tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31252744934355244642012-01-02T21:13:09.302-07:00...that the LORD is good, (Psalm 34:8) A Division of ApronStrings Ministries. Helping women grow deeper in their relationship with God and connect with other womenMichelle@ApronStringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08742973304965754102noreply@blogger.comBlogger551100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125274493435524464.post-37631839109047207332012-01-02T21:13:00.000-07:002012-01-02T21:13:09.333-07:00

I just love a New Year...don't you? They come with brand new calendars! :) It's not that there is anything magical about the start of a whole new calendar...the pictures may be pretty but the squares that the 365 days are assigned to sit in are blank...anything can happen...and usually does. A New Year, represented by these prestine wall hung time measuring devices, is an opportunity for a

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Hi there!  I hope this post finds you doing well and enjoying this Special Season! We are in the final countdown phase now aren't we!?!  Are your... Lights Strung...  ...and Stockings Hung? Cookies Baked... ... and Gifts Bought? If you are among those with a checked-off check list then brew a cup of something warm and yummy and spend a few minutes relaxing...  If you are in my camp with a

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It seems like just a minute ago it was Thanksgiving...and now we have just 17 days until Christmas!  My how time flies when you are trying to keep up with life! I knew that it had been a while since my last blog entry (at first my absence was purposeful...necessary to complete preparation for a speaking engagement that I had) but I had no idea that it had been well over two weeks!  Good grief...

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As my mother used to say when I was little, "I have a hundred and one things to do and not forever and a day to do them in!"...wasn't sure what in the world that meant when I was 8 years old...at 48 I am totally feelin' it! :-) In spite of my extremely busy day and my hangover* [a hangover not due to imbibing lest you question my integrity - but a hangover from trying to keep up with my teenage

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I'm not sure why but November seems to be the month that I think about giving thanks more than any other month...maybe it has something to do with the fact that there is a holiday that is kind of focused on it...hmm, makes sense. ;) This holiday shares it's focus in most American families with the food that is served and the football that is played or watched...but it really is about giving

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Today it's back to the basics with our devotional verse for the week...it's kind of like spiritual meat and potatoes...unless you are a vegan :) This verse, when you really chew on it, proves to be the cure all for whatever ails you...financial woes, relationship struggles, the propensity towards sin, medical crisis...any fear - any frustration.  This verse puts our attention on the One who is

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It is said that every artist has their favored medium...mine is a chalkboard...I know - a little unconventional, a little old-school. First off I just want to say that I use the term 'artist' very loosely in referring to myself.  I attend a church chock full of the real-deal type and we benefit from their works (music, media, and hand crafted displays) constantly. I often look at their fruits

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Because I have writing to do today for an upcoming event that I will be speaking at, our verse will be short and sweet. Every Monday morning, for a little over a year now, I give each of my girls a Verse to Chew On for that week.  I write it on a 3x5 card with a couple of thought provoking questions or interesting comments (at least I think they're interesting) on the reverse side.  This year the

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Today let's talk about Burnt Offerings...I know, you are thinking that is sooo Old Testament...and it is, so let's begin there :). Leviticus 3:14-16 speaks of Burnt Offerings made by the priest, "From what he offers he is to make this offering to the LORD by fire: all the fat that covers the inner parts...the priest shall burn them on the alter...All the fat is the Lord's" (Italics mine) This '

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I love the smell of Autumn in the morning...even when it's 28 degrees and it makes my nose hurt! I love going for coffee with my girls followed by a walk where fallen leaves crunch beneath our feet! I love wooden clothes pins...not sure why but I do...besides hanging clothes they are great for keeping packages closed and cute in your pantry I love this tea...especially on days like this...

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Sister~Friends I must apologize in advance for this blog post.  Today is not only the standard 'laundry day' in my house but I also need to add on 'various errands' and 'mowing the yards' to the To-Do List today...along with all the other everyday chores. Anyhow, this post may seem a little off the top of my head in form today but please know that in content it is from the bottom of my heart. So

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Help...I've been Super-Sized!...and so has a huge percentage [no pun intended] of the American population! So, if you've been reading my Food 4 Thot posts, you know that I am struggling with some added poundage that I collected like souvenirs while traveling the 'health crisis' road with my husband.  I could blame it on the erratic lifestyle that I led for well over year [home---Seattle---home--

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Inventory Your Kitchen Cabinet...sounds like a domestic challenge that would go on the top of your to-do list and keep you in the 'command central' of your home all day doesn't it?If you are anything like me you might even be giddy with the anticipation of getting your cupboards and pantry organized and you probably have hopes of me providing you with lists of must have pantry staples and go-to

