Author: Amy
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SOAP: The benefits of worry
Are there any benefits to worry? I honestly don’t think there are. Yet so often I can allow worry to take over my thoughts and steal my joy. What good is that? Let’s take a look at what the Bible has to say about worry. Again. (Um, is there a reason I got this verse…
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SOAP: Don’t worry about tomorrow
Oh, the irony of this verse being today’s after SOAPing yesterday’s about rejoicing in every day. And now we read that each day has its own trouble?! Quite honestly, though, I do think the two go well together when you think about it. Let’s jump in.
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SOAP: Let’s be joyful today!
Well, hello, friends! This morning I woke up and was delighted that I did not have any immediate need to launch out of bed. Woo-Hooo! And then I remembered my commitment to read, write (with markers!!), listen, pray and post my Bible verse daily through January 31 (at a minimum). And I got even more…
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SOAP: Need some rest?
Well, hello! Thanks for swinging by. Today I’m back on SOAP, with the intent to post daily at least through January 31. Wanna join me? Here we go: Scripture: Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. –Matthew 11:28 Observation: If you are tired, overburdened, or worn out,…
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Instacart helped me have a Merrier Christmas
First of all, this is NOT in any way, shape or form, a sponsored post. I’m not even using my referral link. Okay, now with that out of the way, let me tell you my story. On December 23, I was going over my to do list for the day in my head and avoiding actually…
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Accept who you are…
I heard this gem tonight & HAD to write it down: Accept who you ARE, not the fantasy of whom you would like to be. If only we could all accept who we are NOW, not how we would like to be, but who we are at THIS moment, and then accept others in just…
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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…