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Winners Announced!! #GIVEAWAY ~ 5 Copies of 'Dad Time' by Max Lucado

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 14:00:00 +0000

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#GIVEAWAY ~ Ends June 25th, 2014

Sponsored by Thomas Nelson

Dad Time:
Savoring the God-Given Moments
of Fatherhood

Brimming with timeless stories and inspirational quotes, this book on fatherhood from Max Lucado is the perfect gift to show Dad how much he means to the family.

Dads are a one-of-a-kind bunch. They can be strong and stern, yet heartfelt and gentle. They may be out of touch with today’s Top 40 Hits, but know just the right word to say in a quiet moment. They are always there to provide, lend a helping hand, or be our biggest cheerleader.

Max Lucado perfectly captures the heartfelt sentiments that millions of readers share on what it’s like to be a dad. Filled with quotes and stories compiled from books by Max, this gift book is brimming with inspiring thoughts on fatherhood from one of America’s favorite authors.

Features and Benefits:

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Great gift for Father’s Day, birthdays, or any time of year

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The Experiences of Our Lives = Perfect Preparation

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 14:30:00 +0000

The experiences of our lives, when we let God use them,

become the mysterious and perfect preparation

for the work He will give us to do.

~ Corrie ten Boom, The Hiding Place

#free4kindle ~ 'Rock Bottom is a Beautiful Place' by Diane Cunningham

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 14:00:00 +0000

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Rock Bottom Is A Beautiful Place:

Testimonies of Triumph

Diane Cunningham found herself at the bottom of a hopeless pit, familiar with the rocks and boulders that surrounded her... addiction, insecurities, fears and loss. It was when she looked up from the bottom that she found the God who heals, saves and loves.

As she began telling about her rock bottom experience, she encountered more and more women who had also suffered rock bottom experiences. The concept of Rock Bottom Is A Beautiful Place was born.

These are the stories of twenty-eight women from all walks of life. Their stories illustrate the humanity that is common to us all. They share stories of abandonment, loss, addiction, incest, rape and so much more. These were not easy stories to write, nor are they easy stories to read.

However, it is the prayer of all involved in this book that you will be inspired by the real women who have shared their true-life stories. We want to show that there is victory at Rock Bottom, and that you will be drawn closer to the God who loves passionately, saves recklessly and heals unconditionally.

We each have found that God's light shines brightest when it shines through the darkest nights of our souls.

Come join us on the journey. We are waiting to embrace you!

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#kindleDEAL ~ 'Women Living Well' by Courtney Joseph

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 01:54:00 +0000

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Women Living Well:
Find Your Joy in God, Your Man,
Your Kids, and Your Home

Women desire to live well. However, living well in this modern world is a challenge. The pace of life, along with the new front porch of social media, has changed the landscape of our lives. Women have been told for far too long that being on the go and accumulating more things will make their lives full. As a result, we grasp for the wrong things in life and come up empty.

God created us to walk with him; to know him and to be loved by him. He is our living well and when we drink from the water he continually provides, it will change us. Our marriages, our parenting, and our homemaking will be transformed.

Mommy-blogger Courtney Joseph is a cheerful realist. She tackles the challenge of holding onto vintage values in a modern world, starting with the keys to protecting our walk with God. No subject is off-limits as she moves on to marriage, parenting, and household management.

Rooted in the Bible, her practical approach includes tons of tips that are perfect for busy moms, including:

Simple Solutions for Studying God’s Word

How to Handle Marriage, Parenting, and Homemaking in a Digital Age

10 Steps to Completing Your Husband

Dealing With Disappointed Expectations in Motherhood

Creating Routines that Bring Rest

Pursuing the Discipline and Diligence of the Proverbs 31 Woman

There is nothing more important than fostering your faith, building your marriage, training your children, and creating a haven for your family. Women Living Well is a clear and personal guide to making the most of these precious responsibilities.

