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  • Thanks for your prayers!

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    I just got off the phone with my brother. He said that Toni (The Happy Housewife, for those of you just tuning in) and Cora are doing better. Cora is still in the NICU and will likely stay there for a week, as she was born at 36 weeks. She is still having trouble breathing,…

  • A request for prayer for my newest niece

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    Today my sister-in-law, The Happy Housewife, delivered Cora Jane, her sweet baby girl, 4 weeks early. Toni was induced because of extremely high blood pressure and a few other things. Cora is having trouble breathing on her own. At this point they are still determining why that is the case. If you could take a…

  • SOAP: I am joyfully held captive

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    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who made us his captives and leads us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now wherever we go he uses us to tell others about the Lord and to spread the Good News like a sweet perfume. Observation: We are grateful to God who guides us and…

  • SOAP: Rescue me!

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    Scripture: Psalm 50:15 Trust me in your times of trouble, And I will rescue you, And you will give me glory. Observation: I must turn to and trust God when I need help and he will help. Application: This one is pretty straightforward: I need to turn to God (not to me or others) when…

  • What do YOU take to the hospital?

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    My sister-in-law, The Happy Housewife, is about to have baby number 7 and she is looking for guidance on what to pack in her hospital bag. You’d think she might know by NOW! Seeing as this is Baby Number SEVEN, I guessed she had the basics down and suggested chocolate. I like to take a…

  • My kids LOVE to clear the table

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    At the end of almost every family meal around our table, our kids can’t wait to clear the table and they giggle through almost all of it. How is it so much fun? Is our house really that cool? Well, let’s just say I have a clever (and fun ) husband. My husband has made…

  • Tips for being a generous wife

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    I really want to be a kind, generous wife to my husband. I think I do an okay job, but I could be better. And to be honest, sometimes I really don’t know how to serve my husband better and I could use some coaching. Enter The Generous Wife. Last night I finally subscribed to…

  • SOAP: Act in love

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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14 13Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 14And everything you do must be done with love. Observation: Do not back down from your faith, and do all things out of love. Application: I should be bold in my faith, but not so bold that…

  • SOAP: Nothing done for the Lord is useless

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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58 So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord’s work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. Observation: Persevere in what you do for the Lord, because it has true meaning and always will Application: How reassuring to know…

  • Bluebonnet Express prayer request

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    By the time this posts I should be pedaling away on the 80 mile route on the Bluebonnet Express, a training ride for the MS 150 in 3 weeks. I’ll be honest. As I write this I’m a tad nervous about the ride. But I’m praying for the best. And it should be a good,…

  • SOAP: Use your gifts for all

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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12 Since you are so eager to have spiritual gifts, ask God for those that will be of real help to the whole church. Observation: Ask for ways in which you can help others grow, too, and not just yourself. Application: I need to not be selfish when asking for and using…

  • 80 mile cycling menu

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    I was just packing my snacks for the 80 mile bicycle ride tomorrow and it occurred to me that my menu might make for some interesting reading. I know when I was first learning about distance cycling I was very curious as to what I should eat. The ride tomorrow will be an excellent training…

  • Be guided by true love

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    Scripture: (I heard two today.) Psalm 39:6 We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth for someone else to spend. 1 Corinthians 13:3 If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t…

  • Wisdom of mentor moms shared!

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    This morning I, and many other moms at the church I attend, was blessed by the wisdom of some more experienced mentor moms. These women have served our Mom to Mom Bible study in so many ways and this morning they opened their hearts to us and shared some of their Christian parenting insight. Now…

  • SOAP: Keep the motives pure

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    Scripture: Joshua 24:14 So honor the Lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshipped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. Observation: Honor and serve the Lord completely. Do not serve other idols at all, just the one true God. Application: I must…