my temptation?

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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 But remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you…

  • SOAP: Free, yet a slave

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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19 Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible Observation: Although I am not obligated, I must serve all around me to teach them about Jesus Application: The law frees me from the punishment of sin, yet my…

  • Too slow at 15.8 mph?

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    Last Friday I was able to ride with a dear MS 150 training buddy from last year. She went back to work, so it’s been a challenge for us to find ride time together. I knew she would be off work last week, so I arranged a sitter Friday morning and met her where a…

  • SOAP: Watch yourself!

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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:9 You must be careful with this freedom of yours. Do not cause a brother or sister with a weaker conscience to stumble. Observation: Don’t let your actions cause another, who may not understand the freedom, to stumble. Application: Just because I am forgiven of my sins, this does not mean anything…

  • Any book organizing advice out there?

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    Not too long ago I did some serious de-cluttering in my son’s room. It resulted in his room looking fantastic, but my central bookshelves becoming quite a big mess. I have books on all sorts of levels and kids of three different ages. So here’s my question for all you organizing reading types: What’s the…

  • Free Bible reading plan bookmarks for 2nd quarter

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    Have you been reading through the Bible with me this year? Or are you ready to begin? (You can jump in right where we are and join the reading–no need to start at Genesis every time.) I have new Bible reading bookmarks for the 2nd quarter ready to go and I’d love to drop one…