Karla's Korner

30 Days of Thanksgiving... Day 4... The Phone

Today... I am thankful for my phone and how God uses it as a tool of blessing!

Okay... this may not seem like something to stop and give thanks for
but just think about...

How many prayers have been spoken over the phone

How many lives have been saved or fires put out by calling 911

How many times you've encouraged someone
or you've been encouraged by a phone call

How much time and money you've saved
by letting your fingers do the walking

How many times you've been able to hug someone you love
who lives far away via the phone

How many appointments you've made or information
you've received over the phone

Yes... I know there are a lot more important things to be thankful for...
but today... I am thankful for my phone and all the people
God uses to make a phone call possible!

And I'd love to be able to pick up the phone and call every one of you
who are joining in this season of Giving Thanks with your comments
and blog posts! You ladies are overflowing with thanksgiving!!

**Check out the growing list of thankful bloggers listed on Day 2!**
Want to join in the blessing... you can start today!




Heavenly Father... today I want to thank You for the phone
and how You've used it for ministry and blessing throughout the world.
I know that every blessing You give to us can
be used or abused and the same is true of the phone so I ask
You to teach us how to use it wisely and teach our children
to do the same. Be blessed Lord. Amen.

 

Thanksgiving Giving Back!

Thanksgiving is expressed not only in words but in deeds.
So be encourage today to express your gratitude
to someone in a very real and tangible way?

I've been wanting to use my talents to promote
a few charities over the years and now I am!

When I painted this house blessing,
I did it for those of us who do have homes,
in order to bless those who don't!



I am honored to announce that from now until December 1st, 100%
of the profit from every House Blessing Print you purchase will go directly to:


OpenHouse Ministries- Vancouver, WA
Their program focuses on equipping homeless families...
not just giving them overnight shelter... but also giving them life skills
and tools to help them regain healthy, independent lives.



This print is designed to be personalized with your last name
hand-lettered above the front door
or you could choose to have it personalized for a friend or family member
as a housewarming, wedding, or Christmas gift...



a gift that keeps on giving!

Love you guys!!
xoxoxo
Karla

30 Days of Thanksgiving... Day 3

A few days ago I met a woman who has been homeless more than once.
She was giving thanks to the folks who helped her during those difficult days.
It was humbling to be reminded "but by the grace of God go I."

Today I want to say how thankful I am to have a house...
a roof over my head and a safe place to lay my head at night.



I have lived in apartments, tiny cabins, a single wide trailer and even
a camper made for the back of a pick up and I've been thankful
for each one! And even though we have it up for sale,
I am still grateful for the sweet time God has allowed us to enjoy
this particular country home nestled in it's a beautiful, peaceful setting.

My heart cries for women who have lost their homes.
So much of our identity is wrapped up in being a keeper of our home...
that's who God made us to be.
A homeless woman's sense of loss must be so much greater than a man's.

So I am also thankful for people who help people...
people like the woman I met a few days ago who needed someone to care.

I want to be more of a part of that kind of caring and helping.
God has shown me a way... so please check out my next post to see how.

Lord God... thank you so much for giving me a roof over my head and
all the other creature comforts I take so for granted. Father, enlarge
my heart for those who are hurting... especially for those women who
have lost their homes for whatever reason. Show me ways to help make
a differenceusing the gifts and talents and finances You've given me
so that others may know You care through me. Amen

30 Days of Thanksgiving... Day 2... Holding Hands!

Today I'm thanking God for you and your desire to join hands and hearts
with me and other sisters in Christ...
counting our blessings and giving thanks to God!
I know the Lord is smiling as we celebrate this month with gratitude!

I also want to thank God today for being a part of the body of Christ
both in our local church and the body at large.
Michael and I were away from home Sunday and visited a church
where we were welcomed with open arms. It is a blessing to have family...
sisters and brothers in Christ... wherever we go!

Have you thanked God lately for your spiritual family?
It is good to give thanks to the Lord!

