Author: Amy
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SOAP: The most important thing in life is free
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8 God saved you by his special favor when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Observation: God’s gift of salvation is exactly that: a pure gift, given freely without cause. I didn’t do anything to earn it or not. He just gave it to…
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Free Fun Fridays
Happy Friday! Today I am honored to be guest posting the Free Fun Friday feature on Run the Earth, Watch the Sky about our family’s Boredom Blaster Jar. Click on over and take a look. I think you’ll enjoy Kristi’s blog, too. She shares about some excellent Biblical insight, as well as tons of things…
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SOAP: Frankness is better than flattery
Scripture: Proverbs 28:23 In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery. Observation: I am guessing God must want us to be honest and frank rather than empty flatterers or praisers. Application: I see two applications, here. Application One: God doesn’t want us to just praise Him, he wants our heart to be in the…
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Blasting Away Boredom in Houston: Miller Outdoor Theatre
Fourth in the Blast Away Boredom summer-long series on MomsToolbox.com. 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… Check out the Miller Outdoor Theatre schedule for lots of wonderful…
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SOAP: I’m praying for you
Scripture: Romans 15:13 So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Observation/Application: (I am combining the two because I think this verse is pretty straightforward.) I write a lot…
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Blasting away Boredom with a calendar
Third in the Blast Away Boredom summer-long series on MomsToolbox.com. 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… A Big Calendar This summer I created large calendar pages just…
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SOAP: Do the right thing
Scripture: Proverbs 22:1 Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold. Observation: It is more important to do what is right than to do what will bring money. Application: This is something that I really want my children to understand. Sure, money brings…
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Blasting Away Boredom in Houston: The Riddle of the Rainbow
Second in the Blast Away Boredom summer-long series on MomsToolbox.com. 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… The Riddle of the Rainbow, written by Jeanette Clift George and…
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Blast away Boredom with MomsToolbox!
Summer is filled with lots of free time. And all that free time can be heavenly… until your children get bored and you get tired of coming up with new ideas. What’s a mom to do? This is where I hope to come in: It is my plan to help you blast away boredom this…
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SOAP: The Conversation with Christ test
Scripture: Romans13:13 (partial) We should be decent and true in everything we do, so that everyone can approve of our behavior. Observation: Do the right thing. You are representing Christ. Application: Everything I do should pass the Conversation with Christ test. If I was talking to Jesus, I would want to be able to talk…
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SOAP: Committing your work to God = Success
Scripture: Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and then your plans will succeed. Observation: Do everything for the Lord and success will follow. Application: Stopping and analyzing my motives, then committing my efforts and plans to the Lord, will bring true success. Prayer: Lord, you know that this is a struggle for me.…
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SOAP: Stay calm and make fewer mistakes as a result
Scripture: Proverbs 14: 29 Those who control their anger will have great understanding; those with a hasty temper will make mistakes. Observation: Stay calm and keep your anger in check and you will make fewer mistakes. Application: I need to keep working towards controlling my frustration when my children disobey. It’s humbling to admit that…
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SOAP: So how do I get to be saved?
Scripture: Romans 10:9 For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Observation: All it takes is belief and an acknowledgement of belief to be saved. Application: I remember acknowledging my belief in Jesus many, many years…
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SOAP: He knows what we need, even we don’t know what to say
Scripture: Romans 8:26-27 26And the Holy Spirit helps us in our distress. For we don’t even know what we should pray for, nor how we should pray. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groaning that cannot be expressed in words. 27And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying,…
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Wisdom comes from His Word
Scripture: Proverbs 1:2 The purpose of these proverbs is to teach people wisdom and discipline, and to help them understand wise sayings. Observation: The Lord gives us his Word so that we can grow in wisdom, and learn more about him and the life he has set out for us. Application: The Word is here…