Author: Amy
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SOAP: Is blogging my temptation?
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 But remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you…
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SOAP: Free, yet a slave
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19 Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible Observation: Although I am not obligated, I must serve all around me to teach them about Jesus Application: The law frees me from the punishment of sin, yet my…
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Too slow at 15.8 mph?
Last Friday I was able to ride with a dear MS 150 training buddy from last year. She went back to work, so it’s been a challenge for us to find ride time together. I knew she would be off work last week, so I arranged a sitter Friday morning and met her where a…
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SOAP: Watch yourself!
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:9 You must be careful with this freedom of yours. Do not cause a brother or sister with a weaker conscience to stumble. Observation: Don’t let your actions cause another, who may not understand the freedom, to stumble. Application: Just because I am forgiven of my sins, this does not mean anything…
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Any book organizing advice out there?
Not too long ago I did some serious de-cluttering in my son’s room. It resulted in his room looking fantastic, but my central bookshelves becoming quite a big mess. I have books on all sorts of levels and kids of three different ages. So here’s my question for all you organizing reading types: What’s the…
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Free Bible reading plan bookmarks for 2nd quarter
Have you been reading through the Bible with me this year? Or are you ready to begin? (You can jump in right where we are and join the reading–no need to start at Genesis every time.) I have new Bible reading bookmarks for the 2nd quarter ready to go and I’d love to drop one…
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Long overdue de-clutter for my 7 year-old
Not too long ago I hosted a party with a bunch of sweet three-year-old princesses and their siblings. I think they all had a fantastic time… but they also used some of their magic powers to destroy my seven-year-old’s bedroom. He was not so impressed. And I couldn’t really blame him. So, at bedtime, we…
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SOAP: What am I a slave to?
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6: 12 You may say, “I am allowed to do anything,” But I reply, “Not everything is good for you.” And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. Observation: I may be allowed to do anything, but that does not mean that my…
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SOAP: Please don’t let me mislead
Scripture: Psalm 69: 5-6 (partial) 5O God, you know how foolish I am; My sins cannot be hidden from you. 6.Don’t let hose who trust in you stumble because of me, O Sovereign Lord Almighty. Observation: You know the true me and all the mistakes I make. Please do not allow me to cause others…
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There’s a party going on right here– and in the mom-blogosphere
So this is my first blog party and if you’re joining me from the Ultimate Blog Party 2009, I’m especially glad you’ve come to join in the fun. (If you haven’t, of course I am glad you are here, too. ) I’m Amy, your hostess here at MomsToolbox. What is Mom’s Toolbox exactly? Ooohh. Tough…
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A sticky fishy transformation
This past weekend I stuck a bunch of really big fish decals on my son’s walls in hopes of making it look a bit more aquatic and fun. I am pretty excited as to how it turned out. Fortunately, he is, too. I ordered the decals (stickers? home accents?) through an Uppercase Living party. I…
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SOAP: Living it, not just talking it
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4: 20 For the Kingdom of God is not just fancy talk; it is living by God’s power (NLT) For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. (NIV) Observation: The kingdom if God is about living and acting as He would have us, more so than…
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Me? A prayer warrior?
A friend of mine just called to ask me to pray for her and some of her family members. That was the whole purpose for her call. I am so honored to be one that she called. No one has ever called me just for that purpose. I am a regular gal who just happens…
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SOAP: Don’t worry about flowering it all up. Just speak His Word
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1 Dear brothers and sisters, when I first came to you I didn’t use lofty words and brilliant ideas to tell you God’s message. Observation: Paul didn’t “flower-up” his language to impress those to whom he was speaking and sharing God’s message. Application: This is encouraging to me. Sometimes I worry that…