Here is my update on Womens Living Well, Peace on Earth December challenge!!
If you havent Joined, link up today.. its simple ways to keep our most busy month, peaceful! http://womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com/2010/11/peace-on-earth-december-challenge-come.html
Jesus is our true source of peace!
The first challenge is to write at the top of your December calendar page - I Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." This will be a reminder every time you look at your calendar and feel anxious about all you have to get done - to pray. God cares for you. Release your worries to him and rest in him. {Women Living Well}
Just those very words, release worries, God cares bring PEACE to my soul!
Second Challenge!
Also, go buy an extra large candle and light a candle everyday in your home in the month of December. I will be starting mine in the morning! But you can start yours at dinner time. I will be placing mine in the kitchen - the main hub of my home. Each time the candle catches your eye, say a prayer for peace in your home.{Women living well}
Here is my candle, pine scented. I light mine in the late morning, on a ledge between kitchen and living room.. main area of our home.
Oh I just love this challenge..praying for peace in our home is a great feeling! Its been a hectic week here at our home but our prayers for peace have already made a difference! Our days have not been perfectly smooth but its been a joy to watch our family take on problems throughout the day..His Loving Presence is in our home, in our hearts!! My daughter got sick today, her brothers prayed right away to Jesus..also helped me with getting her comfortable. Love having my candle there to get me to stop and pray.
Jesus said "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matt. 11:28
Another way I have been bringing a peaceful atmosphere into my home is softly playing Christmas music.. here is a free, commerical free Christmas player =
http://www.cbn.com/radio/christmas/player.aspx
the next challenge will be,
December 6th: As the warmth of Christmas has now begun to enter your home with the influx of decorations, cookie baking and friends, take out your calendar and SCHEDULE a night where you will take a warm refreshing bubble bath. I'll give you more details on what to include with this bubble bath. But until then, one main thing will be your Bible. Read the story of the birth of Jesus in Matthew 1, 2 and Luke 1,2. {Women Living Well}
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:14
In Christ,
Sarah beth
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Women Living Well, December's "Peace on Earth" Challenge!
I Joined December's Challenge, "Peace on Earth"
From
Read the challenge!
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:14
Hope that you can JOIN!
The Simple Woman's Daybook November 29th
For Today, November 29th, 2010
Outside my Window.. a thin layer of white fluffy snow! Its super pretty
I am thinking.. What an amazing Thanksgiving day and Holiday weekend my family and I had, even thou my husband had to work alot, we made it work..thats life!
I am thankful.. for a cozy warm home, after seeing the tents that the homeless live in here its something ppl take for granted!
I am wearing, pink top, black pants.
I am remembering.. the hard work my children showed as we helped feed the homeless on Saturday.
In the learning room.. We had a great week! We took our time and learned the history of Thanksgiving. We stayed with the theme for each subject and created a Thanksgiving poster.. which the children are very proud of!
I am going... home for Christmas with my family!
I am currently reading... Soo many books, a chapter or two here or there. Not many pages were read, what a busy week we had
I am hoping.. our week goes smoothly with hopes of doing some organizing and jumping back into school after our holiday weekend
On my Mind.. How much I am blessed with!!!!!!!! I am a sinner saved and I dont deserve a thing!
Noticing that... christmas is around the corner! I have presents to wrap, yay
Pondering these words..."Old-fashioned, Spirit-filled, Christ-honoring, sin-hating, soul-winning, Bible preaching! It is the hope of the church! It is the hope of the nation! It is the hope of the world!" —Pastor Jack Hyles (1926-2001)
From the kitchen... lets see, our menu... guacamole burgers on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is turkey soup, Thursday is sloppy joes..Friday is Momma's night off! ;) oh and I will have a small cooking lesson with the kids= peppermint fudge!
Around the house.. Fall decor OUT, Christmas IN! Organizing boots, gloves, hats.. gathering bags of clothes, clearing thru toys for donations.
One of my favorite things..
Christmas tree lit and pine candles lit too!
Photo I would like to share ^
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
My favorite place to SHOP/SAVE!
Visit this webcite for cute gifts, great prices!
They are constantly having sales.... I am smitten by these Bible purse covers!
I got alot of my Christmas shopping done early for my family! Lots of hunting and fishing items and clothing for the guys in your life!
Also get on the list for free catalogs... hope you find a great deal! Christmas should not be about spending $$$$ but saving and finding precious gifts for our loved ones..
I would rather brag about a deal then how much I overpaid! ;)
Happy Shopping! Happy Saving!! Had to share!! <3
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Count Your Blessings!
Got this idea from my cousin, a count your blessings box!
I created a box this year, last year we used a basket...
The idea is to write down your childrens, husbands and your own notes, what you are thankful for. During your thanksgiving dinner pass the box around and read aloud everyones thankful notes!
We got this box at Michaels for $1.00..all their thanksgiving foam stickers were on clearance and I also found scrapbook thanksgiving stickers..
My children really enjoyed decorating their box and adding lil notes!
Hope you enjoy this tradition!
Count your blessings!
Sarah beth
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