If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Start Here by Alex and Brett Harris

Start Here: by Alex and Brett Harris

This highly anticipated companion to Do Hard Things is filled with stories and insights from Alex and Brett Harris and other rebelutionaries who are making a difference right where they are. Start Here is a powerful and practical guide for young people who are ready to blast past apathy and “do hard things” for the glory of God.

Author Bio:
Alex and Brett Harris are the coauthors of the best-selling book Do Hard Things, which they wrote at age eighteen. Today the twins speak regularly to audiences of thousands on The Rebelution Tour, maintain a hugely popular online presence through their blog, TheRebelution.com and have been featured on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and in the New York Times. Raised in Portland , Oregon , the brothers currently attend Patrick Henry College in Virginia .

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book.  I'm hoping my girls will chose to read it too.  It has such great stories about teenagers taking the risk and doing hard things for God.  It's definitely very inspiring and is making me rethink things in my own life.  It gives steps and ideas about what hard things you might do and how to go about getting started.  My favorite parts were all the stories about kids that have actually stepped out and done something hard.  They also talk about how to keep the right attitude and how to be humble when you are being praised for what you have done.  They use scripture to make their point and they actually do a very good job of it.  If you have teens, I would highly recommend this book.  Actually, you might want to have them start with the first book Do Hard Things first.

If you are interested in obtaining a copy of this book, you can click here.

A copy of this book was provided for review by Random House.

Random Dozen

Check in with Linda at 2nd Cup of Coffee if you'd like to play along.
1. On a scale of 1-10, how superstitious are you, honestly?
I don't believe I am at all.
2. Julius Caesar is quoted as saying, "I came, I saw, I conquered." Which circumstance or experience of yours does this saying best describe?
I have no idea right now.

3. If I peeked in on your day like a mischievous little leprechaun, at what time would I most likely find you blogging?
Sometime between 7-11pm.  Not the whole time, but sometime during those hours.

4. Re springing forward for Daylight Saving Time, is there anything you've ever been really early or really late for?
Okay for some reason these are really hard for me.  I don't have an answer right now.

5. What are you most looking forward to concerning Spring?
Warm weather and sunshine

6. Shamrocks are the national flower of Ireland and are picked on St. Patrick's Day and worn on the lapel or shoulder. Do you wear green on St. Patty's Day?
I always did in school, not so much now.

7. One of Caesar's assassins, Casca, said, "But, for my own part, it was Greek to me," which of course means he didn't understand something. Probably his own lines in the play. Anyway, what is something that is "Greek to you," something incomprehensible or indecipherable?
Algebra

8. Is March behaving more like a lion or a lamb where you live?
A lamb

9. "An extra yawn one morning in the springtime, an extra snooze one night in the autumn is all that we ask in return for dazzling gifts. We borrow an hour one night in April; we pay it back with golden interest five months later." -Winston Churchill. If you had one extra hour per day every day, what would you do with it?
I think it would probably be different every day.  Sometimes I'd waste it playing on the computer, sometimes I'd read or play the piano, sometimes I'd spend extra time with the Lord, sometimes I'd take a walk, sometimes I'd sleep, sometimes I'd just sit and talk with my hubby.  One thing I'm pretty sure I wouldn't do is work or clean my house. 

10. Legend says that every Leprechaun has a pot of gold hidden deep in the Irish countryside. Aside from real gold or money, what    material item would be in your dream pot of gold?
A Kindle

11. "The best things are nearest: breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of God just before you." Robert Louis Stevenson. Look around you right now and tell us about something essential or beautiful very near you that you take for granted every day.
My husband is right here beside me.  He is my best friend and the most wonderful man ever created.  I love him with all my heart and I hope I don't take him for granted too often.

12. Just for a bit o' fun, click here (www.blogthings.com/irishnamegenerator/) and then report your Irish name. Mine is "Zoe O'Sullivan." I love it!
Isobel O'Farrell

Friday, March 12, 2010

Times of Testing

This has been a time of testing in our life this last few weeks. But God is faithful and helping us. He is teaching me plenty and I'm trying to listen and learn. He has given us scriptures to hold on to and I believe in time these issues will be resolved. In the mean time I plan to stay on my knees before the Lord and in His Word trying to hear what He's telling me. Thank you for being patient with my absence this week and my plans are to be back real soon. Your prayers on behalf of my family would be greatly appreciated.

My friend sent me an encouraging e-mail earlier this week telling me to just keep breathing. She said sometimes that's the hardest thing to do. She's right...but when I get upset, that's what I remember, just keep breathing and God will see you through.

I'll be back soon...Lord willing.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Bathroom Mirror

Thought I'd share with you what's posted on our bathroom mirror for encouragement to me and hubby. Hope it encourages you too.

2 Timothy 1:7 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

Proverbs 3:25-26 "Do not be afraid of sudden terror (panic attacks), nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; for the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught." NKJV

Good morning...this is God. I will be handling ALL your problems today. Thanks, but I don't need your help. Have a GREAT day!

Thank you God!

Friday, March 5, 2010

Giveaway at He & Me + 3

 
Check out Mimi's Giveaway at He & Me + 3.  You'll be glad you did.  She's giving away some jewelry from Lisa Leonard Designs