Freebie Friday - A Roundup of Free Stuff #8

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If you’ve never contacted Grace to You before, you may request a free copy of John MacArthur's Anxious for Nothing (Softcover).

Free Garnier Fructis Sample

Finish Dishwashing Sample
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Quaker Oatmeal Squares free sample

Free Carnation Breakfast Beverage Sample & Coupon

Free Princess Activity book to download and print


Free Emergen-C sample

Atkins quick start diet guide, and 3 free Atkins bars

 

Still Available:

Eucerin Lotion Sample - Free Sample of Eucerin Daily Proctection Lotion with SPF.

Lipton Tea & Honey Sample Free sample of Lipton Tea new flavors

Beneful Dog Snacks Sample pack

Free Sample of Rachel Ray's Dog Food

Free Greeting card. Simply select and personalize your card, have it shipped to you, enter code FREETREAT at checkout and pay nothing, pay NO shipping, and you don't even have to enter in payment info at all!

***All offers subject to change or be discontinued. Most free offers have limited supply, if you don't get yours this round, try again next time!

Understanding Your Value     by Joel Osteen

   Growing up, I played baseball all through little league and junior high. I always made the All-Star Team. Like any little league player, I dreamed of playing second base in the big leagues. But when I got to high school, it was a whole new level of talent. I came from a very large high school. There were 800 people in my graduating class. When I tried out for the baseball team, there were 150 other young men trying out for 20 positions on the team.
  I’ll never forget the day the coach called us into the gym to tell us who made the team. He began to call out the names one by one. I didn’t hear my name, but I was sure I was going to be next, or next, or next... The more names he called out, the lower I sank. He finally said, “Alright, here’s the last name.” He called it out, and it wasn’t my name. I was so disappointed. He told me later, “Joel, I’d love to have you on the team. You’re just too small. You’re not big enough.” Back then I was very small. I grew six inches after high school.
  Over the next few weeks and months, those words rang out in my mind again and again. “You heard what the coach said. You’re too small. There’s something wrong with you. You’re not good enough.” Have you noticed how the negative voices will always play the loudest? If you don’t take control of your thought life, then every hurt, every criticism, every derogatory comment will play again and again. I was tempted to be insecure, to feel inferior, and lose my confidence. But I had to keep reminding myself, “He may have said I’m too small, but I know God made me like I am on purpose. He may have said I’m not good enough, but God says I’m a masterpiece. They may have rejected me, but God says He accepts me.”
  It says in 1 Peter 2:9, “You have been chosen by God Himself.” People may leave you out. People may overlook you. But always remember, the One who matters most chooses you. That means you weren’t randomly chosen. God, on purpose, looked at you and said, “I choose him. I choose her. They’re My son. They’re My daughter. That’s who I want on My team.”
  People may tell you, “You’re just too small.” But God says, “You’re just the right size for Me.” People may say, “You’re not talented. We don’t need you. You don’t have anything to offer.” But God says, “You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are talented. You are creative. You are anointed. You are smart. You are intelligent. You are amazing.”
  Whenever we feel that sting of rejection, instead of getting down on ourselves and losing our sense of value, our attitude should be, “I may be disappointed. This may hurt. But I’m not going to sink down into self-pity and start thinking that there is something wrong with me. I know the One who matters most, the One who controls the universe, handpicked me. I may not have been chosen by the coach, the boss, or a friend, but I was chosen by the Most High God; and He says that His plans for me are for good and not evil, to give me a future and a hope.”
  I know some of you have gone through more than your share of unfair situations. But here’s what I’ve learned. Even though life is not fair, God is fair. If you will not go around thinking there is something wrong with you, but instead start seeing yourself as handpicked by God — valuable, lovable, with something great to offer — then God said He will pay you back double for your former shame. That means He’ll make the rest of your life twice as good as it would have been if that had never even happened to you.
But you’ve got to dig your heels in. Don’t allow what somebody did or didn’t do steal your destiny and cause you to go through life feeling not good enough, not talented, not attractive. No, realize that you’re a child of the Most High God. Your value doesn’t come from people or accomplishments; it comes from your Creator. Put your shoulders back. Hold your head up high. Live with confidence. God said He will take what was meant for your harm and use it for your advantage.

