Heaven is for Real

I just finished reading "Heaven is for Real A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back" by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent. READ THIS BOOK!! It's a true story about a 4 year old boy who suffers a ruptured appendix and while in surgery goes to Heaven. It can't tell you how profoundly moved I was by his story. I read the whole thing in 3 hours. The little boy - named Colton - spoke of God shooting power down to people, of Jesus' love of children, of meeting his long ago deceased Grandfather and his miscarried sister who he knew nothing about. The way he depicted Heaven lined up with what I have always thought Heaven would be like and yet to have someone so guileless tell you straight faced that it is so and yet so much more really spoke to my heart. I know Jesus loves me and that He wants me thrive in this life but I am also quick to forget this dear truth in times of trial. To hear a four year old boy speak of "power being shot down" to those who need it was something I apparently really needed to hear because it made me cry. If God asks me to do something extrordinary He WILL equip me to see it through to completion for the sake of His glory. Why do I think my ineptitude is greater then God's grace and power? READ THIS BOOK!!!!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Free Blockbuster Movie Rental

Hey Guys here's the address to a coupon for a totally free rental of a 7 day Blockbuster Favorites Movie Rental. (in other words good for a non new release.) Just copy and paste it into the address line. The coupon is only good for Oct 31st and Nov 1st so get printing. Let me know what you rented and if you recommend it.

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Book Review for October

"Your Money, God's Way" by Amie Streamer was not at all what I was expecting. I was expecting a How To book on finances. Instead I was pleasantly surprised to find a How Come book on finances. Amie Streamer explores the 7 most common myths that keep people (in particular christians) broke. I have no doubt in my mind that should Amie Streamer and I ever meet we would become instant BFFs because I love her hammer on your thick skull approach. Why are you broke? Cuz you were dumb BUT God is gracious and you can get out of this mess even though it will be hard. By the end of "Your Money, God's Way" I felt very ready to re-estabish a realistic budget and quite enpowered. The last chapters do give a bit of How To so that you aren't left hanging. Good Read!!



Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

FREE COFFEE

You can thank me with kisses and flowers. Here's a website that will give you a coupon for a free, yeah that's right FREE pack of coffee singles. I got mine last week. Thought I'd share the wealth. Just copy and paste into your address line.


http://www.nestle.ca/en/products/brands/Nescafe/promo_TasterChoice.htm

FYI

Hey all you crazy shoppers - Just to let you know, The Salvation Army is having a Loonie Sale Oct 7th and 8th. You can get skirts, pants....for $1 !!!!!

A Brand New Adventure

I've now done something I swore I would never do. I have entered the world of Home Schooling. I don't have 12 kids, I have 3. I don't own a long jean skirt but dozens of minis. I don't live on a farm, eat organic vegtables or quilt. I live in the city, eat everything and write copiously for a hobby. What drove me to home school? Oh a million little things. I was tired of having a crying child after school every single day, tired of the rushed mornings and evenings. So far it's been a great choice. The only hard part is that I can't seem to shut my whirling worrying brain off. Guilt is spelled M-O-M. God has been so great though. He has surrounded me with supporters and encouragers with a slight mingling of naysayers to ensure I keep holding His Almighty hand.