Redeemed!!!

Redeemed - when I think about that word - I am reminded that I am free and cleansed of my sins. Jesus redeemed me. I do not deserve it and I did nothing to receive it. It is a gift freely given. I am to live life redeemed. Oh what a difference that would make if I could always remember that and keep it at the front of my brain. That is one of the reasons I love Daysprings redeemed line of items. I received a vase, that is pictured to the right, that I am using as a candy jar. On one side it says redeemed and on the other side it says 'He has made everything beautiful in His time. It is beautiful and a reminder every time I see it - that I am redeemed! I also received a set of coasters, picture below.

I love the coasters they are another reminder that I am redeemed, loved, needed and there is purpose in it all. There are 6 coasters and each one has a different quote, saying or song on it. I love them!

 *Disclaimer: These products were sent to me free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Also, I am an affiliate for Dayspring and links within this post are affiliate links.

Why sending cards is important to me....

Can a card really make that big a difference in one's life? The answer is unequivocally - YES! I sent these cards to dear friends who, over time have not had the encouragement from me they need and deserve. We all get so busy, running from here to there and think people know how we feel about them. Sometimes (most of the time - for me anyway) people need reminders. I know I sure do. I was having a really hard week a few weeks ago and at just the right time. I went to get the mail and there was a card from a friend. It didn't say much but it was a reminder that I was loved and thought about today. What a way to turn the day around. Those simple words - yet so very powerful words. To know you are thought of and valued. It really doesn't matter how many times we are told.

I love having a variety of cards to send - friendship, birthday, get well. Who cares the reason - cards can and do matter. People need to know there is a God who loves them and people who love them too and will help them along this journey we are on. It is not easy but with a friend - it sure helps lighten the load. DaySpring gave me these free cards to review and all opinions stated are mine.

Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make A Difference -- by: Max Lucado

These are difficult days in our world's history. 1.75 billion people are desperately poor, natural disasters are gouging entire nations, and economic uncertainty still reigns across the globe. But you and I have been given an opportunity to make a big difference. What if we did? What if we rocked the world with hope? Infiltrated all corners with God's love and life? We are created by a great God to do great works. He invites us to outlive our lives, not just in heaven, but here on earth. Let's live our lives in such a way that the world will be glad we did.

Review: I loved this book! It is not only a book but it is one that calls us to action. The very heart of Jesus. It is written in typical Lucado style - easy to read and right where you are. If you feed someone, you have fed Jesus. If you clothe someone, you have clothed Jesus. Practical and motivating!

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'Max on Life' by Max Lucado

We have questions. Child-like inquiries. And deep, heavy ones.

In more than twenty-five years of writing and ministry, Max Lucado has been the receiving line for thousands of such questions. The questions come in letters, e-mails, even on Dunkin Donuts napkins. In Max on Life he offers thoughtful answers to more than 150 of the most pressing questions on topics ranging from hope to hurt, from home to the hereafter.

Max writes about the role of prayer, the purpose of pain, and the reason for our ultimate hope. He responds to the day-to-day questions-parenting quandaries, financial challenges, difficult relationships-as well as to the profound: Is God really listening?

A special addendum includes Max's advice on writing and publishing.

Including topical and scriptural indexes and filled with classic Lucado encouragement and insight, Max on Life will quickly become a favorite resource for pastors and ministry leaders as well as new and mature believers.

Review: I really enjoyed this book. It is an easy read and one that I will return to. Max really gets you thinking in this book - asking questions we all have, but no one either wants to or knows how to answer it. It really opened my eyes to a new way of thinking about certain aspects of my life. I highly recommend this book. It is a quick and easy read.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

The Final Summit - Andy Andrews

David Ponder is back. This time the fate of mankind is in his hands.

This is mankind's last chance. Centuries of greed, pride, and hate have sent humanity hurtling toward disaster, and far from its original purpose. There is only one solution that can reset the compass and right the ship, and it consists of only two words.

With time running out, it is up to David Ponder and a cast of history's best and brightest minds to uncover this solution before it is too late. The catch? They are allowed only five tries to discover the answer.

Readers first encountered David Ponder in The Traveler's Gift. Now, in The Final Summit, Andrews combines a riveting narrative with astounding history in order to show us the one thing we must do when we don't know what to do.

Many years have passed since David Ponder discovered the Seven Decisions during a divine journey through time. Now 74 years old, Ponder has lost the one thing that mattered to him most: his wife, Ellen. Despite his personal and professional success, he now sits alone at the top of his 55-story high-rise contemplating the unthinkable, just as he did 28 years ago.

However, just as things are looking their darkest, Ponder is informed through divine channels that he is needed now more than ever. Together, with the help of hundreds of his fellow Travelers, from Winston Churchill to George Washington Carver to Joan of Arc, he must work to discover the one solution that will save humanity. Time is running out, and the final summit of Travelers must work quickly to avoid dire consequences.

The Final Summit explores the historically proven principles that have guided our greatest leaders for centuries, and how we might restore these principles in our own lives...before it's too late.

Review: I loved this book. It was a fun, easy read that I finished quickly. It gives you principles to apply in your own life that really make you stop and think about what matters and what you can do. It does matter and it does make a difference. The choices we make daily - impact the world around us. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick, easy, fun read.

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The Way Home (DVD)

'The Way Home' (DVD) is a great family movie. It is the story of a little boy that goes missing. It is in the search for him that it changes those involved. It is a heartfelt, up lifting story. I highly recommend this to everyone. My 5 year old girls loved this movie. So, it is a good watch for the whole family.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

The Summit