Mom's Toolbox logo

Mom's Toolbox

Bible reading tools from Amy Gross

Author: Amy

  • Earth Day recycled giveaway: Ranger Rick

    —

    by

    Amy
    in

    Since it is Earth Day I thought I’d host a real recycling-type of giveaway: 8 already-loved, but still in excellent condition, issues of Ranger Rick, the National Wildlife Federation’s magazine for children. Instead of something new, I’m keeping these perfectly good magazines from going to waste and sharing some love with your family. Nope, this…

  • SOAP: A return to the earnest search

    —

    by

    Amy
    in

    Scripture: Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. Observation: David really wants God with every fiber of his being. All of him desires God. Application: Sure, I…

  • The sad tale of my 2009 MS 150 experience

    —

    by

    Amy
    in

    This is me, ready to roll. Well, sort of… The good news is that I am at my Weight Watchers goal weight for the first time in more than one year. The bad news is that I didn’t get there the right way, so it likely won’t last. And, of course, how I got there…

  • SOAP: He is glorious even in the ick

    —

    by

    Amy
    in

    Scripture: Psalm 57:5 Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth. Observation: This is written amidst major turmoil. It was written about the time David met up in the cave with Saul, who was trying to kill him, and yet David listened to God and spared Saul.…

  • Not such a good ride for me this year

    —

    by

    Amy
    in

    I have a post about Sunday’s MS 150 ride half-written. I am just not in the mood to finish it. I don’t like to admit defeat. I trained. I prepared. I hydrated. And then I rode in the SAG wagon. I (unknowingly) ate unwell the night before and then lost most of it after 26…

  • We’re rolling!

    —

    by

    Amy
    in

    Day 2 of the MS 150 is on and my husband and I are riding… Yippee!! I need to be brief as we are leaving our house in a few minutes and I still need to get a few things together. Sorry for no SOAP… I’ll be reading in the car on the way to…

  • I will praise God, even as part of the MS 150 is cancelled

    —

    by

    Amy
    in ,

    Scripture: Psalm 34:1 I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak of his praises. Observation: No matter what, I will always speak great things about the Lord. Application: Today I am a bit down. The first day of the MS 150 has been cancelled due to weather. I realized this is…

  • Day one of MS 150 is cancelled

    —

    by

    Amy
    in

    I am so bummed. The weather in Texas is stopping the MS 150 this weekend. Day One, from Houston to La Grange is definitely off.  Day Two, from La Grange to Austin, is still under consideration. I am stunned and sad. And that’s all I have to say right now. I cannot believe it.

  • SOAP: Please rescue me from the enemy

    —

    by

    Amy
    in

    Scripture: Psalm 59:1 Rescue me from my enemies, O God. Protect me from those who have come to destroy me. Observation: David is calling out to God to protect him and keep him safe from his enemies. Application: I am also calling out to my Father to keep me safe from Satan. I feel like…

  • My mom sent me over the top…

    —

    by

    Amy
    in ,

    Ya gotta love moms. I had set a fundraising goal of $2,000 for this year’s MS 150. Last year I raised more, but I decided to be a bit conservative this year, with the economy the way it is. (Not that MS knows anything about the economy, but I digress.) I’ve been receiving emails from…

  • SOAP: I am so fired up!

    —

    by

    Amy
    in

    Scripture: Psalm 9:1-2 1I will thank you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. 2I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. Observation: I will share with those I can how wonderful and powerful you…

  • Loving my FREE New Testament download on my iPhone!

    —

    by

    Amy
    in

    Tonight I was in a class at church when the pastor suggested we all turn in our Bibles to a passage in Acts. Great… except I didn’t have my Bible with me. (I know, I know… duh! Should have had it with me!!) Normally I do… and, well, now I almost always will… Fortunately I…

  • Recipes from a delightful ladies’ lunch

    —

    by

    Amy
    in , , ,

    A few days before Easter I was invited to a luncheon with some pretty spectacular ladies. Our hostess made this adorable edible bunny dip with a bread bowl, rolls, veggies and some spinach dip: It was too cute to just keep for ourselves. I had to share! And look at her centerpiece for just one…

  • SOAP: No judging (by me) allowed!

    —

    by

    Amy
    in

    Scripture: 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t make decisions the way you do! People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at a person’s thoughts and intentions.” Observation: God doesn’t judge the way humans do. We can only…

  • Seeking advice for cycling in the rain

    —

    by

    Amy
    in

    The weather forecast for this weekend doesn’t look so glorious for the MS 150 ride from Houston to Austin. It actually looks quite thunderstorm-y. Yuck Lightening I will not do, but rain I will. I’ve got a few ideas for cycling in the rain like brake early and that sort of thing. I also plan…