Author: Amy
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Daily Devotion: 31 Days in Proverbs: Proverbs 3
Wow, it’s Sunday! I kept thinking that yesterday was Sunday which was really throwing me off, but now I’m caught up. Or at least I know which day it is, anyhow! :) Yesterday two of my three kids came home from two weeks away at summer camp, and our other child relinquished his temporary only-child…
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Memories to Share: August- Memories 35-40
Here we are already back in August. I started thinking about this series last August when my grandmother passed away at age 90 and now, as I type, my mom is likely in her car, driving to visit her aunt, my grandmother’s sister, in her last days. Auntie Ruth is 101 years of age. In…
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Daily Devotion: 31 Days in Proverbs: Proverbs 2
Good Saturday morning! This morning I will pick up my daughter after 2 weeks away at summer camp, the summer camp I most loved as a child and attended for 5 years. Yesterday I got see her in a few of her camp classes, meet some of her friends and reunite with one of my…
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Daily Devotion: 31 Days in Proverbs: Day 1
I jumped back into the Proverbs last month, in the middle of the month, as I was craving devotional time with the Holy Spirit and was frustrated in finding the ‘perfect’ reading guide. Now that a new month is before me, I’m starting at the beginning and will read one chapter of Proverbs a day…
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Ground Up Athletics- a GREAT place to buy athletic shoes in North Houston
I just started the T-25 workout program and, after the first workout, knew that I needed to get a new pair of cross trainers. My old ones were, well, pretty old, and with all of that jumping, I wanted something that would give me the right support. Enter Ground Up Athletics in North Houston… From the moment…
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Proverbs 27: Tend to your fruit
In continuing my devotional time this month in Proverbs, today I read Proverbs 27. (If you are looking for a devotional, you are quite welcome to jump in and join me. Just read the chapter of Proverbs which corresponds with the date and, as you read, listen to what God is sharing with YOU for…
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A little perspective on who might be around you
Wondering why the person next to you is scowling rather than smiling? Sometimes, when someone isn’t all that polite to you, do you scowl back, or extend love? This training video from Chick-fil-A might remind you to stop and consider what the person in front of you is facing. It’s certainly been a big reminder…
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It’s the 21st… And so I’m reading Proverbs 21
Jumping right into the Proverbs a few days ago has been a great way to pull me back into daily time with my Father. It’s been a challenge finding that ONE scripture from the reading to meditate on each day, however reading has still been extremely worthwhile.
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Proverbs 19 SOAP: His plans should trump mine
In today’s reading, Proverbs 19, this is what grabbed me: SCRIPTURE: Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand. — Proverbs 19:21
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Bringing Him back
I miss my daily devotionals. I really do. It has been so hard for me to find the ‘right’ one to follow. So, today, while at a business training meeting for CEOs, I decided to just jump into the Proverbs.
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Memories to Share: July- Memories #29-34
We are certainly in the thick of Summer now! Each of my three children has already been to at least one summer camp and all three had a blast at Vacation Bible School. It was wild for me to see my oldest move from just enjoying VBS to guiding younger children this year… and hearing…
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Easy Summer Vodka Lemonade
Looking for an easy cocktail to serve on a hot summer day? This lemonade cocktail is made by the pitcher, tastes refreshing, quenches your thirst and looks beautiful. What else do you need? Summer Vodka Lemonade 1 can pink lemonade concentrate (I used Minute Maid) vodka (I used Absolut Citron) lemon-lime soda (I used Sprite.)…
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The sweetest birthday (cake)
For all we, as moms, try to do to make birthdays special, it is really amazing when it comes right back to you. Last year I was in Spain on a wine media trip for my birthday, so my daughter really got into it this year. She started the day out by giving me a handmade…
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Catch Me on KPRC-TV!
If you live in the Houston area, you can catch me on LIVE television this Saturday morning, June 28 at 9:00a.m. CST. I’ll be talking about Wine4.Me, my exciting new wine app that makes selecting wines a breeze. The segment will be airing on the NBC affiliate, KPRC-TV Channel 2 (or Channel 12 for those…
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Feeling awkward about working
This morning I walked my kids into the church for vacation Bible school. It was the first time for me this week. A friend of mine took them and brought them home Monday, as I was out of town for work. She also took and brought them home Tuesday as I had standing calls. Today…