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  • Adjusting to motherhood was a challenge for me at first

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    I am sorry this post is late. I had promised it by Friday… but motherhood and real life must have got in the way. And I have to be okay with that… Becoming a mom for the first time was not the most natural thing for me. Well, okay so BECOMING a mom was natural, but…

  • SOAP: I want total reliance

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    Scripture: Psalm 71:7 My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection. Observation: This is a beautiful psalm about complete reliance on the Lord and the peace that comes from that. This verse is something for me to strive toward. Application: There were so many parts of this psalm…

  • SOAP: He wants true repentance, not empty ritual

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    Scripture: Psalm 51:17 The sacrifice you want is a broken spirit. A broken and repentant heart, O God, you will not despise. Observation: God wants us to see our own brokenness and go to him for forgiveness. Application: There seems to be a lot of pageantry associated with religion, but what God truly desires is…

  • Yummy stir fry rice noodles, chicken, broccoli and asparagus

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    We are about to sit down to a dinner my neighbor once shared with me. It is super easy and my whole family gives it two thumbs up: Stir Fry Rice Noodles with Chicken, Broccoli and Asparagus ½ lb thin rice noodles (We use A Taste of Thai) 3 Tablespoons oil 10 cloves garlic, minced…

  • He will hear me in times of trouble

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    Scripture: Psalm 20:1 In times of trouble, may the Lord respond to your cry. May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm. Observation: When you really need it, may the Lord hear you and respond, keeping you safe. Application: I worry about my personal safety and that of my family more than…

  • Sherri’s transition to motherhood

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    I hope you are enjoying all these stories about real women becoming moms. This is my way of celebrating Mother’s Day all week. If you haven’t yet, please post your own story on your blog and link up to the original post. Or shoot me an email with your story and I’ll make a post…

  • Mother’s Day reading… Mars Needs Moms!

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    This weekend I was away from my family. While I was gone, my husband picked up a Berkeley Breathed (Bloom County, Opus) book at Walgreens called Mars Needs Moms. My first grader just read it to me and it was pretty cute. Apparently, there aren’t any moms on Mars, so a few Martians try to…

  • My mom’s first time mom story…

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    I asked my mom to write about her experience as a first time mom for my first-time mom story round up and giveaway.  (If you haven’t linked up, please do.) Here’s what she had to say… Some things are expected and some catch you by surprise Some things are expected and some catch you by…

  • What were you like as a first time mom? Share and win!

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    I’ve just returned home from visiting a dear friend of mine, her husband and their sweet, six-week-old first-born. She seems to have transitioned right into motherhood beautifully. She is calm, patient, and in awe of her little angel. She is almost the perfect picture of butterflies and sunshine motherhood and I was amazed! Motherhood and…

  • SOAP: If you have questions, just open up the Bible and read

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    Scripture: Matthew 17:5 But even as he said it, a bright cloud came over them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved son, and I am fully pleased with him. Listen to him.” Observation: This was a definite sign that Jesus was indeed who he said he was. The three men…

  • SOAP: God’s POV is much better than my own

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    Scripture: Matthew 16:23 Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, and not from God’s” Observation: Jesus explained to Peter that Peter had the wrong perspective and consequently was working against God. Application: God’s…

  • SOAP: Keep worshipping and pleading

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    Scripture:  Matthew 15:25, 28 But she came and worshipped him and pleaded again, “Lord, help me!” “Woman,” Jesus said to her, “your faith is great. Your request is granted.” And her daughter was instantly healed. Observation: This woman would not stop begging and asking Jesus to heal, even though Jesus and his disciples asked her…

  • We have a winner… You are all winners!

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    Thanks for all of your interest in my recycled Ranger Rick giveaway. I was hoping someone would enter and was delighted when I received 10 entries! My random number helpers (aka my two sons) have selected the grand prize winner of the 8 Ranger Rick magazines. The magazines will go to commenter #4, Kristen T.…

  • SOAP: Ya wanna feel closer to Jesus?

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    Scripture: Matthew 13:12 (partial) To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge… Observation: Those who really want to know more about Jesus will learn more. Application: If you really want to know more about Jesus and have a fuller understanding of him,…

  • SOAP: Weary? Searching for true rest?

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    Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Observation: Jesus wants us to go to him and to lean on him. He will give us comfort. Application: This sounds simple. But it takes full faith to really work.…