 If you will keep this attitude of faith, God will always give you the last laugh. He’ll get you where you’re supposed to be. No, I didn’t get chosen for the baseball team that year. My dreams of playing second base didn’t work out. But do you know 30 years later, I did stand at second base at Yankee Stadium? I wasn’t playing baseball. God had something else for me to do. God opened the door for our ministry to conduct a Night of Hope event, and I was able to stand boldly on second base and tell thousands of people about God’s goodness and His good plan for their lives. It was a time I will never forget and was one of the greatest moments of my life.
  Friends, people may reject you, but God accepts you. He’s already chosen you, and He’s the One that matters most. He has a way of working everything out for our good! And it’s always better than we could have ever imagined!

JOEL OSTEEN is pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas — a vibrant and diverse church that Forbes calls the largest and fastest-growing congregation in America. Joel shares a positive message of hope and encouragement that extends all around the world. This message reaches all across America and 100 nations of the world. Joel’s books, Your Best Life Now and Become a Better You, quickly became #1 New York Times Bestsellers and are distributed worldwide in several languages.

Dryer Sheets, so many uses!

I've always saved dryer sheets for dusting.  I keep a basket in my laundry room and as I take clothes out of the dryer, I deposit the used dryer sheet into the basket.  Every now and then I will use it to wipe down the lint and dust of the washer and dryer.  When I dry dust furniture around the house, I use a dryer sheet.  They pick up dust and it sticks to the sheet. 

 Real Simple is one of my favorite magazines, but I stopped buying it so often when their website took off. (It's a pricey mag). They always have a section called "New Uses for Old Things" that I believe may have sent me in the dryer sheets as dusting agents direction. I honestly can't remember why I started doing it, I've been doing it too long to remember! 

I've seen some Pinterest pins floating around about using dryer sheets to clean in other areas.  I've tries two and wanted to see what you may use dryer sheets for....

Dryer sheets really do get soap scum off shower doors!!
If you have a favorite shower cleaner, use it with your used dryer sheets. 

source: Real Simple

I myself have tried many bathroom cleaners, and never really had a favorite.  I'm a fan of Vinegar.  And when I saw this pin about vinegar, dish soap, and cornstarch being a scum remover, I went at my shower!  I added dryer sheets as my scrubbing agent and skipped the cornstarch.  Here's my recipe:

Soap Scum Remover

2 cups white vinegar

2 tbsp dish soap

used dryer sheets

In clean spray bottle, mix vinegar and dish soap together.  (Shake well)

Spray shower walls and doors with mixture.  Wait. (I wash my hair, shave my legs, whatever needs done while I wait)

Use dryer sheets to scrub walls and doors.  Rinse. 

Dryer sheets are great for washing the car!

So, the other day the little one and I were washing the car.  It's love bug season and they were not coming off!  I needed some scrubbing power but couldn't find anything that would scratch the paint.  After a quick look through pinterest I saw a recommendation for using dryer sheets to wash the car.  Thank goodness I keep them!  I grabbed a handful and took to the bug scrubbing! 

IT WORKED GREAT!!!  Most of the stuck on bugs just wiped right off and the rest just required a little oopmh behind the dryer sheet (meaning I had to scrub hard).  I used plain ol' dish soap and dryer sheets and cleaned my entire car. 

I'll never use a rag again for the car!  I love that I can reuse dryer sheets and I can throw them away after they do their bug duty!

Tell me, do you reuse dryer sheets?



Power Thoughts {WEEK 7}

READ:
Read pages 96-101 of Power Thoughts by Joyce Meyer .

As you read, Highlight the passages that jump out to you, the ones that grab your attention or tug on your heart strings. What is God revealing to you through these pages? Write down your thoughts in your book or journal.

God Loves You Unconditionally!
    Do you believe this or do you spend countless hours “working” at being accepted?  Do you say “yes, God Loves me but….”  Maybe your  “but” is what you don’t like about yourself, your sin, your past.  God doesn’t consider any “buts” when you says He loves you. 
     Do you receive God’s grace and give it to others?

DEFINE:
unconditional
    not limited by conditions; without condition, absolute:

unconditional love
   affection with no limits or conditions; complete love

ACTION:

Write down Ephesians 1:4.  Rewrite the words in this verse that define who you are.  Write down your own definition of who you are.  Look for more Scripture that defines who you are in God's eyes.  (Romans 5:9, 1 Peter 1:19, Romans 4:25, 1 Peter 2:9, Colossians 1:1....) 

