Author: Amy
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He doesn’t need me. It is all Him. Acts 14
Today’s reading is Acts 14. Using the SOAP devotional format, this is what stood out to me: Scripture: Acts 14: 15 “Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made…
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Yes, even the Gentiles. Acts 11
I hope you are enjoying reading Acts with me. Today our reading is Acts 11. Here is what stood out to me: Scripture: Acts 11: 18 When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.” Observation: After hearing Peter’s explanation…
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He can use anyone, even the worst guys. Acts 9
Today’s reading is Acts 9. Here is what stood out to me the most: Scripture: Acts 9: 1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples… Observation: Saul was not a nice man. He had people killed for following Jesus and preaching about Him. Application: God can use anyone for his…
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Surgery Update
Thank you so much for your prayers about my appointment with the surgeon yesterday. I was reassured by him that the cyst is most likely benign and I am scheduled for surgery next week to get it out. (Yippeee!!) I’ll likely stay just one night in the hospital, but there is a possibility of two.…
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Acts in 28 Days Week 2
I’m sorry I am a day late in posting this week’s schedule. Yesterday’s appointment with the surgeon, and then the flooding in Houston, took more of the day than I anticipated. Here is the schedule for this week’s reading: Monday (yesterday): Acts 7 Tuesday: Acts 8 Wednesday: Acts 9 Thursday: Acts 10 Friday: Acts 11…
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I am not meant to do it all. Acts 6
Today’s reading is Acts 6. Here is what I heard in the reading: Scripture: Acts 6: 3-4 Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the…
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Operation Intentional #Kindness
Want to help me spread more joy and kindness this year? Random acts of kindness are awesome, but what if we could be intentional about these acts of kindness, and not let a week (or day) go by when we didn’t share some joy with those around us with kind gestures? Robyn, a friend of…
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Praying and faith and healing and such. Acts 3
Today our reading of Acts is Acts chapter 3. Here is what stood out to me in today’s reading: Scripture: Acts 3:16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete…
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Presenting the Facts. Acts 2
Today our reading is Acts is Acts 2. Here is what stood out to me: Scripture: Acts 2:29 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” Observation: Seeing all that we have seen and looking back to the prophecies, Jesus is definitely the…
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Tricia Renshaw of Fox Run Vineyards in the Finger Lakes
Before we get too far into today’s post I have a confession to make: I am not so good at identifying flavors in wine. I know that I like a wine or that I don’t like a wine and I’m getting better at figuring out why, but, for the most part, I am awful at…
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The Power of the Holy Spirit can be in You. Acts 1
Today we are reading chapter 1 of Acts. Here’s what I heard in the reading: Scripture: Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Observation: The Holy Spirit…
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Acts in 28 Days with MomsToolbox.com
This month on MomsToolbox I’ll be reading through and blogging about the Book of Acts as a follow up to last month’s read through Luke. If you’re not up for the Bible in 90 Days this session, I’d love to have you join me in this read of the books of Acts. If you’d like…
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How and Why to Read the Bible in 2012
Looking to make 2012 the best it can be? Here’s my advice: Don’t do it alone. Instead, bring God right alongside you each and every single day. How? Commit to reading a bit of the Bible every single day of the rest of the year and you will hear from Him every single day. He…
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Make your own math game
Looking to learn or review addition, multiplication or subtraction with your child or children? You have got to go check out this super easy to do math game idea over at Quirky Momma. I am off to go buy an 18-pack of eggs (or find a similar container around here somewhere) so we can make this…
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Lead me not into temptation. Luke 22
Today’s reading is Luke 22:39- 71. Here is what I heard speaking to me the most: Scripture: Luke 22: 40 On reaching that place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” Observation: Jesus knew what was ahead and He knew the disciples would need strength beyond their own capabilities to…