Revival Fires is offering a Free Youth Bible in honor of “Truth For Youth Week“.You must be 12-18 years old to receive a free Truth for Youth bible to give away in school. (Parents can also order Truth for Youth Bibles on behalf of their teens.)  Click HERE to get your Free Youth Bible. If you’re older or younger than 12-18 you may order the Truth for Youth Bibles at a special discounted price HERE.  Thanks ChristianClippers!

Christian Audio is offering a free download of “Spiritual Leadership” by J Oswald Sanders for the month of September. Click HERE to download your free copy and use coupon code: SEP2010 at checkout.  Thanks ChristianClippers!

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With both girls home everyday now through the summer, I have more time and requests for breakfasts.  I love making breakfast and often turn to breakfast recipes for dinner options when I run out of ideas.  It could be a fun idea for dinner one night for everyone to get in their pj’s early, have a breakfast dinner and then have a movie night.  I think I might try that next week!  Anyway, if you are looking for new breakfast recipes, check out Recipe Lion’s newest eCookbook for 29 FREE Breakfast recipes.

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In celebration of the upcoming festival Creation 2010, you can download 15 sampler songs on iTunes. Simply enter your email address below and you’ll get a code to download the volumes.

Volume One: Click HERE to enter your email address

• "The Power of One" – Israel Houghton

• "Jesus Saves" – Carlos Whittaker

• "Glorious" – Paul Baloche

• "Southern Hospitality" – Disciple

• "Unshakeable" – Deluge

Volume Two: Click HERE to enter your email address

• "You’re The One" – Chris and Conrad

• "Believe Me" – Seabird

• "Providence" – Abandon

• "Gasoline" – Decemberadio

• "Hey Hey" – Superchick

Volume Three: Click HERE to enter your email address

• "Guide You Home" – Remedy Drive

• "Forever Love" – Francesca Battistelli

• "Movin" – Group 1 Crew

• "The Comeback Kid" – B. Reith

• "Leave You Now" – House of Heroes

Thanks ChristianClippers!

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Yesterday, we took a trip with my parents who are visiting up to the Sequoia National Park.  It was my first time and theirs as well.  There were moments that literally took my breath away.  As we drove up there, there was a gorgeous lake that was overflowing from all the rain and snow we have had.  It was nestled right in the valley of the mountains.  Today when we sang this song at church, I imagined myself right in the middle of that lake surrounded by the towering mountains, some still covered in snow, with the gorgeous red woods in the distance and the beautiful blue sky above.  Glorious, my eyes truly saw the glory of my Lord!

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I woke up with this song in my head and find it such encouragement that I thought I would share it with you.  I hope maybe it will comfort you today that there is someone who wash all the pain and sorrow that you may be feeling away in the waves of His mercy. 

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My favorite lyrics by far:

“And the arms that hold the universe are holding you tonight, you can rest inside, its gonna be alright.  And the voice that calmed the raging sea, is calling you his child so be still and know He’s in control, He will never let you go.”

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I hope you all have a great day relaxing with your families and that you are well acquainted with the arms that hold the universe!

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I am sure that when we talk to my dad today, he will say “He is risen!” to which my oldest will respond, “He is risen indeed!”, just as he has done for every year I can remember.  What a wonderful day we celebrate today, the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. 

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This week, my oldest was home on Spring Break so I made myself slow down a little and enjoy my time with her.  Each day we did something special and one day she decided we should make Easter cookies to bring to our neighbors.  After we were done, we went into our bathroom to get cleaned up before naptime and she began asking me questions about Easter.  She knew all the “right” answers to my questions but I quickly realized she did not fully understand what it meant or the reason we celebrated.  We sat on my bed for at least 30 minutes and walked through the entire story of Jesus being arrested, sentenced to die, carrying his cross, being beaten and pierced with the sword and finally dying.  Then we talked about how they took his body and placed it in a tomb but when his friends came back to see it, only the cloth remained and his body was gone.  We talked about why he chose to die and that it made a way for us to be able to live with him forever, even though we were the ones that deserved to die because of our bad choices.  I hope that I never forget that sweet conversation with her and the amazement in her eyes as she realized the sacrifice that was made for her and for everyone, even the people that had done “bad things” as she put it. 

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My prayer is that she will never loose that sense of wonder and amazement at his sacrifice and his resurrection.  How thankful I am that He did not stay in that tomb but that He is risen. indeed!

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I hope you are able to have a great day celebrating and having fun with your families as we celebrate that amazing resurrection, I know I will:)

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My oldest is home this week for Spring Break so we are trying to come up with something fun to do everyday so she doesn’t get bored.  Here are two great ebooks full or Easter crafts to do with your kids or on your own if you are looking for some extra fun this week as well!

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Christian Audio has 2 FREE audio books available this month HERE.  You can download The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer FREE using the code MAR2010 or download Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die by John Piper FREE using the code MAR2010B. Thanks PocketYourDollars!

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Does this song not put all things into perspective? 

My favorite part is when it says “Of the cross they nailed you to, that could not hold you.  Now your making all things new by the power of your risen life”

My hope is that this site and all that comes from it are a Hallelujah to the God who was nailed to the cross because of my sins, but was not held there and is now risen!

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It took me a while to dig up all the links but I think it is totally worth you hearing it for yourself.  If you love it as much as I do, you can buy it on amazon HERE.