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#GIVEAWAY ~ 5 copies of 'Praying Circles Around the Lives of Your Children' by Mark Batterson

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Thu, 29 May 2014 02:17:00 +0000

GIVEAWAY ~ Ends June 3rd, 2014

Sponsored by Thomas Nelson

Praying Circles Around
the Lives of Your Children

Mark Batterson has a surprising secret weapon to parenting: prayer. Batterson shares a perfect blend of biblical yet practical advice that will revolutionize parents’ prayer lives by giving them a guide describing seven important ways to pray for their children, such as praying for a hedge of protection and forming prayer circles. Using stories and experience, Batterson shares seven prayer circles that will help parents pray for their kids. In this book parents will learn how to: Create prayer lists unique to the their family Claim God-inspired promises for their children Turn their family circle into a prayer circle Discover their child's life themes As Batterson says, “I realize that not everyone inherited a prayer legacy like I did, but you can leave a legacy for generations to come. Your prayers have the power to shape the destiny of your children and your children's children. It's time to start circling.” This new version contains 15,000 words of brand-new content.

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7 Winners Have Been Announced!! 7 Kindle Book Set by Cherie Hill

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Fri, 23 May 2014 17:00:00 +0000

7th Blogoversary Celebration

Ends May 22nd, 2014

This giveaway is sponsored by

Empowering Christian Women

SEVEN (7) FAITHFUL FRIENDS
WILL EACH WIN

A SET OF 7 (SEVEN) KINDLE BOOKS
BY CHERIE HILL!!

WANT TO KNOW WHY THESE BOOKS WERE CHOSEN?

During the past few years, I have gone through a wilderness season

where everything seemed bleak, even hopeless at times.

It was an intense period of isolation

...a time of much pruning...

...a time to be sifted.

It was during this time that I came across one of Cherie's books

(a kindle freebie, in fact!).

The book spoke directly to my heart and encouraged me

to press on and to keep Christ first in my life.

One book led to another, which led to another

and soon I had read all of her books.

In fact, I'm reading her newest release right now. :)
(When You Need a Miracle: The Seven Secrets of Faith)

I've said all that to say... Cherie's books have been an instrumental tool

in encouraging me to #standFIRM...to endure...to #trustHIM...

...and I could think of no other gift (besides the Bible #FREEapp)

that would encourage you in your own walk with Christ!

This complete set is a must-have for everyone's library!!

LIFE~changing!!

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HOPE BEING GONE (Trusting God in the Tough Times)

FAITH UNDER CONSTRUCTION

BE STILL (Let Jesus Calm Your Storms)

WHEN YOU NEED A MIRACLE: THE SEVEN SECRETS OF FAITH

WAITING ON GOD

EMPTY (Living Full of Faith When Life Drains You Dry)

BEGINNING AT THE END (Finding God When Your World Falls Apart)

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#free4kindle ~ 'Confident Parenting' by Jim Burns

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Thu, 15 May 2014 19:20:00 +0000

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Confident Parenting

Be the Parent Your Family Needs

If we are truly honest, most of us don't really know what we're doing as parents. We have good intentions, but daily frustrations and on going struggles might be evidence that we were better prepared to drive a car or pursue our career than raise children.

To counter the usual trial and error method of parenting, Jim Burns offers time tested advice and strategies for today's busy families. Infused with his signature candidness and practicality, each chapter explores a different aspect of parenting from breaking generational chains of dysfunction and creating a warm atmosphere at home to handling discipline issues and blessing your children with a legacy of faith.

Helpful follow up exercises and questions along the way reinforce the basics of good parenting and provide a foundation for developing your own family plan. You won't find any quick fixes here, but you will learn how to make a positive difference in your family.

"Jim Burns is a trust worthy voice on family issues; always practical, insightful, and biblical. Parent, Jim has a good message for this great mission." ~ Max Lucado, minister and bestselling author

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#free4kindle ~ 'The Work of Christ' by R.C. Sproul

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Thu, 15 May 2014 18:51:00 +0000

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The Work of Christ:

What the Events of Jesus' Life

Mean for You

Most Christians recognize the importance of Christ’s death and resurrection. But how many of us understand the theological significance of Jesus’ actions before and after the Crucifixion?

