Author: Amy
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10 days left in the Bible in 90 Days… Who is frustrated?
Today is Day 80 of the Bible in 90 Days/ Blogging Through the Bible in 90 Days. For some of you this is exhilarating, as you realize that you are about to have read the entire Bible. For some of you, though, I have no doubt that you are a little, or even a lot,…
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Why host a foreign exchange student?
Sure there are lots of really good, respectable reasons to host a foreign exchange student. Today, though, I have a few others… An extra child in the family means an extra birthday party and birthday cake. (Ya gotta celebrate her birthday, too!) It will definitely motivate you to clear out that extra bedroom that has…
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Bible in 90 Days Day 79 SOAP: Gulp!
Scripture: Acts 20: 23-24 23I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me– the task of testifying to the…
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How do you celebrate birthdays?
Today is our German daughter’s Sweet Sixteenth birthday. Back in Germany, she would be celebrating with her brother who shares her birthday, and also with so many in her family who have birthdays in September. It sounds like her family’s September is quite a month! She told me that at home the whole family, except…
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I wish there wasn’t a Tour de Pink
Although I had not been in training mode AT ALL, I hopped on my bike and cycled 63 miles in the Tour de Pink yesterday. And here’s why: I don’t want any more names on those banners. I don’t want there to be a need for the Tour de Pink. The Tour de Pink is…
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Next online Bible in 90 Days/ Blogging Through the Bible in 90 Days session to begin January 3
After much prayer and consideration, I have realized that I jumped the gun on announcing the next online Bible in 90 Days/ Blogging Through the Bible in 90 Days session. Rather than begin the next session right when this one ends, I am going to take a breather and begin the next session Monday, January…
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Bible in 90 Days Week 12/ Day 78 Check in
Greetings, Bible in 90 Days readers! Today we are on Day 78 of the Bible in 90 Days which means that by the time you go to sleep tonight, you should have finished reading up to Acts 16:37. Tonight on Twitter we will be chatting about our reading up through yesterday’s reading (through Acts 6:7).…
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Back in the saddle to battle breast cancer
It’s been awhile and I’m a bit rusty, but I’m about to hop on my bike for the Tour de Pink, an organized bike ride to raise awareness of and funds to beat breast cancer and support those who are affected by it. Every spring I think I’m going to take the 100-mile option in…
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Air Pong
First, the boys were playing Ping Pong on the dining room table. Next, they started blowing the balls across the game. Then my husband asked if we had two hairdryers…
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Bible in 90 Days Day 74 SOAP: Help with the harvest
Today’s Reading: Luke 10:1- Luke 20:19 Scripture: Luke 10:2 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Observation: There is a lot to be done to gather those for Christ, but it will take more workers…
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Bible in 90 Days Day 72 SOAP: Denied and still loved
Today’s Reading: Mark 9:14- Luke 1:80 Scripture: Mark 14:72 Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times.” And he broke down and wept. Observation: As he rooster crowed, Peter realized that he had denied Jesus,…
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A God-Sized Dream…
I love stories of those who step out in true faith and obedience to God. I love those who dare to dream God-sized dreams and those who jump right in and help make them happen. When I came across a link to this one I couldn’t help but be moved to tears and want to…
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Bible in 90 Days Week 11/ Day 71 Check-in
Today is Day 71 of the Bible in 90 Days! By the time your head hits the pillow tonight, you should have read through Mark 9:13 to be completely up to date. This week I had to share a little inspiration from one of our fellow readers, Shannon Dias… Just a little bit behind but…
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Favorite Memories Friday: No AP English homework?
I will never forget one fuzzy yet glorious morning back in high school. Well, sort of in high school… A friend from out of town had flown in to visit and we had a late night out. When I woke, she was still asleep. I didn’t want to wake her, so I slipped out of…
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Day 67 of the Bible in 90 Days: He calls us to serve His kingdom, not just our house
Today’s Reading: Habakkuk 1:1- Zechariah 10:12 (Tomorrow we begin the New Testament!!) Scripture: Haggai 1:9 “You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away. Why?” declares the Lord almighty. “Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with his own…