Its tomorrow @ 2pm (a little later than last week).
Here’s the info.:
Thursday, May 8
2:00 pm PST
http://www.ustreamtv.com/simplyinsider
Let me know what you think…
What you loved, and even what you might want to hear more about.
Enjoy!
Amanda
Its tomorrow @ 2pm (a little later than last week).
Here’s the info.:
Thursday, May 8
2:00 pm PST
http://www.ustreamtv.com/simplyinsider
Let me know what you think…
What you loved, and even what you might want to hear more about.
Enjoy!
Amanda
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May 7, 2008
I’ve got to tell you how much I love Mondays! And today is no exception, I slept in until 9am. I cooked breakfast for my family, my HUSBAND got the kids ready and we all went to Disneyland for a few hours. The kids fell asleep on the way home, we snuck them into bed, and had 2 hours to ourselves! Tonight we will have dinner at a little Mexican restaurant down the street, my HUSBAND will give the kids a bath, we will watch Mr. Rogers together and then the kids will go to sleep…AND THEN…I will get to watch The Bachelor (I love The Bachelor, don’t hate). What a day, I love Mondays! This is the wonderful perk of having a YP spouse, he has to work all weekend, but I feel like we really make the most of having a weekday as a day off. No one is around any of the places we go, and most friends and family have to work, so we don’t share our time on this day very often. It truly is a sacred day in our home.
I hope it doesn’t sound like I’m bragging. I’m just really excited and hope, hope, hope each one of you has a sacred day with your family. Sometimes I think it’s what keeps me alive.
What do some of your day offs (“sacred days”) look like? What are some of your favorite ways to spend time with your family, husband and all?
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May 5, 2008
Recently I have been receiving comments about where the guys should go if their wife is in ministry. Well, I never intended for this site to be just for women, but I think guys desire a different kind of forum to discuss their needs and issues. A great guy, John Snyder, just started a blog for the men. If you’re a guy, I’m not kicking you out by any means! You just might want to read it from another man’s perspective, something I cannot give you.
If you are the YP and a woman, pass it along to your husband.
Enjoy!
Amanda
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May 2, 2008
Okay, listen to this…
Simply Youth Ministry wants to sponsor a contest just for us:
“What Do You Do To Encourage Your Spouse”
Tell me your favorite thing to do that encourages your spouse.
Comment before May 11th, and the top three will receive a $20.00 gift card to Target.
Sweet… Get thinking ladies, good luck!
Amanda
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May 1, 2008
If you have time today, check this podcast out live online. It’s Doug and Cathy Fields’ first time to do this. I think it will be great!
Family and Marriage Podcast with Doug and Cathy Fields
Thursday, May 1, 1:30 pm PST
http://www.ustreamtv.com/simplyinsider
Email questions for show to podcast@simplyyouthministry.com.
If you get a chance to see it let me know what you think. It’s something Cathy and I could do for “Married to a Youth Pastor” site as well.
-Amanda
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May 1, 2008

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