Just look below to see who you're holding hands with so far...
please take time to visit some of them and hear
how God has blessed them... let us encourage one another.

remotetreechanger.blogspot.com

homespunsimplicity.blogspot.com

simplyheathersblog.blogspot.com

luckebabe-reflections.blogspot.com

dailyreminders4me.blogspot.com

composition-life.blogspot.com

shortybearsplace.blogspot.com

patchworkangel.blogspot.com

devildogfamily.blogspot.com

crochetbythesea.blogspot.com

bgladpapercrafts.blogspot.com

elliemaescottage.blogspot.com

composition-life.blogspot.com

creativecountrymom.blogspot.com

christianunschool-more.blogspot.com

faith-byfaith.blogspot.com

noteworthyforgod.blogspot.com

encouragementfrommyheart.blogspot.com

sherrie-plummer.blogspot.com

charliejuliefoggfamily.blogspot.com

liftingmyeyes.wordpress.com

inlightofthetruth.blogspot.com

trudystreasures-2cats.blogspot.com

blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com

thewashingtonwalkers.blogspot.com

jenssimplepleasures.blogspot.com

sewblessedwith3.blogspot.com

If you want to join this 30 Days of Thanksgiving at any time

just leave a comment on that days post and if you have a blog,
Link to my blog and I'll gladly add a link back to yours.
And if I missed you please let me know!

xoxoxo
Karla

30 Days of Thanksgiving... Day 1

I searched for years.
I knew there had to be a God but every god I met missed the mark.
I knew that when I met Him... the One True God... I would know.
And I did.

In the fall of 1980 I was invited to a neighborhood Bible study
where I was introduced to the Lord God Almighty.
There... I discovered the Only True God who is all powerful, all wise,
all knowing, all loving, all caring, always present... and I fell in love!

All is such a BIG word and this God... He was and is ALL! 
He was all I needed then... He is all I need for today...
and He is all I'll ever need in the days to come.

We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty,
the One who is and who was and who is to come,
because You have taken Your great power and reigned.
Revelation 11:17

Heavenly Father,
Today I give You thanks for that Bible study that introduced me to Jesus.
For Stonecroft Ministries for writing and publishing it and
for Marge Jessup who took the time to host it in her home.
Above all, I am thankful for You God. You are the Lord God Almighty.
I love knowing that You do know everything, You are everywhere,
and You do love everyone...
including me... and including all my precious sisters in Christ
who are reading this!
Amen.

Together Lord... we GIVE THANKS!!

Today... will you give thanks for the person
or people who introduced you to Jesus?
Will you take a moment to praise Him for being ALL you need...
yesterday, today and forever?

xoxoxo
Karla

Join Me for 30 Days of Thanksgiving!

I tried to get a post done yesterday for Thanksgiving Thursday
but I was busy making teenage mutant ninja turtle costumes
for my granddaughter and her friend! Thankful for the time with them!

You know... I love Thanksgiving Thursday but we all know that
giving thanks is not reserved for one special day of the week.

And even though we have assigned it one special day of the year
and called it a holiday, the truth is everyday can be a holiday...
a time of celebrating and being thankful for who God is
and who He is to us, for us, in us, and through us!

So to kick off the holiday season, I have decided to blog
30 Days of Thanksgiving... one post of gratitude...
every day of November. Would you like to join me?

It can be A LITTLE like... "Today I am thankful for love!"
included in a comment on my daily post.. or on your own blog post.
or you can write A LOT... it's up to you.
If you can't do 30 consecutive posts... no worries... one day at a time!

I just thought it would be fun... and bring a smile to God's face...
for His girls to join hearts for 30 days to give Him praise!!

SO...if you'd like to participate here's two ways to do it:
If you're a blogger:
1) Post one thing you're thankful for every day of November.
2) Link back to my blog
3) Leave me a comment with the link to your blog
and I'll link back to you in a special Give Thanks post!!
**See Day 2... Holding Hands for all who are Giving Thanks together!
(You can pull the 30 Days banner above to use in your blog if you like!)

If you're not a blogger:
simply leave a comment with what you're thankful
for at the bottom of my post every day!
(You can even use my post as a prompt for your comment!)

Dear Lord... thank You for all You are and all You have done for me
and for my precious Sisters in Christ... the list is endless.
Father... forgive us for taking so much of our lives for granted.
I pray you will be honored and glorified
through our thanksgiving... and that it will continue long after
the holiday season is over! In Christ... Amen.

I look forward to being THANKFUL together!!
xoxoxo
Karla