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The fog is lifting...the roof is dripping [outside - frost don't ya know]...looks to be another beautiful autumn day in the North-west! The perfect day to brew a cup of coffee...or tea...or hot chocolate...or spiced cider :) and sit down for a minute between loads of laundry [doesn't everyone do theirs on Monday?] and chew on a portion of Scripture! I think Laundry Day might be the perfect day

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Hey there...boy has it been awhile since I've fired off a blog post!  Sheesh, seems like I've just been busy, busy, busy!  I am sure all you gals can relate to that.  Seems like we are pretty dang busy most of the time anyway...but then there are certain seasons that just seem to make us feel like we are chasing our tails...and when those seasons overlap with the fall season and some rain - well

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Happy Monday to you all!  It's just a gorgeous morning here in the North-west...and I have a lovely view of it here from my 2nd story office, (I use that term loosely).  The morning is just chilly enough to be refreshing, the sun is up over the neighbor's roof and casting interesting shadows across the cul-de-sac and showing off the birds perched in the same neighbor's tree that I am eyeball to

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The Think System...ever heard of it?  Maybe you have if you are familiar with The Music Man, (either the 1962 version with the mom from the Partridge Family...I'm dating myself here - I watched mama Partridge and her chicks faithfully, but I did come out after the 1962 version...or the more recent rendition featuring Matthew Broderick). In this story the Think System was the brain child of

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"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end, they are new every morning.  Great is Your faithfulness"Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV A September Sunrise - Boise, Id When my 2nd born was just a toddler I would sing to her at bedtime.  Her most requested song was Great is My Fitfulness.  Not familiar with that one?  You probably know it as Great is Thy Faithfulness..

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Yesterday was a day to remember...where we were the moment we heard the terrible news.  This is an event that not only impacted and defined my generation, but my daughters' as well. You see I was too young to remember the day JFK was assassinated...my mom said she had just walked in the door from my 6 week old doctor check-up when her mother-in-law called with that terrible news.  Too young to 

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"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power"1 Corinthians 4:20 NIV Here is just a short little verse for us to chew on today. When Paul wrote this to the church in Corinth he was making the point that seeing the kingdom of God show up here on this earth doesn't come by wishful thinking or by empty talk.  It comes from power.  Not a display of human strength or by being clever. 

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Hey there!  Hope this post find you doing well.  I'm having a great day.  It's going to be a warm one in my neck of the woods, but the air is starting to get that 'fall-ish' feeling.  Boy do I love living in a place with all four seasons! Well today I thought I would give you some Food 4 Thot...kind of like my Verse to Chew On posts...only completely different! :)  The Verse to Chew On entries

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Well I have had the busiest and most random few days...which means that this blog entry will most likely be a bit random...since I haven't quite settled myself from the random busyness yet!   So well said...makes you want to keep reading, right? :) So...here's the Moving On part: Mercedes Man, (aka my husband of 22 years), celebrated his birthday at the end of last week!  And hitting 2 notches

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Therefore as God's chosen people holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness and humility, gentleness and patience.  Colossians 3:12 NIV Do you ever watch the TLC show What Not to Wear?  I caught an episode of it just the other day...I turned it on just to keep me entertained while I took a much needed load off my feet - but I think it was a divine appointment! On this

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Well this blogging business hasn't exactly gotten off to the rip-roaring start that I'd imagined in my head...and that's not just because I tend to have a vivid imagination...or the fact that I'm gearing up to move the Joyster into her college dorm, send Lopey off to her sophomore year of High School, or celebrate Mercedes Man's birthday all in the matter of a couple of days. Nope, it's due to

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Well after a long hiatus from ApronStrings Minstries and the Taste and See blog, I am happy to announce my return! I have a metal sign that hangs in my office.  It says, "Life gets messy so wear your Apron".  So true!  My life has been a bit messy as of late...thus the hiatus.  My husband, now known as Mercedes Man, (more on that in an upcoming post), has gone through the medical ringer for the

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It's been awhile...that's an understatement! I haven't blogged, on my keyboard anyway, since the 1st of the year. I've thought many blog entries however, while seated on a plane or in a hospital or doctor's waiting room. That's where I've spent a lot of my time this year. But, I figure, blogging must be just like riding a bike. There might be big gaps of time between opportunities, but you

