Author: Amy
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Favorite Memories Friday– a terrifying accusation
So this one is a not-so-Favorite Memory. I’m trying to stick with the assignments from Mommy’s Piggy Tales, though, and this is the week of fifth grade. Fifth grade was the year I was accused of cheating in Social Studies and never wore those plaid gaucho pants and that crisp cotton white blouse ever again.…
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SOAP Daily Devotional: Paul sums it up
When I’m not reading through the Bible in 90 Days, I use this reading plan to keep me in the Word daily. If you aren’t already following a daily plan, or you are between plans, I hope you’ll consider joining me. Just jump in on today’s date. Today’s Reading:Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 11-13 Here’s what…
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Letters to Santa
Yesterday I gathered the kids around the table for hot chocolate and good old letters to Santa time. My kids are 4, 7 and 9, and we are hosting a foreign exchange student who is 16, and this is the first time I had everyone sit down and write their own letters and wish lists.…
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SOAP Daily Devotional: Serving without intent of personal gain
When I’m not reading through the Bible in 90 Days, I use this reading plan to keep me in the Word daily. If you aren’t already following a daily plan, or you are between plans, I hope you’ll consider joining me. Just jump in on today’s date. Today’s Reading: Job 41-42, 2 Corinthians 1-2 Here’s…
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SOAP Daily Devotional: We were intended to work together
When I’m not reading through the Bible in 90 Days, I use this reading plan to keep me in the Word daily. If you aren’t already following a daily plan, or you are between plans, I hope you’ll consider joining me. Just jump in on today’s date. Today’s Reading: Job 37-38, 1 Corinthians 12 Here’s…
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Christmas planning time is here!
Are you a Christmas planner type or do you like to wing it? I am moving into major Christmas planning mode this week and couldn’t be more excited. I’m thrilled to be visiting extended family for Thanksgiving and, this year, I will be bringing Santa’s sleigh with me and sharing gifts one month early there…
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Favorite Memories Friday: I LOVED the fourth grade!
It has been a few weeks since I have posted a Favorite Memories Friday feature, and I hope not to skip like that again. I guess I have been too busy making new memories to record many these past few weeks. I haven’t been home for a weekend since October 8. I am soo looking…
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SOAP Daily Devotional: Praying for peace
When I’m not reading through the Bible in 90 Days, I use this reading plan to keep me in the Word daily. If you aren’t already following a daily plan, or you are between plans, I hope you’ll consider joining me. Just jump in on today’s date. Today’s Reading: Psalm 122, 1 Corinthians 9-11 Here’s…
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Real (Experienced) Mom Judy Douglass
I love the way the internet can bring people together. Not too long ago I was tweeting about my love of Global Media Outreach, when my tweet was retweeted and a relationship was born between two previous strangers. I have never met Judy in person (although, interestingly, we do know and cherish several of the…
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How to read your Bible daily
A quick look through MomsToolbox will let you know that I have a passion for the Bible in 90 Days program. But I don’t always read the Bible that way. Sometimes I engage in deeper studies, and sometimes I like smaller nibbles each day. Between bigger studies, or fast-paced Bible in 90 Days sessions, I…
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On vacation in Florida…
I’m in Florida with my kids for few days, enjoying family, Disney and, hopefully, a space shuttle launch next week. Wanna see what we are up to (and read all about my first day of Disney fails)? Swing on over to my travel blog, MomsTravelTales.com and check us out.
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SOAP Daily Devotional: If Jesus needed to start His day in prayer…
When I’m not reading through the Bible in 90 Days, I use this reading plan to keep me in the Word daily. If you aren’t already following a daily plan, or you are between plans, I hope you’ll consider joining me. Just jump in on today’s date. Today’s Reading: Job 19, Mark 1-2 Here’s what…
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Meet Cindy, a Real (Experienced) Mom who encourages us to pray
And she and her husband are a Bible in 90 Days graduates, too! I am thrilled to share Cindy’s story with you. Not only is it amazing and filled with wisdom on its own, but I told Cindy I wouldn’t post it until she finished reading the entire Bible. This post is a celebration of…
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SOAP Daily Devotional: What’s keeping you from being bold?
When I’m not reading through the Bible in 90 Days, I use this reading plan to keep me in the Word daily. If you aren’t already following a daily plan, or you are between plans, I hope you’ll consider joining me. Just jump in on today’s date. Today’s Reading: Job 18, Psalm 114, Acts 27-28…
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SOAP Daily Devotional: My hope is that all who read my words will follow Christ
When I’m not reading through the Bible in 90 Days, I use this reading plan to keep me in the Word daily. If you aren’t already following a daily plan, or you are between plans, I hope you’ll consider joining me. Just jump in on today’s date. Today’s Reading: Job 17, Acts 24-26 Here’s what…