Author: Amy

  • Bible in 90 days

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    The following is a guest post from my sister-in-law Toni, aka The Happy Housewife. She is a military wife, and stay at home(schooling) mom to seven sweet kids. In 2006 I read through the Bible in one year and it changed my life. Even though I had been reading the Bible since I was 6…

  • SOAP: True beauty is in submission

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    Yesterday I posted about using hot rollers and then today my reading led me to this: Scripture: 1 Peter 3: 1-4 Wives, in the same way, be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives,…

  • Hot rollers are working for me!

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    Lately I have been writing a LOT about reading the Bible… especially reading it in 90 days along with me beginning January1, but for now I have to set that aside and share something else with you, dear readers. I’m all about being real and, well, the Bible may be as real as you can…

  • SOAP: Seeking His guidance in my to-do list

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    Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21 20May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, 21equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom…

  • SOAP: Sharing my faith to grow in understanding

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    Scripture: Philemon 1:6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Observation: Share your faith and experiences and your understanding of Christ will grow. Application: I love this verse. Soon after I began blogging I read…

  • SOAP: All scripture is God-breathed

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    Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Observation: Every word of Scripture is inspired by God and will give those who aspire to be followers of Christ just what…

  • I’m reading through the Bible in 90 Days again… Won’t you join me?

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    A few years ago I read through the Bible, cover to cover, in 90 days… Yes, the whole thing. (Okay, I’ll admit it. My first pass took 97 days, but I’ve done it in 90, and helped many others do it in 90, since then!) And now I want to help even more people read…

  • SOAP: Training to be a Wife and Mom

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    Scripture: Titus 2: 4-5 4Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, 5to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one can malign the word of God. Observation: Younger women should be trained (by older…

  • SOAP: Training for the present life and the life to come

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    Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. Observation: Train your heart and mind in the…

  • Graham Cracker Mangers

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    Last year I was looking for something fun for my son’s first grade class to do during their Christmas party. I wanted to stay in budget and along the lines of something Christian Christmas-y not Santa Christmas-y. I loved the idea of gingerbread house decorating, but that was both costly and, although cute, I  knew…

  • SOAP: Guidance in determining the To-Dos

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    Scripture: Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Observation: Focus on the things with eternal consequence, not on less important things. Application: I have so many things to do swirling about in my head… and so many more written down on a list. I would like to think that I…

  • SOAP: Being shielded from evil

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    Scripture: Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Observation: Cover yourself with faith so that you will be protected from attacks by Satan. Application: Sometimes I do feel as though I am under attack. Sometimes things…

  • Advent Calendar for Moms and Families

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    Last night I had a few friends over to make advent calendars for moms and families. It was a wonderful night of visiting, relaxing, eating, enjoying each other’s company and making something to prepare our hearts for Christmas. For the calendars,  each day of December leading up to Christmas Day holds a special simple fun…

  • SOAP: Salvation is a gift that cannot be earned

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    Scripture: Romans 9: 16 It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. Observation: God is merciful, and gives us the gift of eternal life with Him because He wants to, not because we earn it. Application: I will admit I find this hard to accept, although I know it…

  • SOAP: The Holy Spirit knows what we need… even when we don’t

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    Scripture: Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. Observation: The Holy Spirit always knows what we need, even when we don’t. The Holy Spirit is always…