Winner - Abel's Field DVD

UPDATE:
When I contacted Glogirl, she said she had already won a copy of Abel's Field on another blog and she would like to decline this one so that another reader could enjoy it! Thanks for your generosity, Glogirl!

So, this time random.org chose #3. Emilee Roberts, you are the winner! I'm emailing you now. :)


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Random.org chose #1, so congratulations to Glogirl!!! You are the winner of the Abel's Field DVD. You can expect an email from me soon.

Thanks to everyone for entering! Keep watching for more giveaway opportunities coming soon, and don't forget about the one going on now... The Utter Relief of Holiness.

Have a great Saturday! xo

Great Deal!

Okay, my kids are thinking maybe I've lost it for posting about t.p.! Oh well!

I just found this great deal at Amazon and wanted to pass it along. Angel Soft is on sale! It's $22.63 for 48 rolls. That's only 47 cents per roll. This is a better deal than I can find at my local Walmart (maybe it's different in your part of the country).

Angel Soft, Double Rolls, [4 Rolls*12 Pack] = 48 Total Count

What deals have you found this week?

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The Utter Relief of Holiness {Review + Giveaway}

My Review:
When I received the offer to review John Eldredge's newest book The Utter Relief of Holiness: How God's Goodness Frees Us From Everything That Plagues Us, I responded immediately. I knew this was a book I did not want to pass up. John Eldredge has had a deep impact on my life through three of his other books, Wild At Heart, Waking The Dead and Walking with God. I knew this new book would add to what I've learned and I am so thankful I had this opportunity to read and review it.

John starts out the book with Ephesians 1:4... 

Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, 

God had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, 

to be made whole and holy by his love. (TM)

God's heart for us is restoration, holiness, wholeness. I have been broken by sin, but there is a way to live the life God created me to live. There is a way to know goodness in my own life. And isn't that something we all crave? Don't we all want to know and live goodness? Don't we want to know what Jesus had in mind when He said "I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)" (John 10:10 AMP)?

In this book, John spells out why Christians living today do not know more of wholeness and holiness in our lives. And he spells out how we can. It's possible. And it's God's heart for us. Isn't that so very exciting?! It's starts, of course, with repentance and renouncing my sin, renouncing the agreements I have made with the enemy. And it continues with loving God with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, making Him my treasure. Then loving everyone else as I love myself. 

I love the way John writes. He gives real life examples of how people have struggled, what they pray to break off the sin, agreements and strongholds and the words I can use to do so in my own life. It's so practical and absolutely applicable for right now.

The Utter Relief of Holiness is a profound book that I hope you will not miss.

Right now Ransomed Heart is offering a fabulous deal on this book...buy one, get one FREE. Buy one and get one to give to someone else! 

Giveaway Details:
And guess what?! I have one copy to giveaway!!! To enter for a chance to win a copy of The Utter Relief of Holiness, please leave one comment below telling me if you've read any of John's books and which one you enjoyed/learned from the most. And if you have never read any of his books, no worries, just say so. Also, please include your email address so that I have a way to contact you if you win. Giveaway is open to US and Canada and will close February 8, 2013 at 11:59pm ET.

Website: http://ransomedheart.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ransomedheartministries

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ransomedheart/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdVkECNOEp0

About the Author: John Eldredge has written 12 books, including Beautiful Outlaw and New York Times bestsellers Wild at Heart and Captivating (written with his wife Stasi). His books have sold more than 8 million copies. He is the Director of Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God. It has become a grassroots phenomenon with millions of followers.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Inaugural Prayer Breakfast

From my husband:

Friends,

At 3:30 am this past Monday, Inauguration Day, I started meeting and gathering with hundreds of colleagues from across the country to pray for our nation and the inauguration specifically.  I have three brief highlights I want to share.

1.        Native Americans – In a humbling and profound act of repentance and forgiveness, the descendants of the tribes who owned and settled the land before it became Washington D.C., officially forgave our English ancestors for mistreating and displacing their forefathers and “welcomed” everyone else to their original native land.

2.        The Voyage of the St. Louis – In 1939 the United States refused 900+ Jewish refugees from Europe who sailed on this ship seeking asylum in our country and were waiting just off the Florida coast.  We publicly repented and asked forgiveness this week from our Jewish friends who were in attendance. 

3.       Keynote speaker was Jonathan Cahn, author of The Harbinger.  He gave a clarion call and urgent message of repentance for the church and the nation in light of the cloud of judgment that has already started.

As always, thanks for your partnership in helping us mobilize our country to prayer and repentance.  It is a privilege to be here in the nation’s capital.

Bob

Bob Royce

Mobilization Coordinator

Intercessors for America

PO Box 915

Purcellville, VA 20134

800-USA-PRAY

540-317-2097 Direct

GetAmericaPraying.com

Weekly Menu Plan {28 January}

I'm a little late in posting this today. We've had a busy and enjoyable few days with my Mom and Uncle G visiting, although my Mom has not felt well the whole time. :( They are just here one more day and then fly back to Texas tomorrow.

We had quite a bit of flexibility in our plans this week, so the menu was changed around a little. The chili didn't get made at all last week, so I am adding it in to this week's plan.

Monday - Chili and cornbread

Tuesday - Mexican Chicken Soup (I have made this several times and it is requested now!)

Wednesday - Cheese tortellini and salad

Thursday - London Broil with Herb Butter (trying something new)

Friday - Homemade pizza

Saturday - Leftovers

Sunday - Some type of 15 bean soup (haven't decided yet)

Have a fabulous week! xo