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  • SOAP: Even through my mistakes, He claims me

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    Scripture: Psalm 73: 22-23 22I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. 23Yet I still belong to you: You are holding my right hand. Observation: I am still His, even as I make senseless mistakes. Application: How comforting to know that, even as I make mistakes and…

  • SOAP: Falling away bit by bit can lead to disaster

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    Scripture: Hebrews 3: 15-16 15But never forget the warning: “Today you must listen to his voice. Don’t harden your hearts against him As Israel did when they rebelled.” 16And who were those people who rebelled against God, even though they heard his voice? Weren’t they the ones Moses led out of Egypt? Observation: Watch out…

  • Blast away Boredom with Scheduled Playdates

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    Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long. Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in… On with today’s idea… Scheduled Playdates So often I intend to schedule playdates with friends, but the time flies by and I forget. Last Spring…

  • SOAP: He is Glorious

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    Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 The Son reflects God’s own glory, and everything about him represents God exactly. He sustains the universe by the mighty power of his command. After he died to cleanse us from the stain of his sin, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God…

  • Reality Check

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    It is REALLY late (or really early– depends on how you look at things) and I should be in bed and not blogging… so this will be brief. I’ve just returned from a roadtrip to a family reunion that was absolutely fantastic with a sidetrip thrown in, as well. I am absolutely tired, but am…

  • Blast away Boredom with water, soap and rags…

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    Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long. Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in… On with today’s idea… Wash the car, wagon and play cars. Write your names or make shapes on the driveway  or sidewalk in water. When…

  • SOAP: We are instructed to be instructed

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    Scripture: Titus 2:4-5 4These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, 5to live wisely and be pure, to take care of their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God. Observation: Younger women need…

  • I LoVermont! A quick wrap-up.

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    As I type this I am flying home from a fantastic vacation in Vermont. *** Okay, oops. This was when I typed it, but that was two whole weeks ago. Sorry for the delay. Back to the story…*** I am sorry if you missed my SOAP posts last week… the internet connection where we were…

  • SOAP: Live cleanly to be an instrument

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    Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-22 20In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions and the cheap ones are for everyday use. 21If you keep yourself pure, you will be a utensil God can use for his…

  • SOAP: He gave me the power. I just need to call on it.

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    Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline. Observation: The Holy Spirit does not instill fear. The Holy Spirit brings boldness, strength, kindness and the ability to stick to it and do what is right. Application: So often I let fear…

  • SOAP: Talking about money

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    Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17 Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not trust in their money, which will soon be gone. But their trust should be in the living God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Observation: God wants us to trust in Him alone,…

  • Blast away Boredom on the Internet

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    Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long. Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in… On with today’s idea… Go ahead… let your kids surf the ‘net! I know that I learn a lot and enjoy surfing the ‘net so…

  • SOAP: I don’t know the whole story

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    Scripture: 1 Timothy 5: 24-25 24Remember that some people lead sinful lives, and everyone knows they will be judged. But there are others whose sin will not be revealed until later. 25In the same way, everyone knows how much good some people do, but there are others whose good deeds won’t be known until later.…

  • SOAP: Revising the to do list

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    Scripture: 1Timothy 4:7-8 7…Spend your time and energy in training yourself for spiritual fitness. 8Physical exercise is important, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next. Observation: Spend your time and efforts on the thing that really matters and will last: your spiritual health.…

  • Blast away Boredom with a Museum Membership

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    Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long. Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in… On with today’s idea… Museum membership and lots of visits! If you aren’t a member of any museums in your area, consider looking into it.…