Happy Thanksgiving!!!

From our home to yours...Happy Thanksgiving!!!

"Praise the LORD!

Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!

His faithful love endures forever."

Psalm 106:1, NLT

WFW- Praise, Honor, & Thanksgiving

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It was Brought to Our Attention...

For those of you who subscribe to BHG through Feedblitz and receive our posts in your inbox...

It was brought to our attention that in today's email there was an ad supporting abortion. I want you to know that in NO way, shape or form does By His Grace Ministry support, approve of, or encourage abortion. BHG is pro-life believing that EVERY baby is precious in the eyes of God and created for a purpose.

In the days to come, we will be changing our email subscription to a subscription that will not contain ads of any kind. Keep your eyes open for this change because each of you will have to re-subscribe.

Thank you so much to the reader who pointed this out to me and thank you all for following and supporting By His Grace Ministry. Our goal to to serve you and accurately represent the Truths contained within God's Word in all that we do.

One Brief Moment in Time

I stood at her bedroom door and called out for my two and a half year old daughter to come to me so that I could get her dressed for church.

"Just a minute!" was her reply.

Standing there waiting, my husband encouraged me to go finish getting ready myself and he would take over with her.

"No," I said, "it's the principle of the matter now. I called her and she needs to come to me."

Again, I called her name and this time she did come running. But, instead of running straight to me, she decided to take a detour through the living room. Not a good choice. As she rounded the corner of the hope chest, she hit the floor. Hard. And the tears began to fall.

Oh. My. Word. God immediately began speaking to my heart. Numerous, invaluable lessons were learned from this one moment in time.

I called my daughter's name, not once, but twice for her to come to me. Immediate obedience was what I was after, but immediate obedience I did not get. My little one was busy doing what she wanted to do and would come to me in her own time.

Not only would she come in her own time, but she was determined to come to me in her own way. The path from the kitchen to her bedroom is a straight shot; a clear path. But, did she take the easy route? Nope. It wasn't "her way" and her heart desired to go her own way; a way that seemed right in her mind. Her journey would take her through the living room, around the hope chest and end up leading her to fall flat on her face. Tears streaming, breath knocked out of her, she lay on the floor waiting for me to come rescue her. Did I? Yes... I did... but not immediately. I let her lay there for a minute suffering the consequences of the wrong choice she had just made.

Sound familiar?

Ever heard God calling your name, instructing you to come to Him so that He could get you "dressed" for a job He had prepared for you to do, but found yourself responding, "just a minute" because you were too busy doing your own thing?

Or, maybe you've responded to His voice but decided to go your own way to get to Him? Did you find your own way to be dangerous, full of dead ends and detours? Maybe your way led you into a deep pit you were unable to get out of on your own; a pit that would leave you with scrapes and bruises and horrific wounds because of the impact such a long, hard fall would have on your body.

Oh, my friends, I have been there. I've been too busy doing my own thing to respond to God's voice the first time He called my name. And, I've come to Him many times by way of the "Jenifer Route" only to find myself laying in the bottom of a pit barely able to breathe with nowhere to look but up... to Him. God has rescued me from the pit, but He has also allowed me to suffer the consequences of my sin- He allowed me to suffer in order to teach me and mold me into the woman He created me to be before the foundations of the earth.

In this one very brief moment in time, God used my daughter to once again remind me of lessons He has walked me through many times before.

He said to me...

"When I call your name, sweet daughter, drop what you are doing and come to me. Immediate obedience is what I am after."

And...

"The straight and narrow way brings many blessings upon your life; the wide and, often seemingly easy way, only leads to pain and wounds that I do not wish for you to bare."

So, I ask you today...
~When God calls your name, do you immediately drop what you are doing and run to Him?

"So Samuel said: 'Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and
sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than
sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams."

1 Samuel 15:22, NKJV

~Are you walking the straight and narrow that God has laid out before you to walk down or have you constructed your own path and now find yourself in a pit?

"But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter
unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is like darkness; they do not know
what makes them stumble."
Proverbs 4:18-19, NKJV

If you find yourself in a pit today, call out to Him and He will answer. In fact... He stands ready.

