tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76406939004040151662024-03-13T15:42:04.402-04:00Abundant Family LivingTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876046646089728033noreply@blogger.comBlogger639125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640693900404015166.post-21955784394254641992024-03-08T12:23:00.001-05:002024-03-08T12:23:29.512-05:00Color and Color-Word Recognition Flip-Books for Kids, Two Booklet Set<p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kRkxqfxByj0H9xR3E5XNT14uFrxW8jp6res9iJmeBnR8tXsZCmuPrayAcDdqApQcJDSotzh7aP0j1QAUXJHgMEbY0Rp5yU9WE04Azan83W0DtxF3rKOBdlG_yoWROvXWylwof5UZe0qt99Iqz5foYMnYIsmagAkOxO-Nr5rJAMmXYWd5BrMc0nxXRu73/s500/Dogs%20Like%20to%20Play%20with%20Balls%20Etsy%20Listing%201a.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Image of Color and Color-Word Recognition Flip-Books for Kids, Two Booklet Set" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kRkxqfxByj0H9xR3E5XNT14uFrxW8jp6res9iJmeBnR8tXsZCmuPrayAcDdqApQcJDSotzh7aP0j1QAUXJHgMEbY0Rp5yU9WE04Azan83W0DtxF3rKOBdlG_yoWROvXWylwof5UZe0qt99Iqz5foYMnYIsmagAkOxO-Nr5rJAMmXYWd5BrMc0nxXRu73/w640-h640/Dogs%20Like%20to%20Play%20with%20Balls%20Etsy%20Listing%201a.png" title="Color and Color-Word Recognition Flip-Books for Kids, Two Booklet Set" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Color and Color-Word Recognition Flip-Books for Kids, Two Booklet Set</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Color and Color-Word Recognition Flip-Books for Kids, Two Booklet Set</h1><p>Our new flip-booklet for kids features cute dogs playing with colorful balls. This two -booklet set is intended to teach color and color-word recognition. Children will cut out the pages. After stapling the pages together, they will enjoy reading their "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1678193516/dogs-like-to-play-with-balls-whimsical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dogs Love to Play with Balls</a>" flip-book. While flipping through the pages, kids will read the short and simple text on each page. While they are reading, they will learn to recognize the following colors: green, blue, red, orange, yellow, brown, pink, purple, white, and black.</p><p>The second flip-book offers 10 pages of coloring fun for kids.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-wThJuovrvMDC7NSxTEBQUkSBqsjgfPrAvTmjTzfAZmyntcJ0xqY-rxKDor0j60zda-X2Irt9MqYRApHszRC3C3B6nvg9ubeKIaWgQGteRyC9HjfHdmfEltp1rMxuo0DJ-LPiBc5pv6o2ttjuW7N-H2tmhhojUrdXK1dy6NlwWjJiUCF1ACFfMbSHJEEH/s500/Dogs%20Like%20to%20Play%20with%20Balls%20Etsy%20Listing%202.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Collage Image of the children's flip-book, Dogs Like to Play with Balls" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-wThJuovrvMDC7NSxTEBQUkSBqsjgfPrAvTmjTzfAZmyntcJ0xqY-rxKDor0j60zda-X2Irt9MqYRApHszRC3C3B6nvg9ubeKIaWgQGteRyC9HjfHdmfEltp1rMxuo0DJ-LPiBc5pv6o2ttjuW7N-H2tmhhojUrdXK1dy6NlwWjJiUCF1ACFfMbSHJEEH/w640-h640/Dogs%20Like%20to%20Play%20with%20Balls%20Etsy%20Listing%202.png" title="Dogs Like to Play with Balls Flip-Booklet for Kids" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dogs Like to Play with Balls Flip-Booklet for Kids</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>As kids flip through each page of the second flip-booklet, they will read the simple text on each page. Then they will choose a crayon color that corresponds with the color word on the page. After they choose the correct crayon, they will <a href="https://amzn.to/3TgJQDg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">color the ball on the page</a>. </p><p>Our "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1678193516/dogs-like-to-play-with-balls-whimsical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dogs Like to Play with Balls</a>" flip-book not only teaches kids to recognize colors and color words, but they will also gain reading practice. They will <a href="Cutting and coloring develop in-hand manipulation skills. Cutting and coloring help separate two sides of the hand. Cutting and coloring develop the exact part of the hand the kids need for tool use. Think- utensils, paint brushes, toothbrushes." target="_blank">exercise those small motor skills </a>as they cut out the pages and color the balls. After the pages are stapled together, kids will enjoy reading their booklets over and over again, gaining even more opportunities to practice reading and color recognition. However, the most important part of this activity is not the cutting, reading, or color-word recognition practice. The most important part of this activity is the opportunity for your child to read with YOU. Taking the time to sit down for a few minutes to read with your child is one of the most important things you can do for them. Activities like this one, especially when done with a parent, promises opportunities for parent-child bonding. "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1678193516/dogs-like-to-play-with-balls-whimsical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dogs Like to Play with Balls</a>" is a chance for children to develop a love for learning that will stay with them for life.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Kk73LPs8p8EsmE8Uk8X1gKudLp8ClnPYVVIg3ilAsj_yXanOrQ3y3zuxQF3n6dl5nV23YLI1z6M4ghCIdWDHp5epXXI_P3IHeGaCRNfairNn3XPkR91szMRxINOEZJzP-gQHLxlW7k2b-yt4Ssko0buvErdiHf95HD8Ef6u5JwsT06m_RF92pBzS5dA5/s500/Dogs%20Like%20to%20Play%20with%20Balls%20Etsy%20Listing%203.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dogs Like to Play with Balls Comparison Pages" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Kk73LPs8p8EsmE8Uk8X1gKudLp8ClnPYVVIg3ilAsj_yXanOrQ3y3zuxQF3n6dl5nV23YLI1z6M4ghCIdWDHp5epXXI_P3IHeGaCRNfairNn3XPkR91szMRxINOEZJzP-gQHLxlW7k2b-yt4Ssko0buvErdiHf95HD8Ef6u5JwsT06m_RF92pBzS5dA5/w640-h640/Dogs%20Like%20to%20Play%20with%20Balls%20Etsy%20Listing%203.png" title="Dogs Like to Play with Balls Comparison Pages" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each page in booklet one has a corresponding page in booklet two.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Children can <a href="https://amzn.to/3IviyUy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">staple </a>the pages of each booklet together separately to keep two booklets to read or they can combine the pages into one booklet. Feel free to leave that up to them. Then, enjoy reading with your child over and over again.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1678193516/dogs-like-to-play-with-balls-whimsical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download your copy now!</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>PIN ME!</b></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mSITvHPr_GNLjHtRAc0L9KrblxBmw5asUE79AbTFm-b-vsMF-ypzKhQSLwhNer6sOdtQSLVdl9M_xbMP9G4sPEvaM0p1i3iz8kIIzY3i2OvY7gUJX8ANg9tAOM5B7PjnmWjCizTgttDRde4ER_UWKcgQ0dhzG3cj6e4CZIloUwM4KIjCltiBh-fThwSw/s1920/Dogs%20Like%20to%20Play%20with%20Balls%20Blog%20PIN.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pin Image of Dogs Like to Play with Balls Two-Booklet Set" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mSITvHPr_GNLjHtRAc0L9KrblxBmw5asUE79AbTFm-b-vsMF-ypzKhQSLwhNer6sOdtQSLVdl9M_xbMP9G4sPEvaM0p1i3iz8kIIzY3i2OvY7gUJX8ANg9tAOM5B7PjnmWjCizTgttDRde4ER_UWKcgQ0dhzG3cj6e4CZIloUwM4KIjCltiBh-fThwSw/w360-h640/Dogs%20Like%20to%20Play%20with%20Balls%20Blog%20PIN.png" title="Pin Image of Dogs Like to Play with Balls Two-Booklet Set" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dogs Like to Play with Balls Two-Booklet Set</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">You may also like:</span></b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2024/03/easter-flip-book-for-kids-my-easter-story-coloring-book.html" target="_blank">Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book</a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8y7eufA2JkpSnUSZA7w131Rr1YdmzrgAZKZToYbbzsooAfMjk3UPI0jPWSIufm7CeaKTexSTRNLsJifzJmTjPyHawVxDgGiZaK8qyrrigxStB3Nuf21gXKXmPtrqUhCZ7odIvxcYOy0iTJi29ahPgipUeaUWMWt1b5zKCA9czgSqyi3L7x23CXvd4oW2H/s500/My%20Easter%20Story%20Coloring%20Book%20Etsy%20Listing%20Pic%201a.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8y7eufA2JkpSnUSZA7w131Rr1YdmzrgAZKZToYbbzsooAfMjk3UPI0jPWSIufm7CeaKTexSTRNLsJifzJmTjPyHawVxDgGiZaK8qyrrigxStB3Nuf21gXKXmPtrqUhCZ7odIvxcYOy0iTJi29ahPgipUeaUWMWt1b5zKCA9czgSqyi3L7x23CXvd4oW2H/w640-h640/My%20Easter%20Story%20Coloring%20Book%20Etsy%20Listing%20Pic%201a.png" title="Collage Image of the Pages of Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Offer your kids a bit of creativity and joy with our new <a href="https://abundantfamilyliving.etsy.com/listing/1677449802" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easter story coloring book for kids</a>. Easter is not just a time for egg hunts and chocolate bunnies; it's a celebration of hope, renewal, and the timeless <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22-24&version=NIV" target="_blank">historical account of Jesus' resurrection</a>. Our coloring book is designed to engage young minds in the rich traditions of Easter while providing a delightful and educational coloring experience.</div><br /><h1 style="text-align: center;">Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book</h1><h3 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">Educational and Inspirational </h3><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://abundantfamilyliving.etsy.com/listing/1677449802" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our coloring book</a> goes beyond simple illustrations. Each page is carefully crafted to tell a part of the Easter story, making it a fantastic tool for introducing kids to the religious significance of the holiday.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGMG1Go8_q2h17AGWpaPnok6ScWM7WE7MYy-_r3hN-_iOKNa0faBq9EY4Juk5Nk6jRwFcy55GUKYF3jb62Ggi1bxJOHOHPA4bXKLUJWPGGtRMbbU3DtNwCDDCZS46aiGwRdCc0AdR_EAhKtLWOStSTBGgM6GMTDPH8ha1_g8m73lD65IaAmoGM0F3Ai-04/s500/My%20Easter%20Story%20Coloring%20Book%20Etsy%20Listing%20Pic%204.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGMG1Go8_q2h17AGWpaPnok6ScWM7WE7MYy-_r3hN-_iOKNa0faBq9EY4Juk5Nk6jRwFcy55GUKYF3jb62Ggi1bxJOHOHPA4bXKLUJWPGGtRMbbU3DtNwCDDCZS46aiGwRdCc0AdR_EAhKtLWOStSTBGgM6GMTDPH8ha1_g8m73lD65IaAmoGM0F3Ai-04/w640-h640/My%20Easter%20Story%20Coloring%20Book%20Etsy%20Listing%20Pic%204.png" title="Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">Wholesome Entertainment</h3></div><div><br /></div><div>In a world filled with digital distractions, <a href="https://abundantfamilyliving.etsy.com/listing/1677449802" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our coloring book</a> offers a screen-free, wholesome activity that encourages creativity and focus. It's a perfect way for kids to unwind and express themselves while learning about the Easter narrative.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2RExMpiZzR8up-PSzUxF-5fT_VXR2_5yFSI_5ldm6yFiDdpH7Zk6Ei-KA3M5DM5rzWSIv8MhU70X-PVIMrnq-I2_2XLn9rZPD4_2Usi8LoOuPqb65KRZdKjKOb_Tl8uUm8waSk1xmkc6r9pVG_lF7G0WET3zr4cS4J1hvYkqH-RG4E0w7BibiAZuYEwam/s500/My%20Easter%20Story%20Coloring%20Book%20Etsy%20Listing%20Pic%205.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2RExMpiZzR8up-PSzUxF-5fT_VXR2_5yFSI_5ldm6yFiDdpH7Zk6Ei-KA3M5DM5rzWSIv8MhU70X-PVIMrnq-I2_2XLn9rZPD4_2Usi8LoOuPqb65KRZdKjKOb_Tl8uUm8waSk1xmkc6r9pVG_lF7G0WET3zr4cS4J1hvYkqH-RG4E0w7BibiAZuYEwam/w640-h640/My%20Easter%20Story%20Coloring%20Book%20Etsy%20Listing%20Pic%205.png" title="Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Beautifully Illustrated Pages</h3></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://abundantfamilyliving.etsy.com/listing/1677449802" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This coloring book</a> features cute illustrations of key moments in the Easter story – from the Last Supper to the triumphant Resurrection. The images are not only captivating but also serve as a visual aid for understanding the narrative.</div><div><br /><h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27OYNwxy1OVyJDx5-OeRHfCrFfCeIHvEoj98RxTWR-pxbIZrl8QydPcqMiOcbdtSw_WK36XvarxZqaknhdUN91ca4Df-iPtNxallxl4hXx9t2Rn3QYDf0KonA2gIUX6SRadWKd2PQcfuZBlcYHQYIysZUBFYruY9jznk_RQiIHBjJRXBxeIKZzeBqmPpQ/s500/My%20Easter%20Story%20Coloring%20Book%20Etsy%20Listing%20Pic%207.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27OYNwxy1OVyJDx5-OeRHfCrFfCeIHvEoj98RxTWR-pxbIZrl8QydPcqMiOcbdtSw_WK36XvarxZqaknhdUN91ca4Df-iPtNxallxl4hXx9t2Rn3QYDf0KonA2gIUX6SRadWKd2PQcfuZBlcYHQYIysZUBFYruY9jznk_RQiIHBjJRXBxeIKZzeBqmPpQ/w640-h640/My%20Easter%20Story%20Coloring%20Book%20Etsy%20Listing%20Pic%207.png" title="Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easter Flip-Book for Kids - My Easter Story Coloring Book</td></tr></tbody></table></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">Diverse Range of Characters</h3></div><br /><div>Meet an array of characters. Each page in <a href="https://abundantfamilyliving.etsy.com/listing/1677449802" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this coloring book</a> speaks of Jesus, but your child will notice a few disciples and one Roman soldier within the pages of this coloring book. These characters not only add excitement to the coloring experience but also provides opportunities for discussions about the different roles in the Easter story.</div><div><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;">It's a Digital Download</h3></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://abundantfamilyliving.etsy.com/listing/1677449802" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This particular coloring book</a> is a small flip-book for kids. It's our newest addition to the flip-book section of our store. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AbundantFamilyLiving?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&section_id=36645944" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The other flip-books in our store</a> have received all 5 star reviews. 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Psalm 147:11<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFKny2-cvm5kL0XQ0TP2FKbm3ztypUSSDeKg1AYzxYMvt7b3LjchapHflQ2cpMzuI85xBtaCy__Qc2_L86ZsxwqnvoIbfDf-YRgV0JmKXnG3b46knCRYhHYPsAMOULvzX3plDdo4f1XN5g6MISs9nSipGIXIEgcxsqV_gLVsYzt0rMh61F6vjq6pc2pSl/s500/The%20Lord%20Delights%20Social%20Media.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFKny2-cvm5kL0XQ0TP2FKbm3ztypUSSDeKg1AYzxYMvt7b3LjchapHflQ2cpMzuI85xBtaCy__Qc2_L86ZsxwqnvoIbfDf-YRgV0JmKXnG3b46knCRYhHYPsAMOULvzX3plDdo4f1XN5g6MISs9nSipGIXIEgcxsqV_gLVsYzt0rMh61F6vjq6pc2pSl/w640-h640/The%20Lord%20Delights%20Social%20Media.png" title="Mockup, Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>To fully understand the beauty in Psalm 147:11, let's look at verses 1-11.<blockquote>Praise the Lord.<br /><br />How good it is to sing praises to our God,<br /> how pleasant and fitting to praise him!<br /><br />The Lord builds up Jerusalem;<br /> he gathers the exiles of Israel.<br />He heals the brokenhearted<br /> and binds up their wounds.<br />He determines the number of the stars<br /> and calls them each by name.<br />Great is our Lord and mighty in power;<br /> his understanding has no limit.<br />The Lord sustains the humble<br /> but casts the wicked to the ground.<br /><br />Sing to the Lord with grateful praise;<br /> make music to our God on the harp.<br /><br />He covers the sky with clouds;<br /> he supplies the earth with rain<br /> and makes grass grow on the hills.<br />He provides food for the cattle<br /> and for the young ravens when they call.<br /><br />His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse,<br /> nor his delight in the legs of the warrior;<br />the Lord delights in those who fear him,<br /> who put their hope in his unfailing love.<div><br /></div><div>Psalm 147:1-11 (NIV)</div><div></div></blockquote><div>In Psalm 147:1, we see that it is good to praise God. It is not only pleasant, but appropriate because of who He is, our sovereign Lord.</div><div><br /></div><div>In Psalm 147:2-4, we see that God is the God of restoration. He brought Israel out of their captivity. We can apply this historical event to our own lives, knowing that when we mess up, maybe emotionally and spiritually held captive by a mess we've made, <a href="https://amzn.to/48CJ74H" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">God doesn't leave us in our messes</a>. He is in the restoration business. <a href="https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2022/06/17/god-heals-all-wounds" target="_blank">He heals our broken hearts and binds our wounds</a>. Just as God numbers the stars and knows them by name, we can rest assured that He knows each of us by name as well. He knows everything about us, yet He still loves us so.</div><div><br /></div><div>Verses 5 and 6 tell us that God is great and mighty. His understanding is never-ending, with no limitations. He sustains the humble and throws down the wicked.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uXu5ZB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="He Counts the Stars and Calls Them All By Name, Psalm 147:4, Christian Unframed Reproduction Art Print, Vintage Bible Verse Scripture Wall and Home Decor" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1303" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YHAkvtCPtx1mBL6aQB53HSxjnGgjS6X0x7YprHU6bmIZ39lzsG-y8qGCdvRutwI8jPiROCLIRqWhea0GDY6VHcIJ7H3t5EOgvD3Bq2grTXZochfnXzr41Xnu3ajiQo41wrIdmjNntDlNaSUI_Pozud3ZMHHkrDWzIjJ1B1_y56z-M330uEcA67cp2g66/w556-h640/0%20He%20counts%20the%20stars.jpg" title="Image, He Counts the Stars and Calls Them All By Name, Psalm 147:4, Christian Unframed Reproduction Art Print, Vintage Bible Verse Scripture Wall and Home Decor" width="556" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uXu5ZB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This item is available here.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Verses 7-9 speak of God's sovereignty over the sky, clouds, and rain. God should be praised because of who He is. After we realize all the wonders of the nature and character of God from all the previous verses, we should be in awe of the truth that even as great and sovereign as God is, He still cares about nourishing the animals.</div><div><br /></div><div>In verses 10-11, we read that God is more concerned for spiritual matters than physical. He is not impressed by muscular strength or any form of "human greatness." However, God delights in those who fear Him and put their trust in His unfailing love. </div><div><br /></div><div>God is sovereign over all things. He is great, all-powerful, all-knowing with understanding that has no limit. He has the power to heal and restore the broken. He has power over the sky, wind, and rain. He numbers the stars and knows them by name. YET, His concern is for you and for me. Of all of His creation, He delights in you and in me when we place our complete trust in Him. 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Psalm 147:11" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG2dJ0lLNjHa-pL3HxUL36EIjLCh1Ne5tK6aNj1eFEZip5nnPPafqmOpZk3GOB-Ys6m91nOj17t9ILHpVfzbR6SshVyNd4-YFZb93BYlqu_zvs_qCh34EEWAWf7R9hgYyGmu3Z86cdwgfKAZJweQQrOqVEe6RROsA8N2h-Z1BKauC8dv3eDnoHb5MJcUlx/w640-h640/The%20Lord%20Delights%20Poster%20Mockup%206.png" title="Mockup,Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SrMg11r5Y4i7T7jihAAyneaZjXNt8oM_ecw3J1xYOxpM2DFVmLwDiJvSUvj2BSrJL3_FY2UhLWcE2f39vnQkdBtufbTxMCzZb19mGTbYBpeCMcNGw_93eHpJViuEkqdSrLW4llYaEwrNmMMoWzFL9nmu-XYvP5EPuMn4gVrsWfrIC-XuUYPxVR-9p3fm/s1080/The%20Lord%20Delights%20Poster%20Mockup%207.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SrMg11r5Y4i7T7jihAAyneaZjXNt8oM_ecw3J1xYOxpM2DFVmLwDiJvSUvj2BSrJL3_FY2UhLWcE2f39vnQkdBtufbTxMCzZb19mGTbYBpeCMcNGw_93eHpJViuEkqdSrLW4llYaEwrNmMMoWzFL9nmu-XYvP5EPuMn4gVrsWfrIC-XuUYPxVR-9p3fm/w640-h640/The%20Lord%20Delights%20Poster%20Mockup%207.png" title="Mockup,Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCnEUHdKbu0zCMCgJEQmTfyqxJsGXawa5zi-qKUwGXRxGLeeKH_Wdo81k3PixF9v8RXYb5nX-GKq6RwbtvorVc7kSqQRK8fVeF9t7Q7R5_I4fJORMdUD0lUiZ05ACpyhbHHj_ES67tN_9zKf8GmteZoiBDej92eYHaCaj9Tk19JRn10G6xQH8p6amu47pF/s1080/The%20Lord%20Delights%20Poster%20Mockup%208.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCnEUHdKbu0zCMCgJEQmTfyqxJsGXawa5zi-qKUwGXRxGLeeKH_Wdo81k3PixF9v8RXYb5nX-GKq6RwbtvorVc7kSqQRK8fVeF9t7Q7R5_I4fJORMdUD0lUiZ05ACpyhbHHj_ES67tN_9zKf8GmteZoiBDej92eYHaCaj9Tk19JRn10G6xQH8p6amu47pF/w640-h640/The%20Lord%20Delights%20Poster%20Mockup%208.png" title="Mockup,Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImUoI3jfRFTDPs7MPnRXusoUYW_glOFcAl8RX3kCnuEI8SJhrgGyQVrvPDHa1Bnbm7ijk-fVFKUetGp1ZmuolV_egTlB7OYQAViuK7FCTT1OECk_DLaWriQbyXC-Gj7fRUbLSQABJX2cO1fvviauz4YAKCDP3XGbxbGGpIsAFT_TUo9VstprmFREdQWlk/s1080/The%20Lord%20Delights%20Poster%20Mockup%209.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImUoI3jfRFTDPs7MPnRXusoUYW_glOFcAl8RX3kCnuEI8SJhrgGyQVrvPDHa1Bnbm7ijk-fVFKUetGp1ZmuolV_egTlB7OYQAViuK7FCTT1OECk_DLaWriQbyXC-Gj7fRUbLSQABJX2cO1fvviauz4YAKCDP3XGbxbGGpIsAFT_TUo9VstprmFREdQWlk/w640-h640/The%20Lord%20Delights%20Poster%20Mockup%209.png" title="Mockup,Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Psalm 147:11</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1687973781/floral-scripture-print-bible-verse-home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download your copy now!</a></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>You may also like:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2024/02/be-strong-and-courageous-poster-for-kids-joshua-1-9.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Be Strong and Courageous Poster for Kids, Joshua 1:9</span></a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2024/02/be-strong-and-courageous-poster-for-kids-joshua-1-9.