Author: Amy

  • Forgiveness for persecution

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    Scripture: Acts 7:60 Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. Observation: This verse concludes the story of Stephen, who was chosen to minister by his peers because he was known to be full of Spirit and wisdom.…

  • Absolutely Fantastic Potato Soup

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    Where I live, it’s a bit gray outside and the weather is all the way down to the lower 70s. For some of you, this may be a summertime temperature, but for me, it is soup weather! And, fortunately, I learned of an absolutely fantastic, creamy, rich soup at my Weight Watchers meeting this week.…

  • Ready to suffer?

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    Scripture: Acts 5:41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Observation: The apostles had just spent some of the night in jail, until they were released by an angel and instructed by this angel to go teach at the temple courts. Then they were…

  • Speak boldly in faith

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    Scripture: Acts 4:29 Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Observation: Here Jesus’ believers are praying to God, asking them to guide them in being bold in their faith. The Sadducees were not happy with all that Peter and John had been doing, stirring up dissent…

  • Weight Watching Wednesday: Smart Snacking

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    Snacking gets a bad rap… because it is most often junk that we snack on. But if you change that to healthy snacks, and plan for them, you could actually be doing your body a favor. At Weight Watchers, they suggest you eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. And I would bet…