Author: Amy

  • SOAP: Stop doubting. Just believe.

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    Scripture: Mark 9:23-24 23“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”24 The father instantly replied, “I do believe, but help me not doubt!” Observation: In this passage a man has asked Jesus to free his son of an evil spirit within him. The disciples were unable to…

  • Day 2 of Lenten prayer list: My husband

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    I just finished praying for my husband with my kids and I have to say the experience was really quite sweet. I called them over and we talked a little bit about Easter and getting ready for it through Lent. Then I explained we would be praying for our friends and family almost every day…

  • Lenten season prayer list

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    With yesterday being the first day of Lent, I intended to write and post this before then, but, well, it didn’t happen. So, here it is, on this second day of Lent, my plan for observing this season: Rather than give something up for Lent, I’ve decided to give more of myself and time to…

  • Thin Mint Ice Cream!!!

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    I just made this for dessert and had to share: Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie Ice Cream in the Vita Mix 1 cup milk (skim, 1% or 2% will work) ½ cup sugar ¼ cup nonfat dry milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 cups ice cubes 6 Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies (in addition…

  • SOAP: What does HE want me to do with my time?

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    Scripture: Psalm 90:12 Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom Psalm 90:17 And may the Lord or God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes! Make our efforts successful Observation: Guide me. Show me what to do. Help me to use time wisely…

  • It’s good to be prayed for

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    Sorry to end that sentence with a preposition, by the way. I am one super-tired, but satisfied, cycling mama this evening. Today I rode in the Tri-County Hillhopper, an official training ride for the BP MS 150 ride from Houston to Austin in April. Both my husband and I passed on the opportunity to ride…

  • What do I need for school?

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    Many many mornings I have realized that I forgot to remind a child to put something in his backpack the night before so we spend the last few moments before heading out the door frantically searching for a library book or show and tell item. This past week at Bible study, it occurred to me…

  • Salad Saturday #8: Italian pasta with shrimp

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    This week I used some leftover wheat angel hair and a few other ingredients to put together a pasta salad: Here’s what was in it: steamed spinach angel hair with a touch of olive oil steamed shrimp tomatoes fresh mozzarella fresh basil balsamic vinegar Everything was served cold except the spinach, which cooled when mixed…

  • SOAP Acts 28

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    Scripture: Acts 28:30-31 For the next two years, Paul lived in his own rented house. He welcomed all who visited him, proclaiming the kingdom of God with all boldness and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him. Observation: During this time, Paul was still under guard awaiting trial in…

  • SOAP: He is going to renew my strength

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    Scripture: Psalm 23:3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Observation: God will give me the energy and strength I need and he will keep me going in the right direction so that I can/ will point to Him. Application: Just this morning I was in a…

  • SOAP: Do the right thing

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    Scripture: Numbers 25: 9 Then Festus, wanting to please the Jews, asked him, “Are you willing to go to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there?” Numbers 25:25 (partial) But in my opinion he has done nothing worthy of death…. Numbers 25:26 (partial) But what shall I write the emperor? For there is no real…

  • High heel happiness

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    Not too long ago I wrote about the benefits of wearing high heels when I go out with my husband. What I didn’t write about was the agony of wearing them, too. Up until last Saturday I tried the gel-like inserts, smiled and hoped for the best. And often winced in pain by the end…

  • Creative training for body and soul

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    So I’m training supposed to be training for the BP MS 150, a two-day, 180-mile bicycle ride from Houston to Austin that takes place in April. Last year was my first attempt and it was an absolutely amazing experience. I trained like the dickens for it, in hopes of having a successful ride. And I…

  • How to help YOUR husband

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    I just came across a post at Biblical Womanhood that really spoke to me. It’s called Lovin’ That Man of Mine:  a helpmeet to your own husband. Crystal writes about serving her own husband and being his help meet, rather than trying to serve as she reads others are serving. So often I try to…

  • SOAP: Stop doing nothing

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    Scripture: Numbers 24:25 (partial) As he reasoned with them about righteousness and self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified… Numbers 24:27 (partial) … And because Felix wanted to gain favor with the Jewish leaders, he left Paul in prison. Observation: Paul is telling Felix about life with Jesus Christ and this stirs Felix’s…