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Be Strong and Courageous Poster for Kids, Joshua 1:9" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2t90B7rk1fJ_-g9OQ_s6WdJlBX8_oIKx9gKrydKm9lmzpjBQWbGP7kmil5x9FsCmpS8hzgSS2Mn4SpmUdxwRIiQIjCvyI8DOOW6h6mcXenJVWOezYX_lScCaoZ_zyz7eEWVLiV0BCBD5p3k357vMtFCxTnPeoj2nTQjbASaXHA9zA7QV3Im-4JkZgUXP/w640-h640/Be%20strong%20and%20Courageous%208x%2010%20Mockup%204.png" title="Poster Mockup,Be Strong and Courageous Poster for Kids, Joshua 1:9" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2024/02/be-strong-and-courageous-poster-for-kids-joshua-1-9.html" target="_blank">Be Strong and Courageous Poster for Kids - Joshua 1:9</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">PIN ME!</span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHfUy-ts3CGhvz3UVZ23Iwi9z-Q0sDEmBZaALg88wX__l8Whh6MPDXM4lxq7RMiTdnDPXQegfMDlTmVtRMi0GvI02xazQxmwIAcTOnTFz7Lm7j9QCfVp-Qg-3PonEjHaCw2zqKF6M2isYfzQk9l8U4cQNOx3Eh0zpcxFiWhkqglrWNjOJVwavXTaMtjs7/s1920/Scripture%20Print%20Home%20Decor%20PIN.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Floral Scripture Print, The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. 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It's an adorable "Be Strong and Courageous" poster for kids. This adorable poster is based on the Bible verse, Joshua 1:9. I only used the "Be strong and courageous" part for the kids poster, but the entire verse reads:</div><blockquote>Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9</blockquote><h1 style="text-align: center;">Be Strong and Courageous Poster for Kids </h1><div>The product in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1687326533/kids-playroom-poster-be-strong-and" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy listing </a>is for an 8in.x10in. digital download. People interested in the print can download the digital file to their electronic device. Then, they can print it out using their own home printer. The downloadable file contains 1 PNG file, 1 JPG File, and 1 PDF file. They can add their own <a href="https://amzn.to/3OXS55C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">frame </a>and they're all set. </div><div><br /></div><div>This adorable poster features cute fun colors and a childlike font. It works great in a child's bedroom, playroom, or a baby nursery. Kids will grow up encouraged to be strong and courageous because <a href="https://amzn.to/3UTUi61" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Bible</a> tells them in Joshua 1:9 that God is with them wherever they go. It is important for <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/content/building-a-strong-foundation-of-faith-for-your-children" target="_blank">children to develop a trust in God and Scripture</a> as soon as possible. Hanging scripture in their bedrooms and play areas is a good way to start building that foundation for them. </div><div><br /></div><div>This "Be Strong and Courageous" poster makes a great baby shower gift. It would also look great on a college dorm wall to remind a college student away from home that they can accomplish their academic goals because they can be strong and courageous knowing that God is with them. This might be especially comforting for a student who is away from his or her parents for the first time.</div><div><br /></div><div>The soft colors make this print work well with <a href="https://amzn.to/3UYGtmL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easter decor</a>. A Christian school teacher might like to have it for her classroom wall and it makes a good housewarming gift as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>The "Be strong and courageous" Bible message works for many purposes so this digital download is versatile enough for multiple occasions. We hope you'll love it. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1687326533/kids-playroom-poster-be-strong-and" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY HERE</a></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here it is in other settings:</b></span></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-LvPT-6CclG-JqS4pidLqDjeILiI0cQd7ghnSNo6UU9PZhjs7XYb35MIgAP2li6kGFfBEvLho95HE9WOFs88aW50rK98aMEFfqRdHE5dJLFSDP6DzDq6jr7pl6dz2e0WOf_XbXHiDrSYdjbA4jbJg8mA7ZjrwxYeD7cqoxXu6EQBY18i40nTyswK7JGb/s500/Be%20strong%20and%20Courageous%208x%2010%20Mockup%201.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Be Strong and Courageous Poster for Kids, Joshua 1:9" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-LvPT-6CclG-JqS4pidLqDjeILiI0cQd7ghnSNo6UU9PZhjs7XYb35MIgAP2li6kGFfBEvLho95HE9WOFs88aW50rK98aMEFfqRdHE5dJLFSDP6DzDq6jr7pl6dz2e0WOf_XbXHiDrSYdjbA4jbJg8mA7ZjrwxYeD7cqoxXu6EQBY18i40nTyswK7JGb/w640-h640/Be%20strong%20and%20Courageous%208x%2010%20Mockup%201.png" title="Image, Kids Playroom Mockup of "Be Strong and Courageous" Poster for Kids, Joshua 1:9" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Be Strong and Courageous - Joshua 1:9 - Poster for Kids</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYoqok5GRM0PyXWzOSyezghaDkqFdY-GVFRgwb7_LVse7GhH46suVtRt74HKQff2txV74du77BFel_G3B-ZX8EUdYScw4eoRAJ4gOZUS1QWxOzhF3j3clmhNAiTKnUChMqWQzUxJLaW3c5ALyJ0U_G41RTQlb0Mhhdf3_mwOeCFyp1gr0ZutxYtZz-HQ3A/s500/Be%20strong%20and%20Courageous%208x%2010%20Mockup%202.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Be Strong and Courageous Poster for Kids, Joshua 1:9" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYoqok5GRM0PyXWzOSyezghaDkqFdY-GVFRgwb7_LVse7GhH46suVtRt74HKQff2txV74du77BFel_G3B-ZX8EUdYScw4eoRAJ4gOZUS1QWxOzhF3j3clmhNAiTKnUChMqWQzUxJLaW3c5ALyJ0U_G41RTQlb0Mhhdf3_mwOeCFyp1gr0ZutxYtZz-HQ3A/w640-h640/Be%20strong%20and%20Courageous%208x%2010%20Mockup%202.png" title="Image, Kids Playroom Mockup of "Be Strong and Courageous" Poster for Kids, Joshua 1:9" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Be Strong and Courageous - Joshua 1:9 - Poster for Kids</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-OKlgmabC_fiXQYBfHB4OZBpkbZCXsaIJWOlS0j1BsXCKo-FFw8eTiqu7MiZroOmH46ZbDv8AV3k5tmJGPQ2gg0JzqeZobEZg23UqijLrRgTqeVR27ioEBbMsT_7x4fD8tvl3yK_dQfTGM56GOjZ6XXMd9ocX33EAclq-raM8s2CGG6hTVA5BsgFuLRM8/s1080/0%20Mary%20Kay%20Sunscreen%201.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Benefits of Mineral Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-OKlgmabC_fiXQYBfHB4OZBpkbZCXsaIJWOlS0j1BsXCKo-FFw8eTiqu7MiZroOmH46ZbDv8AV3k5tmJGPQ2gg0JzqeZobEZg23UqijLrRgTqeVR27ioEBbMsT_7x4fD8tvl3yK_dQfTGM56GOjZ6XXMd9ocX33EAclq-raM8s2CGG6hTVA5BsgFuLRM8/w640-h640/0%20Mary%20Kay%20Sunscreen%201.png" title="Image of Mary Kay Mineral Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Benefits of Mineral Facial Sunscreen </td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><wt-ignore data-pm-slice="0 0 []" source="wt-feature-result" uuid="2337ea2c-c678-43ef-bcd5-61193b11967c">Regardless of your skin's type, you can shield against UVA and UVB rays with <a href="https://www.marykay.com/tstruelove/en-us/products/skincare/mary-kay-mineral-facial-sunscreen-broad-spectrum-spf-990314510#tabbed1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this 100% mineral sunscreen.</a></wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="c09c5da9-46db-4d0e-9afa-92beb54823ba"> </wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="67247468-38bc-4770-bcff-47a0878a8556">This high-performance, fragrance-free formula of this physical sunscreen effortlessly glides onto your skin. It seamlessly blends with your regular skincare routine, especially your favorite moisturizer.</wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="c09c5da9-46db-4d0e-9afa-92beb54823ba"> </wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e5ca268c-1783-4154-8689-eab71fed6e1e">The lotion, which is light and smooth, adheres well to your skin, underneath your makeup. It protects even the most sensitive skin from indoor and outdoor damage, including blue light emanating from your <a href="https://amzn.to/4c7ipV5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laptop</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3UXVYLQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">smartphone</a>.</wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="c09c5da9-46db-4d0e-9afa-92beb54823ba"> </wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="63fe3553-3a3d-4f6b-94de-b221c238f109">Add this vital, effective sun care to your final skincare routine.</wt-ignore></p><h1 style="text-align: center;">The Benefits of Mineral Facial Sunscreen </h1><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.marykay.com/tstruelove/en-us/products/skincare/mary-kay-mineral-facial-sunscreen-broad-spectrum-spf-990314510#tabbed1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary Kay's Mineral Facial Sunscreen</a> is considered a physical sunscreen. Dr. Emily Newsom, a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatologic surgeon with UCLA Health says this about physical sunscreens.</p><blockquote>"Mineral sunscreen could be referred to as physical sunscreen because it’s a physical blocker. They’re really, really, good because they reflect the UV rather than the chemical sunscreen that absorbs the UV."</blockquote><p>Dr. Newsom also explains, in this <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/06/16/mineral-sunscreen-spf-chemical-dermatologists-recommend/70308642007/" target="_blank">USA Today article</a>, that mineral sunscreens are safe for marine life, whereas chemical sunscreens can be harmful. </p><p>According to <a href="https://www.kokuasuncare.com/blogs/news/discover-the-benefits-of-mineral-sunscreens-a-guide-to-safe-and-effective-sun-protection-in-hawaii" target="_blank">Kokua Sun Care</a>, mineral sunscreens provide immediate protection because they don't have to absorb into your skin to be effective. They are effective the minute you apply the sunscreen. Mineral sunscreens are more water resistant so they wash off and sweat off more slowly than chemical sunscreens.</p><h3 style="text-align: center;">Reasons to Love Mary Kay Mineral Facial Sunscreen </h3><b><div><b><br /></b></div>Overview:</b> Discover your secret to a healthier, glowing complexion. Use the gentle defense of <a href="https://www.marykay.com/tstruelove/en-us/products/skincare/mary-kay-mineral-facial-sunscreen-broad-spectrum-spf-990314510#tabbed1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this physical sunscreen</a> to guard your skin from UVA and UVB rays. This mineral SPF is a must-have whether you’re on the go or staying indoors, since damaging rays can penetrate home and car windows, and electronic devices expose skin daily to damaging blue light. People of all skin types, including those with sensitive skin, can use this non-chemical sunscreen for daily protection, while users of Mary Kay <a href="https://www.marykay.com/tstruelove/en-us/products/skincare/mary-kay-clinical-solutions-retinol-05-set-990280260" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clinical Solutions® Retinol 0.5</a> can use this sunscreen as an essential morning skin care step. Get to know the basics of mineral sunscreen, and add this product to your healthy skin habits.<br /><br /><div><u>Formula Attributes:</u></div><div>Dermatologist-tested.<br />Non-comedogenic.<br />Suitable for sensitive skin.<br />Suitable for all skin types.</div><div><br /></div><b>Application Tips:</b> Each morning after <a href="https://www.marykay.com/tstruelove/en-us/products/skincare/collection/timewise/timewise-antioxidant-moisturizer-normal-dry-990307130" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">moisturizing</a> skin and applying <a href="https://www.marykay.com/tstruelove/en-us/products/skincare/product/eye-care/timewise-eye-cream-990307131" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eye cream</a>, apply Mary Kay Mineral Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 evenly to face, neck, chest and backs of hands – anywhere skin is likely to receive sun exposure. May be worn under <a href="https://www.marykay.com/tstruelove/en-us/products/makeup/face/foundation/timewise-matte-3d-foundation-ivory-w-150-302055" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">makeup</a>. Spending time outdoors? It’s recommended to reapply every two hours (more frequently if swimming or sweating).<div><br /></div><b>Key Ingredients:</b> In its natural state, zinc oxide is a white powder compound that creates a gentle and effective defense against sun damage and skin cancer, protecting against both UVA and UVB rays.<br /><br /><u>Reasons to love our zinc oxide formula:</u><br />Non-comedogenic.<br />Nongreasy and lightweight.<br />Suitable for sensitive skin.<br />Suitable for all skin types and skin tones.<br /><br /><b>Key Benefits: </b>Low shine, Fragrance-free, Fast-absorbing, High-performance formula, Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, Wears well under makeup.<div><br /></div><b>Claims and Benefits:</b> <div>In consumer testing, a majority of women agreed this formula: Is smooth, fast-absorbing and easy to spread on skin.</div><div><br /></div><div>9 out of 10 women agree: This sunscreen is smooth, breathable and easy to use.</div><div><br />Is non-greasy and low shine, plus it dries to a natural finish.</div><div><br />Is suitable for all skin tones and skin types (including oily skin).</div><div><br /></div><div>90% of women agree: “This sunscreen is suitable for my skin tone.” </div><div><br />90% of women agree: “This sunscreen is suitable for my skin type.” </div><div><br />Is sheer beneath foundation (so it wears well under makeup).</div><div><br /></div><div>The information in this post is based on an independent consumer study where 292 women used the product once daily for seven (7) days. 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They might seem like the same thing, but they are actually very different. Happiness depends on our circumstances. When things are going well, we're happy. When things are not going well, we are not happy. Joy is not dependent on our circumstances. We can still live in joy even when things are not going well. We can live in joy even when we are not happy. Sometimes, it can be challenging to find joy in unjoyful times. My new devotional, <i>7 Days of Finding Joy in Unjoyful Times</i>, will help you find joy even when you are going through hard times. </p><h1 style="text-align: center;">7 Days of Finding Joy in Unjoyful Times</h1><p style="text-align: left;">Joy does not depend on our circumstances, our families, our friends, our health, or our finances. All of those things can make us happy or unhapppy. When our family relationships are good, we're happy about that. When our relationships with our friends are good, we're happy about that. When our health is good, we're happy about that. When there is enough money in our bank accounts, we are happy about that. What happens when the circumstances around all of those things change? What happens when our relationship with a family member becomes strained? What happens when a friend betrays us? What happens when we get a diagnosis that will change our quality of life? What happens when our <a href="https://amzn.to/3IeaveL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bank account</a> is drained due to unexpected hardships? All of those changes can make us very unhappy people. However, none of those changes have to steal our joy.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/rejoicing-always-in-the-lord/" target="_blank">Joy is not dependent on our circumstances</a>. Joy is something we find in our relationship with Jesus. Through Jesus, we can have a relationship with God who never changes. He is always <a href="https://amzn.to/3URwzTW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faithful,</a> no matter our circumstances. For this reason, we can live in joy because we know that God is our source for joy. The joy that God offers is never changing and never ending. We can depend on it no matter what.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Several years ago, I wrote a 10 day devotional, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Chronic-Illness-Steals-Your/dp/153916263X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Chronic Illness Steals Your Joy</a>. That devotional is about finding joy even when diagnosed with a chronic illness. Just today, I finished a 7 day devotional, <i>7 Days of Finding Joy in Unjoyful Times</i> (thus the topic of this post😀). I hope my little devotional will help you find joy even when your journey through life has taken a turn toward hard times. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/p/abundant-family-living-store.html#!/7-Days-of-Finding-Joy-A-One-Week-Devotional/p/632706648/category=164644314" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Get your copy here!</span></b></a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/p/abundant-family-living-store.html#!/7-Days-of-Finding-Joy-A-One-Week-Devotional/p/632706648/category=164644314" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="7 Days of Finding Joy in Unjoyful Times" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sxZa28B2i8vdBdfyOSukJcKk1-F7z267JL_QqEJLQJsfDoxRciE4Pyb4a32W4qcod8oTMf5C_pvrWxRClStDP750OH8h-caW13xouLrNX8ak1yjd9TpHw35FQXxMpO1yN1EWqDIRpBNZLo4pspwyrSuqPCDo5h8e4hfzrHZ10UePpbBYihpVXgzgRZYH/w494-h640/Cover%20Page.png" title="Image of Devotional Cover, Woman in a Field, Smiling - 7 Days of Finding Joy in Unjoyful Times" width="494" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/p/abundant-family-living-store.html#!/7-Days-of-Finding-Joy-A-One-Week-Devotional/p/632706648/category=164644314" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Days of Finding Joy in Unjoyful Times</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You may also like:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2016/10/when-chronic-illness-steals-your-joy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Chronic Illness Steals Your Joy</a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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font-size: large;">PIN ME!</span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqRU0xXseDeCH8YYQ6kJDDsg8iwbEEYQS9QwERV8MxQvR4RGMAZcqeiW2oTKsYcHHogzamC3qzvo4ogu58C12xbc_hSS92mgUzv5wlZo3RoV1va6YZlPim32ciAhMqst7RMKSSlDCyFoZWjEA4KE79PvIUxEKFnFv5bsOzMb6eBBB21y_dscTgJUy_QXcb/s1920/7%20Days%20of%20Finding%20Joy%20in%20Unjoyful%20times%20PIN.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="7 Days of Finding Joy in Unjoyful Times" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqRU0xXseDeCH8YYQ6kJDDsg8iwbEEYQS9QwERV8MxQvR4RGMAZcqeiW2oTKsYcHHogzamC3qzvo4ogu58C12xbc_hSS92mgUzv5wlZo3RoV1va6YZlPim32ciAhMqst7RMKSSlDCyFoZWjEA4KE79PvIUxEKFnFv5bsOzMb6eBBB21y_dscTgJUy_QXcb/w360-h640/7%20Days%20of%20Finding%20Joy%20in%20Unjoyful%20times%20PIN.png" title="Cover of Devotional, Woman in Field, Smiling, 7 Days of Finding Joy in Unjoyful Times" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">7 Days of Finding Joy in Unjoyful Times - Pin Me!</td></tr></tbody></table>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876046646089728033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640693900404015166.post-67310590700092530262024-02-18T20:07:00.002-05:002024-02-19T11:54:38.305-05:00Cute Easter Desserts and Treats<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UMxdsDaM-seIfQJd_2fxxFbgitKYJRTjm0g-GqTW4iLRQXESaU2ZQeWMRZFNep9D6T33UDPkNHvAz7GXIDpXQs44HH8IxF-LNNBemZHxjNpqwEiM-VZPNx7gj8YhKXH81_OXMXjBzKGjtMLUO2pS1E2qs21l3STrD-WshqWcjNIf2LGHl1l8sVP0VP5Z/s1080/Cute%20Easter%20Dessert%20and%20Treat%20Ideas%20IG.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cute Easter Desserts and Treats" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UMxdsDaM-seIfQJd_2fxxFbgitKYJRTjm0g-GqTW4iLRQXESaU2ZQeWMRZFNep9D6T33UDPkNHvAz7GXIDpXQs44HH8IxF-LNNBemZHxjNpqwEiM-VZPNx7gj8YhKXH81_OXMXjBzKGjtMLUO2pS1E2qs21l3STrD-WshqWcjNIf2LGHl1l8sVP0VP5Z/w640-h640/Cute%20Easter%20Dessert%20and%20Treat%20Ideas%20IG.png" title="Cute Easter Desserts and Treats" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cute Easter Desserts and Treats</td></tr></tbody></table><p>There aren't many things more beautiful than a family Easter table filled with homemade recipes and cute Easter desserts and treats. Easter lunches and dinners bring back so many memories from my childhood. After church, we would head to my grandmother's home where the table would be filled with home cooked foods and so many desserts and treats. The kitchen table, living room, and den was packed with aunts, uncles, and cousins all enjoying special recipes while laughing at various stories told every year but always just as funny as the first time we heard them. I can still hear the laughter. There was always lots of laughter. I miss those days. My grandparents are all in Heaven now and I don't see my cousins, aunts, and uncles as often as I would like, but we can carry on some of our childhood traditions in our own homes as our own adult children and grandchildren gather around our own tables. If you're wondering what to desserts and treats to prepare for your Easter table this year, I've compiled a list to get us started.</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Cute Easter Desserts and Treats</h1><p>I've seen different variations of dirt cakes in the past. I've even made a few with <a href="https://amzn.to/49hYKzR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">flower pots for bowls</a> and gummy worms for the "dirt" mix. For your Easter table, try this <a href="https://www.madetobeamomma.com/easter-dirt-cups/" rel="" target="_blank">Easter Dirt Cup </a>variation of this cute yummy treat. Instead of gummy worms, use <a href="https://amzn.to/42OBSFB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">little candy eggs</a> and bunny Peeps. </p><p><a href="https://themondaybox.com/easter-pretzels/" target="_blank">These Pretzel Bunnies</a> are the perfect sweet and salty treat. They are made with pretzels and chocolate melts. Get the full recipe and see how to make a few other animal treats over at The Monday Box.