The Winner Is …
Thank you to every one that entered the Giveaway for Jacinda Vandenberg’s ebook “Growing Your Blog While Managing Your Home.”
THE WINNER IS: KRISTI BOTHUR
Congratulations, Kristi! We will be in touch with further information on how to claim your prize!
Thank you, again, to everyone that entered, and please stay tuned for more giveaways to come!
The giveaway was first mentioned here along with the review of Jacinda’s book. For those that were interested, there is still an opportunity for you to purchase the book.
Be Imitators of God
I am so excited tonight because the Good Morning Girls will start their new bible study tomorrow on being Intentionally Focused! I have participated in several of their bible studies in the past, but this time I have joined a group for the interaction and accountability aspect. Also, when I review the bible verse and “SOAP” the scripture, I will get a chance to view what others have shared in the group on how they interpret them.
My group leader posted the first scripture tonight to get us all geared up to begin tomorrow. I couldn’t wait to dive right in! My daughters and I read it together, and immediately the first verse reminded us of a time when we participated in a creative ministry at a church we were attending.
Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Ephesians 5:1 NLT
My oldest daughter was maybe ten years old at the time when she joined the church group. They called themselves God’s Copycats. This group of youths would go around to neighboring towns to minister with puppetry, black light productions, hip hop dance, and interpretive movement/sign art. I had the privilege of witnessing my daughter coming out of her shell during each and every opportunity they had to minister with their performance. She was shy, yet on “stage” you would never know it due to how she joined right in, learned the moves, and poured it all out during the “show.” My husband and I helped backstage, which was chaotic at times but worth it all and more! What a blessing to be a part of such a wonderful group of young people letting their lights shine for Jesus!
Thank you, Good Morning Girls, for the trip down memory lane with the very first bible verse in this study! It has been a blessing to my heart already!
Care to join us on this journey? The Good Morning Girls provide the scriptures, you provide the bible. That is all that is necessary to get you started with the bible study that begins Monday, January 20, 2014. While their groups are now closed, you can still do the bible study as they share several times a week on their blog as well as sending information in emails and on Facebook. If you would like to write here about their study, I welcome that also. Feel free to SOAP your verses here or write anything that is on your heart after reading the scriptures.
This is going to bless so many hearts far and wide. I can feel it! How ever you do it, please join in as we become Intentionally Focused!
Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water
I was sitting here tonight thinking back over the day we’ve had. We started out on this cold Winter morning outdoors at a photo shoot with some wonderful lady bloggers in a town near us. Although the wind was ripping right through us, we were laughing and having a good time having our pictures taken. It was so nice to meet these ladies and share some laughter together.
As my family and I walked along the path afterwards, we came across the picture perfect shot of a bridge. I sat here tonight going through the pictures, and the song “Bridge Over Troubled Water” came to mind. I began to play the version by Celtic Women and allowed myself to get lost in the words of the song.
Do you know which song I speak of? If so, have you ever really stopped to consider the words?
I think about how good God is to each of us. My thoughts wander to the times He has comforted me and walked with me.
He is an ever present force whether we acknowledge Him or not. He’s there. When we put on our masks for the rest of the world, He knows how we truly feel inside. When we cry silent tears in the dark, He is there to dry each and every tear that falls from our eyes. He truly is the One and Only Friend that will always be by your side when times are rough.
Be encouraged, dear ones. It is YOUR time to shine. Good things are on their way, friends.
If there are things in this life that are troubling you, won’t you take them to the Lord in prayer? Allow Him to ease your mind today, precious souls. He’s waiting …
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon And GarfunkelWhen you’re weary
Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them allI’m on your side
When times get rough
And friends just can’t be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me downWhen you’re down and out
When you’re on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort youI’ll take your part
When darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me downSail on Silver Girl,
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their waySee how they shine
If you need a friend
I’m sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