In The Work of Christ, Dr. R. C. Sproul looks at every aspect of Jesus’ life and work, addressing such life-changing topics as:
- Why Jesus’ baptism is relevant for our salvation
- The similarities and differences between the temptation of the first Adam and the temptation of Jesus, the “second Adam"
- How God uses song to celebrate his redemptive acts
- Why the Last Supper marks the beginning of a greater exodus than that of the Old Testament
- How Jesus’ death and resurrection are grounded in the eternal covenant among the persons of the Trinity
- Why Jesus’ ascension makes a difference in our lives today
- What we know and don’t know about Jesus’ return

Moving from Jesus’ existence from before creation through His incarnation, boyhood, adulthood, death, resurrection, and return, Dr. Sproul guides you to a deeper understanding of God’s beautiful promise and purpose behind the works of Christ’s life.

“The work of Jesus reveals to us who He is.
The work and the person may be distinguished but never separated.”
~ Dr. R. C. Sproul

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#free4kindle ~ 'On Being a Servant of God' by Warren W. Wiersbe

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Thu, 15 May 2014 03:35:00 +0000

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On Being a Servant of God

Sometimes people lose sight of the core of their ministry. They feel overwhelmed by the needs that surround them on a daily basis. Wise and beloved pastor Warren Wiersbe invites ministry leaders to listen in on thirty short "armchair chats" to encourage and strengthen them for service. He shares what he wishes he had known about ministering to others when he began his own Christian pilgrimage. "Ministry," he says, "takes place when divine resources meet human needs through loving channels to the glory of God." With this new edition of a classic book, which includes a foreword by Jim Cymbala, the next generation of ministry leaders can take advantage of Wiersbe's years of wisdom.

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#kindleDEAL ~ 'When A Woman Finds Her Voice' by Jo Ann Fore

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Mon, 12 May 2014 20:35:00 +0000

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When a Woman Finds Her Voice:

Overcoming Life's Hurts and

Using Your Story to Make a Difference

What happens when brokenness stains our spirits, when the hurts of life linger?

Secret or unresolved hurts leak into our everyday lives, filtering into everything we think we know about who we are. We tend to question our value and meaning. We feel unimportant, incapable, "less-than" or "not good enough."

So we put on our false faces, the "life-is-just-fine" masks, while we bury ourselves in family, career, and service to others. And we fall silent. But that's not God's plan.

In "When A Woman Finds Her Voice," author Jo Ann Fore engages your heart and mind as one who knows your fears and frustrations. As a certified life coach, she unpacks a message of hope and freedom with a gentle boldness that can only come from one who has walked the journey.

With straight talk, insightful biblical truths, and heart-aching stories of hope, Jo Ann leads you on the unparalleled adventure of finding your voice and using it to make a difference. Jo Ann helps you find healing, then leads you to help others do the same. You will learn how to overcome life's hurts. You will be moved to share the stories you’ve been hesitant to share—those healing stories that have the power to change both your life and the lives of others.

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Did You Win? Blogoversary Winners Have Been Chosen!!

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Fri, 09 May 2014 17:53:00 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS to ALL the winners

from Empowering Christian Women's
7th Blogoversary!!

DID YOU WIN???

Just click on the links below

to view the winners!!

PLEASE NOTE: Emails will be sent to the winners this afternoon;

plz watch your inboxes (as well as your spam folders)

*** You have 48 hours to claim your prize,

or a new winner will be drawn in your place! ***

Personalized 'Be Still' Bangle Bracelet

from LifeStone Jewelry

2 copies of Mud on My Knees Prayer Guide and Journal

from Garden of the Heart Ministries

Fresh Start for Health Workbook

from Fresh Start for Health

An autographed copy of 'The Inspired Business Kit'

from National Assoc. of Christian Women Entrepreneurs

A Gift Basket of Books, Coffee Items and Snacks

from Thomas Nelson

And an EXTRA ROUND OF APPLAUSE

TO ALL MY SPONSORS

for their generosity!!