</p><p>Are you a cheese cake lover? <a href="https://www.sugarhero.com/easter-no-bake-mini-cheesecakes/" target="_blank">These mini cheesecakes</a> are adorable. The crust is a cookie, but the best part is that there is no baking required! </p><p>How about a bunny on a stick? <a href="https://togetherasfamily.com/peeps-pretzel-rods/" target="_blank">Pretzel Rods </a>are cute, colorful, and another sweet and salty treat with <a href="https://amzn.to/48iRJ0j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">salty pretzels</a> and sweet marshmallow bunnies.</p><p>Remember those <a href="https://amzn.to/49CCctf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sugar wafer cookies</a>? Grab those, <a href="https://amzn.to/49z8jtS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">yellow candy melts</a>, and candy eyeballs to make adorable little Easter chicks. Get a full list of ingredients and instructions over at <a href="https://www.persnicketyplates.com/easter-chick-dipped-wafer-cookies/" target="_blank">Persnickety Plates</a>.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uD4GUP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Exceptionally Easter: 60 #Delish Easter Celebration Recipes (60 Super Recipes)" border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="1088" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkMI3sqTag9BQH44wk9Odjfw5ykeP11uTvEWjV4K4JSmf5ywGFlbmFTdy1R6uKn6RwlaWNmA5AYmjDjlT86LYsooYLUltR6URa93IEv7gnQ9Qp7ZZsLgd_aLvQD8axvq76HG_1_M1zIx36vzXrUuq00fVTqzZi_3RTyBaB0CkQiYfRBxyeMWZsuKRpgZc-/w512-h640/0%20easter%201.jpg" title="Image of Cookbook:Exceptionally Easter: 60 #Delish Easter Celebration Recipes (60 Super Recipes)" width="512" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uD4GUP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Easter cookbook is available here.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="https://thriftyjinxy.com/easter-candy-macadamia-bark-recipe/" target="_blank">Easter Candy Macadamia Bark</a> not only tastes great, but it looks pretty too. Break it up and serve it on a pretty plate or platter. It will add colorful pastels to your table. You'll find the recipe at Thrifty Jinxy.<br /><p>These <a href="https://fantabulosity.com/easter-oreos/" target="_blank">Easter Oreos</a> are just the cutest things! Little bunny faces and little chick faces are adorable. Toss in a few <a href="https://amzn.to/3I6nIGc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robin Eggs</a> for the win. Get all the info at Fantabulosity.</p><p>Oh how I love Carrot Cake. These <a href="https://semihomemaderecipes.com/easy-carrot-cake-truffles/" target="_blank">Easy Carrot Cake Truffles</a> look so good. I could probably eat the whole batch all by myself. Find out how to make them at Semi Homemade Recipes.</p><p>Do you have little bird lovers in your life. They'll love making <a href="https://princesspinkygirl.com/chocolate-easter-birds-nests/" target="_blank">Easter Bird's Nests Cookies</a> - with your help, of course. Take them over to Princess Pinky Girl so they can read all about them. Then, enjoy family fun time in the kitchen while you make them.</p><p>Break out your <a href="https://amzn.to/3uvvXJ0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker</a> to make a pretty batch of <a href="https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/easter-crockpot-candy/" target="_blank">Easter Crock Pot Candy</a>. You'll find the full recipe at Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49ElMjZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Tasty, Time-Saving Easter Recipes: A Complete Cookbook of Spring Holiday Dish Ideas!" border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UrjzMTbcSgVJrFxWJwM65OLzU4aBs-r6B8z5L1ulnKKxshZ8ppgXEbOMg3lDEvmqfOkMfcz4KZxqYfqQMFdxHJldW9cIohWCvAMP8_7-nMpdiBJopm9IrDL4kn0MwJtjsIj6T4vJLNovgY6ooj6i5lj_hN5YiR2x3a9JHOQ7ordd-l5DwxG1FRlOb9Xt/w512-h640/0%20easter%20cookbook%202.jpg" title="Image of Easter Cookbook Cover:Tasty, Time-Saving Easter Recipes: A Complete Cookbook of Spring Holiday Dish Ideas!" width="512" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49ElMjZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Easter Recipes cookbook is available here.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Turn large marshmallows into cute marshmallow chicks. They are absolutely adorable! Take a look at them over at <a href="https://partypinching.com/cute-marshmallow-chicks/" target="_blank">Party Pinching.</a></p><p>Here's a spin on Rice Krispy Treats. Shape them like carrots instead. Get the details at <a href="https://myheavenlyrecipes.com/carrot-rice-krispie-treats-for-easter/" target="_blank">My Heavenly Recipes.</a></p><p>You have to check out these <a href="https://agrandelife.net/nutter-butter-easter-chicks/" target="_blank">Nutter Butter Easter Chicks.</a> They are so cute. Get the instructions and a complete list of ingredients over at A Grande Life.</p><p>Here's one for coconut lovers like me. Head over to Lord Byron's Kitchen and tell me how cute are these <a href="https://www.lordbyronskitchen.com/easter-bunny-coconut-tails/" target="_blank">Easter Bunny Coconut Tails</a>? I'll bet they taste amazing too. </p><p>We've already mentioned Easter Dirt Cups at the beginning of this post, but here is a different spin on this delicious and cute desert. This <a href="https://momsecrets.co/easy-easter-dirt-cake-recipe/" target="_blank">Easy Easter Dirt Cake</a> is made with chocolate pudding. It's served in a baking dish with "grass" on top. Over at Mom Secrets, it's adorable with the pastel hearts on top of the "grass," but I think another cute idea would be to "plant" <a href="https://amzn.to/42LRdqu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">these chocolate carrots</a> in the "dirt."</p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You may also like:</span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2022/03/easter-treat-ideas-for-your-family-table.html" target="_blank">Easter Treat Ideas for Your Family Table</a></b></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2022/03/easter-treat-ideas-for-your-family-table.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Cute Easter Desserts and Treats - Easter Treat Ideas for Your Family Table" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDou2E9eRmzR4MkoCf2uaX6Tzlo75mGv4RT3kwOtDLBPJQfT5_icaI2VoNDuGsgQleT54FYI0cwUzjTqhiHHy4_481v4fi3JERabk2Ii9yaupNJ6ubOMNO8YVkqhC9YQr2KaUpKsJPjRzf9GIEnCct_dW_NjI7bi_m9po7R358-_CjgMegGD9A2omaXmt5/w640-h640/0%20Easter%20Foods%20FBI.jpeg" title="Blog/Social Media Image of Easter Treats and Text: Easter Treat Ideas for Your Family Table" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2022/03/easter-treat-ideas-for-your-family-table.html" target="_blank">Easter Treat Ideas for Your Family Table</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shop Our Store!</span></h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fGzDC0TrtsVrr8x6Kb9CLnm4jlCfig1TuZ5lgiZHg_x0S-P9DsDRz4CxeO2FHJGNefNcclXFXWXFEIzjIKrkgF6Im6a6QrA-SiFUbNmB8GY1FCrRAlRAiPPvvzWRAtYFBO48oHI4HyjJtOvqp68-9xc8j84FV4P7-7yhb2DZsr1jg3cQPPj_3jiUV6C1/s1080/Birthday%20Card%201%20BLog%20Post.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Festive Birthday Card New in the Shop" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fGzDC0TrtsVrr8x6Kb9CLnm4jlCfig1TuZ5lgiZHg_x0S-P9DsDRz4CxeO2FHJGNefNcclXFXWXFEIzjIKrkgF6Im6a6QrA-SiFUbNmB8GY1FCrRAlRAiPPvvzWRAtYFBO48oHI4HyjJtOvqp68-9xc8j84FV4P7-7yhb2DZsr1jg3cQPPj_3jiUV6C1/w640-h640/Birthday%20Card%201%20BLog%20Post.png" title="Image of Festive Birthday Card Cover Accented with Balloons, confetti, a cute little bear, and sparklers." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Festive Birthday Card New in the Shop</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Hello Abundant Family Living Readers!</p><p>We have a new item in the shop today, a festive birthday card! I love this birthday card because it's colorful and festive. It's a cheerful card that's perfect for men, women, boys, and girls.</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Festive Birthday Card New in the Shop</h1><p>This birthday card is perfect for wishing your loved one the happiest of birthdays. It features a beautiful birthday cake sporting lots of candles. There are balloons and confetti and a "Happy Birthday" message on the front cover. The inside of this festive birthday card is completely blank so you can <a href="https://www.maryandmartha.com/5-scriptures-of-encouragement-to-write-in-a-card/" target="_blank">write your own message.</a> Your message can be as short or as long as you want. You can add your own artwork and add a short, but heartfelt birthday message or you can use up all the white space on the inside of this card to write a long birthday letter the recipient is sure to cherish for a lifetime of birthdays.</p><h3 style="text-align: center;">Festive Birthday Card Sizes</h3><p>We have two versions of this birthday card in our store. </p><p><b>The Physical Version: </b> If you opt for <a href="https://abundantfamilyliving.etsy.com/listing/1680004145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the physical version</a>, our production partner will create the card especially for you as soon as you place your order. You'll have to wait a little while to receive the card so plan ahead so you'll get it in time. The physical version of the card is 5in x 7in and it comes with a complimentary envelope.</p><p><b>The Digital Version: </b> If you need the card right away, you can opt for <a href="https://abundantfamilyliving.etsy.com/listing/1666329918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our digital version</a>. You can download the festive birthday card file to your electronic device and print it today using your own home computer. The digital card, when folded, measures 4.5in x 6in. You'll need your own envelope for this card. The digital version fits size A6 invitation envelopes which measure 4.75 x 6in. If you don't have your own envelope, but you need it right away, you can probably purchase a box of A6 cards at your local Walmart or office supply store. You'll find other options for purchasing envelopes for your digital greeting cards <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/p/envelopes-for-abundant-family-living.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>If your <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2022/12/reconciling-relationships.html" target="_blank">friend or family member</a> has a birthday coming up, we hope you'll shop with us! If you purchase one of our cards (or any other item in our shop), don't forget to leave feedback. We value your opinion! </p><p>We do not offer refunds for our digital items, but if you are not happy with your item, digital or physical, please contact us so that we can work with you. </p><p>We hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>PIN ME!</b></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIj_3QIQYiPNcugj4ZZNDzQ-SxB7BsG9naDETdqBHiMoovf5lVFFOTD8FhBo85tDcdzZaRN0yRuPsYWVwXplMU-reeWeYX4a7pUlN2FqL-OPrkCjobyTPZYNnTeT6U-GlQbk6OjO9ud-aWcQNSAw3tHOLyTRUSwSjq9vj4MfHZOH4AwnIgyc40WWzWebxS/s1920/Birthday%20Card%201%20blog%20Post%20PIN.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Festive Birthday Card New in the Shop" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIj_3QIQYiPNcugj4ZZNDzQ-SxB7BsG9naDETdqBHiMoovf5lVFFOTD8FhBo85tDcdzZaRN0yRuPsYWVwXplMU-reeWeYX4a7pUlN2FqL-OPrkCjobyTPZYNnTeT6U-GlQbk6OjO9ud-aWcQNSAw3tHOLyTRUSwSjq9vj4MfHZOH4AwnIgyc40WWzWebxS/w360-h640/Birthday%20Card%201%20blog%20Post%20PIN.png" title="Image of Festive Birthday Card Accented with Balloons - Pinterest Pin Image" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Festive Birthday Card New in the Shop</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876046646089728033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640693900404015166.post-89637224367534960952024-02-12T23:44:00.001-05:002024-02-12T23:44:39.188-05:00A Closer Look at 1 Corinthians 13:4-8<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0tMKN_xnZGWprCrKAaQ9hoT-3MWVqAUZqN9Zo4uOh3RAqSVcdL7QNKJZV0G1dfKZFziszU5mJkOK2fOjzp4NMJQmd0odJmNm17kq0FOEnaiWvlXtUCQH1bOi0NDGAXvB10VRGprGrODZbzXLURjKOhStR2LHXFNyN1pJI3khAZIHzXYgX9zGs9entTFaw/s1080/Love%20is%20patient,%20love%20is%20kind.%20It%20does%20not%20envy,%20it%20does%20not%20boast,%20it%20is%20not%20proud.%205%20It%20does%20not%20dishonor%20others,%20it%20is%20not%20self-seeking,%20it%20is%20not%20easily%20angered,%20it%20keeps%20no%20record%20of%20wrongs.%20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A Closer Look at 1 Corinthians 13:4-8" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0tMKN_xnZGWprCrKAaQ9hoT-3MWVqAUZqN9Zo4uOh3RAqSVcdL7QNKJZV0G1dfKZFziszU5mJkOK2fOjzp4NMJQmd0odJmNm17kq0FOEnaiWvlXtUCQH1bOi0NDGAXvB10VRGprGrODZbzXLURjKOhStR2LHXFNyN1pJI3khAZIHzXYgX9zGs9entTFaw/w640-h640/Love%20is%20patient,%20love%20is%20kind.%20It%20does%20not%20envy,%20it%20does%20not%20boast,%20it%20is%20not%20proud.%205%20It%20does%20not%20dishonor%20others,%20it%20is%20not%20self-seeking,%20it%20is%20not%20easily%20angered,%20it%20keeps%20no%20record%20of%20wrongs.%20.png" title="A Cross and Floral Background with the Text of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1 Corinthians 13:4-8</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Every year, from February 1st to February 14th, we probably read 1 Corinthians, chapter 13 more often than usual. The Scripture passage is well-known as The Love Chapter. As Valentine's Day quickly approaches, let's take a closer took at 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.</div><blockquote>Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. I Corinthians 14:4-8 (NIV)</blockquote><h1 style="text-align: center;">A Closer Look at 1 Corinthians 13:4-8</h1><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love is patient.</h3><div><br /></div><div>Some versions read "love is long-suffering." It is one thing to be <a href="https://amzn.to/48aYiln" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patient</a>, but long suffering implies a deeper meaning. Dictionary.com tells us the word "patient" means quietly and steadily persevering, while "long-suffering" means long and patient endurance of injury, trouble, or provocation (something that incites, instigates, angers, or irritates). You see, the word long suffering is much more than just waiting on someone to ask you out on a date or waiting for your husband or wife to apologize for something they've done or not done, probably without ill-will. Long suffering is a love that reaches beyond the deep pain of intentional hurt and heartache. A long suffering love will love past the intentional act of hurt aimed directly at you. If you are thinking that this kind of love is impossible, you might be right, but only impossible without Jesus. Only He can help us practice a long-suffering love.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Love is kind.</b> </h3><div><br /></div><div>We are taught that <a href="https://amzn.to/48aYl0x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kindness</a> is a character trait and it is. A person is either kind or not-king, but the kindness in 1 Corinthians 13 is an active kindness. The <a href="https://amzn.to/3UDtxmf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Believers Bible Commentary</a> refers to this kindness as an active goodness. It is something we do, not for ourselves, but in the interest of others. </div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love does not envy.</h3><div><br /></div><div>We usually think of <a href="https://amzn.to/48veSwN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">envy</a> as jealousy. Jealousy is a synonym of envy and I think we have all experienced jealousy at some point. I also think social media has made envy more powerful. We compare ourselves to others more often as we scroll past small snapshots of the best moments in the lives of others. We need to keep jealousy in check, because this Biblical definition of envy-free love means that we not just tolerate the successes of others, but we should be happy for their accomplishments. We should celebrate the successes of others and avoid giving the enemy a playing field in this area of our lives.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love does not boast.</h3><div><br /></div><div>Let's piggy-back this section on the heels of the last one. Just like love does not envy when others are successful, we shouldn't <a href="https://amzn.to/4bEtlt1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">boast</a> about our own successes either. It's OK to let others know we've achieved something we've worked hard to achieve, but not in such a way that makes us feel better than others. The definition of the word "boast" means "to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride." Did you notice the words "excessive" and "pride?" Let's not be jealous when others are successful, and let's not be excessively prideful over our own accomplishes either. Let's keep it all in its proper place and if we strive to always life others above ourselves, this is easier to do.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love is not proud.</h3><div><br /></div><div>There is that "pride" word again. Some versions say that love is not "puffed up." As believers, we should already know that nothing have is our own, but gifts from God instead. We have nothing to be prideful about. It is by God's grace and mercy alone that we even live and breathe. There is nothing prideful about love.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love does not dishonor others.</h3><div><br /></div><div>Love leaves no room for rudeness. Dishonoring others is the opposite of loving them. Love is always considerate of others. </div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love is not self-seeking.</h3><div><br /></div><div>As believers, we are children of God. Our mission here on earth is to tell others about God's plan of redemption through Jesus Christ. Someone once said, "I'm here to take as many people to Heaven with me as I can." We should always be seeking ways to benefit others, not ourselves.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love is not easily angered.</h3><div><br /></div><div>True love is able to suffer through pettiness. Remember "long-suffering?" For the benefit, and maybe even the eternity of the offender, we can call on Jesus to help us shorten our fuses and not be easily angered.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love keeps no record of wrongs.</h3><div><br /></div><div>This one is a really tough one. Once someone has wronged us, it is difficult to forget it. How often do we bring up past offenses? Truth be told, we all do it and maybe more often than any of us want to admit. This is a tough one for me personally, but we can put wrongs behind us if we rely on the Holy Spirit to help us. </div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love does not delight in evil.</h3><div><br /></div><div>God is love. The opposite of love is hate or evil. Therefore hate and evil are the very core of Satan's character. We should never ever celebrate evil. Our culture tells us that in order to love others, we have to also love the sin they are involved in. Well, we are all sinners. Jesus showed us how to treat others when he called out their sin, but He told them to sin no more. We are to love the sinner, but hate the sin. We are to hate their sin, our sin, all sin. By calling sin what it is and showing others who Jesus is, we are offering the real love we all need, the same love that Jesus offers.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love rejoices with the truth.</h3><div>We are never to delight in evil, but we are to always rejoice in the truth. The Believer's Bible Commentary had this to say about these last two points.<br /><blockquote>There is a certain mean streak in human nature which takes pleasure in what is unrighteous, especially if an unrighteous act seems to benefit one’s self. This is not the spirit of love. Love rejoices with every triumph of the truth. </blockquote></div><div>It is as simple as this. Satan is the author of confusion, sin, and lies. God is the author of sound mind, purity, and truth. We cannot have it both ways. We must choose one. Choose wisely. Choose truth.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love always protects.</h3><div><br /></div><div>Believers have the resources to protect others against evil. We have God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit. We have <a href="https://amzn.to/3uApY5x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">His Word</a>. It is our responsibility to protect others and lead them to a saving relationship with Jesus.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love always trusts.</h3><div><br /></div><div>Love always trusts God, His Word, the Gospel, and truth. We must be careful to not put our trust in the wrong place. We cannot trust the lies and snares of the enemy, but we can always trust God and His plan for our lives even when things don't work out like we planned and even when He doesn't answer in the way we hoped He would.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love always hopes.</h3><div><br /></div><div>Love never gives up. Love always hopes for things to work out for the best. As we stated above, love always hopes for the best even when God's plan doesn't line up with our own. Our hope is in Him, not ourselves.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love always perseveres.</h3><div><br /></div><div>The definition of the word persevere is "to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly." My eyes concentrated a little longer on the words "maintain a purpose." Our purpose is to lead others to Jesus. Love maintains this purpose against all obstacles and discouragement. </div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Love never fails.</h3><div><br /></div><div>There is no better way to explain it. No matter the what, love never fails. This is a beautiful truth.