"I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He
also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet
upon a rock, and established my steps."
Psalm 40: 1-2, NKJV

Precious, Lord, may we obey You immediately. May our hearts be inclined to hear Your voice and heed Your instructions. Empower us with the strength to stay on the path You have set before us. Guide our footsteps to follow after Your own. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Bless the LORD

Psalm 103

A psalm of David.

1) Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart,

I will praise his holy name.

2) Let all that I am praise the Lord;

may I never forget the good things he does for me.

3) He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.

4) He redeems me from death and crowns me

with love and tender mercies.

5) He fills my life with good things.

My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!
6) The Lord gives righteousness and justice

to all who are treated unfairly.
7) He revealed his character to Moses and

his deeds to the people of Israel.

8) The Lord is compassionate and merciful,

slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.

9) He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever.

10) He does not punish us for all our sins;

he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.

11) For his unfailing love toward those who fear him

is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.

12) He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.

13) The Lord is like a father to his children,

tender and compassionate to those who fear him.

14) For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust.

15) Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die.

16) The wind blows, and we are gone—as though we had never been here.

17) But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him.

His salvation extends to the children’s children

18) of those who are faithful to his covenant,

of those who obey his commandments!
19) The Lord has made the heavens his throne;

from there he rules over everything.
20) Praise the Lord, you angels, you mighty ones who carry out his plans,

listening for each of his commands.

21) Yes, praise the Lord, you armies of angels who serve him and do his will!

22) Praise the Lord, everything he has created,

everything in all his kingdom.
Let all that I am praise the Lord.
Psalm 103:1-22, NLT

The word “bless” is a transliteration of the Hebrew word “barak” which means to kneel. Psalm 103:1 could be read this way, “Kneel to Yahweh, O my soul”. Worshipping the LORD involves the bowing down of our hearts, minds, and bodies in reverence to Him.

Spend time today meditating over this Psalm. Read through it several times. Begin committing it to memory. Kneel before Him in spirit and body. Really think with your heart and in your mind through how King David describes the LORD. What are the earthly benefits the LORD bestows on all those who believe in Him? What has the LORD done for the sinner? How great is the LORD’S mercy toward us? How long will the LORD’S mercy last for those who fear Him?

Praise the LORD, Beloved, because He Is.

Word Filled Wednesday- Sure Footing

He is my Confidence.

He is my Sure Footing.

He is my Rock and He is my Strength.

He, the Lord God Almighty, who will keep me safe from the enemy

who desires to destroy my life.

He is.

Christy from Critter Joy is hosting Word Filled Wednesday.

Join us there for more inspiration through the Word.

At the Well... The All-Sufficient One

"Our society as a whole is always in pursuit of more. More stuff. More money. More clothing. More food. More, more, more. When is enough enough? When will we be satisfied with what we have been given? We are going to spend today looking at how God, because He is El Shaddai, the All-Sufficient One, is all we will ever need..."

To read the rest of today's devotion and to join in on our discussion of the

"The All-Sufficient One", join us over At the Well.

See ya there!!!

Happy Fall Y'all Giveaway Winner for Day 5

I do hope each of you have enjoyed the Happy Fall Y'all Giveaway. I have had a BLAST!!! What ever will we do around here next week!?! I don't know about you, but I'm ready to get back into the Word with you all. *smile* Until then...

Are you ready to find out the winner of the handmade "Free Indeed" earrings from Susan Designs?

Drum roll please.................. the winner of the "Free Indeed" earrings is............................... Lauren from Living By Faith. Congrats girl!!!!!!!!

Lauren, contact me here within the next 48 hours giving me your address and I will get your earrings on their way to you.

Well, my friends... it's been real and it's been fun. In fact, it's been REAL FUN, but the time has come when I must sign off for the weekend. May each of you have a blessed Lord's day tomorrow worshipping with your church family.

See you next week!

A Happy Fall Y'all Giveaway- Day 5!

