Author: Amy

  • A new heart and spirit

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    Scripture: Ezekiel 18:31 Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit… Observation: We are commanded to turn away from our sin and refresh ourselves. Application: The only way to do this is through Jesus Christ. Prayer: Lord, thank you for your son, Jesus Christ, the…

  • Indiana Jones birthday party!

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    The Indiana Jones birthday party was a huge, hilarious hit! About a month ago, we were trying to figure out what to do for my son’s 7th birthday. Quite a few ideas were thrown around until we came across this. Then we knew what had to be done. Indiana Jones and a fellow blogger to…

  • Why do you help others?

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    Scripture: Ezekiel 16:15 “But you trusted in your beauty and used your fame to become a prostitute. You lavished your favors on anyone who passed by and your beauty became his. Observation: Here Ezekiel is sharing what he has heard from the Lord. The Lord is angry with Jerusalem for serving false gods and other…

  • A week in my kitchen

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    The 3 Moms at Happy to be at Home invited me to open my kitchen for an in-depth look at what I’m serving and how I do it this week. (I hope they knew what they were in for when they issued the invitation!) If you just can’t get enough of me here, please take…

  • Menu Plan, September 1-7

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    Here’s what the 144 family will be dining on this week: Monday Breakfast- waffles with bananas, berries Dinner-left-over grilled chicken from fajita party in stir fry chicken and vegetables Tuesday Breakfast-scrambled egg whites and cheese, toast, yogurt smoothies Dinner–  Chicken and shrimp quesadillas (just grilled chicken and shrimp for mom plus some spinach) broccoli, pineapple…

  • He came for us all

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    Scripture: Revelation 5:9 And the sang a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. Observation: Jesus alone is worthy… and he came for people from all…

  • Revelation 4: 9-11

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    (Sorry, no cover-all title today) Scripture: Revelation 4: 9-11 9Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives forever and ever, 10the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives forever and ever. They lay their crowns…

  • Keep His command and endure patiently, or else…

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    Scripture: Revelation 3: 10 Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth. Observation: Those who keep God’s command will be kept from true devastation and the trial…

  • Building an Indiana Jones birthday cake

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    For all but two of the 13 previous children’s birthday celebrations I’ve planned for my kiddos, I’ve called a bakery and had an absolutely delicious cake or cupcakes arrive at my home ready to be ooh’ed and ahhh’ed and devoured. (For one of those parties I served pancakes, not cake, by the way. You can read about that here.…

  • Temptation side-stepped on the WW front

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    Today has been a bit challenging on the Weight Watcher front.. but I will overcome! I ended up doing more things out of the house than I had originally planned and it sure was tempting to pick up lunch while running from place to place. I was glad I thought to carry along an apple so I didn’t…

  • Listen and overcome

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    Scripture: Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it. Observation: All should…

  • Watching my weight… again

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    A few years ago I lost 30 pounds following the Weight Watchers plan. I could have been their poster girl: I followed the plan exactly and the weight fell off. I even kept losing after I reached my goal because it had become so easy and (okay, get ready…you may not believe this part) fun.…

  • Teach Me

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    Scripture: Psalm 143: 10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me to level ground Observation: Show me your way and how to do it. You are the Master who holds the truth. Application: I am constantly learning from my gentle Teacher. And I must continue…

  • Popsicles for breakfast

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    This morning, for just a few minutes, I got to be the coolest mom ever. Yesterday I deviated a bit from my meal plan and made smoothies for breakfast using bananas, frozen mixed berries, plain yogurt, a handful of oatmeal and a splash of milk. As yummy as they were, there was still some left…

  • Being good vs evil

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    I need a little help on this one Scripture: 3 John 11 Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. Observation: Only follow and do as those who know God do. Do…