Author: Amy

  • Be beautiful

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    Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. Observation: True beauty is…

  • What is SOAP? (Or How do I journal my journey?)

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    My church’s senior pastor shared a simple, yet meaningful journaling format called SOAP back in December to help us get more from our daily reading. It took me a few months to fully adopt it, but since I have, it has made a tremendous difference in my prayer life. I am applying it to a Bible…

  • Crave spiritual milk

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    Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation. Observation: He wants us to want to grow in our knowledge of Him, to crave it and be unsatisfied until we get enough. Application: I need to remain in a good reading and journaling…

  • Living as He intends

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    Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-14 13Therefore prepare your minds for action; be self controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. Observation: I am instructed to: Educate myself Control myself…

  • Flying with kids–What else to pack

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    A few more things to bring along on a family vacation Third in a Mom’s Toolbox series on family travel   We’ve covered the carry-ons and how to fly through the airport. Today we’ll talk about your big bags. What else do you need… and how do you pack it all? A few things we…

  • Confession and Prayer

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    Scripture:  James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Observation: Community is important. God wants us to share our experiences and prayers with others. He wants us to pray for those around us…

  • Go to Him. Read His Word.

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    Scripture: James 4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you… Observation: I must seek God, going to him continuously. And He will meet me. Application: Read scripture! It’s the only way to know what is truly from God. Prayer: Lord, thank you for allowing me to come to you through the…

  • Know that He is God

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    Scripture: Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Observation: Don’t forget who God is-He is the mighty One and I owe him reverence. Application: Thank you for the gentle reminder to listen. And to listen because of whom…

  • My daily dose of strength

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    Scripture: Isaiah 33:2 “O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, Our salvation in time of distress. Observation: He will give me a daily dose of strength every single morning. He’ll renew my strength and give me just what I need…  I just need to ask. And then…

  • Flying with kids– Tips for a better flight

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    Second in a Mom’s Toolbox series on traveling with the kids. With a little preparation, you summer vacation fun CAN begin as soon as you reach the airport. If you were here Wednesday, your mind is already churning with ideas of what to pack in those carry on bags. Now it’s time to take care…

  • Listen. Do not interrupt.

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    Scripture:  James 1:19-20 19My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. Observation: Listen, really listen, to what others say. Then digest it. And then respond. Application: I must stop…

  • What would God think of my to-do list?

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    This morning I finished reading Hebrews with Hebrews 13. It felt very much like a gentle reminder of how I can live as God intended: 1. Love each other 2. Entertain strangers (You never know who the angels are) 3. Remember prisoners and the mistreated 4. Honor marriage 5. Do not love money … and…

  • Flying with kids– What to carry on

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    First in a Mom’s Toolbox series on traveling with the kids Packing to travel by yourself is a snap. Packing to travel with your children is a whole new experience. Hopefully my experiences in traveling with kids can help make your trip even better. Here are a few things I tend to pack for carry-on…

  • Planning a flight with the kids?

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    My husband and I like to travel with our kids. A lot. This week my to-do list is telling me to get a new passport for our six-year old. His first one has expired. And before we use that passport for an end-of-the-summer trip, I’ll be packing suitcases and backpacks for another week-long excursion to…

  • A welcome from thousands upon thousands of angels

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    Scripture: Hebrews 12:22 But you have come to Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angles in joyful assembly, Observation: What an amazing image! This might be wrong, but I envision this as a massive choir of angels with sweet faces, glowing as…