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Drum roll please.............................the winner of Lord, I Need Grace to Make it Today by Kay Arthur is................................Victoria from Let the Son Shine!!!!!

Congrats Victoria!!! Contact me within the next 48 hours here with your address and I will get your signed copy of Lord, I Need Grace to Make it Today on its way to you!!! May you come to see His grace in a whole new light and may that freedom energize you to do the work God has called you to do!!!

Are you ready for today's Happy Fall Y'all Giveaway treasure? I am BEYOND excited about this giveaway. When Susan from Susan Designs sent me the picture of this treasure, that she handmade especially for one you gals by the way, I was floored on SO many levels by the beauty of it AND the message behind it. As I sat and stared at the picture of her creation tears streamed down my cheeks because in her creation, I think, she has captured so many of our stories- having once been slaves to sin but now living in the freedom Christ hung on that cross to freely give to us. This is a treasure inside a treasure and you are going to LOVE it!!!

Today I will be giving to one of you….well….um….well…. I’m not gonna tell you or show you just quite yet. *Smile* First, I want you to read some of Susan’s story.

Susan and I went to high school together. I think it's fair to say that neither of us were living our lives for the Lord back then. But, praise the Him... much water has passed underneath our bridges and God has chosen to bless both our lives more than we deserved. I have been so excited to talk with Susan and hear how the Lord has blessed her and her husband Chris. It has been a true joy to see her excitement for our Savior and her willingness to serve Him with all her heart.

Several months back I asked Susan to share her story with my readers- today, I’m only going to share with you a few snippets from it, but you are more than welcome to read her story in its entirety here.

Susan says,…
“I grew up going to church every Sunday. When I was about 7 or 8 years old, I accepted Christ and was baptized. I’m not sure I really understood what was happening, but I did know that Jesus had died for the bad things I had done and would do. As I grew older, church became somewhere I went because that’s what I was supposed to do. I still believed in God and what Jesus had done for me, but I thought I could live how I wanted, and then come back to Jesus in my own time.

While I was in college, I never went regularly to church except for when I came home on the weekends. After college, I moved to the Outer Banks, and married my husband, Chris. We never attended a church regularly there either. I was good at talking about it though!

It’s not that I didn’t believe in God anymore—it’s just that, that’s all I did! I believed there was a God. He made us, He loves us. For a while, I thought that was good enough. But something inside me was just not right. I felt guilty. This lingering guilt would not go away. I’d go out with my friends, have fun, feel guilty, and then go out and do the same thing the next weekend. God was working on me. He was weighing on my heart, convicting me of my sins. I just kept pushing Him further and further away. My pride and independence was more important to me than God.

I had drifted away from God, and I was now feeling the effects. God never left me, but I left Him- halfway promising to come back after I’d done what I wanted to do. All the while, I knew the consequences of choosing my own will. I was being selfish, choosing the world over Him. It was easier for me and more fun.

On May 27, 2007 we were both baptized, Chris for the first time, me for the second. This time I understood, we both understood. It was an awesome feeling. My heart was running over. I made the commitment, and this time I wasn’t afraid. I was excited! I finally knew what it meant to be FREE. It’s not always easy. In fact, Jesus promised a life lived for Him would be difficult, but the rewards are immeasurable! My life is not always a fairy tale, but I take great comfort in knowing how my story will end.”

“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be FREE INDEED.”
John 8:36, NKJV (emphasis added)

Oh precious ones, in Christ is FREEDOM. Freedom from the bondage of sin; freedom from those past mistakes that weigh us down. In Christ there is freedom to be and do ALL that God has called us to. FREEDOM. FREEDOM.

In Christ, we are FREE INDEED!!!!!

Today, I am offering you these- a pair of handmade earrings from Susan Designs that say, “FREE INDEED”. May you wear them with great pride, knowing that in Him, YOU ARE FREE INDEED!!!!

You can enter to win today's treasure by...

