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  • Readers Recommend: Staycation and Vacation Ideas Edition

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    Welcome to MomsToolbox Readers Recommend, where MomsToolbox readers share one favorite post from the blogosphere. I might be cheating a bit this week, but I have to share a fantastic resource on my other blog, MomsTravelTales, as well as 85 other blogs across America this week… If you are looking to have fun this summer…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Luke 2

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    The reading for Wednesday is Luke Chapter 2 . Here is what I heard: Our Savior was born to us Scripture: Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Observation: It all comes down to this: Our Savior was born. He came for…

  • Super Quick Mom Tip: Getting Little Ones to Drink More Water

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    Having trouble getting your little one to drink enough water? Especially with the hot, dehydrating days of summer ahead, it is important to help your children drink more water. Click over to read how Ashley of Forever in the Kitchen gets her child to stay hydrated. (It’s a pretty cute idea!!)   Do you have…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Luke 1:39-80

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    The reading for Tuesday is Luke 1:39-80 . Here is what I heard: Listen. Have Faith. Be Blessed. Scripture: Luke 1:45 Blessed is she who has believed what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Observation: Elizabeth is speaking to Mary about carrying Jesus, our Savior. She will be blessed for her faith.…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Luke 1: 1-38

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    Guest SOAP post Erin of Home with the Boys. The reading for Monday is Luke 1:1-38. I had the joy of meeting Erin online when she read the Bible in 90 Days with us on MomsToolbox. Then I got to meet her in person at Relevant last Fall and was thrilled when she served as…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Week 8 Reading Schedule

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    Here is the reading schedule for week 8, which begins tomorrow. This week we dive into Luke. I hope the repetition of the Gospels helps you to see things differently, yet also see how they are still all the same. I have really enjoyed reading your accounts and seeing what is touching your lives in…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 16

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    The reading for Sunday is Mark 16.. Here is what I heard: Sometimes even the best news appears scary Scripture: Mark 16:8 Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. Observation: These ladies were prepared to care for Jesus’ dead body and…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 15

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    The reading for Saturday is Mark 15. Here is what I heard: There is more to the story than we know Scripture: Mark 15:32 Let this Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe.” Those crucified with him also heaped insults on him. Observation: He was…

  • Thanking our Troops

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    This morning I kept our three kids out of school for a very important lesson: That of saying thank you to those who fight for and defend freedom. Three hundred wounded warriors flew into Houston this morning to embark on a Warriors Weekend, an all-expenses-paid fishing weekend of R&R in Port O’Connor, Texas. Other service…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 14:43-72

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    Guest SOAP post from Toni of The Happy Housewife. The reading for Friday is Mark 14: 43-72. When it is time to read, please start first by praying and thanking God for His many blessings. Be specific. Record your thank you’s on paper or on the computer. Next present your requests to Him. Ask Him…

  • Using Social Media for the Lord

    Using Social Media for the Lord

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    Sitting behind the ‘safe’ spot of my keyboard I have helped more than one thousand people read the entire Bible, many cover to cover in 90 days or less. And this is just since January of 2010. Before that I encouraged others online with my daily devotions for a year and a half (and jumped…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 14:1-42

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    The reading for Thursday is Mark 14: 1-42. When it is time to read, please start first by praying and thanking God for His many blessings. Be specific. Record your thank you’s on paper or on the computer. Next present your requests to Him. Ask Him for whatever you want and need. As you do,…

  • Readers Recommend: The ‘Surviving a Layoff’ Edition

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    Welcome to  MomsToolbox Readers Recommend, where MomsToolbox readers share one favorite post from the blogosphere. A few weeks ago my friend Connie’s husband lost his job. Connie is a homeschooling mom of 8 who loves the Lord and blogs her family’s stories with southern charm (and wit) and a whole lot of truth, too, on…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 13

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    The reading for Wednesday is Mark 13. When it is time to read, please start first by praying and thanking God for His many blessings. Be specific. Record your thank you’s on paper or on the computer. Next present your requests to Him. Ask Him for whatever you want and need. As you do, record…

  • Super Quick Mom Tip: Lap desks for the car

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    Want to make your next road trip a little easier? Sick of relying on electronics for car entertainment? Do your kids need to get homework done or eat while on the go? Check out my solution over on MomsTravelTales. This tiny purchase will prove its worth many times over! Do you have a Super Quick…