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Here we are, a brand new year and a brand new decade! Where has the time gone? For my family, most of the last 6 months have been spent in hospitals and doctors offices. 2009 was full of fun times, blessings but also had it's share of crisis...or what we fondly like to refer to as 'opportunities to grow'! =] I am really looking forward to this new year...but I always look forward to each new

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Ready or not - here it comes! This is a different Christmas in my house. I haven't baked or decorated like I usually do...from the looks of things I am not ready for Christmas. But, as we all know, looks can be deceiving. I may not have all the details in place like I usually do but my heart is ready, even craving the true meaning of this holiday. Now is the time to pause and praise the New

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Today is our first real snow day of the season! The girls are thrilled...they both prayed for snow last night. It looks beautiful. The sun was starting to come up as I was returning from dropping my daughters at school, and even though the sunrise was blocked by snow clouds, the light it brought made the new snow glisten like it was full of fairy dust. Later today, when I need to run errands, it

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People define the Thanksgiving holiday in various ways. Some see it as a great day for football and family. Others as a day to carb load and plan their strategy for the shopping blowout on Friday. Some take 'giving thanks' out of the occasion all together and refer to the the 4th Thursday of the month as simply 'Turkey Day'. And others, like a guy I met on the shuttle between my hotel and the

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I'm sure you've heard the phrase, probably even used it a time or two, "Now that left a bad taste in my mouth!". This is a phrase used to describe an event or situation that can leave one feeling that they've just been dealt a blow that was unfair or experienced a circumstance that could leave them feeling bitter. What types of occurrences would fall into this category? How about a relational

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Last night I was the accidental winner of a food competition!!! No, it wasn't one of those 'who can eat the most in the shortest amount of time' events. This was a cooking event! Are you as shocked as I am? I am a decent cook, but I've never even considered entering any type of competition involving culinary aptitude...thus the previously mentioned phrase accidental winner. So I imagine that

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It's summer and I am really enjoying having my two teen aged girls at home. We've done some cleaning and a whole lot of nothing, but it's been great. Last night, the two of them came home from a youth Bible study/fellowship with this interesting quote from one of their friends... A girl worth kissing is not easily kissed! I love it...and they did too. This is another one that my cousin Amber

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Today presents me with various family members in various stages of a stomach virus. So, no time for a Verse to Chew On or any deep thoughts of my own. I did want to give you a little food for thought today in the form of two of my favorite quotes. I don't know who originally made these profound statements, and I know that I am not quoting them precisely, but I believe the truth of these sayings

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It's Monday, and those who know me know that today is all about Laundry. Some might think that this is a horrible way to begin one's week, but I disagree. In fact I love laundry day. Well, I don't actually love doing laundry, but frankly it's the one day a week that I have real sense of accomplishment! =] As a stay-at-home-mom my laundry basket became the equivilent of what my 'in-basket' was

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Yesterday I spent 4 hours + in my backyard, (and front yard for that matter), mowing and weeding, watering and pruning - blah, blah, blah... This morning I decided to have breakfast in my backyard! My husband was off to work and my two terrific teen aged daughters were still sleeping upstairs, (as well they should on this 2nd day of summer vacation), so I poured another cup of coffee, fixed a

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Last night was the final monthly session of my in-home ladies group ApronStrings Home Edition...until next September.I love this group of gals. We have a variety of ages, interests and denominations amongst us, which makes it fun and interesting. We do have the common denominator of loving Jesus and wanting to grow in our relationship with the Father which bonds us together.Some of this bonding

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Isn't this a great picture? I just love it! I wonder what the rest of the house looks like and I wish I had a green thumb like this gardener does. I am, how shall I put it, gardening challenged. I have even been known to kill cactus...bet you didn't even know that was possible. I think part of my problem is that I tend to forget about what I've planted. I get busy with the house and my girls and

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Hey there! I know it's been a while since I posted and I had every intention when I jumped on the computer to post a Verse To Chew On. But to my surprise, when I logged in I found a new addition to 'blogger world'. Now this is something to get excited about! My friend Rebecca has just published Redesign Your Homemaking. Rebecca is a gifted speaker and writer that I've had the pleasure of

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I had a brief conversation, this last weekend, with a gal who had a self professed 'good life' and yet confided in me, that she had a lack of contentment. As she spoke I immediately thought of Philippians 4:12. Here Paul states, " I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty, I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or

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I'm back from speaking at a retreat for Ten Mile Community Church at the Ashley Inn in Cascade Idaho! I was blessed with this lovely room to stay in. It was so nice, on this rainy weekend, to spend my study and prayer time in front of this fireplace.I was warmly welcomed by the sweet gals from this church. Shirley, (pictured with me above), made the adorable apron that I am wearing...