PRAY: Dear Lord, Thank you for sending your Son to pay the price for my sins, that I may stand holy and blameless before you.  Thank you for your Grace.  I ask that you show me daily how I might extend your Grace to others.  AMEN

 

Freebie Friday - A roundup of free stuff #7

Free Ebook: The Fitting Room: Putting On the Character of Christ
Works for Kindle, Iphone, Ipad, Android and more! Go here to download your app: Amazon

Free Ebook: 365 Days of Thanking God: Cultivating a Heart of Everyday Thanks
Works for Kindle, Iphone, Ipad, Android and more! Go here to download your app: Amazon


Earth Day 2012 is April 22nd.  Target is offering all customers a FREE reusable shopping bag all day, well while supplies last.  I suggest, go early.  NO purchase necessary. 
Target website says these are available at the Guest Service counter, but last year at a local Target, they were given at the register. 

Free K-Cup coffee sampler (limited supply)

Free Kids Audio Book from Dave Ramsey

Eucerin Lotion Sample - Free Sample of Eucerin Daily Proctection Lotion with SPF.

Lipton Tea & Honey Sample Free sample of Lipton Tea new flavors

 Earth Day is Sunday, April 22nd, and you can snag a FREE brewed coffee or tea (hot or iced!) at Starbucks when you bring in a reusable mug or tumbler.
If you don’t have a tumbler or travel mug, you can request your coffee or tea in a “for-here” cup and Starbucks will pick up the tab (you can also snag 20% off a brand new mug or tumbler at Starbucks on April 22nd only).


Beneful Dog Snacks Sample pack


Free Sample of Rachel Ray's Dog Food




Free Greeting card.  Simply select and personalize your card, have it shipped to you, enter code FREETREAT at checkout and pay nothing, pay NO shipping, and you don't even have to enter in payment info at all! 



***All offers subject to change or be discontinued.  Most free offers have limited supply, if you don't get yours this round, try again next time! 

Absolutely Nothing to Fear

Psalm 91:4

⁴ He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart

Thank you Sheila for sharing!!  

**I was unable to find original source of the photo.  If you find it, let me know so I can give credit where credit is due!  It's an awesome capture!

Pinterest Recipe Review

Pinterest is your personal, online pin board. Pinterest allows you to organize and share all thing you find while browsing the world wide web. You can browse other people's pin boards and follow boards and people who share your same interests.  People are using Pinterest to plan their weddings, parties, weekly menus, and simply to find solutions and how to's... and new ideas!

You can follow our Pinterest boards here:  Corey  & Misty
just click the name to be taken to our individual boards

We've given many a "pinned" recipe a try in our kitchens...some with rave reviews, some forever deleted from our food boards.  Now, we share our thoughts with you, letting you decide, to pin or not to pin.

The Pin(s):

Smashed Potatoes AKA Crash Hot Potatoes
Man Pleasing Chicken

Find Recipe here:

Potatoes 

Chicken

Corey's Review:

Taste: Yum! Two Thumbs up!

Prep: 

 Chicken is EASY

I used leg quarters instead of just the thighs, and added green onions just because we like green onions...and I have them growing on the counter. 

Potatoes require a lil bit o work, but easy work.

I recommend using smaller red potatoes that I used.  The smashing wasn't as pretty with my large taters. But they were oh so yum. 

Happy Pinning!

 

Power Thoughts {WEEK 6}

It's hard to believe we are already 6 weeks into our new study!  My how time passes so quickly!  This week we will read the whole chapter through.  Then in the next couple weeks, we will go back through the chapter, focusing on key points as we dissect Power Thought 2 and really get rooted in being Loved Unconditionally!

READ:
Read through page 96-109 of Power Thoughts by Joyce Meyer .

As you read, Highlight the passages that jump out to you, the ones that grab your attention or tug on your heart strings. What is God revealing to you through these pages? Write down your thoughts in your book or journal.

If there are areas of this chapter that stick out to you, or confuse you, mark it in your book.  If you have comments or questions, let us know.  When we get to that section of the chapter, we will focus on your questions and comments! We love hearing how your are doing with this study and helping you each get answers and revelations so keep us posted!

Marble Slab Creamery - Freebie

Get a free scoop of their new Yogurt from 4-7pm on April 17th, at participating locations. This coupon is only valid on April 17th between 4 and 7pm. 
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Freebie Friday - A roundup of free stuff #6

Eucerin Lotion Sample - Free Sample of Eucerin Daily Proctection Lotion with SPF.

Lipton Tea & Honey Sample Free sample of Lipton Tea new flavors

Beneful Dog Snacks Sample pack

Enroll now for Free Dunkin Donuts med. beverage

Cutex Nail Polish Remover Pad - Like them on Facebook for form

Free* CAREFREE® Pantiliner and STAYFREE® Ultra Thin Combo Pack.

