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  • SOAP: A model of teamwork

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    Scripture:  Deuteronomy 1: 9 “At that time I told you, “You are too great a burden for me to carry all by myself. Observation: Moses was having a hard time hearing and judging all the people’s problems and disagreements, yet he knew it was his responsibility to oversee everyone. Moses ultimately was advised to appoint…

  • FREE customized word puzzles

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    A friend from my son’s class shared a great resource with the rest of us: www.puzzle-maker.com. You can go to this site and input words to be made into a word search puzzle or enter words and clues to be made into a crossword puzzle. It’s super-easy, free and is super-quick, too. I just made…

  • SOAP: No doubting allowed

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    Scripture: Mark 11:22-23 22Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. 23 I assure you that you can say to this mountain, ‘May God lift you up and throw you into the sea,’ and your command will be obeyed. All that’s required is that you really believe and do not doubt in your…

  • SOAP: Only God is good

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    Scripture: Mark 10:18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked. “Only God is truly good. Observation: Woah. Now THAT is humbling. Jesus, who looks and sounds pretty perfect to me, is saying that he is not to be called good. Yikes. Application: I wonder why he said that. Perhaps because of the fact that…

  • What is SOAP? Or how do I journal my journey

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    This post was originally shared in July of 2008. I think it is important, though, so I am re-posting as part of the Works for Me Wednesday “greatest hits.” Hope you enjoy and are inspired to try it for yourself… My church’s senior pastor shared a simple, yet meaningful journaling format called SOAP back in December…

  • Can you help me with the 2009 MS 150?

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    I’m not sure of the netiquette of all this. I hope this post will not offend anyone in any way.  If you are willing to support me in any way, I would tremendously appreciate it. This is the letter I sent to many of my real-life friends. Please, read on… Oh my goodness I can…

  • SOAP: Stop doubting. Just believe.

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    Scripture: Mark 9:23-24 23“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”24 The father instantly replied, “I do believe, but help me not doubt!” Observation: In this passage a man has asked Jesus to free his son of an evil spirit within him. The disciples were unable to…

  • Day 2 of Lenten prayer list: My husband

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    I just finished praying for my husband with my kids and I have to say the experience was really quite sweet. I called them over and we talked a little bit about Easter and getting ready for it through Lent. Then I explained we would be praying for our friends and family almost every day…

  • Lenten season prayer list

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    With yesterday being the first day of Lent, I intended to write and post this before then, but, well, it didn’t happen. So, here it is, on this second day of Lent, my plan for observing this season: Rather than give something up for Lent, I’ve decided to give more of myself and time to…

  • Thin Mint Ice Cream!!!

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    I just made this for dessert and had to share: Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie Ice Cream in the Vita Mix 1 cup milk (skim, 1% or 2% will work) ½ cup sugar ¼ cup nonfat dry milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 cups ice cubes 6 Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies (in addition…

  • SOAP: What does HE want me to do with my time?

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    Scripture: Psalm 90:12 Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom Psalm 90:17 And may the Lord or God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes! Make our efforts successful Observation: Guide me. Show me what to do. Help me to use time wisely…

  • It’s good to be prayed for

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    Sorry to end that sentence with a preposition, by the way. I am one super-tired, but satisfied, cycling mama this evening. Today I rode in the Tri-County Hillhopper, an official training ride for the BP MS 150 ride from Houston to Austin in April. Both my husband and I passed on the opportunity to ride…

  • What do I need for school?

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    Many many mornings I have realized that I forgot to remind a child to put something in his backpack the night before so we spend the last few moments before heading out the door frantically searching for a library book or show and tell item. This past week at Bible study, it occurred to me…

  • Salad Saturday #8: Italian pasta with shrimp

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    This week I used some leftover wheat angel hair and a few other ingredients to put together a pasta salad: Here’s what was in it: steamed spinach angel hair with a touch of olive oil steamed shrimp tomatoes fresh mozzarella fresh basil balsamic vinegar Everything was served cold except the spinach, which cooled when mixed…

  • SOAP Acts 28

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    Scripture: Acts 28:30-31 For the next two years, Paul lived in his own rented house. He welcomed all who visited him, proclaiming the kingdom of God with all boldness and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him. Observation: During this time, Paul was still under guard awaiting trial in…