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  • Ike Update

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    A tree fell on my neighbor’s house, opening the roof. I hear my husband is out there now helping to cover it with a tarp. Lots of trees are down in our area and no one near our house has power. My sister-in-law, who is not an alarmist, is at our house with her boys…

  • Ike has left the building… and he took our power

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    The eye of the storm has moved beyond our area. Fortunately there hasn’t been any damage to our house and our kiddos aren’t worried. There are a few trees down and some rain forced its way into tiny cracks under the doors. But no flooding, no broken windows and also no power. The Weather Channel is reporting…

  • Please don’t just listen

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    Scripture:  Ezekiel 33: 31-32 31My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to listen to your words, but they do not put them into practice. With their mouths open they express devotion, but their hearts are greedy for unjust gain. 32Indeed, to them you are nothing more than one who…

  • Evacuation update

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    So, here I am in Las Vegas and I must admit I’m a little worried as to what you must think if me, abandoning my family in Houston to ride out Hurrican Ike. But my husband insisted I go. And, really, we live pretty far from the coast. There will likely be very strong winds…

  • If you can’t stand the heat, worship the one true God

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    Scripture: Daniel 3:28 The Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king’s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. Observation: This verse…

  • Evacuating to Vegas

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    Now I guess it’s my turn to do the live blog hurricane thing. Well, kind of. My story has an interesting twist. I live in the warpath of Hurricane Ike. I’m pretty north, though, so we will we likely see strong winds and rain… and there is certainly a good chance for power loss. But…

  • Respect Authority… All authority

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    Scripture: Daniel 1: 8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Observation: Daniel was selected to be in training to be service to the king. Daniel knew that he should not defile his body, yet he…

  • When the going gets tough, His compassion can see you through

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    Scripture: Lamentations 3:22, 32 22Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, For his compassions never fail. 32Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, So great is his unfailing love. Observation: Focusing and remembering the Lord’s love in times of distress can bring hope and comfort, as his compassion is never-ending, even…

  • So you want juicy, tender meat?

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    Last week I had the privilege of serving as the kitchen of the week over at Happy to be at Home. On my last day I prepared a Maple Brined Pork that is quite popular in my house. A reader asked about the brining process, so I thought I might share a little more about…

  • I am glad I won’t be judged on my merits alone

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    Scripture: Obadiah 1:15 “The day of the Lord is near for all nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your deeds will return upon your own head. Observation: There will come a time when we are all judged on our behavior. Application: I try to do nice things and live my…

  • Wanna sharpen some tools with me?

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    I would like to invite you to join me for a virtual discussion/ reading group so we can sharpen our minds, learn from some interesting writers, learn from each other and have fun in the process. I know, I know… if you’re like me, before motherhood or even career-life kicked in, you read much more…

  • Wow, Thanks!

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    Last week, Rachel at Future Pastor’s Wife, who is also a fellow SOAP’er, shared this kind award with me: Of course it made me feel all warm and fuzzy to know that she enjoys and is encouraged by what she is reading here… THANK YOU! Now I’m would like to pass this honor on to my niece…

  • Do as He instructs

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    Scripture: Jeremiah 42:21 21I have told you today, but you still have not obeyed the Lord your God in all he sent me to tell you. 22 So now be sure of this: You will die by the sword, famine and plague in the place where you want to go settle.” Observation: Jeremiah had been…

  • Pink Pedal Power!

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    Sunday morning I’ll be back in the saddle for the first time since, um, June, cycling in the Tour de Pink, a ride to raise money for and awareness of the battle against breast cancer. When I first set my sights on this ride I thought I would ride the 80 mile route. I knew…

  • A little wordly irritation

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    So last night my husband and I were out having our date night. We saw a pretty serious movie, but one that made me appreciate our love and as we walked through a crosswalk my husband asked about the spring in my step. Or maybe he said bounce. But whatever: It was breezy and we…