To enter our Christmas Blessing Giveaway for $320 in PayPal cash click here!Dear Friends~ I haven't been feeling well this week, so there will be no post today. I did still want to give you the opportunity to participate in the link up. I look forward to reading your posts! Please take the time to read your neighbors post too. Thank you! * This link up will be happening every Thursday at Leaving a Legacy. You can link up your posts that deal with leaving a legacy to your children and other loved ones. These posts can vary from spiritual lessons, to homeschooling tips, to recipes and homemaking skills that you want to pass down. You can also link up posts that offer encouragement to the community. I will do the best I can to read as many posts as possible throughout the week. ... read more
Christmas Peace
To enter our Christmas Blessing Giveaway for $320 in PayPal cash click here! Christmas time brings snow covered mountains, lights brightly shining, and the smells of cookies baking in the oven. It draws family near with the rejoicing of the birth of the Christ child. Christmas can also bring stressful moments and hurtful words from loved ones who have spoken out of turn. Cast the sting of the spoken hurt into the Father's hands and let them be. Our lives are to short....we are not guaranteed tomorrow...time is to precious to waste. It is not worth holding onto grudges, instead heal the shattered bonds with grace and forgiveness. Move on in God's love, bring the peace of the Spirit into your lives and create a Christmas peace that will heal the hearts of the broken.Many Blessings~Linking ... read more
Be Content Already!!!
To enter our Christmas Blessing Giveaway for $320 in PayPal cash click here! To enter our Mini iPad Christmas Giveaway click here! I want to welcome Leaving A Legacy's featured blogger for the month of November, Tracy from My Daily Walk in His Grace. Tracy's love for the Lord always shines through in her writings as she blesses everyone with her kind spirit and words of wisdom. Please take a moment to stop by and visit her blog!This last week I have spent sooooo much time in front of my computer making changes on my blog. Firstly to a new domain (or two), then to change the look and after a week of tweaking and primping and changing.... it dawned on me... "The way I had it works better, is more versatile, has more options, etc etc." Man, how annoying is that. So then I spent the ... read more
A Legacy of Christmas Traditions and a Link Up
To enter our Christmas Blessing Giveaway for $320 in PayPal cash click here! To enter our Mini iPad Christmas Giveaway click here! Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the brightly lit trees, the pretty decorations, Christmas baking and the snow falling on the ground. The two most important things that I love about Christmas are spending time with family and celebrating the birth of our Savior. Throughout this Christmas season, I will be sharing Christmas traditions that are important to our family, which I hope get passed down from generation to generation. ~Advent~ One tradition that our family takes part in every year is the celebration of Advent. The word advent refers to the celebration of the coming of Jesus Christ. Advent is celebrated for four ... read more
iPad Mini Christmas Giveaway!
Christmas is such a special occasion that several other bloggers and myself have teamed up to offer an iPad mini to one fortunate individual. The iPad Mini Christmas Giveaway is presented in appreciation of you. We are so thankful for the time you spend with us, the thoughtful comments you share, and the encouragement you've given. We couldn't do it without you. You can view the iPad mini features here. Grab a cup of tea, pull up a chair, and send in as many entries as you like using the Raffle-copter form below. There are many blogs you can “like” or "follow" to gain entries, and you can take your time doing it. *Please note that comments left on this post are NOT counted as entries; you must enter through the Rafflecopter form below.* This giveaway will run ... read more
A Christ Centered CHRISTmas and a Christmas Blessing Giveaway
Christmas should be one of the most joyous times of the year. However, the joy of the season can quickly fizzle out when we loose our focus. It should be a time when we are celebrating the birth of the One who came to save us instead of stressing over decorations, baked goods and party invitations. The busyness can steal our peace and rob us of joy. So how can this holiday season remain peaceful? How can we be filled with joy? Our family finds peace during the holiday season through intentionally focusing on what Christmas is really about. It's not about how many presents can be bought, or how many lights are on the house for the neighbors to "Oooh and Aaah" at, CHRISTmas is about Christ. Christmas is about the birth of our Savior and Lord.... "9 An angel of the Lord appeared to ... read more
Happy Thanksgiving
I will be taking a blogging break this week to enjoy time with my family. There will be no Legacy Leaver Thursdays link up this week. I will be back Monday the 26th with a special surprise that you don't want to miss! I hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving!Many Blessings~ ... read more
A Legacy of a Mother’s Time and a Link Up
There are only so many days we are given, so many hours to use, so many minutes to further God's Kingdom. Before you know it the tomorrows turn into yesterdays, yesterdays turn into last years, and then the time is gone. How are you using the precious gift of time that the Lord has entrusted you with?As my children begin to reach closer to adulthood the phrases of, "Am I doing enough?" and "Make each moment count", constantly run through my mind. As I was seeking the Lord in prayer this week, He was asking me to give up things in my life that were time wasters, time that I could be using with my children instead. My replies always went something to the effect of, "Are you sure God? It really doesn't matter does it? Please give me a sign that this is what you really want me to do."Guess ... read more
Holiday Memories and Favorite Comfort Foods
Have you ever wondered how to create holiday memories that will last a lifetime? The type of memories where thought and planning have gone into them, where you and your husband have worked together as a team, with Christ at the center. Please join me today at A Biblical Marriage, to gain some helpful tips on Creating Holiday Memories. I have the privilege of being a contributor at A Biblical Marriage. It's a brand new blog full of encouragement for husbands and wives to build their relationships on the solid rock of God. When the chill of winter starts to welcome it's way into the world, there is nothing better than having your favorite comfort foods ready to warm and nourish your family. One of our favorite foods is soup, with baked potato being at the top of the list. This recipe was ... read more
Be Still and Know that I am God
Today I am visiting Lisa - Jo for Five Minute Friday. We write for five minutes on a specific word, no editing, no back tracking, just five minutes of whatever God places on our hearts. Please take a moment to click hereand join in the fun. The word for today is..... Quiet. The snow falls softly to the ground as I drive down the lonesome country back road. I pull over to the side and get out of my car and walk to a clearing in the distance. I hear the snow crunch underneath my feet as I walk towards the woods to take in the beauty of the winter wonderland. The crisp chill of the air awakens my lungs as I breathe in deep to take in the quiet that surrounds me. I am a solitary traveler, who's wandered into a world of my own where no outside noise can wear away at who I really am. I find ... read more