Author: Amy
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Temptation side-stepped on the WW front
Today has been a bit challenging on the Weight Watcher front.. but I will overcome! I ended up doing more things out of the house than I had originally planned and it sure was tempting to pick up lunch while running from place to place. I was glad I thought to carry along an apple so I didn’t…
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Listen and overcome
Scripture: Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it. Observation: All should…
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Watching my weight… again
A few years ago I lost 30 pounds following the Weight Watchers plan. I could have been their poster girl: I followed the plan exactly and the weight fell off. I even kept losing after I reached my goal because it had become so easy and (okay, get ready…you may not believe this part) fun.…
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Teach Me
Scripture: Psalm 143: 10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me to level ground Observation: Show me your way and how to do it. You are the Master who holds the truth. Application: I am constantly learning from my gentle Teacher. And I must continue…
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Popsicles for breakfast
This morning, for just a few minutes, I got to be the coolest mom ever. Yesterday I deviated a bit from my meal plan and made smoothies for breakfast using bananas, frozen mixed berries, plain yogurt, a handful of oatmeal and a splash of milk. As yummy as they were, there was still some left…
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Being good vs evil
I need a little help on this one Scripture: 3 John 11 Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. Observation: Only follow and do as those who know God do. Do…
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Walk in Love
Scripture: 2 John 1:6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. Observation: Throughout the Old and New Testaments this command is echoed: Love your neighbor as yourself. And here it is again: Walk in love.…
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Summer Lunchbox Challenge Wraps Up
Over at Happy to be at Home, I have been writing about what to pack in your children’s lunchboxes in the Summer Lunchbox Challenge. My series concludes today with my master lunchpacking list and tips on how to pack those lunches so your kids actually get to eat them. Check it out and get ready…
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How to overcome the world
Scripture: 1John 5:5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only He who believes that Jesus is the son of God. Observation: The only way to overcome the world is to believe that Jesus is who he (and God) said he was. Application: There is only one way to eternal life. You can’t get it…
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It all started with a loaf of bread…
If you are a regular here, you might know that last Sunday I bought a breadmachine. Since then I’ve made two blueberry loaves (one a miserable failure), one loaf of white bread and one loaf of wheat. This morning I made pizza dough, using a recipe from the Organizing Junkie. Once the dough was ready,…
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Test the Spirits
Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3 1Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is…
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Seek with all your heart
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Observation: Only when you completely seek the Lord will you find him Application: Hmm. I wonder if this is why I was frustrated for so long. I thought I wanted to be in a relationship with God, but…
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Bring on the backpacks!
Yesterday was the first day of school for my two boys. Although yesterday was my first emotional first day, I love the beginning of school. It’s such a great time for a fresh start. And I wanted to to start my guys off right. So, when they came home and I asked them to put…
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He’s got my back… and more
Scripture: 1John 2:1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you wlil not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense– Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. Observation: God does not want us to sin, and sent us his Word so we can learn…