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February Goals – I Need Sleep!

Tami — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:13:16 +0000

I haven’t made much progress this week. I’ve been excessively tired. I think it may be the stress at work. However, I am keeping my goals in place for February.

I choose to be HEALTHY by …

Drinking water daily (instead of carbonated and caffeinated beverages), resulting in a good night’s sleep and hopefully some weight loss.

I have drank so much pop that I am making myself sick at bedtime again. This may be another reason for the tiredness. Say a prayer for me. I am compulsive – doing the exact opposite of what I should be doing and in excess!

I choose to be FRUGAL by…

Reading and applying the first chapter of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget with my husband, resulting in wiser spending of current income, so that we can pay more toward our credit card debt.

I’ve looked at the book and read the first few pages and told my husband about it. He seems somewhat interested, but says I have to read it to him. I consider progress was made this week, as I have actually started reading the book.

I choose to be a MOTHER by…

Reading the Bible and diligently praying with my children on a daily basis, resulting in spiritual growth for each of us.

Like I said, I’ve been tired, so I’ve been keeping my pillow company longer than necessary each morning. My kiddos have either read their Bibles on their own at my prompting or have just missed it altogether. I will beat the devil on this one!!

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You are making good progress. Keep up the good work! Jenni ... by Jenni

Mornings with Jesus 2012: Daily Encouragement for your Soul {Review & Giveaway}

Tami — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:00:19 +0000

“Be still and know that I am God” is one of the most beautiful verses from the Bible, but it’s not easy to practice in this busy world. Mornings with Jesus will help you do just that—“be still” in Jesus’ beautiful and powerful presence. For those who are seeking a deeper experience in their relationship with Christ, Mornings with Jesus offers a fresh perspective of who Jesus is (the Healer, the Son of God, the Comforter, the Good Shepherd) and what that means for day-to-day life. With a warm and friendly voice, 365 short devotional writings on the character and teachings of Jesus encourage readers to greet each day by drawing near to Him and inviting His presence into their day.

Spend time with Jesus at the beginning of each day and experience His nearness and peace in a new way throughout the year. Each day’s selection includes:

a Bible verse
an entry based on Jesus: His words, miracles, and parables; His wisdom, compassion, and comfort; His mystery, power, divinity, and humanity
a “faith step” that will inspire and challenge readers to apply the day’s message to their lives

This Mom’s Review

I have trust issues. I recently discovered this. I trusted Jesus to become my Savior when I was just 12 years old. Yet, I keep finding myself trusting my own judgment and my own ideas more often than God’s direction or God’s conviction upon my heart.

I’ve also discovered a few other things about myself as I read through the devotions found in this book. The testimonies and stories shared in this book were uplifting and some prompted me to get back to basics with God. I want that close relationship I once had with God.

I’ve been too busy and too moody for God, too.

As I read about Lindsay, a young girl diagnosed with a rare disease idiopathic chondrolysis, I saw something in her that I want. Here she was headed to the hospital. Instead of worrying and complaining about her situation, she posted on her Facebook wall these words:

Off to Children’s Hospital … I trust that we will get good news! But, whatever news the doctor has for me I am determined to receive as a blessing, believing Jesus knows best and He is in control of my life.

She is someone who trusts and praises God, despite her physical circumstances. I don’t want to be a groaner anymore. I want to praise God. I want to trust God. I want to believe God and everything I find in His Word.

This devotion includes Scripture from the following translations: KJV, CEB, CEV, ESV, MSG, NAS, NIV, NKJV, NLT, NRSV, RSV, TLB, and TNIV. Authors include Tricia Goyer, Keri Wyatt Kent and Camy Tang. Included in the back of the book is a Scripture reference and a topical index.

I received this book and the giveaway copy from Litfuse in exchange for my honest review. Read reviews of other book lovers participating in the book blog tour. Book available for purchase, if you don’t want to wait around for the giveaway!