Author: Amy
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Spelling and the Dictionary
My son just came up to me and asked me how to spell “diamond.” I started to spell it for him, but then I told him to use the dictionary. “How am I supposed to use the dictionary if I don’t know how to spell it?” he said. I had to smile and laugh inwardly…
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Esther 2 & 3 SOAP
Today’s reading is Esther, Chapters 2 & 3. This is the only time in this reading session that we will double up and do two chapters. Yesterday’s SOAP entry sure got some conversation going! I like seeing people respond to His word, and to my SOAP observations, even if what we see isn’t exactly the…
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Esther 1 SOAP: Respect your husband’s wishes
I hope you’ll join me in this month’s reading of Esther. Today’s reading is Esther Chapters 1. Click over to see this month’s full reading schedule. In using the SOAP devotional method, here is what stood out to me in today’s reading: Scripture: Esther 1: 16 Then Memucan replied in the presence of the king and…
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Bible reading for July: Esther and Hebrews
I intended to post this yesterday, and the day got away from me, so I’ve merged my intended reading for Tuesday and Wednesday into one. I feel confident we can slide in an extra 5 minutes or so of reading time tomorrow to hear what God has to share and be on track. As you…
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Houston Summer Fun
In Houston and looking for some inexpensive summer fun? Click on over to MomsTravelTales.com, my family travel blog, to see this summer’sHouston Summer Staycation and Vacation Guide for Family Fun. While you are there, follow the links to see similar lists for more 40 bloggers of their hometowns… Happy Summer!!!
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Heading to a retreat….
This weekend I’m heading to a ladies retreat with the women from the church where my kids go to school. I am really looking forward to spending time with these women and I am looking forward to what God has in store for me… and for each of us. What especially amazes me is that…
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Citrus Shrimp Ceviche with Avocados & Lemon Thyme Pesto Drizzle
Like shrimp and looking for something that is light, citrusy, summery and delicious? I’ve got the perfect recipe! Don’t let all the ingredients scare you… together they make this ceviche so flavorful and so absolutley worth the little bit of chopping and scraping you’ll need to do. I first learned about this dish while…
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Ger-Nis Citrus Herb Finishing Salt & Ger-Nis Citrus Herb Chili Pepper
I was given this finishing salt and finishing pepper for two delicious seafood recipes I prepared for a wine tasting in collaboration with Wines of Chile on VineSleuth Uncorked, my wine blog. Thankfully, Ger-Nis also provided the recipe for these so I could make more, and also share the how-to’s with you. They definitely add…
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Apologies and the like
This post, or a form of it, has been in my head for a long, long time. Life has just been full, hectic… a bit overwhelming… but still very, very good and filled with blessings. I am so sorry to have not been posting much since, well, the year began. 2012 started with a health…
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Operation Intentional #Kindness July Missions
This month’s assignments for Operation Intentional #Kindness are: If you knit, knit a chemo cap and donate it. Instructions can be found on this how-to (and why-to) post about chemo caps on MomsAdvice by my bloggy buddy, Amy Allen Clark. If you don’t knit, share that post with someone who might knit. Fill up your…
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Easy, Delicious Oatmeal
I am in love with Oat Revolution’s oatmeal packets for so may reasons… taste, convenience, low Weight Watcher Points Plus value while still filling me up… And no, the company that makes them didn’t compensate me in any way to say that. (But if they’d like to, I might be game!!) For years I was…
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One Direction Concert in Houston, TX
Tonight, on the eve of my 40th birthday, I spent time screaming, singing and dancing with a few fun friends, my sister-in-law, The Happy Housewife, and some very young boys… And those very young boys, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction, sure knew how to get a crowd…
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Exploring the Wonders of God’s Creation: In the beginning…
I hope you enjoyed making your own Wonders of God’s Creation Journal yesterday. Did you begin listing a few things He has created and shown you that amaze you or make you smile? Today we are going to go back and begin reading the creation account in Genesis bit by bit. Please read Genesis 1:1-…
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Exploring the Wonders of God’s Creation: Wonders of God’s Creation Journal
Thanks for joining me for Exploring the Wonders of God’s Creation. Yesterday we read through the story of creation in Genesis and soon we will begin reading that account a bit more slowly and deliberately. But before we get to that, take a few moments today to put together a Wonder of God’s Creation Journal…
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Exploring the Wonders of God’s Creation
Over the years, many of you have asked for a Bible study you can do together with your children and I’ve struggled with coming up with one, aside from the monthly reads of books of the Bible which can be great for all ages. But since it is summer, which often brings travel and reminiscing…