Author: Amy

  • What will restoration be like?

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    Scripture: Zephaniah 3:16-17, 20 16On that day they will say to Jerusalem, “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands hang limp. 17The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. he will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you…

  • Yet I will rejoice

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    Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18-19 18Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. 19 The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights. Observation: Many of the verses before this one talk about destruction, yet…

  • Where do you get your advice?

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    Scripture: John 7:3-5 3Jesus’ brothers said to him, “You ought to leave here and go to Judea, so that your disciples may see the miracles you do. 4No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world.” 5For even his own brothers…

  • True belief is all that is required

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    Scripture: John 6:29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: believe in the one he has sent.” Observation: To do the work of God, believe in Jesus Christ and who he is Application: Perhaps this one sticks out because I am struggling with my task-oriented lifestyle. All I am required to do is believe.…

  • He does make it clear

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    Scripture:  John 5:36 …For the very work that the Father has given me to finish, and which I am doing, testifies that he Father has sent me. Observation: Jesus’ actions and life on earth clearly show that he was sent by God alone Application: By reading scripture and weighing it against Jesus’ actions, it is…

  • Wow! I’ve received a blog award!

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    I’m away on vacation with the kiddos so internet access and computer time has been a little challenging to claim. Imagine my surprise when I logged on to read a comment congratulating me on a blog award! Wow! Of course I had to check it out and, sure enough, Toni, The Happy Housewife, and the dean of my…

  • Confessions of a wordly over-achiever

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    Scripture:  Psalm 63:7 7My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Observation: My honor and my salvation come from God alone. Application: My honor doesn’t come from the things I do and the people I please. It comes from God alone. No matter what I do here on…

  • I am icky!

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    Scripture: Isaiah 64:6 All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. Observation: I am icky! Even the ‘good’ stuff I do is not enough. My sins push me…

  • The Toolbox is up and running!

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    So… what do you think? I’ve been visiting my brother and his wife who, as you can see from my previous post, have been an amazing force in renovating my blog. They have taught me a lot… and I look forward to yet another evening of Blog School once the kids go to bed. Back…

  • Blogging School: Learning how to use some new tools

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    If this is the top post, you’ve found me while I’m learning how to self-host. My brother and his wife are teaching me a LOT about this whole blogging thing and we’re still building the new blog. I am truly thankful that they are so willing to share what they have learned with me, although…

  • Summer Lunchbox Challenge, Round 2

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    My quest for satisfying lunchbox items continues on Happy to be at Home today. I found some winners and some losers over the past 2 1/2 weeks. To really meet this challenge, though, we must all band together.  So, if you’ve ever packed a lunch for schoolchildren, or if you have any ideas for packing…

  • Watch out for false teachers

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    Watch out for false teachings Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them-bringing swift destruction on themselves. Observation:  Not all who claim to speak the word of…

  • He gives all I need

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    Scripture:  2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Observation: Everything I need to live and to follow him he has given me through him. All I need is from him. Application: I…

  • Stay alert

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    Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Observation:  I must be aware of my behavior and thoughts, keeping them in line with God’s plan as best I can. Satan is lurking, ready to take advantage of weakness. Application: I…

  • No grumbling

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    Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Observation: Serve others without complaint. Application: God presents opportunities to serve him throughout my day in serving my children as well as others. Hospitality is not just hosting guests and throwing parties. Hospitality is giving myself to others in a gracious manner. It is…