Author: Amy
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SOAP: God’s measures aren’t the same as the world’s
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1: 27 Instead God deliberately chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose those who are powerless to shame those who are powerful. Observation: God’s way of measuring things is not the same as the worlds. And he will use those…
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Dreamy creamy mac and cheese
Oh my Goodness! I just made some macaroni and cheese that my kids and I totally loved. It was creamy and yummy and I kept stealing bites. (That was all there was left to photograph once I decided to write about it.) Can I guarantee any nutritional value? No. But can I say it was…
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SOAP: Free to serve from the heart
Scripture: Galatians 5:13 For you have been called to live in freedom-not freedom to satisfy your sinful nature, but freedom to serve one another in love Observation: Followers of Christ are given freedom from the law. This freedom, coupled with guidance by the Holy Spirit, doesn’t free you up to a life of sin, but…
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Same Kind of Different As Me
I am on chapter 22 of Same Kind of Different as Me, an amazingly powerful book. I am so overwhelmed by it that I could not keep it to myself. Anyone else reading it or already read it? It was recommended to me by someone at church so I bought it for my husband for…
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Not so good bread and super yummy bread
Last night I attempted to make a whole wheat bread I hadn’t yet tried. It didn’t rise much and turned out to be much more dense than I had hoped. My sweet three year-old enjoyed it… but I think that was only because we put lots of honey on it. The rest of it didn’t…
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SOAP: Why do I do what I do?
Scripture: Galatians 4: 10 You are trying to find favor with God by what you do or don’t do on certain days or months or seasons or years. Observation: You are trying to please the Lord by following ritual. Application: Following ritual does not need to be done to please the Lord. He already loves…
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SOAP: Why the Law was given
Scripture: Galatians 3: 19 Well then, why was the law given? It was given to show people how guilty that are. But this system of law was to last only until the coming of the child to whom God’s promise was made. And there is this further difference. God gave his laws to angels to…
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SOAP: Fulfillment of the law
Scripture: Galatians 2:21 I am not one of those who treats the grace of God as meaningless. For if we could be saved by keeping the law, then there was no need for Christ to die. Observation: God’s grace sent his son to die as fulfillment of the law. Application: My confusion and questions earlier…
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Princess castle cake and tiara cake!
My daughter celebrated her third birthday this weekend and, after hearing about my sister-in-law’s experience in making a few cakes just before me, I was able to learn a new secret for cake-decorating success: straws! Using straws, a few other things, and a little help from my 3 children, I was able to present these…
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Discussion from yesterday’s SOAP post about the Law
My SOAP post yesterday brought a lot of questions to mind and I appreciate the responses I got. I did a little more digging around in Matthew and here is what I’ve come up with: Evidently the laws outlined in the Old Testament fall into three categories: ceremonial, civil and moral. The ceremonial laws were…
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SOAP: People pleasing or God pleasing?
Scripture: Galatians 1:10 Obviously, I’m not trying to be a people pleaser! No, I am trying to please God. If I were still trying to please people, I would not be Christ’s servant. Observation: Paul explains that what pleases God may not please people and that he is serving God, not men. Application: Ouch. I’m…
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Wow! The Children’s Museum of Houston is getting even better!
The Children’s Museum of Houston is about to premiere a brand new expansion that doubles the size of the museum and it is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! (Yes, I realize capitalizing on the web is the equivalent of shouting and should be reserved for the most appropriate moments. Well, this IS one!!!) And, by the way… Do I…
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SOAP: A question about the Law
Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:32 Carefully obey all the commands I give you. Do not add to them or subtract from them. Mark 16:16 Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. Observation/Application: (I’m taking a little liberty on the format today.) I found it interesting that…
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SOAP: His will be done
Scripture: Mark 14: 36 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will, not mine.” Observation: Jesus knew what pain and suffering was coming and asked God to prevent it, if it was in His will. Application: It is very humbling…
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SOAP: No procrastinating for this test
Scripture: Mark 13: 34-35 34“The coming of the Son of Man can be compared with that of a man who left home to go on a trip. He gave each of his employees instructions about he work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for his return. 35 So keep a…