And the Winner's Are.................

I was originally going to give away three copies of Mary Snyder's book, "God, Grace and Girlfriends: Adventures in Faith and Friendship.  But since I only had 4 ladies that commented, I am giving each entrant a copy of her book!

Tracy, Kaleena, J. and Beth, please email me your mailing address and I will send your books!  Congratulations and thanks for participating!

Cindy

Time for a Giveaway!

It is with great excitement that I offer this giveaway!  My friend Mary Snyder  has written a wonderful book, God, Grace and Girlfriends: adventures in faith and friendship.  I knew that New Hope Publishers was going to provide me with two copies to give away, but I was so excited for Mary that I  ordered  two copies of her book, (one to keep and one to share) as soon as it was available on Amazon!  So in addition to the two copies from New Hope I will  give away an additional copy.  

If you're like me you have probably prayed for God to send you godly girlfriends.  This was also a heartfelt prayer of Mary's.  Listen to her words: "Women everywhere, in all walks of life, are looking for girlfriends they can depend on.  Friends who will stand by them, friends they can laugh with, and friends they can have an adventure with.  True-bue, dyed-in-the-wool girlfriends.  Whether you're in college or retired, a stay-at-home mom or an empty nester, a single career woman or a working mother, you likely can identify with this heart cry of women everywhere: "Lord, send me girlfriends!"  


All you have to do is leave a comment and I will draw the names of the three winners on January 18th.

Let the girlfriend adventures begin!

Abolishing Christmas

So much has been made in recent years of Nativity Scenes, Christmas Trees, celebrations, caroling and the like being an offense to those who don't believe.  While we are to tolerate their beliefs, there is no tolerance for ours.

Everyone is entitled to their beliefs.  That is what is so wonderful about this great country that we live in, the diversity.  But nowadays diversity doesn't apply to Christian beliefs.  We are expected to keep our beliefs to ourselves, separate from the world around us.  We are to maintain a "wall of separation" between church and state.  That phrase by the way does not appear in the Constitution even once.  Our forefathers  intended that we were to have freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.  They didn't want the government to impose a religion on anyone, but for individuals to have the freedom to worship as they saw fit.

In years past this censoring of all things Christmas upset me to my core. And it still does but not to the same extent.  People can try to take away every Nativity, Christmas light, decoration and every last vestige of Christmas.  It will not change the fact that Jesus, the Savior of the world, was born in Bethlehem, a tiny helpless baby born of a virgin peasant girl.

The Word became flesh; God in human form, came to save the world.  My belief or your unbelief does not change Him one bit. He is Who He says He is.  People can try to wipe out every last trace of Jesus but He will still exist.  Some things are true whether you believe in them or not.  And there is only one Truth.

Merry Christmas!

30 Days of Thankful - Day 30

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today I am thankful that God has brought to mind so many blessings that I have to be thankful for.  I tend to take my blessings for granted but I want to live each day intentionally thankful.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 29

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today I am thankful for snow!  It didn't stick, didn't last long, but while it was falling it was absolutely beautiful.  Thankful that we get to experience  God's awesome creation.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 28

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today I am thankful for the posts that I see on Facebook that build each other up.  Thankful for people that care about others.  

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 27

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today I am again  thankful for  the gift of family and time spent together this Thanksgiving Holiday.  I am so blessed.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 26

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today I am thankful for Alexis and for God bringing her into my son's life.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 25

In every thing give thanks:  for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Thanksgiving lunch at my parents' home

Today I am thankful for time spent with family as we came together for Thanksgiving lunch and dinner.  We always have way to much food, lots of laughter and wonderful memories.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 24

In every thing give thanks:  for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today is Thanksgiving and I am thankful that I get to spend time and have lunch with my children, my parents and my mother's brother and sister and her family.  Then we will have dinner with my husband's family.  I am thankful for the gift of family and for two meals.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 23

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today I am thankful for running water. I have hot water to bathe in and clean water to drink.  I take so many blessings for granted.  There are so many that don't have clean water to drink or to bathe in.  Open my eyes Father, to the needs around me.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 22

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today I am thankful for the gift of a new little life!  Welcome to the world Jonah Samuel Jenkins!  He made his debut at 7:56 a.m. weighing in at 9 lbs. 11 ozs.  and is 20 inches long!   Such a miracle.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 21

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Today I am thankful for my Uncle Benny.   Benny was stricken with polio as a child which left him with some physical disabilities.  But through his adversity his love of the Lord has been evident in his life since my first memory of him.  He has been one of the greatest examples of what it means to be a Christian and has influenced so many people in his path.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 20

In every thing give thanks:  for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today I am thankful that my baby boy is home for the week of Thanksgiving!  He goes to school 5 hours away from home so we don't get to see him as often as we'd like.  We are so glad he is home.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 19

In every thing give thanks:  for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today I am thankful for my father, who turns 79 today.  He has a wonderful sense of humor and our home was always full of laughter.  He is a wonderful father, who taught us by example that we have an obligation to help anyone in need.  He served our country in the Air Force for 21 years and taught us that freedom is never free.  He disciplined us when we needed it, but always in love.  I am thankful and grateful for the his godly examples on earth that pointed to our Heavenly Father.

Happy Birthday Daddy.  I love you.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 18

In every thing give thanks:  for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today I am just thankful.  I am overwhelmed at the goodness of God.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 17

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today I am thankful for my little town.   I am blessed to live in an area that is one of the most beautiful places on earth!

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 16

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today I am thankful for good friends.  They laugh with me, cry with me and hold me accountable.  I am also thankful for those friends that I may not know that well or in person, and those that I have reconnected with through blogs or Facebook.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 15

In every thing give thanks:  for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today I am thankful for a warm, dry house, food when I am hungry and clothing to keep me warm.  Lord, please open my eyes to those around me that may not have food or shelter.  Help me to be Your hands and feet.

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankful - Day 14

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18


Today I am thankful for the rain and for the nourishment it provides the earth.  I have also learned to be thankful for the rain and storms in my life.  Without them I could never appreciate the Sun.  Or the rainbows.

What are you thankful for today?