Flexitol Heel Balm sample - limited time only

All Freebies are subject to change after we post them.  Most freebies are limited to a certain quantity, don't fret if you miss out this time, they will come back around!  Go ahead and get the other ones for now!

Power Thoughts {WEEK 5}

This week will wrap up the first Power Thought study. 

Reflect on the past month...what changes have you seen in your attitude? Life?

What areas of your thought process are you still working on?

What were you able to accomplish this month that you weren't sure you could, or wanted to?

Here are two worksheets if you do not have your folder yet. Click on the title to be taken to the printable document.
 Attempt to complete them before you look in the book for the answers!

Power Thoughts Intro Worksheet

Power Thought #1 Worksheet

     

Freebie Friday - A roundup of free stuff #5

Faith Building Freebies 

Road to Resurrection - Free Audiobook

A Cup of Comfort, Women of the Bible Devotional - Free Ebook (all readers)

The NIV Gospel of John: With Devotional Notes - Free Ebook

 

 Other Free stuff

Walgreens - Use the coupon code FREEDEAL to get 25 free 4×6 prints. To avoid shipping choose in-store pick up when you place your order. Your prints should be completely free!has a fun prints deal right now
- thanks Southern Savers

Free Eucerin Samples from their Facebook page

Target Beauty Bag, Free when you like them on Facebook

Countdown to Easter Celebration - Final Days

It's Good Friday.  A day of sorrow, mingled with joy.  For those who know how the story ends, we shed tears for the sins of man, yet rejoice for what is yet to come.  Celebrate what Christ did for you this weekend.  Share His love with someone who needs Him.  Below are three videos, one is a great explanation of the events that took place.  The other two, are songs put to clips from The Passion of the Christ, two songs that move me... a movie that I still can't bring myself to watch.  Happy Easter everyone! 

From the Last Supper, to the Garden, to the Cross...this video is a dramatic retelling of the events. 

Countdown to Easter Celebration - Day 6

Countdown to Easter Celebration - Day 7

Matthew 21:12-17, Mark, 11:15-19, Luke 19:45-48
After Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem via donkey,  Jesus enters into the temple, where people were gathering for Passover.  It was custom to purchase an animal to sacrifice.  In order to purchase these animals, anyone not "local" would need to exchange their currencies for the local currency.  It was not out of the ordinary to see moneychangers and those selling animals in the outer courts of the temple.  When Jesus becomes angry and begins to toss tables and chairs, He claims "it is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves!"

Thieves rob people.  Were the moneychangers and animal sellers robbing people?  Maybe they were charging outrageous rates because they could, because they knew people would need to purchase their sacrifice.  In the name of religion, they may have been robbing people. We do know that the profits made in the temple were governed by the Sadducee.... and we recognize the Sadducee as wealthy thieves. 

Does this have to do with the fig tree that Jesus cursed around the same time He cleansed the temple?  The fig tree looked innocent enough, but when Jesus wanted to eat of its fruit, He saw it had none.  It only had leaves.  The Amplified bible tells us that Fig trees bear fruit and leaves at the same time.  Most other fruit bearing trees bear leaves then fruit.  So we know this fig tree should have fruit since it had leaves.  Because it bears no fruit, but looks like it should, was it a fake? 

We see people who fake Christianity all the time.  They talk the talk, but don't walk the walk.  They sit in church on Sundays, make statements about how faithful they are, how blessed they are....but we know the decisions they make outside of the church walls.  We know we cannot call on them to help in times of need.  We avoid them because they are hard to get along with or maybe their constant negativity drains us. 

If we have leaves, we must bear fruit.  If we pray for blessings, we must be God's arms blessing others.  If we pray for healing, we must be the feet visiting the sick.  If we pray for forgiveness, we must be willing to forgive.  If you pray in Jesus name, does your conduct match that name?

Jesus wasn't angry in the temple, He was passionate.  He was passionate about His Father's house.  Today, the Father's house is inside you.  Are you as passionate about that house as Jesus was?

Countdown to Easter Celebration - Day 9 & 10

Mary, Martha, and Lazarus lived in Bethany, a town just miles outside of Jerusalem. Bethany was a town about to see the wondrous Glory of God at work in a man named Lazarus. 

