Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadow. James 1:17
Many wonderful gifts have encouraged me and helped me to walk this road. Here are just a few.
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp will challenge you to see God in everything. This book truly helped me to find joy in each day and make true praise of my God my first priority. Its a revelation to me that we can have Joy in God without asking for our circumstances to change at all. Where is your Joy? Maybe you can find it in Him today, and maybe a gift such as this will help!
Stepping stones for Stepmoms is a wonderful book for stepmothers. And if you'd like to know what a stepmom goes through when she takes on that new role, this will give you insight and help you to pray for her. I use this as a devotion and it really speaks to the reality of my situation while at the same time taking me to the One who is all sufficient and able to meet me where I'm at.
The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian is a function, practical tool that any parent, guardian, or loved one can use effectively on behalf of the child or children they love. My husband and I have used this to help guide our prayers for our son. We have been blessed not only in the fruit we see in our son but also the fellowship we have with each other as we pray together for what matters to us. See how prayer can affect your life, and watch miracles happen!
"And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it." ~ Jesus (John 14:13-14)
Joyful gifts can come in all shapes and sizes, and I for one have loved the friends and atmosphere at
Mod Coffehouse in Galveston, TX. I hope you get a chance to bring your favorite book and hang out!
ShyKatz Deli is not only fantastic food but great people. Shy and Kat will bless you with their warm hospitality and testimony of the goodness of God in their lives. Another great Galveston find!
I hope you don't leave this site without visiting
Naomi's Village,an orphanage serving children in need in central Kenya. At my last visit to Kenya in Janurary 2012, there were 28 children at NV, including Baby Mary who I had the joy to meet in the hospital nursery while she was waiting for a home - which she now has at Naomi's Village! God's precious gifts come in all shapes and sizes!
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Baby Mary found a home at Naomi's Village in August 2011.
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Joyfully,
Katie Mac
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