**Amber commented below to let me know you can listen to it HERE for FREE as well.  They allow you 25 free ones each month.  Thanks Amber!

I hope you have a great week!

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Our challenge for giving to Haiti is set to end today at 12:00noon PST, but honestly, I don’t know if it will:)  I was unsure about how many people would respond when we first started it.   Honestly, I am surprised that I have not gotten more comments and would love to be blown away by the response. 

I was reminded again yesterday at church, that our amazing and loving God is in control even in the midst of devastation.  He has a plan for Haiti and for the whole world, far beyond what we can see or imagine. 

So please, pray pray pray, and give!  Whatever amount you can afford, is way more than they had before.  When you do give, go to my post HERE to leave a comment and then go to the other sites linked to leave your comments there as well.  Just by giving $5.00, you could easily turn it into $20 or much more, just by leaving your comments!

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This Christmas, my favorite carol has been “O Holy Night”.  I can’t imagine how the shepherds must have felt as they approached their long awaited destination.  The Promised One that they had heard about for so long was now within sight.  It brings tears to my eyes and chills to my spine to imagine the scene.

“A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks, a new and glorious mourn”

And then, as they finally reach the stable, and see that precious and perfect baby boy laying that lowly manger and what else could they do but fall on their knees in worship.

“Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices, O night divine, O night when Christ was born.”

That is the reason we celebrate this Christmas.  Not Santa, parties, presents or even family and friends.  We celebrate that Holy Night when our Loving Savior left His place in Heaven and came to earth as a baby to allow us a way to have a relationship with Him again.

What an amazing and Holy Night it was!

If you do not know about having a relationship with this God who loves you immeasurably, I would love for you to go HERE and watch this video about the Best Christmas Gift Ever.

I hope you all have an amazing Christmas celebrating this gift with family and friends and not on your computers:)  I am looking forward to getting my girls up and watching their faces as we celebrate our day with our family and later with friends.  I will be back tomorrow with more deals and tips for you.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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]]> http://www.saveathomemommy.com/2009/12/o-holy-night/feed/ 2 http://www.saveathomemommy.com/2009/12/three-ways-to-be-stress-free-this-christmas/ http://www.saveathomemommy.com/2009/12/three-ways-to-be-stress-free-this-christmas/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:09:00 +0000 Kerri http://66.147.244.185/~saveatho//2009/12/three-ways-to-be-stress-free-this-christmas/ I thought you might enjoy this article from Cindi McMenamin about relieving some stress this holiday season.  Cindi is a great writer and speaker!  If you haven’t checked her out, you can visit her website at StrengthForTheSoul.com

    “Are you one of those women who dreads the holidays because of all there is to do? Or all you have to buy? Or all there is to eat? If that’s the case, I want to encourage your heart with three ways you can refocus and be stress-free this Christmas!
     It’s all about focus. Focusing not on your full schedule, your finances or that inevitable holiday weight gain, but on three areas that can get you through the Christmas season feeling recharged, refreshed and refueled.

1. Rely on God to Meet Your Emotional Needs. As women, it’s natural for us to rely on people around us to notice when we’re stressed, offer a helping hand, or just lend some encouragement and support. The problem is, everyone else around us tends to be as stressed as we are. These are the times to go to God in prayer and pour out your heart before Him. Scripture says God understands our thoughts from afar (Psalm 139:2); He is a refuge for us when we need to pour out our hearts to Him (Psalm 62:8); and there is nowhere we can go (physically or emotionally) where He is not right there with us (Psalm 139:7-12). When we look to others to understand what we’re going through, we are often disappointed. But God, your Maker and Sustainer, knows and understands. Go to Him. And be refreshed knowing He cares and understands.

2. Refresh Yourself in God’s Word. Psalm 19:7-8 tells us God’s Word is perfect, reviving the soul; it is trustworthy, making wise the simple; it is right, giving joy to the heart; and it is radiant, giving light to the eyes. Now if you found something all in one package or pill that revives you, gives you wisdom, bring joy to your heart, and brightens your eyes, wouldn’t you want to take it on a daily basis? Yet that’s what God’s Word does for you. It acts like a daily dose of vitamins for your heart and soul, to refresh you and get you through your day. Second Timothy 3:16 also says that "All Scripture is God-breathed…." Especially at this time of year, I need that "breath of fresh air" from the Living God to act as a "second wind" and give me the energy and discernment I need to get through not just the holidays, but every day. Don’t you?

3. Remember Your Priority Relationships. When we remember what’s most important in life — and at this time of year — it can keep us from stressing out. We were made to love God and enjoy Him forever. And Jesus said the greatest commandment was to love God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength, and love others as ourselves (Matthew 22:37-39). That means that all you think you have to do, and all the money you feel you have to spend, pale in comparison to the people right in front of you. As you start to stress, ask yourself this question: What is most important: The project or the person I’m neglecting in order to get it done? In your busyness this Christmas, don’t neglect the One this season is all about. And don’t neglect the loved ones He has given you to share your life with. Prioritize people over productivity and you’ll find it’s easy to just let some things go. At this time of year, what better gift to give the Lord Jesus (whose birthday it is) than the gift of a quiet heart that says ‘I love You" and "I love this season in which I can celebrate You!"

This article based on material from Cindi’s books Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs

, When You’re Running on Empty, and When Women Long for Rest.”

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