1. Leaving a comment on this post= 1 entry.

2. Connecting with By His Grace Ministry by subscribing to receive us in your email inbox. You can do this by entering your email address in the box under the "Let's Connect" heading in the sidebar to your right. Once you have entered your email address click on the "subscribe" button. You will receive an email asking you to activate your subscription. Activate your subscription, then come back and tell us you are subscribed= 1 entry.

3. Connecting with us through Networked Blogs on Facebook and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post. You will find this in the sidebar to your right= 1 entry.

4. Connecting with us as a BHG Friend and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post. You will also find this in the sidebar to your right= 1 entry.

5. Placing our button, which can be found in the sidebar to your right, on your blog and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post= 1 entry.

6. Linking to this post on your blog and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post= 1 entry.

There you have it my friends, 6 ways you can enter to receive a pair of handmade earrings from Susan Designs.

***If you are already a subscriber, already follow us through Networked Blogs on Facebook, have already connected with us as a BHG friend, and have already placed our button on your site, leave us a comment letting us know each of those things and you will be entered into the giveaway accordingly.

***Entries will be received up until midnight tonight, Eastern Standard Time, November 13, 2009. The winner of a pair of handmade earrings from Susan Designs will be selected at random and announced November 14, 2009. Giveaway is open to those in the US and Canada only.

***Please make sure to leave your name and an email address with your comments so that I am able to contact you if you are the winner. Winners will have 48 hours from the time of the post announcing the winner to respond; otherwise another name will be selected at random.

I do hope you have enjoyed our Happy Fall Y’all Giveaway!! It has been a delight!!! Please visit with us again real soon. Blessings to you all. And remember, in Christ…YOU ARE FREE INDEED!!!!

Happy Fall Y'all!!

A Happy Fall Y'all Giveaway- Day 4!

*** 12:00 AM- November 13, 2009- Comments are now closed***


Drum roll please.............................the winner of the Custom Name Vinyl Overlay from Stick It To Me Vinyl is.............................. Nicki from ThreeGirlyGirls!!!!!

Congrats Nicki!!! Contact me within the next 48 hours here and we will get you going on creating your Custom Name Vinyl Overlay!!! Consider your walls beautified my friend!!! Enjoy!!!!

Are you ready for today's Happy Fall Y'all Giveaway treasure? This is another one of those treasures you will DELIGHT in; it's a treasure that will change you from the inside out.

Today I will be giving to one of you a signed copy of my most recent favorite Bible Study, Lord, I Need Grace to Make It Today by Kay Arthur.

I have done many Bible studies over the years, but ladies, this one has rocked me to my inner core. I thought I understood the concept of grace, an undeserved gift freely given from our gracious Father, but I’ve come to realize that I really had NO idea the magnitude of the depth of God’s grace. This study has challenged me to dig deeper into God’s Word and is teaching me how to live every moment in the power that God’s grace grants His children.

There are so many things I adore about Kay Arthur and her Bible Studies, but if I had to narrow it down to just one thing, I would say this, “Never before in my life have I been in the presence of someone, either physically or with book in hand, who has exuded Jesus like this woman does. She doesn’t waiver, in the least, from telling the truth because she stands firm on the Truth. Kay calls a spade a spade and backs it up with precepts from God’s Word. She is a woman who loves the Lord with every ounce of her being and her life is living proof of it.”

Here are a few excerpts from Lord, I Need Grace to Make it Today.

"Salvation is not merely salvation from hell and eternal condemnation. Hell and eternal condemnation are the consequences of sin. When one is saved, one is saved from the power of sin." (Lord, I Need Grace to Make it Today, Kay Arthur, pg. 51)

"Grace delivers us from sin's penalty and sin's reigning power." (Lord, I Need Grace to Make it Today, Kay Arthur, pg. 51)

"Grace frees man from religion and brings him into a relationship with God. Grace brings life, but it is also the means by which we are to live and to please our Father God. Grace is key to our relationship with God." (Lord, I Need Grace to Make it Today, Kay Arthur, pg. 63)

"There is no pit too deep, no sin too great but that there is enough grace and more to rescue us and cover all our sins. Where sin did abound, grace did much more abound! That's what God said, and we must take Him at His Word." (Lord, I Need Grace to Make it Today, Kay Arthur, pg. 82)

And one more…

“Don’t struggle to be better. Don’t determine that you are going to try harder. Acknowledge your need of His all-sufficient grace and go forward trusting in the grace of God.” (Lord, I Need Grace to Make it Today, Kay Arthur, pg. 115)

God’s grace. It’s marvelous! It’s beautiful! It’s abounding!