</div><div><br /></div><div>There is a whole lot of love language packed into those 5 sweet Bible verses. I know <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life/bible-verses-for-valentines-day/" target="_blank">Valentine's Day</a> is a day set aside for romantic love, but so many people out there have been shown so little love in any of its true forms. Maybe we can take some extra time this week to think about what <b><i>real love</i></b> is and share it with others.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48gFUYk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Love Never Fails Wall Art" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKOWXqAlHbAW0pWaZfe53heahiIeWODzM4M7qoRVGqgnDDSIoA_AMucIBxy2JbGT7Fsh4CUvYZYLjW3poxex1veFj_5qHfN8YN4NGs2Ekfr1iWpjTEvql4emU-H13-HwzV8tZaS74EEa1JKg_PensjQdqTNRhf0cYGXsbY1j0c3SwKPuPQMAtgXSKfX6s/w640-h640/Love%20never%20fails.jpg" title="Love Never Fails Wall Art" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48gFUYk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This "Love Never Fails" wall art is available here.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;">PIN ME!</span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLG7n7VVvWW55dTAd8RsGeQ35EH_6-6ZbBdIcv9Nmnc1BUFms7Y-i6TkzrW-zcB5QKdDWtKwqWljGjW7MK8q3V3mQen7Ne4fmCDQBUGHuEphrHZZGO_hpMQuAvmr7J12gHTXm1B8QVyype9xByhYMtwwipEN2JgG-A-8U4yoEH0dV6iVum8G1Yhupteu0L/s1920/Love%20Chapter%20PIN.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A Closer Look at 1 Corinthians 13:4-8" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLG7n7VVvWW55dTAd8RsGeQ35EH_6-6ZbBdIcv9Nmnc1BUFms7Y-i6TkzrW-zcB5QKdDWtKwqWljGjW7MK8q3V3mQen7Ne4fmCDQBUGHuEphrHZZGO_hpMQuAvmr7J12gHTXm1B8QVyype9xByhYMtwwipEN2JgG-A-8U4yoEH0dV6iVum8G1Yhupteu0L/w360-h640/Love%20Chapter%20PIN.png" title="Cross with Floral Background with Text of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Closer Look at 1 Corinthians 13:4-8</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">You may also like:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2022/02/6-ways-to-show-love-this-year.html" target="_blank">6 Ways to Show Love This Year</a></span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2022/02/6-ways-to-show-love-this-year.html" target="_blank"><img alt="6 Ways to Show Love This Year" border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="638" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fHkyPy1Dm4IG-jBshf17MX7TNeEdasSWsuBihH2eEo6WyZTBWbnsonVlLwBrVPFmzOjAFHiHG0Te7NLJyjvZCY9RNbZICGhUnxwdV-o-KfdN3bY-DkRAWqqfweYsmf1I-mfOv6VcgZpS1rKenr4Y2hhwFbKPvVEWJuPXcPaBSF385EQq-bNMBBGgOzwy/w640-h266/ways-to-show-love-in-2018-article.jpeg" title="Photo of Happy Family" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2022/02/6-ways-to-show-love-this-year.html" target="_blank">6 Ways to Show Love This Year</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876046646089728033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640693900404015166.post-13457999428572518872024-02-11T21:32:00.000-05:002024-02-11T21:32:21.154-05:00Praying Meaningful Prayers with Our Grandchildren<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4D3uoDU84bWu_t5NHcd_BK-42jumG7SS9CUGvfHxGorAy3Hu18Rp0NsU1pEJHf37EUiM9I8iFwu_Q5H7m7gkVmIpSdAu8PBTc4O6SOwoRo3_eGnhkXzbQUpZTy58f9ypXDtdrx8n-4dmJWaHmJR9nyX8E9nmdD9NvE4BKgfuxzj3T45_TERs49oznMgV/s1080/Praying%20Meaningful%20Prayers%20with%20Our%20Grandchildren.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Praying Meaningful Prayers with Our Grandchildren" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4D3uoDU84bWu_t5NHcd_BK-42jumG7SS9CUGvfHxGorAy3Hu18Rp0NsU1pEJHf37EUiM9I8iFwu_Q5H7m7gkVmIpSdAu8PBTc4O6SOwoRo3_eGnhkXzbQUpZTy58f9ypXDtdrx8n-4dmJWaHmJR9nyX8E9nmdD9NvE4BKgfuxzj3T45_TERs49oznMgV/w640-h640/Praying%20Meaningful%20Prayers%20with%20Our%20Grandchildren.png" title="Image of young girl praying, Praying Meaningful Prayers with Our Grandchildren" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Praying Meaningful Prayers with Our Grandchildren</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Grandparents often have such a huge influence over the lives of their grandchildren. My grandparents played a very important role in my life. Now that I have a grand-daughter of my own, I pray often that I will be just as important in her life as my grandparents were in mine. One way we can build close relationships with our grandchildren and help them grow closer to the Lord is to pray with them. Here are several ways we can start praying meaningful prayers with our grandchildren.</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Praying Meaningful Prayers with Our Grandchildren</h1><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pray over them from the day they are born. </span></h3><p>We can begin building a culture of prayer for our grandchildren on the day they are born. Praying over them should be just as natural as holding them. As we cuddle those sweet <a href="https://amzn.to/3wdBVyJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">newborn babies</a>, we can breathe them in, hold them close, and sing to them, but above all, we can begin praying over them. As our grandchildren grow, knowing we will pray over them should be just as natural to them as knowing we will feed them.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Take interest in their lives. </span></h3><p>My grandmothers were always interested in whatever was going on in my life. It didn't matter how small or insignificant the issue was. If it was important to me, it was important to them. The same is true for our grandchildren. Their problems may seem small to us, especially if they are still very young, but if their problems are huge for them, then they should be huge for us. We can take opportunities to talk to them about the things that are important to them. We should never miss the opportunity to <a href="https://amzn.to/42BijAw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pray</a> with them over those things. If they are very young, we can take a few minutes to pray a few simple sentences with them. As they grow older, we can <a href="https://women.lifeway.com/2020/09/11/a-virtue-a-day-31-biblical-prayers-for-your-grandchildren/" target="_blank">pray more deeply and more specifically</a> over the struggles they face. I know that my granddaughter will face many struggles in her life. I want her to know that I will always be a good listener and I will always pray over her life.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pray sincerely.</span></h3><p>As we <a href="https://amzn.to/3St7jR6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pray</a> over our grandchildren, let's make sure we are sincere in our prayers and they know it. I want my granddaughter to know that my prayers for her will never be half-hearted. I want her to know that when I pray over her life, I will pray sincerely and boldly. I don't want her to grow up thinking, "Maybe Nonnie will pray for me." I want her to grow up thinking, "I need to talk to my Nonnie. I <b><i><u>know</u></i></b> she will pray for me."</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Allow them to pray their own prayers from their own hearts.</span></h3><p>I titled this post "Praying Meaningful Prayers <b><i><u>WITH</u></i></b> Our Grandchildren because I wanted to emphasize the importance of praying together. Part of praying with our grandchildren is teaching them to pray. Those cute little poetry prayers are OK in the beginning, but we didn't say those too much with our own children and I don't want us to say those too much with our grandchildren. Those repeated prayers are good tools for teaching, but we need to encourage our children and grandchildren to pray their own prayers from their own hearts as early as possible. Let's teach our grandchildren that prayer is simply talking to God. Let them talk to God and we can be involved in that conversation with them. Pray together.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pray the Scriptures over your grandchildren. When they are with you, make sure they hear you pray.</span></h3><p>Pray the scriptures out loud over your grandchildren. There is something powerful about hearing the very <a href="https://amzn.to/42zsUMa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Word of God</a> spoken over those who we love. For example, let's read Psalm 3:3-5.</p>But You, Lord, are a shield around me,<br />My glory, and the One who lifts my head.<br />I was crying out to the Lord with my voice,<br />And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah<br />I lay down and slept;<br />I awoke, for the Lord sustains me.<div>Psalm 3:3-5</div><div><br /></div><div>Based on Psalm 3:3-5, our prayer will be something like this:</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Father God,</i></div><div><i>You, Lord, are a shield around <u>(your grandchild's name)</u>.</i></div><div><i>You are (his/her) glory and the one who lifts (his/her) head.</i></div><div><i>(He/She) may cry out to You in the wilderness of this earthly life,</i></div><div><i>And You will answer (him/her) from Your holy mountain.</i></div><div><i>(He/she) will lay down and sleep;</i></div><div><i>Then (he/she) will awake for You sustain (him/her).</i></div><div><i>Thank you for protecting (your grandchild's name) wherever (he/she) may go.</i></div><div><i>In Jesus' Name,</i></div><div><i>Amen</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pray prayers of thankfulness.</span></h3><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Let's teach our grandchildren to pray prayers of thankfulness even when God doesn't move in the way they ask. We need to teach our grandchildren that God's timing is perfect and His ways are higher than our ways. Asking God to move a certain way is OK, but they need to know that his answer is not always "yes." Sometimes, God says, "OK, but not now." Sometimes, He says, "No, child, but I have something so much better planned for you." Let's teach those sweet babies to trust God completely with their lives and look forward to the day each of them surrenders to the Lord and begins his or her relationship with Jesus. Then, we can rest in the promise of spending eternity with them. </div><div><br /></div><div>One day, when my granddaughter (and future grandchildren) say goodby to me here on Earth, I want them to know without a shadow of a doubt that this is only a "See you later, Nonnie." May they remember for the rest of their lives the many prayers we prayed together over the years.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you aren't sure how to start praying for your grandchildren, <a href="https://amzn.to/48d5zB9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Power of a Praying Grandparent</a> is a good resource.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48d5zB9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="The Power of a Praying Grandparent" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" 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0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVBIULopJC95plcKA5Q2Vo_J3hyphenhyphenUxrmiJTN63pZUkyH3HgF_HM2835nuLGAQXBInMttBrfFEbrwhdbr-JIC4AC36gTSomSWeEtMb2SuUBETn0aAiFnMVA3Do9gru-3Z2RR-1659yrPUH37hdrt0C95DzJxprQYk3Xx8OeKPzHD0J4rc8PRH2RRVvNZ55J/s1080/0%20date%20night.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas for Busy and Tired Parents" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVBIULopJC95plcKA5Q2Vo_J3hyphenhyphenUxrmiJTN63pZUkyH3HgF_HM2835nuLGAQXBInMttBrfFEbrwhdbr-JIC4AC36gTSomSWeEtMb2SuUBETn0aAiFnMVA3Do9gru-3Z2RR-1659yrPUH37hdrt0C95DzJxprQYk3Xx8OeKPzHD0J4rc8PRH2RRVvNZ55J/w640-h640/0%20date%20night.png" title="Pink Background with Hearts and Text: Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas for Busy and Tired Parents" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas for Busy and Tired Parents</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Hey busy and tired parents! With Valentine's Day approaching, you might be sneaking in your secret Valentine's Day gifts for your spouse or frantically grabbing those delivered packages from your front porch before your husband or your wife finds them. You might be trying to figure out how to spend a few hours of romantic time alone on this special day, but with a growing and active family, finding time alone can be challenging. Then, you might have to pay a baby sitter so you can enjoy a meal at your favorite restaurant. <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2020/01/valentines-day-books-for-young-readers.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valentine's Day</a> can be a lot of fun, but it can also be expensive and even a little frustrating when you're trying to make your plans work out. However, <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life/bible-verses-for-valentines-day/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valentine's Day</a> dates don't need to be extravagant. There are plenty of ways for you to celebrate the holiday without even leaving your home. Here is a list of Valentine's Day date night ideas for all you busy and tired parents out there.</p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0em;">Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas for Busy and Tired Parents</span></h1></div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.4; margin-left: 0px;"><p>Many of us can relate to the feeling of exhaustion that comes with parenting. Between changing diapers, preparing meals, cleaning up messes, and trying to keep the peace, it's no wonder that many parents feel too tired to even think about planning a date night. However, date nights are essential for maintaining a healthy and strong relationship with your spouse. They provide opportunities for couples to reconnect and remind each other of why they fell in love in the first place.<br /><br />So, here is a list of simple and enjoyable date night ideas that won't leave you feeling more exhausted.</p><p>Have a picnic in your living room. It's simple, inexpensive, and you don't have to worry about finding a babysitter.</p><p>Watch a movie or a TV show together after the kids are in bed. The Lost Valentine is a good move suggestion. You can watch the movie trailer <a href="https://amzn.to/42yI0l8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/42yI0l8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="The Lost Valentine" border="0" data-original-height="436" data-original-width="327" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sa_7atihNy3kzHbEXZjyH3rE9g3QPl1OO7o-4U1tt2ncGXGucYdFcDVexarAQWso9gSsh0cTtuPhemlUxWv49VWa89z34oHiLDisq7zCBxjwFYV61i8waJsbw_1HPEwIgRSQNnQwMGBN5Gk9-L4a6wS8MxnOaGOpz7wPTayjotrnacTB9vlgRJvlz1vH/w480-h640/0%20lost%20valentine.webp" title="DVD Cover for The Lost Valentine" width="480" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/42yI0l8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lost Valentine is available here.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Have a game night. You can play board games, card games, or video games</p><p>Do both you and your spouse enjoy cooking? Try a new recipe together. It's a fun way to bond and you get to enjoy a delicious meal at the end.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3STBgLI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Valentine's Day Cookbook" border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="1088" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBSN9KQdPnTzaSzT6kpzj8eS5ghAIK1C2Da6D1vIS3n3T8Y12XpW40SD4_cK7kwI9FnKZ9QssmONFflUkAyRr3dUGWFahLOlQrZytI9GbKHlODrJE0p23i3rvMw6ACyrUWvaLdQqG_saE4_BxFnGAxpHSd8b2ilD-qajyqsSe1h1lG8n-W9rwGKjjjoTEn/w512-h640/0%20valentine%20cookbook.jpg" title="Valentine's Day Cookbook Cover" width="512" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3STBgLI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Valentine's Day cookbook is available here.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Go for a walk or a jog together. You might need a baby sitter for this one, but it's a great way to get some exercise and enjoy some fresh air.</p><p>Have a <a href="https://amzn.to/4bzTMjh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">karaoke</a> night. Just don't sing too loudly or you'll wake up the kids. 😀</p><p>Do a <a href="https://amzn.to/49s06HY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">puzzle</a> together. </p><p>Have a book club night. You can read the same book and then discuss it together. You'll have to plan ahead for this idea so you'll both be finished with the book by Valentine's Day.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4bzJS1o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="The Love Dare" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="970" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcU0zvSzH707a-pAUstz3bdyjr_fmO5_7ga6RraV6IEFPtJhCQ3NTUMP-y4gMK-kne3x3ocsoTRySX7k2ulkyeixvH9083P9z6KuSLWpz78Ekljrf3U-IThk4_oaT8AXQFHx8i3J6bPzl0n4WJ0Jva3J_jdx-4IQS8gAXKJ-hZI1UymFcHRklSOiOTmru/w414-h640/0%20love%20daare.jpg" title="The Love Dare Cover" width="414" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4bzJS1o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love Dare is available here.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Have a craft night. You can make something together, like a scrapbook or a piece of art.</p><p>Have a gardening night. You can plant something together and watch it grow over time.</p><p>Have a meditation night. Calm your mind and relax your body by memorizing scripture together. Choose several verses that you both consider favorites. Then, meditate on them and memorize them together.</p><p>Have a stargazing night. You can look at the stars and learn about different constellations while marveling at God's creations.</p><p>Have a DIY pottery night. You can make something beautiful and functional together. If you don't have a real pottery wheel, you can find clay suitable for molding in most craft stores.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49dn4Tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here is another suggestion.</a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49dn4Tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Pottery Wheel" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1307" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicemGElEKVt5Vk5q3UOuCzPpwD34LOGR9RIkSS6CBujRDt3kkL8OSS76W-pvoM_JL494V-l4HaqGp6Jv4tgiirHy7RYkX1SIYDptkBUtPeUwUNDZjR-KpTRYRjU9oacR9Fy9JVKB6flM3AN-LUnS4UeODKDRLolup6kyOXctEWHTHS6N3jlzazsLbRxRe/w558-h640/0%20pottery%20wheel.jpg" title="Image of Pottery Wheel Box" width="558" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49dn4Tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This pottery wheel kit is available here.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Remember, date nights don't have to be expensive or extravagant. The most important thing is that you are spending quality time together, reconnecting, and having fun. So, this Valentine's Day, try one of these date night ideas and enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable evening with your spouse.</p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>PIN ME! </b></span> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwzI1jNB1E63ELDOd9DnhtCoIooqueUJIwpXa_7wEnHu9xH-1WaYeLBupmJmibInMSd6EZc12i4meehY8KJeJE4yRUn3BTA-xGs5wQphaOeQ02Gd3p4eL70E2TnuE4n1j8ygZ6_3nxmGFUyHdDSwikwSlC8fCyB4FR-NoFybUSNL3cTWtV0ltsq3TSeDoU/s1920/Valentine%E2%80%99s%20Day%20Date%20PIN.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas for Busy and Tired Parents" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwzI1jNB1E63ELDOd9DnhtCoIooqueUJIwpXa_7wEnHu9xH-1WaYeLBupmJmibInMSd6EZc12i4meehY8KJeJE4yRUn3BTA-xGs5wQphaOeQ02Gd3p4eL70E2TnuE4n1j8ygZ6_3nxmGFUyHdDSwikwSlC8fCyB4FR-NoFybUSNL3cTWtV0ltsq3TSeDoU/w360-h640/Valentine%E2%80%99s%20Day%20Date%20PIN.png" title="Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas for Busy and Tired Parents" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas for Busy and Tired Parents - PIN ME!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: xx-large; letter-spacing: 0em;">Happy Valentine's Day!</span></div><p></p></div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.4; margin-left: 0px;"><p><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0em;">Tina</span></p></div>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876046646089728033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640693900404015166.post-43279909406568559752024-02-07T23:23:00.008-05:002024-02-07T23:41:10.833-05:00Valentine's Day Projects for Kids<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ThZ4ULQO5rfLDM3jaYn9mTgNX5LcA4d2va-o3qPsHP9Opn0OwweZv2UBXuPk5nAbBSZJVHoYk1tI7kqNWFpNey-RL09ua0ZjcxH9hJBTou_zf_UM2YSL7XS4BlGVNVNJsx3Nx4PfVIy7t49OERAUOVwPcJ3sI3oA96rWK6yAgRdHOLfc470Q2pH-h8m2/s1080/Valentine%E2%80%99s%20Day%20Projects%20for%20Kids%20FBIG.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Valentine's Day Projects for Kids" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ThZ4ULQO5rfLDM3jaYn9mTgNX5LcA4d2va-o3qPsHP9Opn0OwweZv2UBXuPk5nAbBSZJVHoYk1tI7kqNWFpNey-RL09ua0ZjcxH9hJBTou_zf_UM2YSL7XS4BlGVNVNJsx3Nx4PfVIy7t49OERAUOVwPcJ3sI3oA96rWK6yAgRdHOLfc470Q2pH-h8m2/w640-h640/Valentine%E2%80%99s%20Day%20Projects%20for%20Kids%20FBIG.png" title="Valentine's Day Projects for Kids" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valentine's Day Projects for Kids</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div>January is always a long month, but we made it and now it's February. This means it is time for fun Valentine's Day projects for kids. If you need a little inspiration to come up with some great ideas, I'm here to help. Here's a list of great ideas for Valentine's Day fun with your kids.<div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Valentine's Day Projects for Kids</h1><div><br /></div><div>Let's start with a <a href="https://www.happinessishomemade.net/easy-toddler-valentine-craft/" target="_blank">heart shaped sun catcher</a> from Happiness is Homemade.