Two Years and a Giveaway...

My lovely daughters, smiling, in spite of the 5 foot drift STILL claiming space
on the north side of our house! We wonder how long it will be until it is history!

I just realized that I passed the two year anniversary of this blog two weeks ago! 

And I am shocked to see that there have been over 20,000 page views!

 Last year, at the one year mark, 

there were around 4,000. 

I am delighted to have you stop by, 

and I pray that you have been

 uplifted, challenged, encouraged and refreshed 

as you've visited here.

I would like to do a giveaway in celebration of this blog's birthday. 

And guess what, I'm going to give not only to one, but five readers.

You can enter this drawing as often as you wish,

but I would suggest entering a new entry each time,

to keep it fair. :-)

The last time I had a giveaway,

 I gave away a book written by J. R. Miller titled "Home Making."

I've been reading another of his books, "The Personal Friendships of Jesus", 

and I must say, it has been a very good read! 

I've been provoked/instructed/encouraged in growing my 

approach to friendships 

as I've read this book on the 45 minute ride to and from church 

many Sunday mornings recently 

(as my husband sits beside/instructs our 'driver in training').

So...for this giveaway, leave me a comment 

on the blog

or in my email (courage225@juno.com)

or on facebook

or on google plus

or text me (if you have my number).

I'd love to hear what has inspired you in your recent Scripture readings.

 Leave me a note, however long or short you would like it to be!

The purpose of this (to me) is to bless the believers in whatever part of the world this is read.

 (some of my readers live in China, 

some live in Mexico, 

and some live in the 'wilds' of Manitoba :-)

They all appreciate encouragement,

and so do I!)

Giveaway winners will be announced on April 14,
Lord willingly.