His grace is AMAZING!


You can enter to win today's treasure by...

1. Leaving a comment on this post= 1 entry.

2. Connecting with By His Grace Ministry by subscribing to receive us in your email inbox. You can do this by entering your email address in the box under the "Let's Connect" heading in the sidebar to your right. Once you have entered your email address click on the "subscribe" button. You will receive an email asking you to activate your subscription. Activate your subscription, then come back and tell us you are subscribed= 1 entry.

3. Connecting with us through Networked Blogs on Facebook and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post. You will find this in the sidebar to your right= 1 entry.

4. Connecting with us as a BHG Friend and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post. You will also find this in the sidebar to your right= 1 entry.

5. Placing our button, which can be found in the sidebar to your right, on your blog and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post= 1 entry.

6. Linking to this post on your blog and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post= 1 entry.

There you have it my friends, 6 ways you can enter to receive a signed copy of Kay Arthur’s book, Lord, I Need Grace to Make it Today.

***If you are already a subscriber, already follow us through Networked Blogs on Facebook, have already connected with us as a BHG friend, and have already placed our button on your site, leave us a comment letting us know each of those things and you will be entered into the giveaway accordingly.

***Entries will be received up until midnight tonight, eastern standard time, November 12, 2009. The winner of Lord, I Need Grace to Make it Today by Kay Arthur will be selected at random and announced November 13, 2009. Giveaway is open to those in the US and Canada only.

***Please make sure to leave your name and an email address with your comments so that I am able to contact you if you are the winner. Winners will have 48 hours from the time of the post announcing the winner to respond; otherwise another name will be selected at random.

Come back tomorrow for our last Happy Fall Y’all Giveaway treasure-

you DO NOT want to miss this one!!!

Happy Fall Y'all!!

WFW & A Happy Fall Y'all Giveaway Day 3!

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Happy Veteran's Day!!!

Thank you so much to all the men and women in our Armed Forces and their families who sacrifice their lives so that we might enjoy freedom!!

May God bless you all and keep you safe in His arms.

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Drum roll please............................. and the winner of the one year subscription to Proverbs 31 Magazine is................................Linda!!!!!


Congrats Linda!!! Contact me within the next 48 hours here with your address and I will get your subscription started for you. I pray your heart will be blessed by the words contained within those pages! Enjoy!!!!


Are you ready for today's Happy Fall Y'all Giveaway treasure? This is another one of those treasures you will DELIGHT in. One of those precious finds that can be enjoyed by all those who enter your home; a treasure that will beautify your walls and make your heart smile every time you look at it.

Today I will be giving to one of you a Custom Name Vinyl Overlay from Stick It To Me Vinyl. This overlay will be personalized with your family’s name and a saying of your choice.


Stick It To Me Vinyl has been in business for a little over a year. And, I am proud to say that this is a home based business owned and run by my VERY creative aunt. Summer is the proud, busy mother of three kiddos- two growing boys who are very active in sports and one precious girl who God has blessed with Epilepsy- and the wife to her hard working husband of over 18 years.

Stick It To Me Vinyl provides Summer the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with Grace, since as a family, they always seem to be at baseball games, wrestling matches, tennis matches, or football games supporting the boys. Their time together is a time to relax, enjoy each other’s company, and be creative all at the same time.


Summer says, “Grace is my inspiration and I hope that with this business I can spend more time with her and let her see that ANYTHING is possible. She enjoys working this business with me and it has become our "thing".”

You can enter to win today's treasure by...


1. Leaving a comment on this post= 1 entry.


2. Connecting with By His Grace Ministry by subscribing to receive us in your email inbox. You
can do this by entering your email address in the box under the "Let's Connect" heading in the sidebar to your right. Once you have entered your email address click on the "subscribe" button. You will receive an email asking you to activate your subscription. Activate your subscription, then come back and tell us you are subscribed= 1 entry.


3. Connecting with us through Networked Blogs on Facebook and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post. You will find this in the sidebar to your right= 1 entry.


4. Connecting with us as a BHG Friend and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post. You will also find this in the sidebar to your right= 1 entry.

5. Placing our button, which can be found in the sidebar to your right, on your blog and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post= 1 entry.

6. Linking to this post on your blog and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post= 1 entry.


There you have it my friends, 6 ways you can enter to receive this awesome treasure from Stick It To Me Vinyl.


***If you are already a subscriber, already follow us through Networked Blogs on Facebook, have already connected with us as a BHG friend, and have already placed our button on your site, leave us a comment letting us know each of those things and you will be entered into the giveaway accordingly.


***Entries will be received up until midnight tonight, eastern standard time, November 11, 2009. The winner of the Stick It To Me Vinyl Custom Name Overlay will be selected at random and announced November 12, 2009. Giveaway is open to those in the US and Canada only.


***Please make sure to leave your name and an email address with your comments so that I am able to contact you if you are the winner. Winners will have 48 hours from the time of the post announcing the winner to respond; otherwise another name will be selected at random.


Be sure to visit Stick It To Me Vinyl to see what others treasures might find to beautify your home with.

Come back tomorrow for another exciting giveaway!!!

Happy Fall Y'all!!

A Happy Fall Y'all Giveaway- Day 2

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Drumroll please............................. and the winner of the Touche Bags and Beads & The Thankful Goat Giveaway is................................

Lisa from Blessed with Grace!!!!!! Congrats Lisa!!! Contact me within the next 48 hours here with your address and I will pass it along to Dawn at Touche Bags and Beads & The Thankful Goat and she will send you your soap and lotion. Enjoy!!!!

Are you ready for today's Happy Fall Y'all Giveaway treasure? This is one of those treasures you will delight in. One of those precious finds you can curl up in your favorite chair with and enjoy a good cup o' joe while enjoying the words of encouragement contained within its pages.

Today I will be giving to one of you a one year paid subscription to the Proverbs 31 Magazine.

Proverbs 31 Ministries is a non-denominational, non-profit Christian ministry that seeks to lead women into a personal relationship with Christ. With Proverbs 31:10-31 as a guide, Proverbs 31 Ministries reaches women right in the middle of their busy day through free daily devotions, radio program, speaking events, conferences, monthly magazine, resources, online communities, and Gather and Grow groups. We are real women offering real-life solutions to women who are striving to maintain life’s balance, in spite of today’s hectic pace and cultural pull away from godly principles. Wherever a woman may be on her spiritual journey, Proverbs 31 Ministries exists to be a trusted friend who takes her by the hand and walks by her side, leading her one step closer to the heart of God. (from www.proverbs31.org)

You can enter to win today's treasure by...

1. Leaving a comment on this post= 1 entry.

2. Connecting with By His Grace Ministry by subscribing to receive us in your email inbox. You can do this by entering your email address in the box under the "Let's Connect" heading in the sidebar to your right. Once you have entered your email address click on the "subscribe" button. You will receive an email asking you to activate your subscription. Activate your subscription, then come back and tell us you are subscribed= 1 entry.

3. Connecting with us through Networked Blogs on Facebook and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post. You will find this in the sidebar to your right= 1 entry.

4. Connecting with us as a BHG Friend and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post. You will also find this in the sidebar to your right= 1 entry.

5. Placing our button, which can be found in the sidebar to your right, on your blog and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post= 1 entry.

6. Linking to this post on your blog and letting us know you did by leaving a comment on this post= 1 entry.

There you have it my friends, 6 ways you can enter to receive this awesome treasure from Proverbs 31 Ministries.

***If you are already a subscriber, already follow us through Networked Blogs on Facebook, have already connected with us as a BHG friend, and have already placed our button on your site, leave us a comment letting us know each of those things and you will be entered into the giveaway accordingly.

***Entries will be received up until midnight tonight, eastern standard time, November 10, 2009. The winner of the Proverbs 31 Ministries one year paid magazine subscription giveaway will be selected at random and announced November 11, 2009. Giveaway is open to those in the US and Canada only.

***Please make sure to leave your name and an email address with your comments so that I am able to contact you if you are the winner. Winners will have 48 hours from the time of the post announcing the winner to respond, otherwise another name will be selected at random.

Make sure to drop by every day this week for a new giveaway!

Happy Fall Y'all!!!

A Happy Fall Y'all Giveaway- Day 1

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It's here!!! I just know you have been counting down the days to the "Happy Fally Y'all Giveaway," right!?! Well, I have and I am so excited to offer to you, my lovely readers, some totally AWESOME treasures.

Today's treasure is from Touche Bags and Beads & The Thankful Goat. Dawn and I met about 14 years ago in college. Oh my goodness gracious!!! It's been 14 years since I started college!?!

Wow!!!

Breathe in..., breathe out...

Breathe in..., breathe out...

Oh, man...that means I'm (blank) years old!! Geesh!!!

Ok, nevermind... moving right along, please. *Smile*

As I was saying... Dawn and I were roomates in college and we have recently reconnected through Facebook. It has been so fun catching up with her and hearing how God has blessed her and her lovely family.

Dawn is a very creative and crafty lady. I would say she is a good mix of a Martha Stewart and a Rachel Ray who loves Jesus with her whole heart. She is the proud owner of Touche Bags and Beads & The Thankful Goat. Today she is going to be giving one of YOU a 4oz. bar of Handcrafted Goat's Milk Soap and a 4 oz. Goat's Milk and Honey Lotion, both with the beautiful fragrance of "Hangin on the Line"; one of her most popular scents.

And, let me tell you... when she says "handcrafted goat's milk soap" she means "handcrafted goat's milk soap." First of all, she has her very own goats. AND, she milks them!! Have YOU ever milked a goat? No? Me either, sister! Then, get this... once she milks the goats, she mixes all the ingredients together, pours those ingredients into molds, cuts the molds into bars of soap, beautifully packages the soaps, and then sells them. Can't get anymore "handcrafted" than that!

I am so excited to be able to share her products with you; I just know you are going to LOVE them!!!!! Dawn also has some beautiful handcrafted jewerly, purses, and other soaps, lotions, massage oils and facial masks available for purchase. Head on over and check out her treasures- Touche Bags and Beads & The Thankful Goat.

Now... are you ready to find out how you can enter to win these great treasures? Ok... here goes. There are several ways you can get your name in the "hat."

1. Leave a comment on this post= 1 entry.

2. Connect with By His Grace Ministry by subscribing to receive us in your email inbox. You can do this by entering your email address in the box under the "Let's Connect" heading in the sidebar to your right. Once you have entered your email address click on the "subscribe" button. You will receive an email asking you to activate your subscription. Activate your subscription, then come back and tell us you are subscribed= 1 entry.

3. Connect with us through Networked Blogs on Facebook and let us know you did by leaving a comment. You will find this in the sidebar to your right= 1 entry.

4. Connect with us as a BHG Friend and let us know you did by leaving a comment. You will also find this in the sidebar to your right= 1 entry.

5. Place our button, which can be found in the sidebar to your right, on your blog and let us know you did by leaving a comment= 1 entry.

6. Link to this post on your blog and let us know you did by leaving a comment= 1 entry.

There you have it my friends, 6 ways you can enter to receive this awesome treasure from Touche Bags and Beads & The Thankful Goat.


***If you are already a subscriber, already follow us through Networked Blogs on Facebook, have already connected with us as a BHG friend, and have already placed our button on your site, leave us a comment letting us know each of those things and you will be entered into the giveaway accordingly.


***Entries will be received up until midnight tonight, eastern standard time, November 9, 2009. The winner of the Touche Bags and Beads & The Thankful Goat giveaway will be selected at random and announced November 10, 2009. Giveaway is open to those in the US and Canada only.


***Please make sure to leave your name and an email address with your comments so that I am able to contact you if you are the winner. Winners will have 48 hours from the time of the post announcing the winner to respond, otherwise another name will be selected at random.

Make sure to drop by every day this week for a new giveaway!

Happy Fall Y'all!!!

I Need YOUR Help!

** UPDATE**
Thanks so much for the great feedback you all sent me. Very interesting thoughts and views on who God is. If you haven't yet responded and would like to, please go right ahead and do so. You can email your response or leave a comment on this post. Thanks again!!!



Hello precious friends!! I pray all of you are well today.

I am currently working on a Bible Study and I need YOUR help. Would you take a few minutes to answer the following questions? You can answer them by leaving a comment on this post or you can email me your thoughts. You don't have to leave your name if you're not comfortable with doing that, it's totally fine for you to leave an anonymous comment. The more detail you are able to give me behind your answers the better, but any answers, short or long, are welcome!

Ok...here goes.

~When you think of God, what thoughts come to mind? How were the thoughts/ views of God that you have developed/ formed?

~Do you picture God as caring, kind, and compassionate? Why or why not?

~Is God always forgiving, always faithful, always a friend to you? Why or why not?

~Do you feel that you can approach God with anything and at anytime? Why or why not?

~Do you view God as judgmental, full of wrath, and not caring about your struggles? Why or why not?

~Do you view God as only loving you when you do something right or something you feel is worthy to receive His love? Why or why not?

~Who is God to YOU?

Thank you so much for your help with this. Remember you can answer these questions by leaving a comment (anonymously if you'd like) on this post or you can email me your answers by clicking HERE.

"I am the LORD, that is My name."

Isaiah 42:8

Be sure to stop by next week for our "A Happy Fall Y'all Giveaway." Much love to you all! Have a wonderful weekend!!!

WFW- Our Words

May the words of our mouths be PLEASING to the Lord and

taste of SWEET HONEY to those who hear them.

Penny is hosting Word Filled Wednesday today.

Join her, and many others, for an inspiring and beautiful Word from the Word.

Exemplify Online- November Issue

Need something great to read this morning while you sip on that delicious cup of coffee? I've got the PERFECT thing for you! The November Issue of Exemplify Online is hot of the presses. This month's theme? Why yes, of course...Thanksgiving.

Hop on over now and take a gander at it. There are exciting NEW things happening all the time at Exemplify and you can read about some of them in this month's issue. Be sure to check out our marriage article on page 12!

I'm grabbin' my coffee and headed over there myself. See ya in a few! Happy reading!!!

It's Fall Y'all!

Happy Fall Y'all!!!! I so love this time of year. All the different colored leaves falling from the trees; the crisp, cool mornings; pies baking, apple cinnamon candles burning, and pumpkin spice lattes from my favorite coffee shop. Yes, ma'am, this is a wonderful time of year!

And, guess what?!?! To celebrate my love of Fall, I'm going to give YOU, my sweet readers, a chance to win some very delightful gifts starting November 9th and running through November 13th.

Wanna know what's up for grabs? You are going to LOVE these treasures!!! Details on the giveaway will come later on in the week, but here is a sneak peak.

From Touche Bags and Beads & The Thankful Goat a 4oz. bar of Handcrafted Goat Milk Soap and a 4 oz. Goat Milk and Honey Lotion both with the beautiful fragrance of "Hangin on the Line"; one of their most popular scents.

From Stick it To Me Vinyl, personalized vinyl art to beautify your walls.

From Proverbs 31 Ministries, a one year paid subscription to their magazine.

From Susan Designs, a beautiful piece of handcrafted jewelry designed especially for this giveaway.

And... your very own copy, with a note from the author, of my most recent favorite Bible study, Lord, I need Grace to Make it Today by Kay Arthur.

Are you excited!?!? I sure am. Stay tuned for the details of how YOU can win these fabulous treasures. Love to ya!!!