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's an adorable <a href="https://artsymomma.com/valentines-day-fish-craft.html" target="_blank">paper plate fish craft.</a> This adorable fish sports heart shaped fins. You'll find it at Artsy Momma.</div><div><br /></div><div>These <a href="https://rhythmsofplay.com/thumbprint-heart-glass-gem-magnets" target="_blank">thumbprint heart glass magnets</a> are so pretty. This idea is from Rhythms of Play.</div><div><br /></div><div>Create a Love Letters from God bulletin board like<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/216524694579905738/" target="_blank"> this one</a> I found on Pinterest. It's a great way to teach children Scripture verses.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3HKV0KX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Valentine's Day Craft Kits, 24 Sets" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMRGnkeZkxC6XZnRZXZZtXP-WwaAev25qPAeJE8GVOc5kQARF1Cy_kgs_kr7Kx_RomkGsBc3Xp4G0O6lpbddmzAskrwcFSg3744kRruydpX8itAbWLzQ2I3_vUIFzbM6LJixV_vXDtFc8AitpcDiIdCY0QqpoDhMXXBqx82G91hLrM4PkI_DWQ9F75KnAN/w640-h640/0%20valentine%201.jpg" title="Image of Valentine Craft Kits" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3HKV0KX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valentine's Day Craft Kits - 24 Sets Available Here!</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Check out <a href="https://thegrowingcreatives.com/1-corinthians-13-valentines-day-craft/" target="_blank">this 3-D Heart Valentine's Day Craft</a> that teaches children about love according to 1 Corinthians 13. You'll find it at The Growing Creatives.</div><div><br /></div><div>Help your kids attach small wrapped pieces of candy to these <a href="https://www.notconsumed.com/5-free-valentine-scripture-printables" target="_blank">Valentine's Day Scripture printables</a>. Then they can hand them out to their friends. You'll find them at Not Consumed.</div><div><br /></div><div>These <a href="https://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/valentine-kid-craft-thumbprint-heart-jars/" target="_blank">thumb print Mason Jars</a> are so cute. Learn how to paint them here at It All Started With Paint. After the paint dries, your child can add his or her favorite flowers to enjoy.</div><div><br /></div><div>What is a craft day without at least one toilet paper roll activity? Check out these <a href="https://www.christianitycove.com/love-butterflies-valentines-day-craft/4615/" target="_blank">Love Butterflies</a> at Christianity Cove.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3HQegGT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Valentine's Day Bingo for Kids" border="0" data-original-height="1486" data-original-width="1500" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalUpP7_HnpJ9jGPpjOHr3-QOno21h0nElFjx1ZW3w2eAGSSISIbL97dBD4cwYXCki1KOvsy_tQBW1259Ep_RwHk67l3Nc1DONBFwDeLlPXhk2veSK_hfNLeMI_IAjamwjbHa_ipKouHdiLlPQN37mhjQWCC0I4hwroiquETAyA02ogeNgHBfWbdd33bln/w640-h634/0%20Valentine%20Bingo.jpg" title="Valentine's Day Bingo for Kids" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3HQegGT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Valentine's Bingo Game for Kids is available here.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Valentine's Day Book for Kids</span></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3UymNpv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Berenstain Bears' Valentine Blessings</a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3UymNpv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="The Berenstain Valentine Blessings" border="0" data-original-height="1494" data-original-width="1500" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2DVewwhvNGPevK60B_DK-oXnaYjm4N5LyILU_WefIPXKRMwlAzBgxRpLEIPoiNl5H3PNmBTpFxZIhOPNmn5Y_CYL-z-alUybbJHHug-4cYnLuzuxG6hYIP5qz1qVcdy0NazhCycAmhYsL5eQt-6UUCvWnvfSKNgqhU1iGrHTYKcZTFDQ4jbxT5tzyMiO/w640-h638/berenstain%20bears%201.jpg" title="The Berenstain Bears Valentine Blessings" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3UymNpv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Berenstain Bears Valentine Blessings is available here.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Uy9g1f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">God's Great Love For You</a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Uy9g1f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="God's Great Love For You" border="0" data-original-height="1488" data-original-width="1500" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8nFW4akMCOWAlyEMddtlJpMxsKTV9YisAnj9oUdFoP_MZBaAa-54Iu4GTFbxTYlhnYCxjRoA9mug_0jDI4BPHUOiJqbSZcAXc6zSx8aKG1A5PjKxGR_VRHP_4MTfsEmUzWGxMnoZNmzVTy9wmLVtHAe-KBu0BAvsM9hvOAJJTIqo4UCHvsk5ytPXjS7l/w640-h634/0%20God's%20Great%20Love%20for%20You.jpg" title="God's Great Love For You" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Uy9g1f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">God's Great Love For You is available here.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3OCsQFI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">That's What Love Is</a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3OCsQFI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="That's What Love Is" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuYXPy47980EleJw6HfyjE1fc5HV8hqNOS0qsQXHGy6s9q-Mv5U_rVhlVViaOzsN3QL5667zb6YWKCk6B8uSZHIbqlU3qn7gpFur7zrRVMH7t2MWLsS45VbfNWkQQ90zs-iPV2IM5IK9nOeCp9851p1mYZu1WPuC3jMhLPm6gVJpcLqo1vKS7QSq8IeyV6/w640-h640/0%20that's%20what%20love%20is.jpg" title="That's What Love Is by Hannah C. 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Psalm 37:4 - What Does this verse REALLY mean?</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Psalm 37:4 is probably one of the most misquoted verses in Scripture. <i>"Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart."</i> It sounds good, doesn't it? If we take delight in God, He will give us whatever we want? I love the Lord. I love studying the Bible. I love growing in my faith, so if I delight in all these things, I can ask God for whatever my heart desires and He will give it to me? Well, that would be nice, but that is not how this works. What does Psalm 37:4 really mean?</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 </h1><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What does this verse REALLY mean?</span></h4><div><br /></div><div>What does Psalm 37:4 really mean? Let's start with what it does not mean. This beloved verse does not mean that God is going to hand us whatever we want just because we ask for it. If that were true, we would all be healthy, wealthy, and up to our eyeballs in materialistic bliss. We would also all be spoiled rotten and probably acting like spoiled rotten<a href="https://amzn.to/48SFo3V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> children</a> act. I think we all know what that looks like. You know something else? We would still be dissatisfied. I know there are exceptions to the rule, but most people who have it all - health, wealth, and all the things - still want more. If we are being honest with ourselves, no matter where we sit financially, we all want more, more of this, more of that. </div><div><br /></div><div>The reason we all want more is that material things can never fully satisfy the <a href="https://amzn.to/42lxg9y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">human heart</a> or cure any human condition. True satisfaction can only be found in Jesus Christ. We will never be satisfied doing our own will, but the more we know the Lord, the closer we are to Him, the closer our will lines up with His. <a href="https://www.intouchuk.org/read/daily-devotions/aligning-our-desires-with-god-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When our will lines up with God's will</a>, then the desires of our hearts are fully met. </div><div><br /></div><div>When we delight in the Lord, God's will becomes our will. God's desires become our desires. The things that break God's heart will also break ours. The things that bring God joy will also bring us joy. </div><div><br /></div><div>You see how that works? Now that we understand what Psalm 37:4 really means, we have to ask ourselves if we are truly delighting in the Lord. If we are, then the desires or our hearts that are in line with God's desires are given to us freely. If we are not delighting in the Lord, then we have work to do. We need to search our hearts to identify the areas keeping us from growing in our faith. We can do that by spending time in the <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2021/07/the-thompson-chain-reference-bible.html" target="_blank">Scriptures</a>, reading and meditating on <a href="https://amzn.to/3HBgrOm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">God's Word</a>, praying, and listening to God as He whispers sweet conviction over areas where we need to grow.</div><div><br /></div><div>Maybe you are reading this post and you have no idea what we are talking about because you don't know much about this Jesus we speak of. If this is you, then I invite you to <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/p/how-to-recieve-jesus.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to learn more about who Jesus is and how you can begin a relationship with Him today.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">May you live abundantly in Him,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Tina</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">PIN ME!</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKYOKlDGqV6zwO432nAvJRFyTIC5xhk6H2pCPPZYMLqVM5QgO4-UWvredpA5_qPh2Dejjq1MJzUdZ1q4SrxBe8DeuUQyU92SEUptpKqsEtxQqwTfWQg3he-J2mT7wu-y0fi_AP-BirXxk-UzAar21rdvj5pzjEH7j_jiLxVnIHJY4vxY0RVrCFM4SsNQWo/s1920/Delight%20yourself%20in%20the%20Lord%20PIN.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Delight Yourself in the Lord" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKYOKlDGqV6zwO432nAvJRFyTIC5xhk6H2pCPPZYMLqVM5QgO4-UWvredpA5_qPh2Dejjq1MJzUdZ1q4SrxBe8DeuUQyU92SEUptpKqsEtxQqwTfWQg3he-J2mT7wu-y0fi_AP-BirXxk-UzAar21rdvj5pzjEH7j_jiLxVnIHJY4vxY0RVrCFM4SsNQWo/w360-h640/Delight%20yourself%20in%20the%20Lord%20PIN.png" title="Florals and Text: Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. 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One of the things that stood out to me was the importance of family gatherings. In many cases, once the family matriarch passes away, family gathering become more scarce. That's so sad.</p><p>We are older now so I've had some time to reflect on the past. Recently, I have thought about our grandparents and how proud they would be of their grandchildren, great grandchildren, and even great-great grandchildren on both sides of our family.</p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><b>The Importance of Family Gatherings</b></h1><p>I miss it. All of it. I always loved our extended family gatherings. I can still hear all the voices, all the laughter, smell all the smells . . . all the things. </p><p>We have attended several funerals lately. The older we get, the more funerals we will attend. That's how life and death works. We are here for a little while, and then we are gone.</p><p>Those of us who know the Lord know we are not really gone. As <a href="https://billygraham.org/" target="_blank">Billy Graham</a> once said it, we will have only changed our address.</p><p>A little while back, I heard or read a phrase somewhere that stuck with me.</p><p><i></i></p><blockquote><i>"The days are long but the years are short."</i></blockquote><p></p><p>Few sentences have fallen so hard on my heart as this one, except for <a href="https://amzn.to/49cCBlS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bible verses</a>, of course. The truth in that sentence takes my breath away every time I think of it, and I think of it more and more often.</p><p>When we are young, working hard, raising families, and doing all the things young and growing families do, we get tired. Sometimes, we get bone tired. Can I get an amen? When we are in the middle of all the younger days, sometimes it seems like that season of life will last forever. We love our families, but we need a break, a time to breathe, but those breathing breaks are hard to come by. Time measured in days seems so long. Then, one day, here we are. We wake up to a new day to realize just how many days and years have passed. The kids are grown. Maybe they are married with kids of their own or maybe they are single and thriving. There are no more of the things that used to spend up our time, our long days. We long for the school plays and programs, ball practices and games, piano recitals, band performances, and in our case, countless church events. </p><p>If you are sitting where I sit today and all of those long days are in the past, then you realize, like me, just how short the years can be. Now, we find ourselves in the beginning years of goodbyes as our older relatives slip away.</p><p>BUT, if you believe, like I do, that goodbye on this earth is only a "see you later" for those of us who know Jesus, then we can take comfort and know that the same <a href="https://amzn.to/4beTAFX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">God who created us</a> and held us during all the long days of the past also holds our futures, our eternal futures. </p><p>I am grateful for the Truth of the gospel. In His saving grace, I rest not only in the comfort Jesus offers, but also in the joyful anticipation of eternal life with Him and the loved ones who have gone before us. </p><p>Do you have this same comfort and assurance? If not, then I hope you will take a few minutes to <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/p/how-to-recieve-jesus.html" target="_blank"><b><i>read this page</i></b></a> and I pray that you will read it with a heart ready to receive the eternal life God offers us in His Son, Jesus.</p><p>In the meantime, in the space between where we sit now and the day we go home to <a href="https://amzn.to/42wAfwl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heaven</a>, gather often, precious families. I pray we will take the opportunity to love our families and love them big. When my time on this earth is done, I hope my family will smile and laugh more than they grieve, knowing that my earthly death is not goodbye, but only a "see you later." My challenge to them (and to you) is this:</p><p>Make sure you will be there in Heaven so that "see you later" is a firm truth to hold to and not just an "I hope so."</p><p>Everyone will spend eternity somewhere. Where will you spend yours?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Pin this post!</span></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkk1v0_JbTSa1o0ttze79aC12Rx0AYvJ9leEfw5PfepaybF5XG-jEfBGcOdjGKPe-93zI-KCyIISuuYDiyworRhbSq9Ajp9F5V4PxLtEzcXB8VhFZFNwFN7g8x2Ms8yUBHKR4CtSJwtbEWLPGwd5XNXfYperDXVyuWgrolDtSpeJCd4rF9R5SG7hiNTeTH/s1920/The%20Importance%20of%20Family%20Gatherings%20PIN.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Importance of Family Gatherings" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkk1v0_JbTSa1o0ttze79aC12Rx0AYvJ9leEfw5PfepaybF5XG-jEfBGcOdjGKPe-93zI-KCyIISuuYDiyworRhbSq9Ajp9F5V4PxLtEzcXB8VhFZFNwFN7g8x2Ms8yUBHKR4CtSJwtbEWLPGwd5XNXfYperDXVyuWgrolDtSpeJCd4rF9R5SG7hiNTeTH/w360-h640/The%20Importance%20of%20Family%20Gatherings%20PIN.png" title="Photo of Family: The Importance of Family Gatherings" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Importance of Family Gatherings - PIN ME!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876046646089728033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640693900404015166.post-6949315756599058002024-01-07T00:38:00.006-05:002024-01-24T00:03:48.648-05:00Christian Encouragement From Around the Web<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYC2IeR7KDSqV0oLYOt75hzSERIjypzqGj5inClMePvF6ZcPPjq3V9pgGyy35TihHXUyxbGwotyUNmi_hPXEf08FOlDUlFyc52sl9DuGz5j6ECN28f_l5z9VrhN3CVdqDXxmcXlJJ6fr4m4mWP7zNTWCRETccExuEB8PDrjKlJnkPWfiECUWjQEQL_l2yk/s1080/0%20Christian%20Encouragement.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Christian Encouragement from Around the Web" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYC2IeR7KDSqV0oLYOt75hzSERIjypzqGj5inClMePvF6ZcPPjq3V9pgGyy35TihHXUyxbGwotyUNmi_hPXEf08FOlDUlFyc52sl9DuGz5j6ECN28f_l5z9VrhN3CVdqDXxmcXlJJ6fr4m4mWP7zNTWCRETccExuEB8PDrjKlJnkPWfiECUWjQEQL_l2yk/w640-h640/0%20Christian%20Encouragement.png" title="Blog Post Word Image - Christian Encouragement from Around the Web" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christian Encouragement from Around the Web</td></tr></tbody></table><h1 style="text-align: center;">Christian Encouragement from Around the Web</h1><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxG06XqJdt2ey0oJ8nlBkid6XNIuA69FLqY3dSbpfe8bh5WX5mXjuiq9k8h0ASowZpQEuP-Hv11b8OOnnGALkSItxN_DrvxoZ7E2S1443Spfh6yicadKEaO6ThfxiudlumYeCoENaPW_6QICw2OKccxFcE-drnbaTO1dhLxKhXHR-MoA7qwRyy-EEofAO0/s768/0%20Christmas-is-over.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas is over. Now what do we do with Jesus?" border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxG06XqJdt2ey0oJ8nlBkid6XNIuA69FLqY3dSbpfe8bh5WX5mXjuiq9k8h0ASowZpQEuP-Hv11b8OOnnGALkSItxN_DrvxoZ7E2S1443Spfh6yicadKEaO6ThfxiudlumYeCoENaPW_6QICw2OKccxFcE-drnbaTO1dhLxKhXHR-MoA7qwRyy-EEofAO0/w175-h175/0%20Christmas-is-over.webp" title="Blog Post Image, Crown - Christmas is over. Now what do we do with Jesus?" width="175" /></a></div><h3><b>Christmas is over. Now what do we do with Jesus? </b></h3><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Christmas season has come to an end - well, at least on the calendar. It doesn't really have to end though. We can celebrate the joy of the season all year long. Lauren over at <a href="https://laurensparks.net/2024/01/christmas-is-over-now-what-do-we-do-with-jesus" target="_blank">LaurenSparks.net </a>asks the question, "Christmas is over. Now what do we do with Jesus?" <a href="https://laurensparks.net/2024/01/christmas-is-over-now-what-do-we-do-with-jesus" target="_blank">Head over there now</a> to read her beautifully written post on this subject.</span></h3><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;">____________________________________________________</span></h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0QR7LN5X6PzZHcw7yc6aEH9Wyjd_WvCCjtC4hSyFpbybjjpsCPL0EAt3SMnfqeNtlq5cNRkOXVrIfXp5SFlpK1Oylpw6pP1G903CbUS-gzP2N9sy-RwFvD8WZOxtkkfExHOxSxx-Sdt4YIDXpRC7kyz5fmrMhoQ9GLw2Cd6hHjGSFXve24ufsZEQUDCvT/s4005/0%20prayer.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Does Prayer Change Things?" border="0" data-original-height="2893" data-original-width="4005" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0QR7LN5X6PzZHcw7yc6aEH9Wyjd_WvCCjtC4hSyFpbybjjpsCPL0EAt3SMnfqeNtlq5cNRkOXVrIfXp5SFlpK1Oylpw6pP1G903CbUS-gzP2N9sy-RwFvD8WZOxtkkfExHOxSxx-Sdt4YIDXpRC7kyz5fmrMhoQ9GLw2Cd6hHjGSFXve24ufsZEQUDCvT/w174-h126/0%20prayer.jpg" title="Photo of a man praying." width="174" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Does prayer change things?</h3>Have you ever <a href="https://amzn.to/3vs60Ko" target="_blank">prayed and prayed and prayed </a>for something only to finally give up, believing that God isn't hearing you. Maybe you believe He is hearing you, but not answering you? We might be inclined to think that if God doesn't answer our prayers in the way we think He should that He isn't listening to us. That simply is not the case. Maybe God is answering with a "not now" or maybe He's saying, "No, my child. I have something else in store for you and it's so much better than what you are asking for." Learn more about how prayer changes things in this article, <a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/does-prayer-change-things.html" target="_blank">Does prayer change things?</a> by <a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/author/heather-adams/" target="_blank">Heather Adams.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">_____________________________________________________________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIpbbdDtxBUypIRE80-SjWR2dlpB8yZIC4_VxsTHgVeD_gj8w4Tt9j0r4x9pByv1fkuD_5Xd5AAeom7ERjMNEVMhWccOCb3gjfEdiYmNN_TRx0IrxWPfq-GhMzoK5Ql5T5AfeXqLbgkwZ04pRdRlUVpsMX3EcnPcMlPYuU5gaFcgr2R0OYwS8bAsy1u1L/s640/0%20theology%20.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Why You Must Be a Theologian" border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="640" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIpbbdDtxBUypIRE80-SjWR2dlpB8yZIC4_VxsTHgVeD_gj8w4Tt9j0r4x9pByv1fkuD_5Xd5AAeom7ERjMNEVMhWccOCb3gjfEdiYmNN_TRx0IrxWPfq-GhMzoK5Ql5T5AfeXqLbgkwZ04pRdRlUVpsMX3EcnPcMlPYuU5gaFcgr2R0OYwS8bAsy1u1L/w206-h104/0%20theology%20.jpeg" title="Word Picture - Why You Must Be a Theologian" width="206" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4aJxIlZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are you a good theologian or a bad one?</a> </h3></div><blockquote>"Theology means "the study of the nature of God," and knowing God's true nature should be every Christian's goal." - Gail Purath at Bible Love Notes.</blockquote><p>Gail Purath, the author of the blog <a href="https://biblelovenotes.blogspot.com/2014/11/good-theology.html" target="_blank">Bible Love Notes </a>explains the difference between a good theologian and a bad one. Believers should always strive to be good theologians and we'll be held accountable if we lead others astray. Head over to <a href="https://biblelovenotes.blogspot.com/2014/11/good-theology.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bible Love Notes</a> now to learn more about how to be a good theologian. </p><p>________________________________________________________________</p><p></p><div>We hope these articles from around the web will encourage you in your faith.