Author: Amy
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Operation Intentional #Kindness
Want to help me spread more joy and kindness this year? Random acts of kindness are awesome, but what if we could be intentional about these acts of kindness, and not let a week (or day) go by when we didn’t share some joy with those around us with kind gestures? Robyn, a friend of…
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Praying and faith and healing and such. Acts 3
Today our reading of Acts is Acts chapter 3. Here is what stood out to me in today’s reading: Scripture: Acts 3:16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete…
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Presenting the Facts. Acts 2
Today our reading is Acts is Acts 2. Here is what stood out to me: Scripture: Acts 2:29 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” Observation: Seeing all that we have seen and looking back to the prophecies, Jesus is definitely the…
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Tricia Renshaw of Fox Run Vineyards in the Finger Lakes
Before we get too far into today’s post I have a confession to make: I am not so good at identifying flavors in wine. I know that I like a wine or that I don’t like a wine and I’m getting better at figuring out why, but, for the most part, I am awful at…
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The Power of the Holy Spirit can be in You. Acts 1
Today we are reading chapter 1 of Acts. Here’s what I heard in the reading: Scripture: Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Observation: The Holy Spirit…
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Acts in 28 Days with MomsToolbox.com
This month on MomsToolbox I’ll be reading through and blogging about the Book of Acts as a follow up to last month’s read through Luke. If you’re not up for the Bible in 90 Days this session, I’d love to have you join me in this read of the books of Acts. If you’d like…
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How and Why to Read the Bible in 2012
Looking to make 2012 the best it can be? Here’s my advice: Don’t do it alone. Instead, bring God right alongside you each and every single day. How? Commit to reading a bit of the Bible every single day of the rest of the year and you will hear from Him every single day. He…
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Make your own math game
Looking to learn or review addition, multiplication or subtraction with your child or children? You have got to go check out this super easy to do math game idea over at Quirky Momma. I am off to go buy an 18-pack of eggs (or find a similar container around here somewhere) so we can make this…
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Lead me not into temptation. Luke 22
Today’s reading is Luke 22:39- 71. Here is what I heard speaking to me the most: Scripture: Luke 22: 40 On reaching that place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” Observation: Jesus knew what was ahead and He knew the disciples would need strength beyond their own capabilities to…
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Luke in 26 days reading schedule for the last week
Here is the rest of the Luke reading schedule for this week: Today (Tuesday): Luke 22:1-38 Wednesday: Luke 22:39-71 Thursday: Luke 23 Friday: Luke 24 I’ve really enjoyed reading Luke together with you. Your comments have encouraged me and I’ve enjoyed reading your SOAPS, too, as I could. If you are looking to read the…
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Easy, Fast Beef Steaks with Peppercorn Wine Sauce
Company coming and want to impress? Or maybe you need to pull a quick dinner together, but still want it to be special? For the past four weeks I’ve been participating in a promotion with the Texas Beef Council and it has really opened my eyes to beef and how easy is really is to…
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Keeping kids happy with apps
Looking to keep your kids occupied and happy while you wrap gifts and prepare for all the merriment over the next few days? The New York Times has a great roundup of apps and games for children, whether you are traveling, waiting or just need a distraction for the younger set. (Beware: Some of these…
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Serve because you are asked, not to be thanked. Luke 17
Today’s reading is Luke 17. Here is what I heard using the SOAP devotional format: Scripture: Luke 17: 9-10 Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? So you, also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only…
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Conversation Starters for Families
My friend Jen has developed a list of conversation starters for family dinners that you can print off, cut and slide into a jar and pull out one by one to answer as a family at dinnertime. Many of her questions are light, but they can bring about much deeper conversation and lots of laughs.…
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Share your gifts. (You do have some!) Luke 16
Today’s reading is Luke 16. Please accept my apologies in not posting yesterday. Here we are on Wednesday, though, and here is what I heard in today’s reading: Scripture: Luke 16: 11 So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? Observation: Use the gifts you…