We are one week in, and we pray this year is off to a fantastic start for you. My hubby and I have not made resolutions for several years. We have found that resolutions just don’t work for us because they set us up for failure. After all, you don’t have a plan. However, we spend time at the end of the year to reflect on what went well and what needed improvement. And from that, we look at setting goals for the new year. Reading books is one of the areas that we examined. We realized that the for the amount of spiritual and personal growth we desire for our life, we had not completed enough books in 2022. So for the new year, we aim to read or listen to at least one book each month.
JT and Hubby in Verona, Italy
Other areas we have examined and reflected on include health, fitness, relationships, travel plans, date night ideas, fun time activities, and getting more rest. Now, this does not mean that we have it all planned out by January 1st and that we are mode of accomplishing these goals. We know that these will always be in a constant state of examination and reflection, with tweaking and adjusting as needed. It takes the pressure off of knowing that we must figure it all out at the beginning of the year. To complete one book per month, we decided to spend thirty minutes per day reading or listening. Right now, we are examining what time of day is the best to complete this task and if it is possible to do it every day or if we should aim for four to five days per week.
Giveaway Winner Announcement We wanted to end the year with a giveaway to say THANK YOU to all our fabulous followers. Some of you have been with us for years, while others are new. We wanted to thank you for sharing our journey through life – an elegant and graceful life. The winner of our giveaway is
~~~ Shannon G ~~~
Congratulations, Shannon! YEAH! You will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and a Better Life Journal from Dean Graziosi. We will be in contact with you about getting your items to you.
Our next giveaway starts in a couple of days. Stay tuned for your chance to win a copy of the new TEXT Bible.
As 2022 draws to a close, my hubby and I are reflecting and feeling grateful and thankful. We hope everyone who celebrates had a wonderful Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa with family and friends. If you are not with family and friends, we pray that you have peace and know that you are loved and are not alone. If you do not celebrate the holidays, we hope you are well; know that you are loved and have peace.
Thank you for being a part of our blogging family. We write because of you. Every comment and every view is deeply appreciated. We do not take it for granted. We pray 2023 is prosperous physically, spiritually, financially, and in your relationships.
The Christmas Story For my hubby and I and our family, we also reflect on the true meaning of the Christmas message. We spend time reading Luke 2 and Matthew 1 in the New Testament, which tells about the birth of Jesus. Without the birth of Jesus, there is no death on the cross, no resurrection, and no everlasting life in Him. In our latest YouTube video, I read these passages from the Bible. I include action steps to receive your Christmas miracles, as taught by our pastor.
Gratitude
One thing that I want to continue in 2023 is journaling because I can always go back and see what I have written that I am thankful for. When I need encouragement, I can go back to my journal to remind me to be grounded in thankfulness for what God has done for me. If you don’t like to write, it can be bullet points. Here is a sample entry from the journal:
Father God, In the Name of Jesus, I am thankful for the following:
A colleague I helped at work today.
Keeping a positive attitude despite how I may feel.
I got in my piano practice today.
*These are some examples, but it can be three things that you feel grateful for that day. You can write down three things before you go to bed.
Giveaway We offer our readers one last giveaway in 2022 to celebrate a successful year for Bubbling With Elegance And Grace.
To enter, you need to leave a comment below, telling us one thing you are thankful for in 2022. The winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and a Better Life Journal from Dean Graziosi. The giveaway will close on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time). The winner will be randomly selected from the comments and announced on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
This giveaway is limited to U.S. residents; the winner must provide their complete mailing address and email address to receive the prizes.
I pray that you are having a wonderful holiday season. The holidays come and go so quickly that my hubby and I keep the joyous spirit going into the new year. We celebrate Hanukah and Christmas by reading Bible Passages, listening to upbeat music, and reflecting on the many miracles that God has given to us over the past year. We also look ahead to the new year, our goals, and how we plan to achieve them.
For the new year, if your goal is to have more faith-based teaching for the young people in your life, I suggest you look into the new cartoon series, The Garden. “The Garden” is a Christ-centered children’s cartoon series that teaches kids the Gospel in a way that is easy for them to understand. The series features LENNY THE LION and LUCY THE LAMB—two best friends who work inside a magical garden where ANYTHING can grow! Each story revolves around them having to accomplish their goals by learning a Bible story or an original song. “The Garden” will take your kids on these adventures, too! The Garden is created by BUTCH HARTMAN, the creator of the iconic Nickelodeon animated shows: THE FAIRLY ODD-PARENTS, DANNY PHANTOM, TUFF PUPPY, and BUNSEN IS A BEAST!
My hubby and I had a chance to preview a few episodes, including the Christmas one. Being only eleven minutes, The Garden is filled with a message your child or grandchild will easily understand. You can also download a study guide to go along with each episode for a more thorough discussion. The Garden is entertaining and enjoyable but will leave you feeling good that your little one is being taught a positive message. Lenny and Lucy are cute and lovable and your little one will be singing along with them.
Giveaway We recently offered a giveaway in conjunction with the premiere of The Garden. And the winner is
**~~ Jessica B ~~**
Congratulations, Jessica! You will receive a $10 Amazon gift card! YEAH! We will be contacting you about getting your gift card!