Without them, I wouldn't have had ALL of these amazing gifts to give you!

p.s. ~ My blogoversary giveaway for ECW will be announced soon!!

LAST DAY to Enter for ECW's Blogoversary Giveaways!!

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Wed, 07 May 2014 17:07:00 +0000

LAST DAY

to get your entries in!!

ENTER TODAY...

Personalized 'Be Still' Bangle Bracelet

from LifeStone Jewelry

2 copies of Mud on My Knees Prayer Guide and Journal

from Garden of the Heart Ministries

Fresh Start for Health Workbook

from Fresh Start for Health

An autographed copy of 'The Inspired Business Kit'

from National Assoc. of Christian Women Entrepreneurs

A Gift Basket of Books, Coffee Items and Snacks

from Thomas Nelson

Thank you to ALL my sponsors!

p.s. - One last giveaway from me will be announced soon!!

#free4kindle ~ 'Beginning at the End (Finding God When Your World Falls Apart)

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Wed, 07 May 2014 15:39:00 +0000

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Beginning at The End
(Finding God When Your World Falls Apart)

At some point, the trials of life will bring us to a place of believing that we're at "The End." It is in our pain and desperation that we call out to a God who seems so distant. Our questions are endless. But what we find is that for all the questions we have for God . . . He has questions for us too.

"Beginning at The End" will take you on a profound journey through the Biblical book of Job. You will discover that its message goes much deeper than what appears on the surface . . . and so does your life. You will find that when you come to "The End," it is really just the "Beginning," when you encounter the Almighty God who offers forgiveness for the past, faith for the future and grace for the present moment.

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#kindleDEAL ~ "Say Goodbye to Survival Mode: 9 Simple Strategies to Stress Less, Sleep More, and Restore Your Passion for Life'

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Mon, 05 May 2014 21:58:00 +0000

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Say Goodbye to Survival Mode:

9 Simple Strategies to Stress Less, Sleep More,

and Restore Your Passion for Life

Calling the super busy, the stressed out, the overtired.

You know you're made for a more fulfilling life.
With this book, you’ll know where to start.

You wake up tired. Your to-do list is too long. The commitments—and the laundry—are piling up, but your energy keeps dwindling. You feel like you're simply making it through the days, not living or enjoying any part of them.

In Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, you'll find both practical ideas and big-picture perspective that will inspire you to live life on purpose. As a wife, mother of three, and founder of the wildly successful blog MoneySavingMom.com, Crystal Paine has walked the road from barely surviving to living with intention.

With the warmth and candor of a dear friend, she shares what she's learned along the way, helping you:

- feel healthier and more energetic by setting priorities and boundaries

- eliminate stress with savvy management of your time, money, and home

- get more done by setting realistic goals and embracing discipline

- rediscover your passions—and the confidence to pursue them

Packed with straightforward solutions you'll use today and inspirational stories you'll remember for years, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode is a must for any woman who's ever longed for the freedom to enjoy life, not just survive it.

More Books By Crystal Paine

#free4kindle ~ 'Soul Care; God's Way'

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Sun, 04 May 2014 17:30:00 +0000

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Soul Care, God's Way

Caring for your soul takes time, energy and commitment. Spiritual growth doesn’t occur in a vacuum but it happens in relationship; with God and with others. Soul care, God’s way, is a life-long journey that will transform you from the inside it.

This book offers practical instruction and includes worksheets after each chapter that will guide you in working through the concepts.

Soul Care, God's Way can easily be adapted for mini-workshops or a weekend retreat.

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#free4kindle ~ 'Finding God in the Dark'

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Sun, 04 May 2014 16:39:00 +0000

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Finding God in the Dark:
Faith, Disappointment, and the Struggle to Believe

An Honest, Hopeful Look at Christian Doubt and Disappointment

Doubt often has less to do with the head than the heart. When Christians go through trials--from unmet personal expectations to the death of a loved one--they often feel like God has abandoned them, or maybe he never cared at all. Kluck and Martin walk readers through dark times in their own lives to reveal a God of love who never forsakes his children. Here is grace and hope for any believer struggling to believe.

