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  • SOAP: He is going to renew my strength

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    Scripture: Psalm 23:3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Observation: God will give me the energy and strength I need and he will keep me going in the right direction so that I can/ will point to Him. Application: Just this morning I was in a…

  • SOAP: Do the right thing

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    Scripture: Numbers 25: 9 Then Festus, wanting to please the Jews, asked him, “Are you willing to go to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there?” Numbers 25:25 (partial) But in my opinion he has done nothing worthy of death…. Numbers 25:26 (partial) But what shall I write the emperor? For there is no real…

  • High heel happiness

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    Not too long ago I wrote about the benefits of wearing high heels when I go out with my husband. What I didn’t write about was the agony of wearing them, too. Up until last Saturday I tried the gel-like inserts, smiled and hoped for the best. And often winced in pain by the end…

  • Creative training for body and soul

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    So I’m training supposed to be training for the BP MS 150, a two-day, 180-mile bicycle ride from Houston to Austin that takes place in April. Last year was my first attempt and it was an absolutely amazing experience. I trained like the dickens for it, in hopes of having a successful ride. And I…

  • How to help YOUR husband

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    I just came across a post at Biblical Womanhood that really spoke to me. It’s called Lovin’ That Man of Mine:  a helpmeet to your own husband. Crystal writes about serving her own husband and being his help meet, rather than trying to serve as she reads others are serving. So often I try to…

  • SOAP: Stop doing nothing

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    Scripture: Numbers 24:25 (partial) As he reasoned with them about righteousness and self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified… Numbers 24:27 (partial) … And because Felix wanted to gain favor with the Jewish leaders, he left Paul in prison. Observation: Paul is telling Felix about life with Jesus Christ and this stirs Felix’s…

  • What’s cookin’ this week?

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          Here’s what we’re planning to dine on at the 144 family casa… Monday dinner: shrimp, mozzarella and pasta salad (If it’s good, I’ll blog about it Saturday for my Salad Saturday feature.) Tuesday: Breakfast- banana bread, yogurt, fresh juice Dinner-Hawaiian Luau Halibut, pineapple, rice, edemame Wednesday: Breakfast- Egg white scramble with cheese…

  • Purple Pancakes: One answer to the Hot Breakfast Challenge

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    Over at The Happy Housewife, Toni has issued a Hot Breakfast Challenge for February. One not to miss a challenge, I thought I could join in by sharing something we dined on for the first time this past weekend: Purple Pancakes. And you could make these, too. Really. Here’s the disclaimer before I get too…

  • I must stop talking and get back to doing

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    Scripture: Acts 17:21 (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.) Observation: I’m skipping this section today. Application: I don’t know much about these people, except that they were idol worshippers, worshipping a whole collection of things, including an unknown…

  • Amazing concert, amazing family, amazing song

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    Last night my husband and I took our boys to an amazing concert by a family bluegrass band called Cherryholmes and we were blown away. The music was beautiful, energetic and you could tell this family really knows not only how to play music together, but how to have fun together. Their excitement for the…

  • Chicken Salad with Apple and Basil: Salad Saturday #6

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    I found this one to be a refreshing, crunchy twist on a chicken salad. Hope you like it, too… Chicken Salad with Apple and Basil 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup fresh lime juice (2-3 limes) 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 4 scallions…

  • Seeking self-control, patience and more good stuff

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    Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 22But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self control… ** I am deviating from the reading schedule this morning. But I feel this needs focus from me. Hope you don’t mind. Observation: If…

  • All good things are from God, my master

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    Scripture: Psalm 16:2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! All the good things I have are from you.” Observation: God is in charge of him (me) and all the good thing is his life (my life) are gifts from God. Application: On my first reading this morning I glossed right over this…

  • Wine and chocolate pairing

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    With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought I’d share something we did on New Year’s Eve that was a lot of fun. I think it quite easily lends itself to a fun grown-up Valentine’s activity, as well. My husband found a chocolate and wine pairing box at a local store. The box contained a variety of…

  • Can our pleading change the big stuff?

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    Scripture: Exodus 32:11, 14 11But Moses pleaded with the Lord his God not to do it. “O Lord!” he exclaimed. “Why are you so angry with your own people whom you brought from the land of your Egypt with such great power and mighty acts?” 14So the Lord withdrew his threat and didn’t bring against…