My Morning Cup.

Isaiah 8:14
He will be a holy place;
for both Israel and Judah he will be
a stone that causes people to stumble
and a rock that makes them fall.
And for the people of Jerusalem he will be
a trap and a snare. 

My Morning Cup.

Genesis 3:15
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.

My Morning Cup.

Psalm 110:4
The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: "You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.

My Morning Cup.

Jeremiah 23:5-6
The days are coming," declares the LORD, "when I will raise up to David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.

My Morning Cup.

Isaiah 9:6-7
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.

My Morning Cup.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.

My Morning Cup.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him-- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD

My Morning Cup.

Proverbs 30:4
Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands? Who has wrapped up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and the name of his son? Tell me if you know!

My Morning Cup.

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.

My Morning Cup.

Isaiah 7:13-14
Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving wishes to you and yours!  Let us be thankful for all the food we have, and pray for those around the world who have nothing to eat today.

My Morning Cup.

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 

God Provides: Our Free Dishwasher!

After remodeling our kitchen, we still needed a dishwasher! It was our final missing appliance, but we didn't really have the budget for it right away, so we decided to wait on purchasing one and to keep our eyes out for a good deal. Well, Jesse was driving down our street one evening, and a few doors down sat a black dishwasher with a sign that read, "Works. Free." We wanted a black dishwasher to match our kitchen and free fit in perfectly with our budget!

So here it is... our free dishwasher, installed and working beautifully! I love the ease of putting the dishes in the dishwasher and pressing start rather than washing them all by hand!

Hello Kitty Watch for $1.45 Shipped!

If you have a Hello Kitty fan in your family and still need to get some Christmas shopping done, currently you can get a Hello Kitty wrist watch for $1.45 shipped at Focalprice.com!

Thanks, Crystal!

My Morning Cup.

Philippians 4:5-7
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

What Grief Has Taught Me.

What grief has taught me...

• That there is a much deeper, harder understanding to "God is good" or "God is faithful." Such statements are true, yes, but not always in a way that is easy or circumstantial. He is good even when my babies die. He is faithful even when I pray for health and trust Him with my babies, but lose both anyways. How is this so? That's a question a grieving person knows too well and continues to works through. 
• That "a friend loves at all times." There are a few, precious friends who have wept with me. I love them more than words can express.
• That suffering is just that, suffering. Your requests to God become desperate (as they should always be); "Lord, help me to survive today, only by your grace."
• That the true Christian life isn't rosy or comfortable. That there is pain and brokenness and complete heart ache. Sometimes there aren't any clear answers for our circumstances. 
• That I love God simply because He is God, even when I have nothing happy to "show" for my relationship with Him. 
• That I cannot boast in anything. 
• That I don't want to be around perfect people, but rather the broken hearted.
• That it is okay, as a Christian, to grieve.
• That it deeply hurts to be ignored during your saddest time.
  
• That a kind word or gesture can do much mending.
• That, through the fellowship of His sufferings, God has made me stronger in my love for Him and for other people, especially the suffering church. 
• That my faith is being purified.

It's been a sad year. I can only pray that my time of grief is coming to an end. But if not, I know God will continue to show me more of Himself, will use my pain for His glory, and will always be with me.

My Morning Cup.

Ephesians 5:19b-20
Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Free Photo Birthday Card!

Create a photo birthday card at Tiny Prints, have it mailed to yourself, and use code FREEBD at checkout to get it absolutely free!

Thanks, Crystal!

Old Navy Deals!

Old Navy has some sweet deals happening pre-Black Friday! Today, you can get 35% off your purchase when you use code MERRY at checkout (also valid at Gap and Banana Republic).

In store, the following events are happening the next few days:

MONDAY 11/21   12 PM – 5 PM
75% off Adult Graphic Tees

TUESDAY 11/22   12 PM – 5 PM
75% off Adult Long-Sleeved Tees

WEDNESDAY 11/23    12 PM – 5 PM
Extra 50% off Adult Clearance

I may need to stop by Wednesday to check out the 50% off clearance! If you know of any other screaming deals happening this week, please let me know!


Thanks, Shannon!

God Provides: 10 Adopted Shoe Boxes!

Today is the final day to drop off your 2011 OCC shoe boxes! 

God has provided for all 10 of our shoe boxes to be adopted! Thank you to those who adopted one of our boxes; it has been a great help to us financially, but also an exciting way to have the fruit of my couponing labor integrated with the love and support of family and friends.

My Morning Cup.

Isaiah 6:9-10

He said, “Go and tell this people:

   “‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding;
   be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’
Make the heart of this people calloused;
   make their ears dull
   and close their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
   hear with their ears,
   understand with their hearts,
and turn and be healed.”

My Morning Cup.

Isaiah 6:6-8

Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.”

 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”

   And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

Free Shipping at Kudzoom = Absolutely Free Gifts if You Have Your $10 Credit Still!

If you signed up for the free $10 credit to Kudzoom.com back in September (and still have it), there is free shipping site wide right now. You can buy something for up to $10 and get it shipped for absolutely free!

I just completed a birthday gift for my niece, getting an adorable headband for free.

Thanks, Crystal!

My Morning Cup.

Isaiah 6:1-5

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another:

   “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty;

   the whole earth is full of his glory.”

 At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke.

 “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty.”

Where might your shoe box go?

Where might your Operation Christmas Child shoe box go? :)

I hope mine travels by elephant!

Don't forget to use the EZ Give option online, so you can track your shoe box. 3 more days left for National Collection Week!