Overcoming the Nevers: Review & Giveaway

"I will never..."

let my house look like THAT.

be on medicine for diabetes.

put myself into a situation where I am being abused.

My list goes on.  We all have them, our "nevers".  It is not a problem to have nevers, it IS a problem when we let those hurts and disappointments from our past control our present.  The truth is, we all do it to some extent. As we begin to recognize our "nevers" and confront them, the pains can ease up.  I'm not saying the memories will be gone, but we can learn to better deal with our own past.  We can free ourselves from the burdens that hold us back, the things that keep us from living in full abundance.

Did you know that God wants you to be free from those pains?  It's so true.  

Teri Johnson shares a unique approach to dealing with past hurts and disappointments.  She shares her personal experience as she helps her readers begin to address their own problems.  Teri uses a 12 step approach to healing.  She also addresses these trials biblically.  

This book is refreshing, easy to read, and challenging.  It encourages, inspires, and aids the reader in living a healthy life, while healing the past.  I loved that I was able to read this as I was completing my Restoring the Foundations Bible class, they work hand in hand.

You can order an autographed, soft cover copy of this book for $14.99 on her website, Keeping it Personal.  You can also get an ebook version for $7.99!

Teri Johnson has offered to send a copy of this book to one of my readers.  Winner may chose whether they prefer soft cover or ebook.  Enter below using Rafflecopter.

Wordless Wednesday: Making Pumpkin PIe

Loving this video today

Diamond Candles open to bloggers

I don't know if this is current, but if you're a blogger it's worth looking into.


Open to the first 100 Bloggers. Once the list has been approved by the Diamond Candles Company, I'll ask you to confirm your mailing address for the candles to be mailed to you. The reviews and giveaways are asked to be completed within 30 days of your receipt of the product from the Diamond Candles Company. You can use this product review and giveaway either as your only-blog giveaway or enjoy this opportunity for your blog hops and blog campaigns.


Here is the entry form.

3 year old: On Christmas at the farm

Tonight we went to "Christmas at the Farm".  A free event hosted by the city parks department.  It was a fantastic event with roaming carolers, horse drawn wagon rides, crafts, handmade goods for sale, a live nativity, dulcimer players, an old man in a red suit reading Christmas tales, hot chocolate, cookies... so many things we find festive.

After this event, we took our boys to Wendy's (mama didn't get them fed before we left home).  As we played together at Wendy's, we talked about our favorite parts of the evening.  When it came time for Monkey to share, he grinned.  "Umm.. food.  I got cookie."

Yep - he's a boy.

3 year old: On generosity

My Monkey loves money.  He has his own special jar for change.  Recently he has figured out that money has value and we use it to get the things we need.  

Today he found two quarters and decided he was going to save it to get candy out of the gumball machine at church.  He chose to take them with us when we shopped this morning, it feels good to hold money.  He was proud to have it in his hands or pockets.  

About halfway through our shopping, we saw someone ringing Salvation Army bells.  Mama grabbed 2 pennies so the big boys each had something to put in the bucket - we want them to learn generosity, after all.  

As we approached the kind man, I handed my boys their pennies.  Monkey rejected my offer and pulled his own 2 quarters out of his pocket.  He wanted to share his own money.  My 3 year old is teaching us about generosity and sacrifice.  He gave all the money he had.

I love that boy.

Winners

Here is a list of my winners for the week.  All winners have been notified.

Congratulations!

Peridot Moon

Liz R

Super Undies

Jill P

Debbie M

Shannon F

Tender Tushies

Amy H

Changing Diapers

Vashti M