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">May you live abundantly in Him,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Tina</span></div><div>________________________________________________________________</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">New in our Stores</h2><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/p/abundant-family-living-store.html#!/Blessed-Travel-Mug-with-Handle-Jeremiah-Christian-Theme-Gift-Mug/p/616482536/category=161320041" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Blessed Travel Mug" border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1588" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4VLXvEjAKmPePFVWfh-nDNa8I4_HFgahn63Z1wrCAoBzvQsvR_Gsdh65Bcdvs1Prmc8l-zxuvBQ2Kn5k8ENBi8YEW_AmFP6DpPru94gR-UixNJVy34nm3fSnpkr302uZmUiMoP-xDLEJcEVnS5zaVGOatNvCGQ2q2Nf2EZ_MHz8k06fmq08I-im5F3Nc/w640-h640/0%20blessed%20travel%20mug.webp" title="Image of Blessed Travel Mug" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/p/abundant-family-living-store.html#!/Blessed-Travel-Mug-with-Handle-Jeremiah-Christian-Theme-Gift-Mug/p/616482536/category=161320041" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blessed Travel Mug, Jeremiah 17:7 - Buy Now</a></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><blockquote>Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose trust is the Lord. - Jeremiah 17:7<div></div></blockquote><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/p/abundant-family-living-store.html#!/Oh-How-He-Loves-Us-White-Glossy-Mug/p/616129391/category=161320041" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Oh How He Loves Us White Glossy Mug" border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1588" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ1nLl9UkREAfagghJ_WtMToScLjRIAGUZa3Gahw0kyMyEOALvlq7kldHu1AxXGm63es-pPgIzeC8K4-Web72-SAobiKS54CA0bGDf7VrTppn_FENhmIBWGz5LayePvjy1LfM1SiV9-hjhHhVeuTjTlIffAjSa3vBMCLm0zQ_UGeg58JXjghZzIcOzlcCv/w640-h640/0%20oh%20how%20He%20loves%20us.webp" title="Image Mockup of Oh How He Loves Us White Glossy Mug" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/p/abundant-family-living-store.html#!/Oh-How-He-Loves-Us-White-Glossy-Mug/p/616129391/category=161320041" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oh How He Loves Us White Glossy Mug - Buy Now</a></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/p/abundant-family-living-store.html#!/Be-the-Light-Glass-Jar-Soy-Wax-Candle-Matthew-5-14-Christian-Theme-Gift-Candle/p/616472804/category=161560527" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Be the Light Candle" border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1588" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEionCGFoEWoxX74erPlDdwiHP9BjLoLkIM_ohTrl_JjOrky567tR1V0AZ7DjWLCY3pDlvn5XcDCTh29hbV-jnYLP2dqKhlzAii3Oq4DZMMr0cjAEFUTPt-FCcYjDkDSpoOC21IYTra1RnxgtZiMBw9jV6wCfrAViNRPS6FXHsAOkZ1HHD2allWPYYmd1vrh/w640-h640/0%20light%20candle.webp" title="Image of someone holding Be the Light candle." width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/p/abundant-family-living-store.html#!/Be-the-Light-Glass-Jar-Soy-Wax-Candle-Matthew-5-14-Christian-Theme-Gift-Candle/p/616472804/category=161560527" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Be the Light. 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Romans 12:2</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Hey, did you know there's a profound lesson in the Bible in the book of Romans, specifically Romans 12:2? It says, <i><b>"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."</b></i></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Not Conforming to This World</h3><br />So, let's face it, the world we live in is full of endless distractions and temptations. It's easy to get swayed and be conformed to its ways. However, Romans 12:2 reminds us not to be. This verse doesn't tell us to isolate ourselves from the world, but it calls for <a href="https://amzn.to/3TRfMQu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">discernment </a>in distinguishing worldly desires from what is truly Godly. It encourages us to not let worldly standards dictate how we live and who we should be. Instead, we should live by God's standards.<br /><br /><h1 style="text-align: center;">Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind</h1><br />Now, this transformation <a href="https://amzn.to/3OfOwYn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Bible </a>speaks of starts from within – from the renewing of our minds. It means to change our mindset, our perspective, our attitudes, and our values according to God's will. This transformation isn't a one-off deal, it's a constant process. It calls for daily surrendering of ourselves to God, letting Him change us from the inside out.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;">Proving What the Will of God Is</h3><br />As we go through this transformation, we start to understand and prove what <a href="https://amzn.to/48oRtO0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the will of God</a> is. We begin to discern what is "good and acceptable and perfect" in His sight. This doesn't mean we become perfect, but we strive to live in a way that is pleasing to Him. We start to make decisions not based on our own desires but based on His will.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;">That Which Is Good, Acceptable, and Perfect</h3><br />What does it mean by "that which is good and acceptable and perfect"? It means living a life that is in line with God's standards – a life of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control according to another scripture found in <a href="https://amzn.to/48lFzVm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Galatians 5:22-23</a>. It's about living a life not for ourselves, but for others and for God's glory. It's about seeking God's will in everything we do and striving to fulfill it.</div><div><br /></div><blockquote>But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23</blockquote><div><br /><div>Understanding and living out Romans 12:2 is a journey. 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Romans 12:2 - PIN ME!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876046646089728033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640693900404015166.post-21858795789362917832024-01-03T00:58:00.001-05:002024-01-24T00:30:21.943-05:00Finding Refuge Under God's Wings: Psalm 91:4<p class="pb-2 min-w-[1px]" data-pm-slice="1 1 []" data-private="redact" data-wt-guid="1ab678e2-629f-4e2f-b047-0d782fe57915"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTjSLk2qvmH4e5OTCnMByd_dCaeC_bKXnGgB0JZrL8cM2FnCFeY8u5vKygCT1nH2-wMuO-yb0APBrRTiVAmmMyyiY7p0c_3mNJHy0MErDU_U5RgLlBqUX2REA6sLGB7musZu8OVJAgXR6Ww7EKM7qNMIIjXgb2OrPrY-B0-M6nLmCW3dcI_SOz4gFyIWj9/s1080/0%20Psalm%20914.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings, you will find refuge, Psalm 91:4" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTjSLk2qvmH4e5OTCnMByd_dCaeC_bKXnGgB0JZrL8cM2FnCFeY8u5vKygCT1nH2-wMuO-yb0APBrRTiVAmmMyyiY7p0c_3mNJHy0MErDU_U5RgLlBqUX2REA6sLGB7musZu8OVJAgXR6Ww7EKM7qNMIIjXgb2OrPrY-B0-M6nLmCW3dcI_SOz4gFyIWj9/w640-h640/0%20Psalm%20914.png" title="He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings, you will find refuge, Psalm 91:4" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings, you will find refuge, Psalm 91:4</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Finding Refuge Under God's Wings: Psalm 91:4</h1><p class="pb-2 min-w-[1px]" data-pm-slice="1 1 []" data-private="redact" data-wt-guid="1ab678e2-629f-4e2f-b047-0d782fe57915">The Bible is a source of comfort, wisdom, and guidance to many. Among the many powerful verses in the Bible, Psalm 91:4 provides comforting assurance. It reads, "He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings, you will find refuge." God's protection, security, and love is both powerful and comforting. Let's take a closer look at Psalm 91:4.</p><p class="pb-2 min-w-[1px]" data-private="redact" data-wt-guid="dc06cb14-779b-4e1b-a490-e833ba8bcdb0"></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a">The Protection of God's Feathers and His Wings</wt-ignore></h3><p class="pb-2 min-w-[1px]" data-private="redact" data-wt-guid="230e7b0c-a168-4bca-97b2-e663f2c7e098"><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="d59a884c-1fd3-41c9-99f0-a591e5bdf704">The terms 'feathers' and 'wings' in Psalm 91:4 signify God's protection.</wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a"> Just as a bird covers its young with its wings to protect them from harm, the verse tells us that God protects His children in the same way. This reference to feathers and wings also conveys a sense of warmth, intimacy, and the nurturing love that God has for His children.</wt-ignore></p><p class="pb-2 min-w-[1px]" data-private="redact" data-wt-guid="328db11f-3548-4e42-b4aa-99a4e928449a"></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a">Finding Refuge in God</wt-ignore></h3><p class="pb-2 min-w-[1px]" data-private="redact" data-wt-guid="cb5a56a9-efed-4e96-9e1d-376e71709f90"><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="7f148d60-6cc7-489f-ac10-7544983e9340">God's wings, the second phrase of Psalm 91:4, represent a place of <a href="https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2022/12/08/i-still-get-scared-sometimes" target="_blank">refuge and security</a>.</wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a"> A refuge is a place of safety or shelter from danger or distress. </wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="fe92d79c-086c-4179-9fd9-1fb33182a5e3">By stating that under God's wings, we will find refuge, the verse assures us that God is our ultimate protector from all harm and danger.</wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a"> No matter what challenges or difficulties life throws our way, we can always find shelter and comfort in God's presence.</wt-ignore></p><p class="pb-2 min-w-[1px]" data-private="redact" data-wt-guid="af37311f-3654-49ed-a515-082d261421c0"></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a">Applying Psalm 91:4 to Our Lives</wt-ignore></h3><p class="pb-2 min-w-[1px]" data-private="redact" data-wt-guid="5feafeec-27ba-4d9f-9c75-e8c527ba2b0d"><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a">Psalm 91:4 is not just a verse to be read and forgotten. It's a verse to be lived out and applied in our daily lives. </wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="5035a51e-91f6-4064-9a37-d47ce2bba656">Whenever we find ourselves lost, fearful, or overwhelmed, we can recall this verse and be reassured that we are not alone.</wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a"> </wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="6e244d60-3a73-44e3-8f5e-d7c29da24695">God is with us, extending His protection and comfort to us.</wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a"> </wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="2baf813b-d5a6-4550-be8f-d961ae742610">By seeking refuge under His wings, we can discover peace amidst turmoil, find <a href="https://amzn.to/3RNtJvQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strength in our weaknesses</a>, and hope amidst despair.</wt-ignore></p><p class="pb-2 min-w-[1px]" data-private="redact" data-wt-guid="2b3d42cf-cab0-4e87-8709-257ac66208ec"><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a">Psalm 91:4 is a verse that reassures us of God's unwavering protection and love. </wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="da72933a-ff92-41f3-8b9c-d0f21a06fce9">No matter the circumstances, we can always seek refuge in God's wings.</wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a"> </wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="545b06cc-a43a-41af-9d2d-432b4699a445">This verse prompts us to recall that we never walk alone in our struggles, and that we can always depend on God's protection and guidance.</wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a"> </wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="6917683c-05d2-4d8a-b913-19bcb039a498">So, whether you're <a href="https://amzn.to/3RJZKFd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">navigating a rough patch</a> or seeking a reminder of His love and protection, recall Psalm 91:4.</wt-ignore><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a"> May it comfort you and guide you in your journey of faith.</wt-ignore></p><p class="pb-2 min-w-[1px]" data-private="redact" data-wt-guid="2b3d42cf-cab0-4e87-8709-257ac66208ec"><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Living Abundantly in Him, </span></wt-ignore></p><p class="pb-2 min-w-[1px]" data-private="redact" data-wt-guid="2b3d42cf-cab0-4e87-8709-257ac66208ec"><wt-ignore source="wt-feature-result" uuid="e66fe0fc-ddfb-4bad-8626-3d1e5c30400a"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Tina</span></wt-ignore></p><h3 style="text-align: center;">New in Our Shop</h3><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", "Droid Sans", Arial, "sans-serif"; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: calc(6px) !important; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center; word-break: break-word;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", "Droid Sans", Arial, "sans-serif"; 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margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9mF-uBZ4Srvxzf_Xr2vnnUbxDVB3USnYSSkfZeLLhX3Ems_bOpOOQTHOSANHuzPcFSdB91H_94T63-c5HIxs-FoRBWSCQx5RUQt4W9qOd3ADll0bcsse_-Hei8qRawpHfcEnHIl4hfDcF4k7hyphenhyphenVcXPNWKnxOnoias7jBGkqHTRM6oUhsf6wiylGtjZGxn/s1080/0%20Happy%20New%20Year%20afl.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Happy New Year" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9mF-uBZ4Srvxzf_Xr2vnnUbxDVB3USnYSSkfZeLLhX3Ems_bOpOOQTHOSANHuzPcFSdB91H_94T63-c5HIxs-FoRBWSCQx5RUQt4W9qOd3ADll0bcsse_-Hei8qRawpHfcEnHIl4hfDcF4k7hyphenhyphenVcXPNWKnxOnoias7jBGkqHTRM6oUhsf6wiylGtjZGxn/w640-h640/0%20Happy%20New%20Year%20afl.png" title="Happy New Year with Fireworks" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year from Abundant Family Living</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;">Happy New Year! As I get older, the years seem to pass more and more quickly. I'm reminded of something I heard a few years ago - <i>the days are long, but the years are short.</i> This is such a true statement. Our days can be so very long. They may be filled with challenges both expected and unexpected, joy and grief, labor and rest, laughter and tears. Some days might feel like a week or even a month, and yet the time between January 1st and December 31st always seems like a flash. The lesson we can learn from this is the value of time. Time is a precious gift that should never be taken for granted. Now that I'm older, I realize that as a younger woman, I took so much time for granted. Even though so many had warned me of how quickly it flies, I still had no idea. Now here I am, decades later. My babies are all grown up. My bones and muscles are weaker, and the time I have left here on earth is shorter. With each passing year, I realize how quickly the time ahead will soon be time gone by. </p><p>A few days ago, I was watching and listening to my children interact with each other as adults. Their laughter was such a blessing, like music I could listen to forever, but again, time passed more quickly than I wanted and all too soon, the moments faded into the night and another day passed into history. </p><p>May we all learn to savor every moment as the precious gift that it is as we <a href="https://women.lifeway.com/2023/12/29/encouragement-for-the-new-year-lets-be-brave-and-take-courage/" target="_blank">move into another year</a> that will all too soon be time gone by. </p><p>Today, I wish you all a happy and blessed 2024. I'll leave you with a few Bible verses to begin the new year. </p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Bible Verses for the New Year 2024</h1><div><br /></div>Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 <div><br /></div>Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6<div><br /></div>Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not become weary. Isaiah 40:31<div><br />That, in reference to your former way of life, you are to rid yourselves of the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you are to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. Ephesians 4:22-24</div><div><br /></div><div>For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18<div><br />Behold, I am going to do something new. Now it will spring up; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19</div><div><br /></div>Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courtyards with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. Psalm 100:4</div><div><br /></div>The Lord’s acts of mercy indeed do not end, for His compassions do not fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I wait for Him." Lamentations 3:22-24<div><br /></div>Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6<div><br /></div>So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12<div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Bible Verse Cards for the New Year</h3><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RX6PBARMxLoST7nvGxQFAoaGvOSot-Kn/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><img alt="Bible Verse Cards for the New Year" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNSbju2EzV82IMsI0gaBwGcck_BhN84nW-RcxAQy4JepZ0EIlz83ptdWeoIR21sT_fA-IgOTJymnF2rmJF3qBiEk0tYIicv9uXAe4hOQL5bZkE1tYT2zATv_EYLa-mihezpcgdAGR0DWGK1X0wJmWf8gkihq3vLqVIaaArUtK_E5nwlN9L7_85YcgE2K-J/w640-h640/Bible%20Verse%20Cards%20for%20the%20New%20Year%20ad%201.png" title="Note that reads "Bible Verse Cards for the New Year" with Holiday Decor" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RX6PBARMxLoST7nvGxQFAoaGvOSot-Kn/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Bible Verse Cards for the New Year</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I have a Happy New Year 2024 gift for you. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RX6PBARMxLoST7nvGxQFAoaGvOSot-Kn/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Download this PDF file to your computer. </a> Print them out and mount them in your home or take them with you wherever you go so that you can see them often throughout the whole year. Try to memorize them. If anyone else is interested in these Bible verse cards, please direct them back to this post so that they can download their own. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Happy 2024!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Tina</span></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">New Items in Our Abundant Family Living Store</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">We have lots of new items in our store. We hope you'll take a few minutes to check them out. 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCFu7FkxxRprfm3CDVjuvj7OMXfKEGGcPV1bE0xSmvpSnYc9PrS68mpzgoGmKSABG5UOcOIUOlg-I3HzdsFg1MKUtxCX5JDh7OI4cryleL4SPd8E6PnCrnAJw54aLy0gKyon2ZFS9xiLqcwnxPLq3gjBzBHDexX2DjDTh8dZbejbqk-f5fncvfANLjbUxv/s940/0%20Merry%20Christmas%20AFL.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Merry Christmas from Abundant Family Living" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCFu7FkxxRprfm3CDVjuvj7OMXfKEGGcPV1bE0xSmvpSnYc9PrS68mpzgoGmKSABG5UOcOIUOlg-I3HzdsFg1MKUtxCX5JDh7OI4cryleL4SPd8E6PnCrnAJw54aLy0gKyon2ZFS9xiLqcwnxPLq3gjBzBHDexX2DjDTh8dZbejbqk-f5fncvfANLjbUxv/w640-h536/0%20Merry%20Christmas%20AFL.png" title="The First Christmas, Image" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The First Christmas: Merry Christmas from Abundant Family Living</td></tr></tbody></table><h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #990000;">Merry Christmas from Abundant Family Living!</span></h1><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiInK4af7D0oXPvczSBPkuKvVhQ5EH7UFwsPqxRcYEG1k3pP6N5tREENTm_zhqei5FyAIy5_RS3lYLQIwLonySEaKUBzdHdJ_S4xaDtRUwJ9bOvVTTz-u5Y1b-vAFgz2aqUg71u8KGBoiI7EMVgmicM7PzTawZMZy28ZDuLvI1pqmf_FVc0wjZKpeEgFUoJ/s640/0%20Christmas%20Newsletter.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="For Unto Us a Child is Born" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiInK4af7D0oXPvczSBPkuKvVhQ5EH7UFwsPqxRcYEG1k3pP6N5tREENTm_zhqei5FyAIy5_RS3lYLQIwLonySEaKUBzdHdJ_S4xaDtRUwJ9bOvVTTz-u5Y1b-vAFgz2aqUg71u8KGBoiI7EMVgmicM7PzTawZMZy28ZDuLvI1pqmf_FVc0wjZKpeEgFUoJ/w640-h640/0%20Christmas%20Newsletter.jpg" title="Manger Scene, Nativity" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isaiah 9:6</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />We hope you are all enjoying a very merry and blessed Christmas. If this is a difficult season for you or maybe this day is not what you thought it would be, it is important to remember the reason we celebrate Christmas. <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2024/01/the-importance-of-family-gatherings.html" target="_blank">Family gatherings</a>, good food, and beautifully wrapped packages are all wonderful, but sometimes things change quickly and we are humbly reminded that even if families can't gather, dinners can't happen for whatever reason, and gift exchanges have to be postponed, it is still Christmas. </div><div><br /></div><div>Christmas isn't <i><b>really</b></i> about all those things. <a href="https://billygraham.org/answer/what-is-the-deeper-meaning-of-christmas/" target="_blank">Christmas is about a baby born in a stable</a>, the baby who would grow up to save lost souls, but not without paying a high price 33 years later at a place called Calvary. </div><div><br /></div><div>So whether you are currently preparing for a full day of <a href="https://amzn.to/3OJ2din" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas </a>partying or spending the day at home, maybe alone, it is still Christmas, because even though our plans may suddenly change (as is the case with my own family this year), the fact that Jesus came to us as a newborn baby born in a lowly stable will never change. Jesus' birth is worth celebrating whether it be celebrated with fine festivities or only in our hearts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Let's celebrate first by reading the historical account of Jesus' birth. Let's read from the book of Luke.