A Lifetime of Learning

Friday, February 18, 2011

This week my jewelry giveaway was featured on the blog Jewelry4Change. If you get a chance, hop on over to her site. She has an Etsy shop and sells wonderful pieces of art. You can view the link here:

http://www.jewelry4change.blogspot.com/2011/02/winner-winner-chicken-dinner.html

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Glorifying God

Here are two verses that God is making sure are repeated in my life over and over recently:

1 Corinthians 10:31 "So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."

and

Colossians 3:17 " And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."

Why do I think He is impressing these verses on me? Because I need them. I am a complainer. I get frustrated too easily. So whatever I do, I am to do it for God's glory. Including fielding 1,000,000 Star Wars questions from my 3 year old daily. Including responding to someone who has upset me or hurt my pride. Including gently disciplining my kids when they do something that I would consider really stupid or inconsiderate. Yep. I fail so often. I am thankful for the people in my life~ My family and my friends.

I understand why God's desire is for me to reflect Him. Wouldn't the world desperately desire God if every single Christian spent their days truly reflecting His glory? I know it's impossible. That's why God gave us the constant reminders. May we push on toward that goal friends! You are here to keep me accountable. Make it so :)

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Gorgeous Jewelry Giveaway!

I want to introduce everyone to a very talented friend of mine who makes beautiful jewelry! She has an EBAY and an ETSY site where she sells her artwork. Be sure to check them both out. This is just a small sampling of what she has to offer:

"Trisha"

"Christianna"

"Shelly"

"Laurene"

This week Tracy will be giving away the "Trisha" necklace to one lucky winner.

To enter the giveaway, simply share this post on Facebook or your other favorite social media site. When you are done, please leave me a comment and let me know how you shared. One entry will be chosen at random. Entries need to be made no later than Tuesday, Feb. 22nd. I will announce a winner on Thursday, February 24th. Good luck!

I will also accept email and Facebook entries, but I do prefer comments here on the blog. Thanks!

Please note, I am not making money off of this advertisement. I am just simply helping a friend to start up her shop. But feel free to follow my blog, you might want to know who the winner is :)

Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day!

I know some of you out there won't be celebrating today. But I am. Why? Because no matter what the day on the calender, LOVE is the best thing to celebrate!

Love is everything. It doesn't matter if I "get it" yet don't have love. It doesn't matter if I have all knowledge and don't have love. I am so thankful to be loved.

To my first love, Jesus Christ, You rescued me from destruction. You lifted me up and made me Your child. I don't deserve You, but I cherish You.

To my second love, Willie. The last 19 years of knowing you have changed me. I was a child when we met. I was stubborn and selfish. I am glad you stuck with me. I don't deserve you either, but I love you and appreciate you so much!

And to my littlest loves, I can't imagine life without you. I love having you home with me every day. I don't just love you....I LIKE you too! I sometimes stand in awe that the Lord saw fit to give you to me. I wonder what He was thinking! But I am thankful that He did, for just as I am helping to "grow" you guys, you have helped to grow me.