Oh Joy, Giveaways! November 15 - 21

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Red/Black Snowmen Ruffle Apron with Pretty Gauze Ribbon Tie

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Comfort Joy Designs Original

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Wild Wednesday - Week 11 - (with Southern Brand Giveaway!)

Today's post in this Wild Faith series is going to be short. Hey, we are nearing the end of the book, A Different Kind of Wild by Debbie Alsdorf - only one more chapter left. That's right, next week is our last week in this series. Yet, Wild Wednesday will continue with giveaways and other fun stuff. I'd love to hear from you, my dear readers, on what you would like to see here for Wild Wednesday. So, email me your ideas.

Today I'm leaving you with 7 steps for us women of Wild Faith found in 2 Peter 1:3-11 (p. 162-163):

1. Put forth your very best effort

2. Add faith, goodness, and knowledge

3. Live in truth by practicing self-control

4. Live in self-control by adding perseverance

5. Persevere in wild life by adding godliness

6. Grow really wild by living in kindness and gentleness

7. Be fully developed in agape love

Remember our verse from waaaay back? Let's make this our prayer today.

John 3:30

"He must increase, but I must decrease."

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Holiday Quilt Contest

Hello! I found a fun crafty contest! I'm thinking of entering and thought of you! Yes, YOU. Perhaps, you would like to enter, too. All the details can be found by clicking the button there on the left. This contest is hosted by The Quilting Gallery. Oh, yes there are loads of great prizes to be won! Check them out here.

Oh Joy, Giveaways! November 8 - 14

Wild Wednesday - Week 10 (on Saturday) - Heavenly Handbag Giveaway!

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones." Proverbs 3:5 - 8

Wild faith women confront fear with truth. So states the title of Chapter 10 in Debbie Alsdorf's book, A Different Kind of Wild. I admit, my usual M.O. is to lean on my own understanding rather than trust the Lord. Yeah, I hear you groaning. You understand.

Somewhere along the way, I started to believe I could give God a helping hand by figuring some things out on my own. And, you know what? That always back fires on me. Rather than figuring it out on my own, I need to be trusting the Lord.

Debbie asks, "What if leaning on your own understanding is the very thing that keeps tripping you up with discouragement, distraction, and fear? What if your own understanding is still skewed from past hurt, dysfunction, and emotional baggage? What if your won understanding is unspiritual?" (p. 146)

So, let me ask you, how often do you lean on your own understanding?

Debbie defines "lean" and "understanding" for use (see p. 147):

Lean: to rely on for help or support, to rest your weight upon

Understanding: perception, comprehension, thinking capacity, or feeling

We must line up our thinking with the Word of God and apply it to our daily living. How do we do this? By focusing our mind on God and His ways. Not relying on our own feelings.

I hope you will trust in the Lord today and stop leaning on your own understanding. I'm going to be doing the same.

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Wild Wednesday Giveaway!

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If I could win, I would choose this Giraffe Print Hobo.

Women of Wild Faith need a wild handbag!

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Next time you're in Hawaii . . .

. . . I encourage you to have a sleep at the Park Shore Hotel, Waikiki.

After a 10 hour plus flight from Sydney (add in the time from Brisbane to Sydney and crossing the International Date Line), I was so happy to set foot inside a clean, safe, welcoming room for a good sleep. It made it a lot easier to not think about the fact that my luggage didn't arrive with me. Alas, it was stranded in Sydney, and catching the next flight to Honolulu.

The staff at Park Shore Hotel were very friendly. Assisting me with where to shop for what I needed to tide me over until my luggage arrived (it never arrived . . . at least not at the hotel). And, calling me a taxi in the very early morning when my previous travel arrangements did not come through. Thanks for helping me not miss my flight!

The Park Shore Hotel is in a wonderful location. Just steps away from the Waikiki beach and directly across the road from the zoo. Since I was only there for one night, a lay-over, I did not have time to visit the zoo or sink my toes into the sand on Waikiki.

To my delight, a Starbucks and a Subway are right outside the entrance to Park Shore Hotel. As well as one of the infamous ABC Shops dotting the Hawaiian shores. The bus stop is also nearby and costs only $2 to go wherever you like for the day (keep your ticket). Just be sure to have one dollar bills or small change on you. They don't make change. I know. The smallest bill I had was a five. The driver asked the other passengers if they had anything smaller. Thankfully, a kind, young German couple helped me out. I gave them my five and they gave me five ones. Danke Shon!

With its fantastic service and terrific location, I would like to make the Park Shore Hotel my regular stop whenever I have a lay-over in Honolulu. Oh, did I mention, they have a pool AND a magnificent view of Diamond Head? Yep. They do! One more thing...their current Fall rates are $89 per night!

Hawaii Hotel Round-up:

My personal favorite - Park Shore Hotel

$85/day Kid's Camp - Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa

Dolphin Quest Program - Kahala Hotel and Resort

Condo-Style - Grand Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations Club

Playground Pool - Sheraton Waikiki

Waterfall Pools & Basketball Hoop - Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club

The Largest Resort in Hawaii - Hilton Hawaiian Village

Private Beach Bungalow - Ke Ike Beach Bungalows

Helicopter Rides & Sunset Horseback Riding - Turtle Bay Resort

Most Romantic & Most Expensive - Halekulani

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