Author: Amy

  • Where can I get some patience?

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    I am not the most patient parent in the world… or even in my house sometimes. But I am working on it, as you could tell from my 2009 goals. I yell less than I used to, not that I am proud to write that. But I am trying to go with honesty here. Even…

  • The questions will be answered

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    Scripture: Luke 12:2 2The time is coming when everything will be revealed; all that is secret will be made public. Observation: There will be a time when all questions will be answered with truth and without mystery. Application: I think I have a grasp on the very basics of Christianity, yet there are still so…

  • Salad Saturday #2

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    My apologies to those among us who do not like fruit on your salad. Here’s another fruity one: This week I intended to have basic taco salad, but, as I was cutting fruit for my kids to enjoy with their tacos, I got a little creative. And then I wanted some. First, I chopped apples,…

  • Sweet, healthier, snack ideas

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    Hope this list helps you. I’m printing it  and keeping it inside my pantry door so I always have the ideas handy. Don’t forget to keep portion sizes in check. Measure out what you plan to eat and put the rest away. If you think want more, have a full glass of water first and…

  • I need to throw Baby Jesus away… but how can I?

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    Check out this Baby Jesus my two year-old “made” at church in December: And she loves him. She kisses him, hugs him, and cares for him often better than her baby dolls. But he is a potato. When is he going to start smelling bad? He’s already getting a little soft. But he is pretty…

  • Faith brings righteousness

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    Scripture: Genesis 15:6 And Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord declared him righteous because of his faith. Observation: Abrams faith is what saved him. And, yes, it was a strong faith! But faith is what brought righteousness. Application: It’s faith. Faith is what saves. The rest is just gravy. But if you have true…

  • Where am I sharing truth?

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    Scripture: Luke 5: 31-32 31Jesus answered them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor-sick people do. 32I have come to call sinners to turn from their sins, not to spend my time with those who think they are already good enough.” Observation: Jesus spent time with those who he knew needed healing, not just those regarded…

  • January lunch box challenge– SOLVED!

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    I just sat down with my kids to tackle the lunchbox questions for January. If I knew what days I was packing lunches and what I was packing, my mornings would go much easier. I decided to enlist the kids’ help. Here’s what we did: I showed my oldest the school lunch menu for January.…

  • Do you log your Christmas cards received?

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    Lately I’ve received a few emails from a yahoo group I participate in about Christmas card logs. I’ll admit I’m not the best Christmas greeting sender. I still haven’t even designed our card from Christmas 2008… and this won’t be the first year I send Valentines instead of Christmas cards. I keep a rough list…

  • I wanna be ready for this final exam!

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    Scripture: Luke 4:9-12 9Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, “If you are the son of God, jump off! 10For the Scriptures say, ‘He orders his angels to protect and guard you. 11And they will hold you with their hands to keep you from striking your…

  • On the hunt for yummy and healthy foods

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    As you may know I (and probably about 1/3 of the rest of the country) am trying to eat healthier. There is nothing like a new year to inspire a fresh start. For real this time. I mean it. So I posted on Twitter that I was looking for some yummy and healthy sweet snacking…

  • Salad Saturday #1

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    Yesterday I decided that I would try out a new salad each week and post about it every Saturday. My goal in doing this is to find healthy eating options without getting stuck in a rut. Are there enough salads so I can actually try a new (healthy) one and write about it each weekend?…

  • A few goals for 2009

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    As promised, here is a second pass at my goals for 2009: 1.  Return to my Weight Watchers goal weight by Valentine’s Day. (6 weeks) Depending on what time and what day I weigh myself, this could be 5 to 9 pounds. How am I gonna do it? 1.      Journal every bite I eat 2.     …

  • Listening

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    Today’s reading: Genesis 3-5, Luke 2 What I heard: Scripture: Luke 2:9, 15-16 9Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened. 15When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Come on, let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s…

  • A new year, a new adventure

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    I love the promise of a new year. There is nothing like flipping open a brand-new calendar and filling it up with new events and old anniversaries. I love thinking about what could be ahead. This year I get to add a new adventure to my adventures: Happy to be at Home has asked me…