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FREE Christian Audiobook ~ 'Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God'

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Sun, 04 May 2014 16:26:00 +0000

FREE Christian Audiobook Download of the Month

Expires May 31st, 2014

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God

If God is in control of everything, can Christians sit back and not bother to evangelize? Or does active evangelism imply that God is not really sovereign at all?

J.I. Packer shows in this classic study how both of these attitudes are false. In a careful review of the biblical evidence, he shows how a right understanding of God's sovereignty is not so much a barrier to evangelism as an incentive and powerful support for it.

J. I. Packer is author of the best selling Christian classic Knowing God. He is Board of Governors Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver.

#GIVEAWAY ~ Books and Coffee Gift Basket from Thomas Nelson

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Thu, 01 May 2014 16:30:00 +0000

7th Blogoversary Celebration

Ends May 7th, 2014

This giveaway is sponsored by

Thomas Nelson

A great gift for anyone who wants to cuddle up with three great books and a cup of coffee!!

GIFT BASKET INCLUDES:
Jesus Today by Sarah Young
Footprintsby Margaret Powers
Forgivenessby Matthew West
One 20 oz travel coffee mug
One $25 Starbucks card
Various candies and snacks

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#GIVEAWAY ~ 'Fresh Start for Health Workbook'

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Thu, 01 May 2014 16:00:00 +0000

7th Blogoversary Celebration

Ends May 7th, 2014

This giveaway is sponsored by

Fresh Start for Health

Included in this powerful and simple guide you will find…

simple personal health assessments to determine your mental, physical and spiritual strengths

balanced goal setting strategies for eating, physical activity and spiritual clarity

meal planning training that breaks down all the “noise” from the food marketplace into doable, budget-friendly, customizable steps that will fit even the pickiest ones in your family

every step of the way FRESH reflections outlined by Bess to encourage and uplift the renewing of your mind in regards to your health and fitness

“beautiful Creation in Christ” perspective from Bess that uplifts and enlightens even on your toughest days

a whole-life focus guide that helps you target and strengthen weak spots in your nutrition, activity level or even your sleep or recreation patterns

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#GIVEAWAY ~ An Autographed Copy of 'The Inspired Business Toolkit'

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Thu, 01 May 2014 15:30:00 +0000

7th Blogoversary Celebration

Ends May 7th, 2014

This giveaway is sponsored by the

National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs

What is in the Inspired Business Toolkit?
Learn how to write your mission statement to best serve your ideal audience
Find out how to be the voice of your ideal audience
Determine your brand message
Step-by-Step process for creating your marketing strategy
How to get known when you are unknown
Marketing your business on a tight budget
Real-life stories from women who chased their dreams
How to enforce boundaries when it comes to business
What to do when you hit a road block
When to say “yes” and when you should say “no”
Secrets from “behind the scenes” of running a successful business

In this 305-page business toolkit you will receive: 41 easy-to-use fill-outable templates and checklists to keep you moving forward. Diane Cunningham literally walks you step-by-step as you create a successful entrepreneurial roadmap.

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#GIVEAWAY ~ 2 copies of 'Mud On My Knees: Cultivating the Soil of Your Prodigal's Heart Prayer Guide and Journal'

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Thu, 01 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000

7th Blogoversary Celebration

Ends May 7th, 2014

This giveaway is sponsored by

Garden of the Heart Ministries

How many times have you looked at your wayward loved one’s life and circumstances and thought – there is no hope – they are never coming back to God? There is nothing more frustrating than watching your loved ones drift away from God. But there IS hope! Don’t give up – there is something that you can do! You can PRAY and Believe God! Don’t lay down in defeat. Be determined not to leave any of your Prodigals in the kingdom of darkness!

Galatians 6:9 says, that you will reap a harvest if you do not give up!

