Author: Amy
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Getting ready for the Bible in 90 Days: Are you really in?
I am so excited that our next group of readers will begin reading the Bible in 90 Days in just one week! This will be an amazing 90 days of excitement, drama, frustration, heartbreak, exhilaration, new discoveries, lessons learned, forgotten and re-learned, and lives changed for eternity… and I’m not just writing about what we…
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Regrets, joys and realistic advice from Valerie, our Real (Experienced) Mom
Today marks the last post from Valerie, last Thursday’s Real (Experienced) Mom. I hope you have enjoyed reading about her as much as I have. Each time I read her stories I am inspired and amazed. I hope you are, too. If you haven’t read them yet, please swing by and read Part One, Part…
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Birthday tours, planning balanced family activities and more unique ideas from Real (Experienced) Mom Valerie
Today is the third installment of this week’s Real (Experienced) Mom. If you haven’t read her story yet, be sure to click back and read part one, and part two. Now, here’s part three: Did you establish or follow any family traditions with your children that you especially cherished… then or now? Tell me about…
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Cinnamon Roll Ministry, Pizza Snakes, Gramma Bread and more from Valerie, our latest Real (Experienced) Mom
Each Thursday I share the stories of a new Real (Experienced) Mom and this week you are really in for a treat, as I am carrying out our latest mom’s interview for a few days. Yesterday I shared the first post from Valerie, a mom to five (now) grown men. If you missed it, please…
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I’ve had a house full of fun!
This week I wasn’t sure if it would be just me and two of my children or a house full. (My husband is away at the World Cup for a few more days and my oldest is at his first year of summer camp.) It’s been a house full. And a lot of fun! PS:…
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Psalms SOAP: A birthday ‘card’ from God
Day 56 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalms 138-140 Scripture: Psalm 139: 13-14 13For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14Ipraise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Observation: The Lord created me completely and…
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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,…