While today the Lord has really put a different spin on the original idea for my book. I think this was due to someone I suspect started praying for me after revealing my original book idea. All the pieces seemed to fall together and I definately feel God's hand upon it. I am really going to think how I blog without revealing too much of the book to my audiance! So be patient with me, my audiance,while I PRAY upon this. Join me with your prayers which are so needed.
Blessings,
The gift giver
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
When giving is a step of faith!
Hello to all who may be following my blog. As I have no idea who you are. It would be great for you to join my 'follower' section or email me if a story touches your heart. It can feel lonely without 'comments' etc. coming my way.
Well to catch up from my last blog, I had a lovely visit with my son whom I had not seen in 8 months. Much too long for this mother's heart!! Thanks to a 'GROUPON' I took him to a special dinner for his 21st birthday! It was such a special memory and half price!
His whole visit has left me short on cash and Christmas is coming. besides travelling to my parent's for Christmas and presents I Still need to get, there is not much for essentials.
But God showed me two needs and I do have a reserve of food in my cupboards. Firstly,it was the 'Samaritan's Purse' shoe box time again!. Go to www.samaritanspurs.ca to find out about this great cause. I am sure there are similar programs throughout different country's and churches.
Essentially it is a shoebox which you fill with school supplies, toys, hygiene items and hard candies. They are delivered to poor countries. You can pkut a note in it. Mine is going to South America. Many are going to Haiti this year. You also pay a small amount for delivery costs and you can make a cash donation. I felt the nudging of the Holy Spirit to do one. Amazingly I found many of the things I needed around my apartment to help fill my box. You list the age category and sex of the child on the label they give you and you can decorate and wrap your box.
The second prodding was for the lady who does the Christian 'Clubs' program with her own funds while living on a lower income. She does receive some donations, but she puts most of her extra income into it. I found out today that her van broke. Besides using it for her daycare job, she also uses it for clubs. She needs it to set up for clubs and she drives quite a few of the kids home. So out of my food reserve I gathered up groceries from my cupboard and freeaer, trusting God will provide for me and also allow me to visit my son! Sometimes it is a gift of faith. I am putting items on craigs list to sell so pray that they do!! Pray for the club lady that all of her needs are met.I also need prayer for funds for my book. Writing is expensive with promotion etc. All I Know for now is that I am to write.
You may have noticed that my post came later in the day due to my health issue. I need more sleep and I get busy in the day, so the timing will vary but keep checking back!! It feels great to be back!!
Blessings
The gift giver
Well to catch up from my last blog, I had a lovely visit with my son whom I had not seen in 8 months. Much too long for this mother's heart!! Thanks to a 'GROUPON' I took him to a special dinner for his 21st birthday! It was such a special memory and half price!
His whole visit has left me short on cash and Christmas is coming. besides travelling to my parent's for Christmas and presents I Still need to get, there is not much for essentials.
But God showed me two needs and I do have a reserve of food in my cupboards. Firstly,it was the 'Samaritan's Purse' shoe box time again!. Go to www.samaritanspurs.ca to find out about this great cause. I am sure there are similar programs throughout different country's and churches.
Essentially it is a shoebox which you fill with school supplies, toys, hygiene items and hard candies. They are delivered to poor countries. You can pkut a note in it. Mine is going to South America. Many are going to Haiti this year. You also pay a small amount for delivery costs and you can make a cash donation. I felt the nudging of the Holy Spirit to do one. Amazingly I found many of the things I needed around my apartment to help fill my box. You list the age category and sex of the child on the label they give you and you can decorate and wrap your box.
The second prodding was for the lady who does the Christian 'Clubs' program with her own funds while living on a lower income. She does receive some donations, but she puts most of her extra income into it. I found out today that her van broke. Besides using it for her daycare job, she also uses it for clubs. She needs it to set up for clubs and she drives quite a few of the kids home. So out of my food reserve I gathered up groceries from my cupboard and freeaer, trusting God will provide for me and also allow me to visit my son! Sometimes it is a gift of faith. I am putting items on craigs list to sell so pray that they do!! Pray for the club lady that all of her needs are met.I also need prayer for funds for my book. Writing is expensive with promotion etc. All I Know for now is that I am to write.
You may have noticed that my post came later in the day due to my health issue. I need more sleep and I get busy in the day, so the timing will vary but keep checking back!! It feels great to be back!!
Blessings
The gift giver
Monday, October 31, 2011
Off sick until Mon. Nov.7, 2011
Sorry for not getting back to you all, but the gift giver is taking a break from blog writing until Nov. 7/11 due to illness. You can all pray for me!!
Many blessings!
The gift giver
Many blessings!
The gift giver
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Holiday while son is visiting
The gift giver will be taking a vacation while her son is visiting. She willl be back to here regular blogging on Oct. 24/11. Happy blessings and gift giving!
Blessings
The gift giver
Blessings
The gift giver
Monday, October 10, 2011
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!!
To all my Canadian Thanksgiving readers, may God bless you with a special reflective Thanksgiving this holiday. For me it has been a time of prayer with the Lord and realizing what I am most thankful for was my family. Oddly enough, it was the first in a long time that I did not spend time with at least one set of them, due to geograpy or busyness. But I held them close to my heart, thinking of the relationships I had with each of them this last year.