 Mary and Martha cared for their brother Lazarus greatly, and when he became ill they sent for the One they knew could help him, Jesus.  Their message was simple:  "Lord, behold, he who You love is sick"  They didn't beg and plead, they didn't go into detail about symptoms, they simply stated the one fact, they simply stated a need...and believed God to meet that need His way.  They didn't tell Jesus how much Lazarus had loved Him or done for Him, they knew Jesus loved Lazarus, unconditionally.
 Two days after hearing the news, Jesus tells the disciples they will make their way to Lazarus, passing through places that desired to stone Jesus.  What did Jesus know about the two days He waited?  Did He wait so that He could perform a greater miracle than the healing everyone had already seen? Do we base God's love on the time it takes for Him to "pull through for us" ....

Martha, runs to meet Jesus as soon as she hears He is coming.  Lazarus had died 4 days ago. Martha says to Jesus " Lord if You had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You."  Jesus responds to Martha by telling her that her brother will rise again.  Martha knows understands the last day prophecies, she knows Lazarus will rise again in the resurrection of the last day.  Martha seems conflicted with doubt and belief.  She believes Jesus has the ear of God, but doesn't believe that her brother can be alive again until the last day. 

Jesus responds with His famous words " I am the resurrection and the life.  He who believes in Me though he may die, he shall live.  And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die..."  Time is not an issue for Jesus. He was life, standing there in front of Martha. Even as this life on earth may pass, Christ offers eternal life. 

Martha secretly tells her sister, Mary, that Jesus has arrived.  Jews had come to mourn the death of Lazarus, the same Jews that wished to stone Jesus.  When Mary finds Jesus, she too makes the same claim as Mary, and falls to His feet.  Those that followed Mary were weeping too.  Jesus was troubled.  Jesus wept.  Jesus felt what we feel...he cared and He mourned as we do.  He knows the sorrow we feel....if He had not experienced this as a man, He could not by our sympathetic Saviour. 

Jesus moves toward the tomb that held Lazarus, and Martha, still struggling with her doubt informs Him that surely the body stinks now after 4 days.  Jesus reminds her that she needs to only believe to see the Glory of God.  Jesus moves forward with his intentions.  He lifts up a prayer of thanksgiving that the Father has heard Him, a prayer said out loud, so that those around heard His communication with God.  Then Jesus calls Lazarus forth. 

We know the rest of the story.  Lazarus is resurrected.  Death is turned to life. 
Thank you Jesus for calling forth life, for breathing life into us.  Thank you for offering us a new life after death, eternally.  Thank you for not blessing me based on my love for You but because you love me.  You know my needs today Lord, I trust you to meet them, Your way, in Your timing.  I will wait.
AMEN

This story leads us to Palm Sunday.  Instead of typing out another story for you to read, I thought I'd let you hear the story through these videos.  Enjoy!

Need a laugh?  Learn the Palm Sunday story through the skit guys.  Great one for youth!

Power Thoughts {WEEK 4}

READ:
Read through page 39-95 of Power Thoughts by Joyce Meyer .

As you read, Highlight the passages that jump out to you, the ones that grab your attention or tug on your heart strings. What is God revealing to you through these pages? Write down your thoughts in your book or journal.

The rest of the introductory chapters focus on what we’ve been learning…power over your mind.  Continue through those chapters as you begin to focus on the first Power Thought. 

DEFINE:

1.   Strength     streNG(k)TH

Noun:

1.    The quality or state of being strong, in particular. 2.    Physical power and energy

Key Points:
*I do not have the power, smarts, or strength to do anything.  Christ has the power and He lives inside of me, therefore Christ and I together have the power, smarts, and strength to do anything I need to do. 
*God will not call me to do anything He will not empower and enable me to do. 
*I have the gifts, talents, and abilities to do what God has called me to do. 
*My attitude is more important than the challenge. 
*His strength is made perfect in my weakness
*Be available for God to work through you
*Take it 1 day at a time. 

God's Word:

Philippians 4:13 
I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me {I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me: I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency} 

ACTION:

Write down Philippians 4:13 on post it notes, posters, journals…anything you touch and see daily.  Post it notes can be stuck to bathroom mirrors and car steering wheels.  Posters can be posted on the fridge, on the front door, and on your nightstand.  For each page  you write in your journal or notebook, write across the top the verse. 

PRAY:   Jesus, I need your strength.  Holy Spirit rise up inside of me an energy that cannot be mistaken.  Set my feet on the path built upon a solid foundation in Your Word.  Help me remember that I am able to do all things and face every challenge because I am not alone.  AMEN