Author: Amy

  • Weight Watching Wednesday- Halloween’s Aftermath

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    We still have Halloween candy at our house. And I can’t bear to just toss it all in the trash (although a few handfuls have gone in each day). This morning, though, I asked the kids if they would like to set most of it aside to use for decorating baked goods in December… and…

  • Whom are you serving?

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    Scripture: Galatians 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Observation: As a believer and follower of Christ, one should focus on following Christ rather than…

  • The tomb was empty

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    Scripture: Mark 6:8 Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. Observation: This is just after it was discovered that Jesus’ tomb was empty. These women were the first to make the discovery. Application: Even if they had been warned as to…

  • Amy is Great for 2008

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    Back in 1985 I thought I would grow up and become President of the United States. Yes, I really did. I wrote letters to President Reagan asking how I could prepare and I even launched a full campaign in my junior high, complete with posters, buttons and catchy slogans. (The most-used slogan is above.)The principal…

  • November is all about service

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    My discussion group friends should be in here an about a half an hour. We are going to wrap up October’s topic of finance over dinner, wine and dessert. I am looking forward not only to sharing a meal with friends, but also to hearing what everyone else has to say about their books. (We…

  • When you love completely, it shows

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    Scripture: Mark 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Observation: Jesus was asked here what the most important commandment is and answers with this one. (He continues with another, second most important one, as well.) Application: In…

  • Serve and be great

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    Scripture:  Mark 10:42-45 42Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44and whoever wants to be first…

  • It’s another Fit Friday!

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    Oh my goodness am I tired… and a bit smelly. But before I hop in the shower I thought I would share. Last week I shared some simple ab exercises, with the intention of getting back on track and doing them every night. Well, I got an F there.. I missed three out of seven…

  • Just going through the motions?

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    Scripture: Mark 7:8 You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men. Observation: Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees and other teachers of the law here, explaining that they may be following traditional custom and guidelines, yet these traditions often conflict with the commands of God.…

  • It’s faith that brings the healing

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    Scripture: Mark 5:34 He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” Observation: This is Jesus talking to a woman who, looking for healing after years of bleeding and suffering, merely touched Jesus’ clothes and was healed. She didn’t even need to talk with him,…

  • Scrapbook and Craft Storage

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    Last week The Organizing Junkie listed a few fun scrapbook organizing tools. This month she is focusing on organizing craft areas, but doesn’t have one herself. That isn’t stopping her from coming up with all sorts of creative solutions. Her post last week made me think about my craft room and scrapbook tool storage. I…

  • Weight Watching Wednesday: Drink it, Baby. Drink it!

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    I know I’ve mentioned before how important it is to drink water, and I’m sure you’ve heard it plenty of times from other sources. But I’m going to say it again: Drink that water! Good ol’ H20 can make a huge difference in your health… and your weight. You can’t flush out all the bad…

  • I was a Super-Baby!!

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    My mom just forwarded this lovely photo of me.   I must have known about those exercises long ago… Now, why didn’t I just keep them up?? Oh well.

  • Listen. And produce a good crop.

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    Scripture: Mark 4:20 Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a good crop-thirty, sixty or even a hundred times what was sown. Observation: Here Jesus is explaining the parable of the four soils. This last soil is good soil and produces an abundant harvest. You can choose to…

  • Want a FREE devotional journal?? Read on!

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    If you’ve been hanging around with me, or even if you are new to MomsToolbox, I hope you’ve noticed how important I find it to be in His Word daily. You simply cannot expect to grow in your faith if you are not willing to invest a little time every day in your relationship with…