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  • I’m an advent calendar loser

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    So, if you’ve read anything here lately you probably noticed that I kind of like the whole advent calendar idea. I have mine up and I’ve been opening and following each day’s suggestion: praying, reading, doing things with the family. And feeling a little proud of myself. This morning my 7-year-old asked me when we…

  • Day 7: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar

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    Advent calendars’ aren’t just for the kids… every day up to, and including, Christmas Day I’ll have a treat/ simple assignment for you in celebration of Christmas. Here’s your assignment for Day 7: Write a note to someone you won’t see this Christmas and mail it to her/ him. Emails and mass Christmas cards do not…

  • Calm down and pray

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    Scripture: Philippians 4: 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Observation: Bring your troubles to God. Share all of them with him and then don’t worry any longer. Application: This sounds easier said (and read) than done. I’m a planner. Or…

  • Day 6: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar

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    Advent calendars’ aren’t just for the kids… every day up to, and including, Christmas Day I’ll have a treat/ simple assignment for you in celebration of Christmas. Here’s your assignment for Day 6: Host a family Christmas movie tonight (or put it on your calendar for a different night and follow through). Pop popcorn, snuggle under…

  • Day 5: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar

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    Advent calendars’ aren’t just for the kids… every day up to, and including, Christmas Day I’ll have a treat/ simple assignment for you in celebration of Christmas. Here’s your assignment for Day 5: Pray for all your bloggy friends and another women’s group you may be apart of that we may all have a peaceful, joy-filled Christmas. Thank…

  • Day 4: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar

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    Advent calendars’ aren’t just for the kids… every day up to, and including, Christmas Day I’ll have a treat/ simple assignment for you in celebration of Christmas. Here’s your task for Day 4: Get ready for Christmas part 2: Look back over your notes from Day 1 on what you like about Christmas. What plans…

  • Make your own advent calendar

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    My house may not yet be decorated for Christmas, but I think my heart is. I hope you’ve enjoyed my daily advent gift/ ‘assignment’ to you each day. I will continue to post daily advent assignments to get you in the spirit. But if you’re a planner like me and want to make your own…

  • I want to overflow with joy and peace

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    Scripture: Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Observation: He wants us to be filled with joy and peace. We can get that through asking and trusting. Application: I…

  • Day 3: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar

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    Advent calendars’ aren’t just for the kids… every day up to, and including, Christmas Day I’ll have a treat/ simple assignment for you in celebration of Christmas. Here’s your “task” for Day 3: Sing Joy to the World at the Top of your lungs. (Bonus points for doing it outside.) Have fun!! See you tomorrow.

  • Sometimes I find myself trying to earn a better spot in Heaven

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    Scripture: Romans 10:3 Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. Observation: True righteousness only comes from God. And it can only be reached through faith in God. Application: Trying to earn righteousness will not work. And perhaps it…

  • Day 2: MomsToolbox Advent Calendar

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    You might have your kids’ Advent calendar ready to go, but what about one for you? Each day of the Advent season check back and I will give you your treat: a simple, super-easy way to get in the Christmas spirit. Ready? Here’s your assignment for Day Two: Read Matthew 1-2 to your family or…

  • Day 1: Mom’s Toolbox Advent Calendar

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    You might have your kids’ Advent calendar ready to go, but what about one for you? Each day of the Advent season check back and I will give you your treat: a simple, super-easy way to get in the Christmas spirit. Ready? Here’s your assignment for Day One: Get ready for Christmas part 1: Spend…

  • A tale of super strong faith

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    Scripture:  Romans 4: 18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” Observation: Abraham was really old, as was Sarah. The odds of he and Sarah having children were slim by worldly odds. Yet God…

  • Your experiences strengthen me

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    Scripture 1 Thessalonians 3:8 For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. Observation: Paul is saying that he has heard of the Thessalonians’ continuing faith in Christ and is encouraged and filled with joy at their firm commitment. Application: The responses I have had to this blog have been very…

  • Trust strengthens

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    Scripture: Psalm 125: 1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. Observation: Complete trust in the Lord is strong Application: I trust, but I still have lots of questions. So how strong is my trust? And how can I grow it/ strengthen it? I remember…