In this practical, hands-on Guide, author, speaker and prayer warrior Debra Bosacki offers the hope that you are looking for. She shares how the Master Gardener revealed the way for her – and YOU – to cultivate the ground of your wayward loves ones’ hearts through prayer … together with Him in His garden, the garden of the heart.

For they are transplanted into the Lord’s own garden and are under His personal care. Psalm 92:13 (TLB)

Mud On My Knees is a powerful Prayer Guide that gives new insight into the heart of your prodigals. Here you will learn how to aim your prayers directly toward the root of their problems – their heart. You can aim towards their circumstances and you should as God leads you, but unless they have a heart change, they will continually make the same poor choices. As you join together with the Master Gardener in what He is doing in their hearts, strongholds will loosen and their hearts will soften making it easier for them to surrender to God.

If you are willing to get mud on your knees and join the Master Gardener in the soil of your love one’s hearts … cultivating, planting seeds and loosening weeds, you will see a harvest. It may not come tomorrow, but it will come!

God’s promise is … for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. Gal. 6:7 (NAS)

And God has provided you with a storehouse of Seed (the Seed of His Word) to sow into the hearts of your loved ones. Whether you till earthy soil or not, you can learn how to be a gardener in God’s garden – the heart.

Use this Prayer Guide to:
• Pray for your prodigal children, spouse, friends (wayward loved ones)
• Pray proactively to protect your heart and the hearts of your loved ones, and
• Pray for the lost – those who have never known Christ, our Lord. Let’s get started and belief God together for a harvest of souls!

Our prodigals are coming home! Prayer and Journal forms and a list of Categorized Scripture Prayers and a Leaders Guide are included in the back of Mud On My Knees. And we created plenty of room for taking notes or adding additional thoughts or scriptures. Hold it in your hands and pray through it daily until it becomes love worn.

Trust me - NO trust God - Harvest IS coming!

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#GIVEAWAY ~ Personalized 'Be STILL' Bangle Bracelet

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Thu, 01 May 2014 14:30:00 +0000

7th Blogoversary Celebration

Ends May 7th, 2014

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7 Year Blogoversary Celebration ~ MANY Giveaways!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Thu, 01 May 2014 12:30:00 +0000

Take a peek at the MANY #giveaways

that our sponsors have donated to EMPOWERING Christian Women!!

Just click on the graphics to enter!!

And this doesn't even include the gifts

that I'll be giving away on behalf of ECW!

ARE YOU READY
TO CELEBRATE WITH ME?

Thank YOU, my faithful friends
for being on this incredible journey with me!!

LIFE~changing!!!

WINNERS ANNOUNCED ~ #giveaway ~ 3 copies of 'Joy for the Journey Devotional'

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 20:12:00 +0000

APRIL GIVEAWAY ~ Ends April 30th, 2014

Sponsored by Thomas Nelson

Every woman could use daily inspiration, and this beautifully packaged devotional offers enough for an entire year—twice a day!

Each morning offers a devotional thought from best-selling women authors such as Sheila Walsh, Beth Moore, and Lysa Terkuerst , and the evening follows with applicable scriptures to complete the day.

Deluxe leathersoft packaging and encouraging content make Joy for the Journey
a great gift for women any time of year.

This collection of devotions and scriptures addresses relateable topics that women encounter every day such as: changing your focus, paring down your schedule, choosing a positive attitude, serving others graciously, and finding joy in God’s love.

Begin and end

each day with JOY!!

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Thank you, THOMAS NELSON
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#free4kindle ~ The Promise of Security by Beth Moore

noreply@blogger.com (Karla Meachem) — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 18:31:00 +0000

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The Promise of Security (booklet)

Drawn from passages and Scriptures Beth Moore brings to light in her New York Times best-selling book, So Long, Insecurity, this 64-page booklet will prompt women to find their soul-deep security in God. Divided topically by common insecurities women face, The Promise of Security provides a portable boost of hope and confidence that will encourage women to continue on in their quest for soul-deep security.

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