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This morning is all about getting ready to head up to Cascade Idaho for a speaking engagement at the lovely Ashely Inn...and I can't wait! I am honored to bring the message, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, to the women of Ten Mile Community Church of Boise, Id. Meeting each and everyone of these ladies personally is one of the things that I'm looking forward to this weekend. I am also

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Hey gals, I hope that this note finds you all doing well and enjoying some springtime sunshine...I'm having a moment here myself! My man's medical procedures went well last Thursday...Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow! He had a couple of down days due to pain and is still trying to adjust to some new meds, but overall he is good. I, on the other hand, am a scattered mess. Time that I had

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OK, it's almost noon here in Idaho on A Verse to Chew On day and I haven't had a minute to get with it. It's laundry day, as is every Monday, and I usually get this done between loads of laundry right after dropping my girls at their respective middle and high schools. However, today brought some other 'to-do's'...like a fridge on the blink, (I'll spare you the details of what I've been dealing

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(For my determined purpose is) that I may know Him - that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding (the wonders of His person) more strongly and more clearly. And that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection (which it exerts over believers); and that I may so share His sufferings

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This has been a busy week for me. Lots of ministry prep going on and a sick daughter at home. The sick child required a couple of trips to the local pharmacy. While there I was overwhelmed by all of the candy and toys they had displayed for the upcoming Easter holiday. This however, did not surprise me as much as what I found in doing some research for an upcoming teaching event. When I plugged

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Yep, that's my new motto! Well, not so new - I've had it a couple of years, but in the big scheme of my life, it's new. And it didn't come a minute too early either. You see, I lived my life mostly as a perfectionist. Now don't get the idea that I did every thing perfectly. Because I knew that I couldn't, I did a lot of nothing. I was of the mindset that if you did something you'd better do it

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"When Moses came down from Mt. Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the Lord." Exodus 34:29 (Italics-mine) More than ever before American women are bombarded with tools to help them in their pursuit of ageless beauty. There are creams to reduce the crinkles. Bangs or Botox to help with saggy foreheads. Lip

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I have now been home for a little over 24 hours. I was gone for 3+ days...Varsity Choir Tour with my oldest daughter to the east side of the state. We had a great time. Our high school choirs performed, were coached by college profs and got to sit in on some amazing concerts. The only downside of the event was the weather. Apparently no one informed that section of Idaho that it's officially

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A Verse to Chew On is my take on a weekly devotional. It used to appear, as a page, on the ApronStrings Ministries web site. It will now be featured here every Monday...between loads of laundry. =] If you are new to ApronStrings, you may be wondering why I call this what I call this, instead of just a weekly devo. I think I can explain that best by taking you through his week's verse... "I

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I learned a couple of things this morning while catching a few minutes of the Today Show... 1) This is National Women's History Month! (Seems like I should have already known that being a woman and all). 2) In 1968, during a Miss America Pageant protest, radical feminists threw aprons and high heels into a 'freedom trash can'. (Why????) I am all for women having equal rights and pursuing the

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Last Thursday was quite the day for me. On my agenda - the monthly meeting of ApronStrings Home Edition. On God's agenda - a little pre-ministry, ministry. My girls and I were running a quick errand between the last school bell of the day and last minute prep for my women's group. We were on our way home, driving the posted 55 mph while I rattled off the impending to-do list and tried to

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Two weeks ago my husband received some bad news in the way of lab results. This is nothing new for us. Frankly the doctors didn't think my husband would still be with us at this point. We fondly refer to him as the Miracle Man. Apparently the Great Physician had plans that the doctors didn't know about. Although we have lived for 8 years knowing that my husband has a non-treatable illness, his

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There are 2 things that are certain in life. No, I'm not talking about death and taxes, although that date in April is just over a month away now! I'm talking about 2 things that are certain in my life! The first is Laundry Day. Almost every week for the last 16 years, Monday is laundry day. It was just over 16 years ago that I quit my job to be a stay at home mom. I traded in an 'In-basket'

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Well, here it is...my introduction into the blog world. After some prompting from friends, I've decided to give it a shot. I'm calling it Taste and See based on one of my favorite verses from the Bible - Psalm 34:8, "Taste and see that the Lord is good". I have and He is! I am a stay at home mom of 2 great teenage girls, been married to my guy for almost 20 years and I get the priviledge of

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