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><blockquote><div>Since many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, it seemed fitting to me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in an orderly sequence, most excellent Theophilus; so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">John the Baptist’s Birth Foretold</div><br />In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord. And yet they had no child, because Elizabeth was infertile, and they were both advanced in years.<br /><br />Now it happened that while he was performing his priestly service before God in the appointed order of his division, according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And the whole multitude of the people were in prayer outside at the hour of the incense offering. Now an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the altar of incense. Zechariah was troubled when he saw the angel, and fear gripped him. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice over his birth. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and he will drink no wine or liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while still in his mother’s womb. And he will turn many of the sons of Israel back to the Lord their God. And it is he who will go as a forerunner before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of fathers back to their children, and the disobedient to the attitude of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”<br /><br />Zechariah said to the angel, “How will I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in her years.” The angel answered and said to him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.”<br /><br />And meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah, and were wondering at his delay in the temple. But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them; and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple, and he repeatedly made signs to them, and remained speechless. When the days of his priestly service were concluded, he went back home.<br /><br />Now after these days his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and she kept herself in seclusion for five months, saying, “This is the way the Lord has dealt with me in the days when He looked with favor upon me, to take away my disgrace among people.”</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Jesus’ Birth Foretold</div><br />Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was very perplexed at this statement, and was pondering what kind of greeting this was. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” But Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; for that reason also the holy Child will be called the Son of God. And behold, even your relative Elizabeth herself has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called infertile is now in her sixth month. For nothing will be impossible with God.” And Mary said, “Behold, the Lord’s bond-servant; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Mary Visits Elizabeth</div><br />Now at this time Mary set out and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she cried out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And how has it happened to me that the mother of my Lord would come to me? For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.”</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Mary’s Song: The Magnificat</div><br />And Mary said:<br /><br />“My soul exalts the Lord,<br />And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.<br />For He has had regard for the humble state of His bond-servant;<br />For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed.<br />For the Mighty One has done great things for me;<br />And holy is His name.<br />And His mercy is to generation after generation<br />Toward those who fear Him.<br />He has done mighty deeds with His arm;<br />He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts.<br />He has brought down rulers from their thrones,<br />And has exalted those who were humble.<br />He has filled the hungry with good things,<br />And sent the rich away empty-handed.<br />He has given help to His servant Israel,<br />In remembrance of His mercy,</div><div>Just as He spoke to our fathers,<br />To Abraham and his descendants forever.”<br /><br />Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her home.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">John the Baptist Is Born</div><br />Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed His great mercy toward her; and they were rejoicing with her.<br /><br />And it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to call him Zechariah, after his father. And yet his mother responded and said, “No indeed; but he shall be called John.” And they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.” And they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called. And he asked for a tablet and wrote as follows, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed. And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began speaking in praise of God. And fear came on all those who lived around them; and all these matters were being talked about in the entire hill country of Judea. All who heard them kept them in mind, saying, “What then will this child turn out to be?” For indeed the hand of the Lord was with him.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Zechariah’s Prophecy</div><br />And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying:<br /><br />“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,<br />For He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people,<br />And has raised up a horn of salvation for us<br />In the house of His servant David—<br />Just as He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from ancient times—<br />Salvation from our enemies,<br />And from the hand of all who hate us;<br />To show mercy to our fathers,<br />And to remember His holy covenant,<br />The oath which He swore to our father Abraham,<br />To grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies,<br />Would serve Him without fear,<br />In holiness and righteousness before Him all our days.<br />And you, child, also will be called the prophet of the Most High;<br />For you will go on before the Lord to prepare His ways;<br />To give His people the knowledge of salvation<br />By the forgiveness of their sins,<br />Because of the tender mercy of our God,<br />With which the Sunrise from on high will visit us,<br />To shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death,<br />To guide our feet into the way of peace.”<br /><br />Now the child grew and was becoming strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Jesus’ Birth in Bethlehem</div><br />Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all the people were on their way to register for the census, each to his own city. Now Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was pregnant. While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.<br /><br />In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army of angels praising God and saying,<br /><br />“Glory to God in the highest,<br />And on earth peace among people with whom He is pleased.”<br /><br />When the angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let’s go straight to Bethlehem, then, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. When they had seen Him, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. And all who heard it were amazed about the things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Jesus Presented at the Temple</div><br />And when eight days were completed so that it was time for His circumcision, He was also named Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.<br /><br />And when the days for their purification according to the Law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”), and to offer a sacrifice according to what has been stated in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young doves.”<br /><br />And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him the custom of the Law, then he took Him in his arms, and blessed God, and said,<br /><br />“Now, Lord, You are letting Your bond-servant depart in peace,<br />According to Your word;<br />For my eyes have seen Your salvation,<br />Which You have prepared in the presence of all the peoples:<br />A light for revelation for the Gentiles,<br />And the glory of Your people Israel.”<br /><br />And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him. And Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and as a sign to be opposed— and a sword will pierce your own soul—to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”<br /><br />And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage, and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She did not leave the temple grounds, serving night and day with fasts and prayers. And at that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak about Him to all those who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Return to Nazareth</div><br />And when His parents had completed everything in accordance with the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth. Now the Child continued to grow and to become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the favor of God was upon Him.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Visit to Jerusalem</div><br />His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when He was twelve years old, they went up there according to the custom of the feast; and as they were returning, after spending the full number of days required, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware of it. Instead, they thought that He was somewhere in the caravan, and they went a day’s journey; and then they began looking for Him among their relatives and acquaintances. And when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for Him. Then, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers. When Joseph and Mary saw Him, they were bewildered; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You treated us this way? Behold, Your father and I have been anxiously looking for You!” And He said to them, “Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?” And yet they on their part did not understand the statement which He had made to them. And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued to be subject to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.<br /><br />And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and people. (Luke:1-2)</div></blockquote><div>Do yo ever wonder how much Mary knew about the life Jesus would live and the sacrifice He would make? This is what the angel, Gabriel, told Mary.<div class="footnotes" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, Arial; font-size: 16px; min-width: 0px;"></div></div><div><blockquote>“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” (Luke 1:30-32</blockquote><p>That's what we know God revealed to Mary through Gabriel. We really don't know more than that about what Mary knew, but this question reminds me of one of my favorite Christmas songs. I'll leave you with this song. May you enjoy a very merry and blessed Christmas Day!</p><p style="text-align: center;"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ifCWN5pJGIE?si=5qb4nSH_DBh92xPG" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">PIN ME!</span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAnZVmOtMP-w9Ly0ITJv0qvgHtfUJgtD71CcoMHlDvwNCcSIPkszsg4xPUxbzA1ITL9ko0Mv8GJtGc4NivU9NfjoW994H-2i-S7VOxg5Zz1J2AELAwNBfFjE5EWsx5CCWlyMwcqjMUlTKrbOilyWt_ftzFNq6wD9SEpjTld4Gjtb6TxfeGIn4ftztq696/s1500/0%20Merry%20Christmas%20PIN.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Merry Christmas from Abundant Family Living" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAnZVmOtMP-w9Ly0ITJv0qvgHtfUJgtD71CcoMHlDvwNCcSIPkszsg4xPUxbzA1ITL9ko0Mv8GJtGc4NivU9NfjoW994H-2i-S7VOxg5Zz1J2AELAwNBfFjE5EWsx5CCWlyMwcqjMUlTKrbOilyWt_ftzFNq6wD9SEpjTld4Gjtb6TxfeGIn4ftztq696/w426-h640/0%20Merry%20Christmas%20PIN.png" title="Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus, Image" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jesus is the Reason for the Season</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876046646089728033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640693900404015166.post-89501423723962474502023-12-08T00:50:00.003-05:002024-01-25T16:30:04.171-05:00Pray for Recovering Addicts at the House of Hope in Central Asia<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6X1W6jaoNgZvizffuj9rSP4UwGvqa5q6EJ-JLYjQsWKrrpF-xjZ3BbNYN0mUhxT9jxZU7tWz5zls25E8Y_5zSQxDqM-onIJ41dnqwzu8_U8MM3-2cPgm34mnBb7mlA2weugoefHkwLK7lSmY8-CHwQPqYAMF07hquh7DSb8dPUiVSfuZKd3yvvnI_TF0/s940/0%20FB%20Pray%20for%20Recovering%20Addicts%20at%20the%20House%20of%20Hope%20in%20Central%20Asia.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for Recovering Addicts at the House of Hope in Central Asia" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6X1W6jaoNgZvizffuj9rSP4UwGvqa5q6EJ-JLYjQsWKrrpF-xjZ3BbNYN0mUhxT9jxZU7tWz5zls25E8Y_5zSQxDqM-onIJ41dnqwzu8_U8MM3-2cPgm34mnBb7mlA2weugoefHkwLK7lSmY8-CHwQPqYAMF07hquh7DSb8dPUiVSfuZKd3yvvnI_TF0/w640-h536/0%20FB%20Pray%20for%20Recovering%20Addicts%20at%20the%20House%20of%20Hope%20in%20Central%20Asia.png" title="Facebook Image, Map Outline of Central Asia with Post Title" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray for Recovering Addicts at the House of Hope in Central Asia</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Today is the last day of our 7 Days of Prayer for International Mission Board missionaries. Today, we are praying for Aaron and Melanie Stoval. Aaron and Melanie serve in Central Asia bringing hope, healing, and discipleship to men who are recovering from addiction at a half-way house in the area. Let's pray for Aaron, Melanie, and recovering addicts at the House of Hope in Central Asia.</p><p>At the House of Hope, men are provided a placer to stay. They also learn skills that will help then learn a trade to support themselves. The men staying at the House of Hope attend Bible studies and prayer times. In addition to skills training, they raise and sell rabbits and vegetables. The Stovals live among these men, mentoring them as they grow in their faith and positively impact the region where so many are lost.</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">How to Pray for Recovering Addicts at the House of Hope in Central Asia</h1><br />Here are three specific ways you can pray for the Stovals’ ministry:<div><br /></div><div>1. Pray for the men at <a href="https://www.imb.org/give/project/hope-and-recovery-for-addicts/" target="_blank">House of Hope </a>to grow in their personal faith and relationship with Christ as they participate in Bible studies and prayer times. Pray that they would be empowered to impact the vast lostness in their region.<br /><br /></div><div>2. Pray for Aaron and Melanie as they mentor and disciple these men. Pray that God would grant them wisdom, compassion, and grace as they share God’s love and truth with them.</div><div><br />3. Pray for House of Hope’s continued success in providing a safe place to stay, job skills training, and fellowship for recovering addicts. Pray that more men would <a href="https://amzn.to/3HytgJj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">come to know Christ </a>and find hope and healing at this halfway house.</div><div><br /></div><div>Download the following graphic listing ways to pray for the Lowes and their ministry. Mount it somewhere in your home so that you will be reminded daily to pray for Aaron and Melanie Stoval and their ministry in Central Asia.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ASHCeGEC5MMysxpNxXYxQrVbUdqzQtzBHBclYg52nYv77l3CKSls_99qmyLwKblEQkFReHHptpSfsk1VVpLAX5DTWa0W1lMCUS7fA_I37wNDinDvCYuk7b7dCtF1jaKHsJq8TFKtBFXhj9lK7BwXrznKb_rhK66ZK0RLOMh4cvC1ge1LnOxaVbBO2z1g/s2000/_0%20Ways%20to%20Pray%20for%20Central%20Asia.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for Recovering Addicts at the House of Hope in Central Asia" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ASHCeGEC5MMysxpNxXYxQrVbUdqzQtzBHBclYg52nYv77l3CKSls_99qmyLwKblEQkFReHHptpSfsk1VVpLAX5DTWa0W1lMCUS7fA_I37wNDinDvCYuk7b7dCtF1jaKHsJq8TFKtBFXhj9lK7BwXrznKb_rhK66ZK0RLOMh4cvC1ge1LnOxaVbBO2z1g/w494-h640/_0%20Ways%20to%20Pray%20for%20Central%20Asia.png" title="A List of Ways to Pray for Recovering Addicts at the House of Hope in Central Asia" width="494" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ways to Pray for Aaron and Melanie Stoval and Their Ministry</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Don't forget to continue to pray for our previously mentioned International Mission Board missionaries.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-storyone-camps-in-africa.html">Paul Yount and Willie Brown</a> who serve in StoryOne Camps in Africa<div><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-international-mission-board-pastoral-care-west-africa.html">Tim and Annie Tidenberg </a>who serve in a pastoral care ministry in West Africa</div><div><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-coffee-bike-missionaries-belgium.html">Don and Pam Lynch</a> who serve in a unique Coffee Bike ministry in Belgium </div><div><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-new-church-plant-sao-paulo-brazil.html">Eric and Ramona Reese</a> who serve as church planters in Sao Paulo, Brazil </div><div><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/12/pray-for-imb-missionary-jeri-whitfield.html">Jeri Whitfield</a> who serves in remote areas in Thailand where some have never heard the gospel</div><div><a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/12/pray-for-medical-care-in-south-asia.html" target="_blank">Cordy and Eloise Lowe </a>who share the gospel and provide medical care in a South Asian village</div><div><br /></div><div>You can download and print all 7 graphics (one in each post) listing ways to pray for these missionaries serving around the world through the International Mission Board. Let's continue to pray over them now and in the days to come. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;">Pin Me!</span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5CgWwkHC3jDKJB4imAUhilJG25YIb5l8e1QE7QUteVj_k6R8XgWf93eSWaNUWqgIKRvspOPezCBErS6smS6DyQTrnnuDS_qTVIq3XeCu8Fm-CquHc9BWw26U5wTARSinjBKDIVwDacrFX9s3PjE4CdB3XnTyCAa0oVvb0QO9zymrTR5ICD3l97qJwRha/s1500/0%20Central%20Asia%20PIN.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for Recovering Addicts at the House of Hope in Central Asia" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5CgWwkHC3jDKJB4imAUhilJG25YIb5l8e1QE7QUteVj_k6R8XgWf93eSWaNUWqgIKRvspOPezCBErS6smS6DyQTrnnuDS_qTVIq3XeCu8Fm-CquHc9BWw26U5wTARSinjBKDIVwDacrFX9s3PjE4CdB3XnTyCAa0oVvb0QO9zymrTR5ICD3l97qJwRha/w426-h640/0%20Central%20Asia%20PIN.png" title="Pinterest Pin Image - Pray for Recovering Addicts at the House of Hope in Central Asia" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray for Recovering Addicts at the House of Hope in Central Asia</td></tr></tbody></table>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876046646089728033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640693900404015166.post-52104786787646839702023-12-03T22:56:00.004-05:002024-01-25T16:34:42.786-05:00Pray for Medical Care in South Asia<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoyQ_dI2DRkt9zXhsx4Q1NrcgzPk5yZQcSj-3MSM8lVpqESi2L_VrI8FP98OnG3LUJb56xMJ2_GYhKcqt9XJxuhYPoL8WjMSoAZL1iutRDYAn7Ere9TQJUnx9gLrM7fnGsBkqRA3HhDIyi4a1juey6FJ-phOnE5vc6-qoRptPKpKix-XlRie8VjwaZlWst/s940/0%20medical%20care%203.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for Medical Care in South Asia" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoyQ_dI2DRkt9zXhsx4Q1NrcgzPk5yZQcSj-3MSM8lVpqESi2L_VrI8FP98OnG3LUJb56xMJ2_GYhKcqt9XJxuhYPoL8WjMSoAZL1iutRDYAn7Ere9TQJUnx9gLrM7fnGsBkqRA3HhDIyi4a1juey6FJ-phOnE5vc6-qoRptPKpKix-XlRie8VjwaZlWst/w640-h536/0%20medical%20care%203.png" title="Image of South Asian Father and Son" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray for Medical Care in South Asia</td></tr></tbody></table><p>We are continuing our 7 Days of Prayer for <a href="https://www.imb.org/" target="_blank">International Mission Board Missionaries</a>. Each day, we have received specific information about particular missionaries and the people they serve. So far, we have prayed for <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-storyone-camps-in-africa.html">Paul Yount and Willie Brown</a> who serve in StoryOne Camps in Africa, <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-international-mission-board-pastoral-care-west-africa.html">Tim and Annie Tidenberg </a>who serve in a pastoral care ministry in West Africa, <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-coffee-bike-missionaries-belgium.html">Don and Pam Lynch</a> who serve in a unique Coffee Bike ministry in Belgium, and <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-new-church-plant-sao-paulo-brazil.html">Eric and Ramona Reese</a> who serve as church planters in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/12/pray-for-imb-missionary-jeri-whitfield.html" target="_blank">Jeri Whitfield</a> who serves in Thailand. Today, we are praying for Cordy and Eloise Lowe. Cordy and Eloise share the gospel and provide medical care in a South Asian village where people are afraid to seek medical care due to a shortage of facilities and it's too dangerous for them to travel to clinics that are too far away. </p><p>Lucky is a doctor friend who has helped the Lowes reach groups they would not otherwise have access. Lucky, a local Christian, is working to open a small clinic in his community. He will also serve 7 other villages nearby where there are no other known Christians.