Author: Amy
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Asking for His guidance
Good morning, friends. I have been a bit off schedule with my Bible reading, but I’ve still been finding beautiful truth. Here’s a little something for this morning: In this time of priority-setting, goal-setting and New Year resolutions, this is my prayer. I want Him to guide me in His beauty and establish my…
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Watch what you say (Ephesians 4:29)
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I lose my cool. And sometimes when I lose my cool, I do not choose the best words or best tone. Unfortunately there are moments when the words that come out of my mouth are not the best for building up and, instead, they just might tear down.…
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There is just ONE… and I think it is accepted through LOVE
As I continue in my reading of Ephesians, I have to admit I’m being blown away by how truly meaty it is. There is so much to take in and ponder. These three verses were the 2 following yesterday’s reading: There is one body and one Spirit-just as you were called to the one hope…
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Be the change…. Walk in love (and stuff like that)
Good morning, friends. Today’s reading of Ephesians yielded this gem: I don’t think any of us can go wrong if we walk in those ways. Humility Gentleness Patience Love Promoting Unity Yep, those are all things to strive toward.
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A prayer for the fullness of God: Ephesians 3:17-19
Good morning to you and Happy New Year’s Eve! Today’s reading continues on from yesterday’s passage and prayer in Ephesians. I felt the two needed to be separated, as each part has so much depth and hope and beauty. This one builds on yesterday so beautifully and explains that strength. “…to know the love…
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Need some strength? Ephesians 3:14-16 might have the answer
Reading this verse is pretty empowering: For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, – Ephesians 3:14-16…
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Working towards peace (as a parent of a teenager) is hard! Ephesians 2:17
Peace. It sounds awesome and effortless, doesn’t it? Peace makes me think of calm, of a candle flickering, or a soft, comfortable smile, or of simplicity and joy. Peace, to me sounds like it should be easy. But I am learning that is not the case at all. In Ephesians 2:17, Paul writes: And he…
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Reflections on Christmas Dinner 2015
I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas, in whatever level of wonderfulness was possible for you. Yesterday we tried something new for Christmas. My husband and I prepared our fancy Christmas dinner just for us and our children. On Christmas Eve we celebrated with my husband’s family, which was very nice, as it…
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PEACE and breaking down barriers… More from Ephesians 2
Thanks to those of you who jumped over to follow me on Instagram yesterday. I appreciate it. We are past “that” number now. Thanks! This morning I read Ephesians 2:11-22 several times. That passage is so power-packed. It’s possible I’ll revisit it tomorrow or Saturday, as there is so so much in there. This morning, though,…
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I’ve got 666 followers on Instagram… HELP!
A friend just sent me a note telling me that I have 666 followers on Instagram and that I had better get at least one more. Can you help a girl out? Please click over to my Instagram feed and consider following me there. I’d like to think I’m follow-worthy there, too. You’ll find all…
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Ephesians 2: A change in plans and some thoughts on being achievement-oriented
Good morning, friends. To be honest, I am having a real hard time with the reading schedule for Ephesians. You may have noticed that with my lack of regular posting. I think that because I typically read bigger passages at a time, I am having a tough time with the smaller morsels. I see incredible value…
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Ephesians 1: 22-23: Jesus is the head of the church. Let’s follow HIS example of ruling with love, mercy and service.
This morning when I woke up and began thinking about reading or assigned reading of Ephesians, I really wanted to linger in yesterday’s scripture. I am away from home, but wanted to write yesterday’s scripture on notecards (which are sitting on my nightstand at home) and was thinking about doing that when I get home in…
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Ephesians 1: 15-21: He has some SERIOUS power. This prayer calls it forward.
Good morning, friends. Today’s reading really packs a powerful punch. I cannot pick out just one verse, it is all so gorgeous and super relevant. Bear with me as I modify my SOAP plan and pretty much SOAP the whole thing. This passage is an ideal one to pray for your children, or really anyone you care about,…
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Ephesians 1:12-14: He loved me right away, before I did one thing
Good morning from New York City. I flew in Wednesday for a quick trip here and am now at the airport, awaiting my flight back home. It may have been a short trip, but it was action-packed with great meetings and even a little bit of Christmas shopping. You m ay remember from Wednesday that I…
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Ephesians 1:1-6: He chose us before we did (or didn’t do) anything
Good morning, friends. I am taking a break from the Psalms for a bit and reading Ephesians over the next 27 days along with Candace over at His Mercy Is New. It seems that both Candace and I are feeling a pull to gird ourselves more aggressively in the armor of God. In doing so,…