Author: Amy
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Arming yourself to make it through the struggles
Have you ever felt like you are doing all you can to endure barbs, and yet they just keep on coming? Maybe the barbs are all different, or maybe they are all in the same vein, but are they just WEARING YOU OUT? Well, I have. I am. And I am not enjoying it.…
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A few virtues to ponder & share…
Good morning! My devo time today led me to Colossians 3:12-14 and these gems to think about/ incorporate more of into my life: -Compassion -Kindness -Humility -Gentleness -Patience -Forgiveness -LOVE I wrote them on an index card so I could think about them some more. I could sure use more of all of those… as…
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Bible in 90 Days: Week 13 (July – October 2016 Read-Through) #B90Days
Welcome to Week 13 of the Bible in 90 Days with MomsToolbox! Yikes-O-RAMA! Last week slipped by without a Bible in 90 Days post from me. I am so sorry to let you down like that. That was not cool. The week before last I was in California and also Italy for business and, to…
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A Kindler, Gentler Bible in 90 Days: Week 11 (July – October 2016 Read-Through) #B90Days
Welcome to Week 11 of the Bible in 90 Days with MomsToolbox! Happy Monday!! Last week we started into the New Testament, which is always exciting. I love reading about Jesus after spending so much time reading so much prophecy about him. Anyone else blown away by these back to back readings? I noticed you…
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Bible in 90 Days: Week 10 (July – October 2016 Read-Through) #B90Days
Welcome to Week 10 of the Bible in 90 Days with MomsToolbox! Woot WOOT! 10 weeks of daily Bible reading! Can you believe it? New Testament starts FRIDAY We are ALMOST to the New Testament– the the fulfillment of so many prophecies. How awesome is that? Reading the New Testament right after reading the Old is…
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Eat delicious treats and support some great charities, thanks to Petite Sweets in Houston
Petite Sweets in Houston is celebrating 5 years of delicious with 5 days of proceeds going to 5 different charities this week… but now that it’s already Wednesday, we’ve only got 3 days left. So let’s go get eating (says the girl who is counting every Weight Watcher Smart Points)! Today, Wednesday September 14th, you can buy…
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Jeremiah is an amazing pray-er… Bible in 90 Days: Week 9 (July – October 2016 Read-Through) #B90Days
Welcome to Week 9 of the Bible in 90 Days with MomsToolbox! Week nine! We’re in WEEK NINE of the Bible in 90 Days! If you’re reading a physical copy of the Bible, take a moment and check out WHERE that book mark is. (If you are reading digitally, go grab a physical Bible and see…
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National Suicide Prevention Week: I dare you to take a look
Every 13 seconds, on average, someone attempts suicide in the United States. Every 13 minutes, someone succeeds. Or I guess you could also say that every 13 minutes so many more of us fail. Fail at listening, helping, reaching out. Catching the signs and intervening. Ouch. National Suicide Prevention week started yesterday in the US.…
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Bible in 90 Days: Week 8 (July – October 2016 Read-Through) #B90Days
Welcome to Week 8 of the Bible in 90 Days with MomsToolbox! Yikes, y’all! Labor Day has thrown me all off schedule. This morning, I asked my son how is SATURDAY was going. Huh??!!! I hope you’re still reading, regardless of what day it is, regardless of where you are in the reading, and regardless…
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Wanna see my super fun hotel in Paris? It’s 123 Sebastopol
Okay, so it’s not MY hotel, but I sure felt at home there. If you’re traveling to Paris anytime soon, you should check it out. I found 123 Sebastopol on my last business trip to Paris and it was so fun it would be wrong to just keep this one to myself. (Although let’s not…
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Bible in 90 Days: Week 7 (July – October 2016 Read-Through) #B90Days
Welcome to Week 7 of the Bible in 90 Days with MomsToolbox! Seven weeks, y’all. We are starting on our SEVENTH week to read the Bible together. How amazing is that? This week we will cross the half-way point. If you’re up to date, that means you will have read ONE HALF OF THE BIBLE…
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Bible in 90 Days: Week 6 (July – October 2016 Read-Through) #B90Days (And some thoughts on heartache)
Welcome to Week 6 of the Bible in 90 Days with MomsToolbox! Well, actually week 6 began yesterday, so do you think you can embrace the concept of grace with me here and overlook my tardiness in posting? I’d sure appreciate it! Last week I got the sense that a few readers were having some…
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What to do when you’ve fallen behind in #B90Days
Hello, dear readers. On Monday, when I read Stacie’s comment about falling behind in her Bible in 90 Days reading in our weekly check in post, my heart broke for her. It really did. I could hear her calling our for help right through my phone screen. I could feel her frustration, her irritation and…
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Bible in 90 Days: Week 5 (July – October 2016 Read-Through) #B90Days
Welcome to Week 5 of the Bible in 90 Days with MomsToolbox! WOWZA! We have been reading together for FOUR WEEKS… one month down, only two to go. How’s it going for you? I hope you are still holding strong, finding time to read…. Or should I say making time to read. Summer is definitely…
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Bible in 90 Days: Week 4 (July – October 2016 Read-Through) #B90Days
Welcome to Week 4 of the Bible in 90 Days with MomsToolbox! EEEK! It happened. I have a confession to make, y’all. I am five days behind in my reading. OUCH! I spent the last week on vacation with my family and, well, I also slipped way behind in my reading. I have done this…