Author: Amy
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Support the Arc & cook with some of Houston’s best…
The Houston based non-profit, Friends for Good, will host a cooking class at Central Market in Houston featuring chefs from Green Beans and Guacamole, a cookbook for-a-cause supported by exceptional Houston restaurants, on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Guests attending the Central Market cooking class will watch as a star-studded lineup of Houston chefs, including Chef…
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Listen to the past. 1 Corinthians 10:6
Today’s reading is 1 Corinthians 10. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6 Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. Observation: Take note of what happened to the Israelites and keep your focus on God, not evil. Application: It can be difficult for me to keep…
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Thoughts on Marriage. 1 Corinthians 7
If you are reading 1 & 2 Corinthians with me, today’s reading is 1 Corinthians 7. I’m abandoning the SOAP format today because, well, instead I’d like to ask for your input. This passage talks about marriage. Paul suggests it is better not to be married, as then your focus on God is divided, as…
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Mushroom Swiss Steak and Potatoes
This week, the Texas Beef council asked each of the Beef Bloggers to post a recipe that is a family favorite. And, since they are helping us to eat healthier and pack in the nutrients, they took a look at each of our recipes and gave us a few suggestions on what we could do…
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I care very little if I am judged by you. 1 Corinthians 4
Okay, that’s not true. But I am working on it! Good morning! I hope you are enjoying our read through 1 Corinthians. Today’s reading is 1 Corinthians 4. (If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, I post reminders each night on both of those with the next day’s reading.) If you aren’t already using…
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I’m laying the foundation: 1 Corinthians 3
Today’s reading in 1 Corinthians was 1 Corinthians 3. Here’s what grabbed me: Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds. Observation: God enabled me to begin the…
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Not my eloquence, but His power 1 Corinthians 2:1
Wow! I am so glad I am reading 1 Corinthians with you! Today, I opened my Bible to read the second chapter and was smacked with so much reassurance. Here’s what grabbed me: Wait, before we get to that, I’ve got a tip for you to help keep you reading with me each day: If…
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I need to be a better listener. 1 Corinthians 1
I have a confession to make: I have been reading 1 Corinthians without you. But that is about to end. It has been such rich reading, and has even made me squirm a bit, so I don’t want you to miss out. And I’d like to read your comments to my comments, too. So I…
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Dijon-Wine Steak Kabobs with Mushroom Wild Rice
Today I was really strapped for time, but knew I needed to try out another beef recipe and share it with you. And I’m glad I pulled it together, raced to the store before lunch to get the steak and get it marinating, as once it became time to actually make dinner, it fell into…
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Healthy Meals to Fuel the Family Twitter Party Tuesday Night
As you may know, I’m partnering with nine other Texas bloggers and the Texas Beef Council again this spring to try out and share beef recipes in an effort to better fuel my own family and help you to do the same with yours. Yes, I am being compensated for my participation, but I only…
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Operation Intentional #Kindness: March Missions
This month’s assignments for Operation Intentional #Kindness are: Plan a family act of kindness to do this month. Make sandwiches and deliver them to homeless people. Volunteer for an afternoon in a food pantry. Join in on a service project your church is doing. Write the date on your calendar and make it happen. Read…
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Sugar Snap Peas with Sirloin and Pasta Salad with Gremolata Dressing
Seriously? Can you believe I made that… and took that picture? This was one hearty salad that still felt light… and don’t you love all those veggies??? I sure do! This week we’re moving into our second week of Texas beef goodness. Last week I shared Szechuan Beef Stir Fry as a protein-packed dinner. This…
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Reaching to those who don’t know Him. Romans 15:14-33
Today’s Reading: Romans 15: 14-33 Here’s what grabbed me… Scripture: Romans 15: 20 It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation. Observation: Paul wanted to reach out to those who did not know Christ, rather than those…
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Trust and be filled with joy & peace: Romans 15: 1-13
Good morning, friends! Today our reading in Romans is Romans 15:1-13. This is what grabbed me: Scripture: Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Observation: Wanna overflow with the…
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Hi, I’m Amy, & I have a Bible blog & a wine blog…
Yep, that’s me. And I admit just posting that photo here puts a little fear in my heart. But I’ve got to push past it and let you know a bit more about me. Wanna know what all too often keeps me from doing me best? It’s fear. And these are my two biggies: Fear…