Author: Amy
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Meet Valerie, our next Real (Experienced) Mom
Today is the first installment of the next Real (Experienced) Mom’s interview. I had to skip a few weeks, but now I am back on track for featuring a new Real (Experienced) Mom and her story each Thursday. However, as I mentioned, today’s is the first installment of a few posts. I felt that Valerie…
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Interested in my blogimony?
Not too long ago, the ladies at Gather Inspirit asked me to share a bit about myself and my blogging in the form of a blogimony. Of course I was honored that they asked and delighted to share. If you would like to read more about me and my blogs, please swing by, check it…
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Psalms SOAP: What are your idols?
Day 55 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalms 135-137 Scripture: Psalm 135: 5 and 15 Psalm 135:5 I know that the Lord is great, that our Lord is greater than all gods. Pslams 135: 15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. Observation: God…
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Psalms SOAP: He forgives… I should, too
Day 53 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalms 130-134 Scripture: Psalm 3-4 3If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? 4But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. Observation: We would all be in big trouble if the Lord kept a record of all…
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Psalms SOAP: I don’t want to build in vain!
Today’s Reading: Psalms 125-129 Scripture: Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, its buildier build in vain. Observation: Unless you are following God’s plan, your work will not bear true fruit. Application: I want to do so much and often I feel as though I am overwhelmed and working so hard yet getting nothing…
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Psalms SOAP: Teach me your laws
Today’s Reading: Psalm 119: 72-128 Scripture: Psalm 119: 108 Accept, O Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. Observation: Please hear how much I love you and show me the right way to live. Application: It is amazing to me that the Creator of the universe really cares what each…
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Wanna WIN an official Bible in 90 Days Bible?
In the next few days you might see a few Bible in 90 Days giveaways cropping up. Today, one of our Bible in 90 Days mentors who blogs at Miscellaneous Musings of a 5X Mom is offering the official Bible in 90 Days Bible to help you read the entire Bible, cover to cover, in…
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What should I serve to my 13 houseguests?
Next week my husband will be in South Africa, loving every second of being a true football (as the rest of the world calls it) fan. He has been planning this trip for four years, just after we got back from the last trip we took so he could go to the World Cup. I…
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What to send to summer camp?
Later this summer my oldest son will be going away to sleepaway camp for his first time. I am so very excited for him, as I LOVED summer camp growing up and really couldn’t get enough of it! (Yes, my home life was fine, too. I just really enjoyed summer camp… girls camp, church camp,…
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Psalms SOAP: Have no fear
Day 46 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalms 110-113 (Thanks, Ruth in the Desert, for your great reading schedule!) Scripture: Psalm 112: 7 He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Observation: He who trusts in the Lord will have an eternal perspective and…
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Psalms SOAP: May the Lord be exalted!
Day 45 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalms 108-109 Scripture: Psalm 108: 5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth. Observation: May the Lord truly be glorified and His amazing power be revered everywhere! Application: I do want the entire earth to revere…
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Wanna help someone else read the Bible in 90 Days with us?
I can barely believe it, but the next round of Blogging Through the Bible in 90 Days begins in just less than three weeks! During our last session many more readers than I EVER expected signed up and read with me and I was a bit blown away. I remember telling my husband that if…
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Unplugging for a week
I’m taking this week to soak up my family and get summer started sans internet. Not that I don’t love y’all and feel as though I have this amazing cyber-family out there, too. But… I’ll continue my reading through Psalms and hope that you will, too. I just won’t be posting each day. Here is…
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‘Make do’ instead of ‘Buy new,’ and more from our next Real (Experienced) Mom
Meeting our next Real (Experienced) Mom has been a joy to my family. She is one of our favorite retired preschool teachers and is wonderful lady who gives much of herself to those around her. I was so excited when she agreed to answer our questions. I hope you enjoy her answers as much as…
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Psalms SOAP: Can’t pick one
Day 33 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalms 81-83 I am having a tough time narrowing in on one or two verses for today, so I am skipping the SOAP entry. But I didn’t want to leave you out there hanging if you were looking to see what to read today. Please…