Author: Amy
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The cure for overwhelmed-ness
Scripture: Proverbs 3:6 in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight. (NIV) Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths. (NLT) Observation: acknowledge: 1. To admit the validity, authority or truth of (The American Heritage Dictionary) Go to God for guidance, respecting his authority, and…
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What does He need from you?
Scripture: Job 35:6-7 6If you sin, how does that affect him? If your sins are many, what does that do to him? 7If you are righteous, what do you give to him, or what does he receive from your hand? Observation: My actions will not give or take away from God. He is much more…
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You can’t grow toward God without God
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 6 I planted a seed, Apollos watered it but God made it grow. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who makes things grow. Observation: You cannot grow without a relationship with God. Application: Other believers and resources written by believers can put…
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Stop the fighting
Scripture: Galatians 5:14-15 14The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 15If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. Observation: This passage comes as a result of infighting within the church. Some men are insistent that all…
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Another yummy soup
I just made this delicious Butternut Squash soup and oh my goodnes is it good! This was my first butternut squash experience, too, and I am so glad I branched out. The soup is rich, creamy, filling and, if you use fat free chicken broth, only 4 WW points per 1 cup serving. Cha-ching!
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Weight Watching Wednesday- Halloween’s Aftermath
We still have Halloween candy at our house. And I can’t bear to just toss it all in the trash (although a few handfuls have gone in each day). This morning, though, I asked the kids if they would like to set most of it aside to use for decorating baked goods in December… and…
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Whom are you serving?
Scripture: Galatians 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Observation: As a believer and follower of Christ, one should focus on following Christ rather than…
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The tomb was empty
Scripture: Mark 6:8 Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. Observation: This is just after it was discovered that Jesus’ tomb was empty. These women were the first to make the discovery. Application: Even if they had been warned as to…
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Amy is Great for 2008
Back in 1985 I thought I would grow up and become President of the United States. Yes, I really did. I wrote letters to President Reagan asking how I could prepare and I even launched a full campaign in my junior high, complete with posters, buttons and catchy slogans. (The most-used slogan is above.)The principal…
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November is all about service
My discussion group friends should be in here an about a half an hour. We are going to wrap up October’s topic of finance over dinner, wine and dessert. I am looking forward not only to sharing a meal with friends, but also to hearing what everyone else has to say about their books. (We…
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When you love completely, it shows
Scripture: Mark 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Observation: Jesus was asked here what the most important commandment is and answers with this one. (He continues with another, second most important one, as well.) Application: In…
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Serve and be great
Scripture: Mark 10:42-45 42Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44and whoever wants to be first…
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It’s another Fit Friday!
Oh my goodness am I tired… and a bit smelly. But before I hop in the shower I thought I would share. Last week I shared some simple ab exercises, with the intention of getting back on track and doing them every night. Well, I got an F there.. I missed three out of seven…
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Just going through the motions?
Scripture: Mark 7:8 You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men. Observation: Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees and other teachers of the law here, explaining that they may be following traditional custom and guidelines, yet these traditions often conflict with the commands of God.…