</p><p>Together, <a href="https://www.imb.org/2022/11/15/because-you-give-south-asians-hear-the-name-of-jesus-for-first-time/" target="_blank">the Lowes and Lucky</a> have hosted medical clinics. The clinics provide opportunities for them to share the good news of Jesus with those who don't know Him. Many of the people who seek medical care at the clinic have never even heard the name of Jesus. The Lowes and Lucky are making a significant impact in the lives of the people they serve in South Asia.</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">How to Pray for Cordy and Eloise Lowe and Medical Care in South Asia</h1><div><br /></div>Here are four specific prayer requests we would like you to consider as you pray for Cordy and Eloise Lowe’s ministry:<div><br /></div><div>1. Pray for the physical and spiritual health of the South Asian villagers they are serving. </div><div><br /></div><div>2. Pray for the success of Lucky’s clinic and for the safety of all those who seek medical care there.</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Pray for the safety and protection of Cordy and Eloise Lowe as they continue to travel to these remote villages and share the gospel with those who have never heard it before.</div><div><br />4. Pray that the Lord will continue to provide opportunities for the Lowes and Lucky to <a href="https://amzn.to/3HytgJj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">share the gospel</a> and that many hearts will be transformed as a result.</div><div><br /></div><div>Download the following image. Then, print it out. Mount it in a place in your home where you will see it often as a reminder to pray these specific prayers for the Lowes and their medical doctor friend, Lucky.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7fMTLkTY-GaQCrV-fgekli5KCZTWQiGtS1vBaNFTtGit21SpesqkDC0-f3Q4Lc8TCZXohQGuPcEpQSBSArZesGFJb8XHgMcYKwZfQLJh6t0iClxKuHx4xHYeQIArHR2kRIN_o4W4cMXSrZ2tOGIzrZiRZuAiTbi8Z70oqSR2wKihXRfhq7inr8JvZDKd/s2000/0%20Prayer%20sheet%20for%20the%20Lowes.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for Medical Care in South Asia" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7fMTLkTY-GaQCrV-fgekli5KCZTWQiGtS1vBaNFTtGit21SpesqkDC0-f3Q4Lc8TCZXohQGuPcEpQSBSArZesGFJb8XHgMcYKwZfQLJh6t0iClxKuHx4xHYeQIArHR2kRIN_o4W4cMXSrZ2tOGIzrZiRZuAiTbi8Z70oqSR2wKihXRfhq7inr8JvZDKd/w494-h640/0%20Prayer%20sheet%20for%20the%20Lowes.png" title="Prayer Sheet Listing 4 Specific Prayers to Pray for Cordy and Eloise Lowe." width="494" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray for Cordy and Eloise Lowe and Medical Care in South Asia</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for joining us in prayer for these International Mission Board Missionaries!</div><div><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;">PIN ME!</span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQa-2EDVdIYsRzZLi1JR_cuA5POVDb23foOvJIk1hWCEhkwfqDtVPYSgZcpGFh2rhre01eQLlDCaijgBjFaGvzYax9bf5rgQ9JVcewpN8mkwABvCbt5bGSH5tHxEDrWgsTnekt4zwVeiVLWfxCuSJgFekdIplbfmOgU1arweiESdt3Xpi6WFRKDM3nGnve/s1500/0%20Pray%20for%20South%20Asia%20PIN.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for Medical Care in South Asia" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQa-2EDVdIYsRzZLi1JR_cuA5POVDb23foOvJIk1hWCEhkwfqDtVPYSgZcpGFh2rhre01eQLlDCaijgBjFaGvzYax9bf5rgQ9JVcewpN8mkwABvCbt5bGSH5tHxEDrWgsTnekt4zwVeiVLWfxCuSJgFekdIplbfmOgU1arweiESdt3Xpi6WFRKDM3nGnve/w426-h640/0%20Pray%20for%20South%20Asia%20PIN.png" title="Map of South Asia" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray for Medical Care in South Asia</td></tr></tbody></table>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876046646089728033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640693900404015166.post-64893987848386145292023-12-01T01:16:00.004-05:002024-01-25T16:40:33.092-05:00Pray for IMB Missionary Jeri Whitfield<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIdq1jIcKaLyfP7dAyHCLFPkqlTonlW2JjpPMzOnecM5wtAncL8QSz11dcRd0OhYuHZ7A7uRONaS8s7VBVW-_OmeG6tVdIT7imMTMqhl6uOZ2r6EV6IoqVFpJALwQ_6mCD5QaxCe2M207ryMBRclZ9zG2-5GyLoX6VfxE4ViOjyipp66i9kCgqWc8pL5g0/s1080/0%20thailand%20blog%20post.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for IMB Missionary Jeri Whitfield" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIdq1jIcKaLyfP7dAyHCLFPkqlTonlW2JjpPMzOnecM5wtAncL8QSz11dcRd0OhYuHZ7A7uRONaS8s7VBVW-_OmeG6tVdIT7imMTMqhl6uOZ2r6EV6IoqVFpJALwQ_6mCD5QaxCe2M207ryMBRclZ9zG2-5GyLoX6VfxE4ViOjyipp66i9kCgqWc8pL5g0/w640-h640/0%20thailand%20blog%20post.png" title="Image of Thailand Landscape with Ways to Pray for Jeri Whitfield Listed" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray for IMB Missionary Jeri Whitfield</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Today, we are on day 5 of our 7 days of prayer for <a href="https://www.imb.org/" target="_blank">International Mission Board missionaries</a>. Previously, we prayed for <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-storyone-camps-in-africa.html" target="_blank">Paul Yount and Willie Brown</a> who serve in StoryOne Camps in Africa, <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-international-mission-board-pastoral-care-west-africa.html" target="_blank">Tim and Annie Tidenberg </a>who serve in a pastoral care ministry in West Africa, <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-coffee-bike-missionaries-belgium.html" target="_blank">Don and Pam Lynch</a> who serve in a unique Coffee Bike ministry in Belgium, and <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-new-church-plant-sao-paulo-brazil.html" target="_blank">Eric and Ramona Reese</a> who serve as church planters in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Today, we are asked to pray for Jeri Whitfield who serves in Thailand. As a young 22 year old Journeyman, Jeri knew she wanted to focus on a longterm relationship with the people she would serve while providing access to the Gospel and changing the lives of people who need the Lord.</p><p>Jeri has served in missionary work for 40 years, returning to Thailand three times. She recently visited a "spirit doctor" in Thailand who has heard the <a href="https://amzn.to/3HytgJj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gospel message</a>, but has not entered into a personal relationship with Jesus. Jeri is committed to reaching the "spirit doctor" and others like him so that they may know Jesus. Sometimes she travels into remote areas. </p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Ways to Pray for Jeri Whitfield</h1><div><br /></div>1. Pray for Jeri’s health and safety as she continues to serve in Thailand and travel to remote areas for missionary work.<div><br />2. Pray for Jeri’s efforts to connect with those in Thailand, that they would know Jesus through her words and deeds.</div><div><br />3. Pray for the “spirit doctor” and the people like him whom Jeri has encountered over her time of service in Thailand, that they may come to <a href="https://amzn.to/3HytgJj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">know the love of Jesus Christ.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Save the following image to your computer. Then, print it out. Mount it somewhere in your home so that you will be reminded to pray for Jeri Whitfield and the work she is doing with the peopel of Thailand.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbL0or-elZwmTPHPovVxQ4hXaugXr6ywA8xY3-qY16fCFU8fJTci67DwpPD7mq2zHtHoM-Qhu2EwunH7M7Ghcfznxi9M_6ylcckManVbFr3Ezj7jmvJlpbcngtBSg_nc-h5GDoNCOFDH0R6vwyjtkAHwhZ2ba985QSw08XlCESTP7G7CZjBKNc5NcpCvw/s2000/0%20Jeri%20Whitfield.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pray for IMB Missionary Jeri Whitfield" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbL0or-elZwmTPHPovVxQ4hXaugXr6ywA8xY3-qY16fCFU8fJTci67DwpPD7mq2zHtHoM-Qhu2EwunH7M7Ghcfznxi9M_6ylcckManVbFr3Ezj7jmvJlpbcngtBSg_nc-h5GDoNCOFDH0R6vwyjtkAHwhZ2ba985QSw08XlCESTP7G7CZjBKNc5NcpCvw/w494-h640/0%20Jeri%20Whitfield.png" title="Image of the Outline of Thailand with Ways to Pray for Jeri Whitfield Listed on the Page" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div>Thank you for joining me in praying for International Mission Board missionaries and the people they serve.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;">PIN ME!</span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1gWzR4W7JlpND12jsVaqEyfcBdllPSeWsaJSXoTK3JboNUUimRegTpBoM20D_1rc0nXEugcRqdHhlETNGTH2bcJmoSbB8AN0spgopkvxdcUtaVwBH0sHl9cQZlT0PSDggxUeVaZuDHHD52GDLSYdyTc2vvvXmSfj43EQM9tz_LlvkoCMqAMIcBiaN3knd/s1920/0%20Thailand%20Pin.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for IMB Missionary Jeri Whitfield" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1gWzR4W7JlpND12jsVaqEyfcBdllPSeWsaJSXoTK3JboNUUimRegTpBoM20D_1rc0nXEugcRqdHhlETNGTH2bcJmoSbB8AN0spgopkvxdcUtaVwBH0sHl9cQZlT0PSDggxUeVaZuDHHD52GDLSYdyTc2vvvXmSfj43EQM9tz_LlvkoCMqAMIcBiaN3knd/w360-h640/0%20Thailand%20Pin.png" title="Pray for IMB Missionary Jeri Whitfield, Thailand Landscape PIN" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray for IMB Missionary Jeri Whitfield</td></tr></tbody></table>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876046646089728033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640693900404015166.post-68988867931416031672023-11-25T02:02:00.001-05:002024-01-25T16:47:55.574-05:00Pray for a New Church Plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7M8GN-W3lT6ZikKXVfkYE2eVX6OmIAPyD87YjY0J10C6t5hbdPhSnEcrAaQLmF0E_G0iA7nXCtOLsZMs7PHYAcnHwIElaSUTHBT12gEA43QlaeAjH4g-XvtzhRgsOpJlV4gAYLmUfjb_pKT_Ukr_XsJ79u0gEyBjXubpjIygjQBbpOdAhFFNKTqt3bEE2/s1080/0%20Sao%20Paulo.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for a New Church Plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7M8GN-W3lT6ZikKXVfkYE2eVX6OmIAPyD87YjY0J10C6t5hbdPhSnEcrAaQLmF0E_G0iA7nXCtOLsZMs7PHYAcnHwIElaSUTHBT12gEA43QlaeAjH4g-XvtzhRgsOpJlV4gAYLmUfjb_pKT_Ukr_XsJ79u0gEyBjXubpjIygjQBbpOdAhFFNKTqt3bEE2/w640-h640/0%20Sao%20Paulo.png" title="Image of a Street in Sao Paulo, Brazil" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray for a New Church Plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil</td></tr></tbody></table><p>If you are praying with me over International Mission Board missionaries this week, we are on day 4 of 7. Previously we have prayed for <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-storyone-camps-in-africa.html" target="_blank">Paul Yount and Willie Brown</a> who serve in StoryOne camps in Africa, <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-international-mission-board-pastoral-care-west-africa.html" target="_blank">Tim and Annie Tidenberg</a> who server in missions pastoral care in Africa, and for <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-coffee-bike-missionaries-belgium.html" target="_blank">Don and Pam Lynch</a> who operate a Coffee Bike ministry in Belgium. Today we are asked to pray for Eric and Ramona Reese who are serving as church planters in Sao Paulo, Brazil. </p><p>Eric and Ramona have served in Brazil for 22 years, sometimes in dangerous locations. The following is an excerpt from an amazing story. You can start reading it here. Then, click through to read the rest.</p><blockquote>The pastor of a congregation in the slum of Santa Lucas invited me to preach during a special event for his church. Several murders had recently occurred in the community, and the pastor wanted me to encourage his people to not be fearful. He told me the theme of the event: “Men of God who are not fearful.”<br /><br />Based on the title, I wasn’t sure I was the best choice to speak, but I accepted his invitation anyway. A young seminary student named John accompanied me. His job while I preached was to pray, because I knew we were going into a dangerous community.<br /><br />I preached on a familiar story—David and Goliath. I had three main points I wanted to make. The first was that men of God who stand for God are not afraid to fight for God. I explained the point. “If someone came to me to say that Jesus is not Lord, I would stand my ground and be willing to say that He is Lord. I would be willing to fight for what is true.”<br /><br />As soon as I said that, gunshots erupted from out in the community. The only person who hit the deck was the guest-speaking American missionary invited to tell the locals that men of God are men of courage. John laughed out loud. I looked out from my prone position to see smiles across the congregation. I stood up, apologized, and resumed preaching. <br /><br />My second point was that David carried with him memories of being willing to fight for the right. King Saul told David he was too young to fight Goliath, yet David told Saul how when he was a young shepherd, he killed a lion and a bear that threatened his sheep.<br /><br />As if on cue, shots rang out again. This time, though, they came from a machine gun. And this time, the bullets hit the church building. One bullet went through the top of a wall and hit a ceiling fan in the sanctuary. Again, I hit the deck. This time, I wasn’t alone… <a href="http://emailmk.imb.org/MjMxLVJSVy0yODIAAAGPmSU_mn9Yq8vuCh6f0Xljm-7j6boWJZ72SE4Fn3xeYRooQVh6cu1Q4XVvmP5Q1kFkp216-_M=">READ MORE</a> . . .</blockquote><p>Here are specific ways to pray for Erica and Ramona as they serve in a new church plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil.</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Specific Ways to Pray for a New Church Plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil</h1>1. Today let’s pray for the protection and the power of the Reeses’ ministry in Brazil!<div><br />2. Ask God to bless a sports ministry the Reeses are working with in <a href="https://amzn.to/494RZRm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sao Paulo, Brazil.</a></div><div><br />3. Pray for many partnerships forming with Brazilian Baptists.<br /><a href="http://emailmk.imb.org/MjMxLVJSVy0yODIAAAGPmSU_mn9Yq8vuCh6f0Xljm-7j6boWJZ72SE4Fn3xeYRooQVh6cu1Q4XVvmP5Q1kFkp216-_M="></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Save the following image to your computer. Then, print it out and place it in a location that you see often as a reminder to pray for Eric and Ramona Reese and their church plant in Brazil.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSz1pCsDsSynprCjjugbB7lWbaXnF2V-90RweCwN4xs4EJvYyXoOx2OphuSvjesbNlMTRQWnjprmdInf0n1QeAiLHi7dyRIVRcSbnr2Z6__4Rt6HUnImyLab0JhDnsCF5LKwaU7A3S2RHzww5qdTcJQeES0q6wP6g7VxTcloxN2o8W7txVBx4coBL8BwnO/s2000/0%20prayer%20poster%20brazil.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for a New Church Plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSz1pCsDsSynprCjjugbB7lWbaXnF2V-90RweCwN4xs4EJvYyXoOx2OphuSvjesbNlMTRQWnjprmdInf0n1QeAiLHi7dyRIVRcSbnr2Z6__4Rt6HUnImyLab0JhDnsCF5LKwaU7A3S2RHzww5qdTcJQeES0q6wP6g7VxTcloxN2o8W7txVBx4coBL8BwnO/w494-h640/0%20prayer%20poster%20brazil.png" title="Image of Sao Paulo, Brazil Outine with Specific Ways to Pray for Eric and Ramona Reese" width="494" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray for a New Church Plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pin the following image so others can also pray for Eric and Ramona Reese.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHTCFnwm5tac6D8xCvC7am6ek0qc7bxMIO-xueS9Co4deQvF4ojXuxiOyrLlQwQ6QY3I5IxW695nnZc7x6Owm-p-XKKVgtyJXUoYqAA3d3v-eCauaBIhC89hGlvTa6tUiBzJMe7le0HvliOeIrGm24s5Q8gBE0ZOGi38P3QFqA_CVnWQenLhKBLRfH8kp6/s1500/0%20sao%20paulo%20pin.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for a New Church Plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHTCFnwm5tac6D8xCvC7am6ek0qc7bxMIO-xueS9Co4deQvF4ojXuxiOyrLlQwQ6QY3I5IxW695nnZc7x6Owm-p-XKKVgtyJXUoYqAA3d3v-eCauaBIhC89hGlvTa6tUiBzJMe7le0HvliOeIrGm24s5Q8gBE0ZOGi38P3QFqA_CVnWQenLhKBLRfH8kp6/w426-h640/0%20sao%20paulo%20pin.png" title="Image of Street in Sao Paulo, Brazil - Pray for a New Church Plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray for a New Church Plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil</td></tr></tbody></table>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876046646089728033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640693900404015166.post-40772276839407590212023-11-24T00:01:00.004-05:002024-02-11T23:30:43.922-05:00Pray for Coffee Bike Missionaries in Belgium<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcT6y4GNqrdF0pFhGUthnJ4plGxKfqy6F2JNjjJF3KvV6c9EaYiJ-MEzu4i2cdqG6QzZiV_Q_4qHoCkBjRyCoQDLfgKFAcOwl2x2sQ8kJ9eqoBn90sQJIgFV_lS4IqoUkzDgmdrsgTYNrZc8yC-H_alI8Xc1ngZW0o8n4XFcssee6ZgGNoGnj1aWCO-lE9/s940/Coffee%20Bike%20Missionaries.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for "Coffee Bike" Missionaries in Belgium" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcT6y4GNqrdF0pFhGUthnJ4plGxKfqy6F2JNjjJF3KvV6c9EaYiJ-MEzu4i2cdqG6QzZiV_Q_4qHoCkBjRyCoQDLfgKFAcOwl2x2sQ8kJ9eqoBn90sQJIgFV_lS4IqoUkzDgmdrsgTYNrZc8yC-H_alI8Xc1ngZW0o8n4XFcssee6ZgGNoGnj1aWCO-lE9/w640-h536/Coffee%20Bike%20Missionaries.png" title="Image of Outline of Belgium" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray for "Coffee Bike" Missionaries in Belgium</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>We are on day 3 of our 7 days of prayer for IMB Missionaries. We have prayed for <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-storyone-camps-in-africa.html" target="_blank">Paul Yount and Willie Brown</a> as they minister through StoryOne camps in Africa. Then, we prayed for <a href="https://www.abundant-family-living.com/2023/11/pray-for-storyone-camps-in-africa.html" target="_blank">Tim and Annie Tidenberg</a> as they minister to other other missionaries through their pastoral care ministry. Today, we are praying for Don and Pam Lynch who serve in Flanders, Belgium. Don and Pam minister through a unique ministry they call their Coffee Bike Ministry, so today, we are praying for Coffee Bike Missionaries in Belgium and the people they serve.</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Pray for Coffee Bike Missionaries in Belgium</h1><p>The people in Flanders, Belgium are very private. Building relationships outside their tight communities is challenging for them. Don and Pam Lynch have a "coffee bike" complete with a generator and an <a href="https://amzn.to/47K941W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">espresso machine.</a> While the Lynches grind and prepare coffee, they join in conversations with the people around them. They are enjoying the opportunity to offer free coffee and listening ears to those who hang around to talk with them. They also offer Biblical truths, godly counsel and prayer support. </p><p>During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the people in Flanders, Belgium felt even more isolated from others. Depression is common. Don and Pam are praying for God to provide more opportunities for them to engage in gospel conversations and build long term friendships through their <a href="https://thebaptistpaper.org/missionaries-offer-more-than-blue-bear-to-encourage-others-in-belgium/" target="_blank">Coffee Bike Ministry</a>.</p><h3 style="text-align: center;">How to Pray for Coffee Bike Missionaries in Belgium</h3><p>1. Pray for the Flemish to find hope, meaning, and purpose in Christ—especially those who are struggling with depression and loneliness to find the help and hope they need in Jesus.</p>2. Pray for the Lynches as they devote time to building relationships through their coffee cart ministry.<div><br />3. Pray for deep <a href="https://amzn.to/3SbzXpB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gospel</a> conversations and open hearts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Save the following graphic to your computer. Then, print it out and hang it somewhere so that you will be reminded daily to pray for Don and Pam Lynch's Coffee Bike Ministry.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSPfgqRucotzXKbKiBvnwmiSTOWS0B9gkuUZDC-oGrVq06wAD3s2CK8QTS4mQ2rPNfu7eOS7GLDW5cZmDGOFl9XoIqEeIBx_esgAuac7AjUu8W9rmJ0VR0YCnYJzxmHfCEtpSEYoNp_1a3sERrWEzYozZQxnJwikK8OaR47J9ZI3MrlhaMCIxDlu-N78y/s2000/0%20How%20to%20Pray%20for%20Coffee%20Bike%20Graphic.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for Coffee Bike Missionaries in Belgium" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSPfgqRucotzXKbKiBvnwmiSTOWS0B9gkuUZDC-oGrVq06wAD3s2CK8QTS4mQ2rPNfu7eOS7GLDW5cZmDGOFl9XoIqEeIBx_esgAuac7AjUu8W9rmJ0VR0YCnYJzxmHfCEtpSEYoNp_1a3sERrWEzYozZQxnJwikK8OaR47J9ZI3MrlhaMCIxDlu-N78y/w494-h640/0%20How%20to%20Pray%20for%20Coffee%20Bike%20Graphic.png" title="Pray for Coffee Bike Missionaries in Belgium" width="494" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray for Coffee Bike Missionaries in Belgium<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><b>Pin this post so others can pray for IMB Missionaries too!</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbKFieSf6t27a7wk0CfT6OolPAh0GeP1I5nQnchD6kfbXHhgU3TT2_nJ0Gshp43XI9Vt55uNTZ9JayOy7crpYozEMKpweuuHGmUepTx_kgOFZaYlXt3WKNABOy0ejQAo5IULRHTmPjftN_eotJnDUXuoXJ8B3MUU5FWWUvyn5WK6mL8GzYzVvDmRW5AUD/s1500/0%20coffee%20bike%20PIN.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pray for Coffee Bike Missionaries in Belgium" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbKFieSf6t27a7wk0CfT6OolPAh0GeP1I5nQnchD6kfbXHhgU3TT2_nJ0Gshp43XI9Vt55uNTZ9JayOy7crpYozEMKpweuuHGmUepTx_kgOFZaYlXt3WKNABOy0ejQAo5IULRHTmPjftN_eotJnDUXuoXJ8B3MUU5FWWUvyn5WK6mL8GzYzVvDmRW5AUD/w426-h640/0%20coffee%20bike%20PIN.png" title="Pray for Coffee Bike Missionaries in Belgium" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pray for Coffee Bike Missionaries in Belgium</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Have a wonderful day!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><b>Living Abundantly in Him,</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><b>Tina</b></span></div><div><br /></div><br />Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876046646089728033noreply@blogger.com0