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  • SOAP: Watch those lips

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    Scripture: Proverbs 13:3 He who guards his lips, guards his life but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. Observation: Watch what you say, as there will be a consequence for what comes out of your mouth Application: Words can be powerful. I need to really think about what is coming out of my…

  • SOAP: Prayer for my husband to seek His guidance

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    Scripture: Psalm 128:1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways Observation: Good things will come to those who seek out the Lord’s will and follow it Application: This comes from Chapter 23 of The Power of a Praying Wife where we are praying for our husband’s walk. I know it…

  • SOAP: Strength comes from the Lord

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    Scripture: Psalm 121: 1-2 1I lift my eyes up to hills— Where does my help come from? 2My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Observation: God gives me strength. And he is mightily powerful! Application: Today I am participating in a 62-mile bicycle ride to raise money for and awareness…

  • SOAP: He pulls us out of the ick when we need it

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    Scripture: Psalm 40: 1-3 1I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2He lifted me out of the slimy pit, and out of  the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 3He put a new song in my…

  • SOAP: Two are better than one

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    Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Two are better than one, because they have good return for their work; If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Observation: It’s better to be together than to be alone. We need a partner. Application:…

  • Transporting birthday goodies

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    We hosted my son’s last birthday party at a birthday party venue. Knowing that I would have to get to transport gifts home of different shapes and sizes, I carried a large plastic bin to the party for carrying most of the gifts home. In taking it to the party, I filled it with consumables:…

  • SOAP: I need help changing my attitude

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    Scriptures: Proverbs 15:13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. and Proverbs 25: 24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. Observation: Your attitude can determine your outlook and state of your heart. And what husband wants to live with…

  • SOAP: Let your ‘yes’ be ‘yes and ‘no’ be ‘no’

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    Scripture: Matthew 5:37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. Observation: Just give your true answer to commitments and then follow through. No explanation or promises are necessary. Application: Today’s verse is not inspired by The Power of  Praying Wife. It has just been…

  • Maple-Brined Pork Recipe— YUM!

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    I saw that Life as Mom is asking for our all-time favorite recipes today for the Ultimate Recipe Swap. This one always gets rave reviews at my house.  Not only is the maple a yummy addition to pork, but the brining really gets the meat tender and juicy. Hope you give this one a try.…

  • SOAP: Discipline will bring joy

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    Scripture: Proverbs 29:17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your soul. Observation: Appropriate disciplining of your child will bring joy. Application: Today in my reading of The Power of a Praying Wife, we are to be praying for our husbands in their role as fathers. My…

  • SOAP: He wants us to give…

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    Scripture: Proverbs 28:27 He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses Observation: Giving to the poor will not cause you to go without your needs. However ignoring those in need will cause trouble for you. Application: This is not from The Power of…

  • Lemon Cheesecake Bar Disaster

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    Aaaargh. I was feeling like such the model mom a few moments ago. (That’s when you need to watch out, I think!!) My daughter and I had just baked a yummy pan of lemon cheesecake bars and slipped them into the oven. Then she settled down for a sweet nap. My wonderful cleaning ladies were…

  • SOAP: Not serving other gods is a challenge for me

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    Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:13-14 13Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name. 14Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you; 15for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a jealous God and his anger will burn against you, and he will destroy you…

  • SOAP: Putting my husband second on the list

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    Scripture: Philippians 2:4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Observation: Don’t only seek out what you want or need, but also what others want or need. Application: Today I am reading/ praying through chapter 16 of The Power of a Praying Wife…

  • SOAP: An undeserved curse does not come to rest

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    Scripture: Proverbs 26:2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, An undeserved curse does not come to rest. Observation: Behaving honorably can help keep some bad things from happening. Application: Today we are in chapter 15 of The Power of a Praying Wife and are praying for our husband’s reputation. As I thanked God…