Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award 4.6.2020

On April 18, 2020April 19, 2020 By gaillovesgodIn Awards & Tags, blogging, COVID-19, Uncategorized24 Comments

“As cold waters to a thirsty soul,
so is good news from a far country.”
– Proverbs 25:25 KJV

Lord, how delightfully surprising You are. This particular award is interesting. I first received an open invitation from Dawn of Drawing Closer to Christ for the Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award. While I was praying about it, I received a nomination from Tangie of Mrs. T’s Corner for the Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award. I noticed the rules were different, so I went to the page of the creator of the award… Vincent of Vincent Ehindero to see the rules on the original Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award. So to show my appreciation for all 3, I will use Dawn’s nomination date since I received it first on 4.9.2020, answer Tangie’s questions, and use Vincent’s rules not only because he did create the award but because it allows for 30 nominations! 🙂
I could tell from Vincent’s site and enthusiasm that he likes to share good cheer too. We all really need as much cheer as we can get during this COVID-19 pandemic. And Lord, You are the One who encourages me to share these awards as a way to share a little of Your love. So 30 it is!! 🙂 They need to know how much You love them! ❤

Thank you, Dawn, for openly sharing God’s blessings!
Thank you, Tangie, for the nomination that will allow me to share a little of God’s love with others!
Thank you, Vincent, for creating the award which allows me the joy of sharing a little but much needed cheer with others.
May the Lord bless each of your blogs and your ministries.

God loves you, Dawn!
God loves you, Tangie!
God loves you Vincent!

Here are the RULES to follow 👇🏽💐

1. Thank the person that nominated you with a link to their blog
2. Make a Post of the award (with photo)
3. Post the rules
4. Ask 5-10 questions of your choice
5. Nominate 10-30 other bloggers (or more) and notify them.
6. Follow Vincent Ehindero @ vincentehindero.wordpress.com (to qualify for a free blog promotion and shout out) and more blogging opportunities

QUESTIONS TO NOMINEES:

How were you inspired to blog?
I first blogged privately just between You and me, God. You led me to encourage a friend who was looking someone to do a challenge she created to tell 30 truth Aspects about myself. Again trusting you, I opened my settings to public, as long as there was not a problem. I did have to close my FB, but on WP You led me to a do another challenge that brought me a dear friend in my Lovely A! You used her to encourage me and help me to do Self Care from a very healthy way provided it doesn’t put us above You, or interfere with Your teachings. From there I gained so many sweet fellowships. I’ve been amazed that my personal writings to You whether poetry or blogging, and the love that YOU have taught me would encourage so many others.
How to you spend time relaxing?
Puzzle books, sudoku app (sudoku addicted), writing poetry, listening to hymns, sermons, CCM (Contemporary Christian Music), adult coloring book
What country to you live in?
USA
What are two of your favorite blogging topics?
The love of God, and what my Jesus has done for me. ❤
What is your favorite food?
cantaloupe, spaghetti or lasagna, fresh garden salad
How often do you blog?
As the Lord allows.
Are you a great cook?
I can make edible food to satisfy the hungry, but I’m NOT a TV cook or chef.

My Nominees:

Saania of Fun With Philosophy
Anabel of Lebana’s Journal
RB of Realistic Beginner
Dollface of Dollfaced Writer
Shae of Shae’s Days
Doreen of Becoming the Oil and the Wine
Matt of Jesus Luvs All
Stu of Something to Stu Over
Isabella of Redressed
Amy of A New Life
Tammy of God Inspired Arts & Quotes
Junaisha of The Godly Chic Diaries
Robert of Watching Daily at Wisdom’s Gates
Aman of Aman Kumar
Carol Anne of Therapy Bits
Brenda of Becoming His Tapestry
LaBranda of My Thoughts Exactly
Miriam of Showers of Blessing
Holly of Wholeness Haven
Pat of Beholding Him Ministries
Herry of Herry Chic Counsels
Eliots of Rebel Fisherman Referrals
Meredith of My Way Home
Roger of Roger’s Rhymes & Rambles
Stephen of Fractured Faith Blog
Kristi of Kristi Ann’s Haven
V of Millennial Life Crisis
Bee of The Bee Creates
Andrea of Thriving Under Pressure
Anjali of Positive Side of the Coin

Nominees use the same questions that Tangie gave me. 🙂

Please do not feel obligated to participate. Lord willing, I just want to send a smile your way. It’s such a blessing to share cheerful news during a very challenging time.
And to share the good news… God Loves You! ❤

October|“What Kind of Pumpkin Are You?” Tag 10.23.19

On October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 By gaillovesgodIn Awards & Tags, blogging, Random Challenges, Uncategorized14 Comments

What kind of pumpkin am I?? Lord, You have an interesting sense of humor to allow Dawn of Drawing Closer to Christ to nominate me for the October|“What Kind of Pumpkin Are You?” Tag. I love the little story told in the picture. How cute. I confess those seeds of doubt still need some cleaning out. Not because I distrust you, but because I am still growing, and I know You are still washing the dirt off, and scooping out all the yucky stuff. Just when I think it’s all cleaned out, You find a seed I didn’t even know was there. You keep carving to get that smile to stay, and place a light inside that may not be visible to the human eye (nor my mind’s eye at times), but is absolutely You as my ever present help. My favorite part is when You pick me up! ❤

Thank you, Dawn, for a precious tag that causes me to take a moment to think on my relationship with Christ. I love considering the different ways God is working in my life. May you always see the light burning in your pumpkin! 🙂
God loves you, Dawn!Here are the rules:

Thank the person who tagged you and link their post to yours.
Link the original post so the creators can read them 😊
Use the original featured image and include it in your post.
Copy and paste the meaning of the tag into your post.
Answer the questions.
Tag at least one person.
Have fun and enjoy the rest of your month! ❤ I love the meaning behind this tag…

Here are the questions:

Do you celebrate Halloween? Why or why not?
No, I do not celebrate Halloween. Not only is against my faith, but I grew up around too much violence and death at least since 3 years old (earliest I can remember).
Cookie Monsters!Do you like to watch scary movies? