CEB Bible Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Lisa Phelps on winning a copy of the Common English Bible giveaway. Winner was selected via random.org. The giveaway is a part of the Thank You-Come Again-I Promise Blog Tour. To find other blogs participating in the tour visit here.

Get Your Aim Right

Have you ever played darts before? I am not sure why, but that was never a game played at my house. The closest thing I’ve done to playing darts is trying to pop a balloon with a dart at a carnival game. And sad to say, I was not very good at it. Although I clearly saw what my intended target was, I never  was able to direct the dart properly. Several times I came close but close doesn’t count.

Just like those darts, I have had my faith shot in the wrong direction many times. On occasions my faith has been entrusted in my own abilities, knowledge, or wisdom. At other times my faith was carelessly put on other people or quite frankly my actions revealed that my real trust was in things.  Now of course that was not always instantly visible to me. But it was true. My faith was cast every where except where it needed to be. From time to time it does us all good to evaluate our faith.

Reflecting on Sunday’s message, I’m determined to properly focus my faith this week, which requires proper aim. To aim, I need the following:

• A-awareness: I need to be aware of all the many places in which its possible to place my faith.
• I-information: I need to get knowledge about the who or what I have chosen to place my faith. Is it a trustworthy source? Foremost we have to be aware of the truth that each of us have faith. Romans 12:3b, Instead be reasonable since God has measured out a portion of faith to each one of you. (Common English Bible)
• M-move: If your faith has been misplaced move it to the proper place. Having faith requires coordinating action. James 2:17-18 says, In the same way, faith is dead when it doesn’t result in faithful activity. Someone might claim, “ You have faith and I have action. ” But how can I see your faith apart from your actions? Instead, I’ll show you my faith by putting it into practice in faithful action. (Common English Bible)

Is your faith aimed correctly? If not, there is no time like the present to readjust it.

For opportunity to win a copy of the Common English Bible complete the form below.

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The Winner is...(Revised)

A new winner has been selected since no response from the original winner.  Congratulations to Joanne on winning a copy of The Life Ready Woman by Shanti Feldhahn and Robert Lewis.  Winner has 24hrs to response to email notification

I Dare You to Change ...Winner

Congratulations to kdanna1 on winning a copy of I Dare You to Change by Bil Cornelius. The winner has 24hrs to respond or another winner will be selected.  

I Dare You to Change! {Giveaway}

There is just something about a new year that has most people looking for and speaking about change. But mid-year many people have given up on all those resolutions made.  Pastor Bil Cornelius’ latest book, I Dare You to Change, helps us not just talk about change but gives us a 10-step battle plan to make change a reality in our lives.

About the book:

I Dare You To Change! was released in September 2010 and has already become a USA Today and Wall Street Journal National Best Seller with over 60,000 books in print! A no-holds-barred motivational action plan that shows you how to take charge of your life and find God's best for you from one of the most exciting new pastors in America! Why can't I ever get ahead? Why do I always have to settle for less than I planned? Most of us have asked ourselves these questions at one time or another. Pastor Bil Cornelius firmly believes that everyone wants to do better, live better, and to be a better person but we find it difficult to sustain a life of peace and fulfillment. In I Dare You to Change! Pastor Cornelius explains in his trademark winning style how to live the life that God has planned for us. In this inspiring and biblically oriented book, he shows us the difference between dreaming of a better life and actually living one. Using the story of Gideon from the book of Judges, he shows you how to re-imagine life and to understand the steps that you need to take each day to make it happen.

Currently I find myself in the midst of change and at times I feel overwhelmed by all that needs to be done. When asked how someone could go about changing their life when they feel overwhelmed, Pastor Bil gives the following advice.

The first step when wanting to change something in your life, especially if overwhelmed, is to pray, and break it down into bite-size chunks of change. The prayer part is obvious, but most people don’t do it. Prayer releases God’s confidence in you, so you have the vision and power from God to move forward. What comes next is a good strategy: if something is overwhelming you, it’s typically because we are thinking of changing everything at once (or one really large change) rather than breaking into a series of smaller changes. You may not be able to own a high rise in New York City, but you can buy a small fixer-upper home, work on it, get it rented, then do it again. If you are consistent enough with this, then within a few years you can sell it, take your profits and reinvest them into a 4 to 6 unit. Sell this a few years later, and you can invest into a 15 to 20 unit. Sell this a few years later and reinvest into a small office building. Sell this…you get the point. It’s all about taking baby steps first. Another angle is if you want to lose 50 pounds, lose 5 first and keep going.

Giveaway

Are you in the midst of change or hoping to see change in your life in 2011? Get off to a good start with an opportunity to win your personal copy of I Dare You to Change.  To enter:

1. Leave a comment on this post. Please make sure I have a way to contact you.

For extra entries:

1. Become a follower and leave a separate comment. (Current followers count too)

2. Share one thing you are hoping to change this year.

Giveaway ends Friday January 21 at midnight. Random winner selected and announced on Saturday.

Check out a sneak peak inside the book here or view the book trailer.

 

Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary copy of the book as a part of book tour.

And the Winner is…

Drum roll….

The winner of the Mix It Up blog design package is Monica of Wisdom Virtue & Rubies

and

Ellen of  A Season for All Things is the winner of the Surprise blog design package.

Congratulations ladies and hope you two enjoy your redesign. Thanks to everyone who signed up. Wish I could put a little something in each of your stockings but do know your visits throughout the year have been much appreciated.

My apologies for getting the announcement of the giveaway winners up so late today.  Winners have 24hrs to respond or another winner will be selected.

My Goodie Box

Recently, I won a giveaway from one my blogger friends Ella of Ella’s Edge. Today I received the package and I was delightfully surprise. Ella had all sorts of goodies tucked away in the box and the absolute cherry on top was the sweet note she included in the package. I was blessed enough to meet her virtually through Arlee’s A-Z challenge in April. Every since she’s been just a sweet dose of encouragement to me.

 

She’s a very crafty and talented lady, who has her own etsy shop. Ella made the two pouches shown.  And here is a peek of the goodies I received. 

 

 

 

Thanks so much Ella; wish you could have seen the smile on my face as I discovered each gift. I’m looking forward to seeing the bulbs bloom.

 

Don’t forget to sign up for my Christmas giveaway. Deadline Sunday, Dec 19th.

 

Christmas Giveaway-{CLOSED}

Could your blog use a new look for the new year? If so be sure to sign up for my Christmas giveaway. 


Two lovely readers will get the opportunity to give their blogs a new look. For a chance to win simply leave a comment on this post or the original giveaway announcement post. 


I really appreciate each of you who have stopped in at the Watered Soul throughout the year. Your presence has truly blessed me. 

Giveaway ends December 19th.

Naughty or Nice {Giveaway}-CLOSED

I’ve checked my list once and now twice.

And it seems you’ve all be so very nice during my short blogging life.

So much so that I wanted to pass along something to stuff your stocking

but instead I’m offering two lovely readers

the opportunity to trim their blog.

Gift package #1 is a Mix It Up package blog design  from Robins Blog

which includes: (2 or 3 column)

1 removable background
1 removable header
1 blog button
1 post divider (includes signature)
1 sidebar divider

(winner’s choice)

Gift package # 2 contains one Surprise Package blog design  from Robins Blog

which includes: (2 or 3 column)

1 background paper (scrolling or stable)
1 header
Up to 7 Extras (perhaps Santa will give you more!)

(Robin picks the design)

 

Note: Packages do not include the price of scrapbook kits or specialty fonts. Therefore winner will be responsible for cost should they choose to include these in their design.

 

How to enter:

1. Leave a comment on this post stating one thing you would like to change on your blog or listing one of the items on your Christmas wish list this year.

  Extra Entry:

2. Visit Robins blog portfolio and tell me which one is your favorite and leave a  separate comment.

 

**You MUST be a FOLLOWER to enter **

Deadline to enter is 12 midnight Sunday, December 19.

Winner announced Monday

 

We Have Winner

Congratulations to VickieB on winning the $40 gift certificate from CSN Stores. She has 48hrs to respond, after which another winner will be selected. Thanks to everyone that participated in the giveaway and special thanks to CSN Stores for being the sponsor.

A Sweet Offer {CSN Store Giveaway} Closed

 As promised I’ve cooked up a sweet opportunity for each of you in celebration of The Watered Soul reaching the big 1 0 0 –100 posts and +100 followers this month.
CSN Stores is offering one lucky winner a $40 gift certificate.
With over 200 stores CSN Stores has something for you whether you’re looking for dining room furniture, area rugs, housewares, office supplies, toys or something for your fur baby.
Here’s how you can win:
MANDATORY: Visit CSN stores and tell me what item you would like to use your gift certificate towards.

Extra entries:
1. Follow my blog. (Already a follower counts too)
2. Subscribe to my feed via email and verify it.
3. Follow the blog via Facebook Networked Blogs.
4. Blog about this giveaway with a link to diningroomsdirects.com. (+2 entries)
Giveaway ends  August 7th. Each entry should have a separate comment and please leave your email address, if yours is not included on your profile. Limited to US and Canada residents only. Shipping charges or international fees may exist for Canadian residents.  Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation in exchange for this post. Thanks to Jessica and CSN stores for sponsoring the giveaway.

Sweep a Little Love to a Sista

Don’t miss this opportunity to sweep a little love and encouragement to a sister you know. Mari at Out of  Deep Water (You know I love that name, don’t you? Especially since this whole year water has been a recurring theme for me in my walk with God. Sorry, I digress) is hosting an I SEE YOU SIS GIVEAWAY. This ministry of encouragement is the brainchild of LaKeshia, who hopes to inspire women to live on purpose and encourage one individual.  For more information about this ministry of encouragement and a chance to win five I See You Sis cards stop by Mari’s blog but do it fast. The giveaway ends July 18th. 

P.S. To all the sisters that visit this blog, God Sees You Sis! You’ve not gone unnoticed by Him and neither has your labor. And, I see you too. You’ve all been an inspiration to me in ways I unable to fully express. -xoxox