Thank you to everyone who entered this and all of our recent giveaways. We will have more giveaway opportunities in the new year, so stay tuned. Thank you for being a part of our blog.
Over the past year, my hubby and I have read through the Bible with a chronological plan from the Bible Recap. Each day, we read up to five chapters of the Bible and listen to a podcast that provides us with the significance of what we just read. In doing so, we have learned much about the people of the Bible. I enjoy this plan because it highlights women’s significant contributions in the Old and New Testaments.
The new CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible is another opportunity to learn how women are not just an afterthought, as many people often think. This Bible contains profiles of more than forty women, with commentary from leading women authors. More than thirty-five reflection questions are provided to help women engage more deeply with the scriptures.
Lifeway is graciously offering a discount to our readers. You will save 50% when you purchase your copy of the CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible with the code SAVE50LWB.
Click HEREto purchase your copy and save 50 percent.
The offer is valid only through December 31st, 2022, and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit one coupon per person.
Giveaway Winner! We recently offered a giveaway with releasing the new CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible. And the winner is
~~> Vickie V<~~
Congratulations,! You will receive your copy of the CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible.! YEAH! We will be contacting you about getting your Bible!
We currently have more giveaways going on our blog, with more to come in the next year weeks. Be sure to stay tuned or browse through our blog for more information.
Disclaimer: Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing us with a copy of the Explorer Bible to write this review and offer a copy as a giveaway. Opinions are 100% our own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.
The holiday season is quickly approaching. Hannahuk begins this weekend, and Christmas is less than two weeks away. Each year, the pace seems to go into overdrive with gifts, gatherings, reveling, and resolutions. Some people do not take the time to pause and reflect on why they are celebrating. It is easy to overlook the true meaning of the holidays when you do not know what they are. People know the basics but have not taken the time to learn the details.
I believe it is essential for the people who know these details to teach the younger people. If people can learn the full story at a younger age, they will be able to have a better understanding and appreciation for the holidays. For young people to understand holiday stories, they need to have their own Bible written with them in mind. The CSB Explorer Bible for Kids is one that I would recommend for kids between seven and twelve years old.
This Bible invites young readers to investigate the world and words of Scripture, including the history of real people and their cultures. It will help kids place God’s Word in the middle of their world. The Bible features fun facts about Bible characters, detailed timelines, and features beautiful photography. The Bible includes QR codes that provide videos, discussion questions, and activity pages. Here is a closer look at the Explorer Bible for Kids.
Discount Code
For anyone looking for Christmas gifts, Lifeway is graciously offering a discount to our readers. You will save 50% when you purchase your copy of the Explorer Bible TODAY with the code EXPLORERGIFT50.
Click HEREto purchase your copy and save 50 percent.
The offer is valid only through December 31st, 2022, and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit one coupon per person.
Giveaway Winner! We recently offered a giveaway with releasing the new CSB Explorer Bible for Kids. And the winner is
~~> bn100 <~~
Congratulations,! You will receive your copy of the CSB Explorer Bible for Kids.! YEAH! We will be contacting you about getting your Bible!
We currently have several giveaways going on our blog, with more to come in the next year weeks. Be sure to stay tuned or browse through our blog for more information.
Disclaimer: Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing us with a copy of the Explorer Bible to write this review and offer a copy as a giveaway. Opinions are 100% our own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.
Are you looking for wholesome shows that are great for your kids and grand-kids and great grandkids?
I found a gem for you. The series is called “The Garden.” The Christ-centered cartoon series has cute characters, Lenny the Lion and Lucy the Lamb, who goes on assignment from the boss (God) to help with good examples of the character in life. Each story revolves around the best friends having to accomplish their
goals by learning a Bible story or an original song. Butch Hartman created The Garden, who also made of the iconic Nickelodeon animated shows: The Fairly Odd-Parents, Danny Phantom, Tuff Puppy, and Bunsen is a Beast!. The main goal is to teach kids the Word of God.
This series will show your kids the scripture with an original song that you know your kids will remember and sing along to repeatedly, which they can retain from memory. Little kids having the word in their hearts is a key to having God’s word come out of their mouths.
The series is currently available on Pureflix and YippeeTV! And you and your kids can enjoy an original song in every episode. Right now, on this link, you can purchase The Greatest Gift for $1.99 and get a free curriculum download. My husband and I are always looking for wholesome entertainment. This is not escaping reality but instilling character and values in a child’s life at a young age. I’m going to purchase it so I hope you will too. This is a series where you don’t have to cover anyone’s little eyes or feel embarrassed in front of your kids because it wasn’t what you envisioned the series’ story to portray.
Here’s a snippet of The Garden series.
How To Enter The Giveaway!
Giveaway
One of our readers will win a $10 Amazon gift card.
It is simple to enter the giveaway! Leave a comment below telling us what your favorite Christmas movie is. That’s it!
The giveaway runs through Tuesday, December 27th at 11:59 pm (Central Time).
One comment will be selected randomly, and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, December 28th.
**Please Note: This giveaway is limited to only residents of the United States, and the winner will receive the gift card after the new year.
Disclaimer:
Many thanks to GardenProductions for allowing Bubblingwithelelganceandgrace.com to preview the episodes for this review and offer this giveaway. The opinions are 100% my own.
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