Author: Amy

  • My night in Cinderella’s castle was magical… and lasted well past midnight!

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    A few weekends ago I had the incredible, almost-unbelievable, opportunity to spend the night in Cinderella’s castle and be treated to some serious VIP and behind-the-scenes tours at Walt Disney World. At one point I decided that even if I did wake up and it had all been a dream, it still was amazing. Curious?…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Matthew 12

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    The reading for Thursday is Matthew 12. When it is time to read, please start first by praying and thanking God for His many blessings. Be specific. Next present your requests to Him. Ask Him for whatever you want and need. Third, ask Him to guide you in your reading, so that you will hear…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Matthew 11

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    The reading for Wednesday is Matthew 11. When it is time to read, please start first by praying and thanking God for His many blessings. Be specific. Next present your requests to Him. Ask Him for whatever you want and need. Third, ask Him to guide you in your reading, so that you will hear…

  • The MS 150 is coming…

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    Here’s a little video of me singing… So what did you think of my little song? I recorded that video about a week and a half ago while training in the hills. The MS 150 is this weekend and I haven’t been the best at fundraising this year. Come to think of it, I haven’t…

  • Bible in 90 Days 100-day Check In

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    100 days ago many of you began reading the Bible in 90 Days along with many others here on MomsToolbox. More than 1,000 signed up to read and I know of more than 175 of you who have already finished. (See that awesome list right over there to the right??) So… how about the rest…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Matthew 10

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    The reading for Tuesday is Matthew Chapter 10. Yesterday I asked if anyone would be interested in sharing their SOAP devotionals here on MomsToolbox. WOW! What an amazing response y’all shared with me! I will be getting in touch with each of you very soon to discuss the specifics. Thank you! This morning I was…

  • MS 150 Cycling Training Plan

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    As some of you may know, in 2008 I trained for my first MS 150, which here in Houston, is actually two-day 180 mile bike ride. Before training for the MS 150, I was in moderate shape, but didn’t really exercise regularly. I wanted to complete the MS 150 with a smile on my face,…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Matthew 9

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    The reading for Monday is Matthew 9. When it is time to read, please start first by praying and thanking God for His many blessings. Be specific. Next present your requests to Him. Ask Him for whatever you want and need. Third, ask Him to guide you in your reading, so that you will hear…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Week 2 Reading Schedule

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    Here is the reading schedule for week 2, which begins tomorrow. If you have been reading and journaling or blogging with us, I hope you have already heard some messages which were perfect for you and I hope your prayer life is growing. Remember: This is not at all like the fast-paced Blogging Through the…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Matthew 8

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    For Sunday, our reading is Matthew Chapter 8. When it is time to read, please try to clear your reading area of all distractions. Close your eyes and talk with God. As we have the first 6 days, thank Him first for the blessings that He has given you. Thank Him for the big stuff…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Matthew Chapter 7

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    Saturday’s Reading is Matthew Chapter 7. I hope you are getting into the habit of prayer (by thanking then asking), reading with SOAP in mind, using SOAP and then listening. Just this week, I’ve noticed some changes in my prayer life as I’ve become more intentional about this time. Please start as we have by…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Matthew 6

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    Friday’s reading is Matthew Chapter 6. Take some time to really let these verses, which may already be familiar, really sink in and touch you. Try not to think of them as verses you have heard before, but hold them in your heart and see what new messages, or deeper messages, you can find. As…

  • Blogging Through the Gospels: Matthew 5

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    Thursday’s Reading is Matthew Chapter 5. I hope your listening and prayer times are going well each day you read with us. It is my prayer that this will help you to set a routine to not only read God’s Word, but also enter into conversation with Him, sharing and really listening. Let’s begin. Just…

  • Blogging through the Gospels: Matthew 4

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    Wednesday’s reading is Matthew 4. Before I get in with the devotional guide, I want you to know that I am really enjoying reading each of your comments and SOAPs. I am sorry I haven’t responded to each of you. Please know that I am reading as I can, and I am praying for you,…

  • Blogging through the Gospels: Matthew 2-3

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    Today’s Reading is Matthew 2-3 Before reading, take the time again to pray, presenting to God all the prayer requests you have on your mind. Thank Him, also, for all of the blessings he has provided you, naming several of them specifically. After that, ask Him to allow you to focus on your Bible reading…