Author: Amy

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 16

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    The reading for Sunday is Mark 16.. Here is what I heard: Sometimes even the best news appears scary Scripture: Mark 16:8 Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. Observation: These ladies were prepared to care for Jesus’ dead body and…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 15

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    The reading for Saturday is Mark 15. Here is what I heard: There is more to the story than we know Scripture: Mark 15:32 Let this Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe.” Those crucified with him also heaped insults on him. Observation: He was…

  • Thanking our Troops

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    This morning I kept our three kids out of school for a very important lesson: That of saying thank you to those who fight for and defend freedom. Three hundred wounded warriors flew into Houston this morning to embark on a Warriors Weekend, an all-expenses-paid fishing weekend of R&R in Port O’Connor, Texas. Other service…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 14:43-72

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    Guest SOAP post from Toni of The Happy Housewife. The reading for Friday is Mark 14: 43-72. When it is time to read, please start first by praying and thanking God for His many blessings. Be specific. Record your thank you’s on paper or on the computer. Next present your requests to Him. Ask Him…

  • Using Social Media for the Lord

    Using Social Media for the Lord

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    Sitting behind the ‘safe’ spot of my keyboard I have helped more than one thousand people read the entire Bible, many cover to cover in 90 days or less. And this is just since January of 2010. Before that I encouraged others online with my daily devotions for a year and a half (and jumped…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 14:1-42

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    The reading for Thursday is Mark 14: 1-42. When it is time to read, please start first by praying and thanking God for His many blessings. Be specific. Record your thank you’s on paper or on the computer. Next present your requests to Him. Ask Him for whatever you want and need. As you do,…

  • Readers Recommend: The ‘Surviving a Layoff’ Edition

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    Welcome to  MomsToolbox Readers Recommend, where MomsToolbox readers share one favorite post from the blogosphere. A few weeks ago my friend Connie’s husband lost his job. Connie is a homeschooling mom of 8 who loves the Lord and blogs her family’s stories with southern charm (and wit) and a whole lot of truth, too, on…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 13

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    The reading for Wednesday is Mark 13. When it is time to read, please start first by praying and thanking God for His many blessings. Be specific. Record your thank you’s on paper or on the computer. Next present your requests to Him. Ask Him for whatever you want and need. As you do, record…

  • Super Quick Mom Tip: Lap desks for the car

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    Want to make your next road trip a little easier? Sick of relying on electronics for car entertainment? Do your kids need to get homework done or eat while on the go? Check out my solution over on MomsTravelTales. This tiny purchase will prove its worth many times over! Do you have a Super Quick…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 12

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    Guest SOAP post from Amy of The Finer Things in Life. The reading for Tuesday is Mark 12. When it is time to read, please start first by praying and thanking God for His many blessings. Be specific. Record your thank you’s on paper or on the computer. Next present your requests to Him. Ask…

  • Houstonians: Come clap, cheer and welcome military heroes

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    Nearly 200 war heroes will be flown in to Houston George Bush Airport this Friday, May 20, beginning at 8:30 a.m., and you can come welcome them Texas and USA- style with waving flags and red, white and blue. The greeting party will take place in Terminal C’s baggage claim, according to a post on…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 11

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    The reading for Monday is Mark 11. When it is time to read, please start first by praying and thanking God for His many blessings. Be specific. Record your thank you’s on paper or on the computer. Next present your requests to Him. Ask Him for whatever you want and need. As you do, record…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Week 7 Reading Schedule

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    Here is the reading schedule for week 7, which begins tomorrow. If you have been reading and journaling or blogging with us, I hope you have already heard some messages which were perfect for you and I hope your prayer life is growing. If you are sharing your SOAP devotionals, please swing by and read…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 10

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    The reading for Sunday is Mark 10. When it is time to read, please start first by praying and thanking God for His many blessings. Be specific. Record your thank you’s on paper or on the computer. Next present your requests to Him. Ask Him for whatever you want and need. As you do, record…

  • SOAP Advice for Bloggers

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    Are you a blogger using SOAP to help you hear God better as you read through the Bible? Posting your SOAP observations can be a great accountability tool, and it can also be a fantastic way to live as instructed in Philemon 1:6: I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so…