I am keenly aware that my parents are aging, yet their health is maintaining though not necessarily good. So I know the need to pray for them is high. My son still lives away from me with his dad, but I found out his dad might be moving in the new year. This is a relief to me as his dad is not the best influence for him and he will get a real sense of living on his own, if even with a room mate (or future working wife).
I am thankful for the prayers God has been answering and how He has being giving me gifts as I give gifts to others in my year of gifing challenge giving.
I am thankful for how my health has been improving. I have had a bit of SADS kicking in, so I have the good fortune to use a Sad lamp which mimics the sun and really helps those "winter blues". I already have noticed an improvement.
I am thankful to live in this part of the planet, where there are so many things that we just take for granted. Things like, running water and proper healthcare. Just watch the you tube video "in my eyes" Poverty in Africa" to see how much we are blessed!
So bless and be blessed, is the theme of today's entry. Reach out to someone in need and receive the joy in your heart. Jesus ministry was not a "clean" ministry. He went to the untouchables to touch. Love as you would want to be loved!
Blessings
The gift giver
I am keenly aware that my parents are aging, yet their health is maintaining though not necessarily good. So I know the need to pray for them is high. My son still lives away from me with his dad, but I found out his dad might be moving in the new year. This is a relief to me as his dad is not the best influence for him and he will get a real sense of living on his own, if even with a room mate (or future working wife).
I am thankful for the prayers God has been answering and how He has being giving me gifts as I give gifts to others in my year of gifing challenge giving.
I am thankful for how my health has been improving. I have had a bit of SADS kicking in, so I have the good fortune to use a Sad lamp which mimics the sun and really helps those "winter blues". I already have noticed an improvement.
I am thankful to live in this part of the planet, where there are so many things that we just take for granted. Things like, running water and proper healthcare. Just watch the you tube video "in my eyes" Poverty in Africa" to see how much we are blessed!
So bless and be blessed, is the theme of today's entry. Reach out to someone in need and receive the joy in your heart. Jesus ministry was not a "clean" ministry. He went to the untouchables to touch. Love as you would want to be loved!
Blessings
The gift giver
Thursday, October 6, 2011
The gift of thanksgiving.
Well thanksgiving weekend is approaching. The lineups are extending themselves further and further, leaving some shoppers inpatient! Menus are being planned with new and traditional dishes. Guests are being invited to tables so no one has to be alone. This is a giving day.
The true meaning of thanksgiving is to give thanks to our God. So this weekend take some extra time to read His word, meditate and pray, and worship. Tell God the small things and larger things that you are truly thankful for this year, especially living in the Country we do. Tell Him the most difficult thing this year that you are now thankful for.
So enjoy that turkey and praise the Lord!
Blessings,
The gift giver
The true meaning of thanksgiving is to give thanks to our God. So this weekend take some extra time to read His word, meditate and pray, and worship. Tell God the small things and larger things that you are truly thankful for this year, especially living in the Country we do. Tell Him the most difficult thing this year that you are now thankful for.
So enjoy that turkey and praise the Lord!
Blessings,
The gift giver
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The gift of baking.
Today I have a stock of ammunition lined up for my "bake out". Three pounds of butter await the fate of my mixers and oven. Recipes have been chosen including favorites from the past and those new to be explored.
An ingredient list is to be compiled, checking out supplies I have on hand and what is needed. Of note, flour will be finished soon and needs to be bought!!
I have two full days to accomplish all I want to get done. I have already made a batch of my son's favorite shortbread cookies, for him to take home. Another batch is needed while he is here. Ginger bread and cocoe/coconut cookies are amongst the building list of items to bake.
I had a cautioning and discussed it with my friend. "Am I showing that food is love?" I asked. " Every single birthday cake, I ever baked for my kids was baked WITH love!" she exclaimed.
Then it occured to me. As long as I did other things to express my love to my son that I loved him, baking or creating food was an act of love!
So on with the worship music! Today I am listening to my friend's Debbie Knighton Fortnom "reCOLLECTION" CD, available through CD baby or www.DebbieFortnum.com Part of her money raised goes to "poverty revolution" You can download her CD or get a hard copy!!
So come on a baking, praying, worshiping spree this upcoming thanksgiving weekend!
God bless,
The gift giver
An ingredient list is to be compiled, checking out supplies I have on hand and what is needed. Of note, flour will be finished soon and needs to be bought!!
I have two full days to accomplish all I want to get done. I have already made a batch of my son's favorite shortbread cookies, for him to take home. Another batch is needed while he is here. Ginger bread and cocoe/coconut cookies are amongst the building list of items to bake.
I had a cautioning and discussed it with my friend. "Am I showing that food is love?" I asked. " Every single birthday cake, I ever baked for my kids was baked WITH love!" she exclaimed.
Then it occured to me. As long as I did other things to express my love to my son that I loved him, baking or creating food was an act of love!
So on with the worship music! Today I am listening to my friend's Debbie Knighton Fortnom "reCOLLECTION" CD, available through CD baby or www.DebbieFortnum.com Part of her money raised goes to "poverty revolution" You can download her CD or get a hard copy!!
So come on a baking, praying, worshiping spree this upcoming thanksgiving weekend!
God bless,
The gift giver
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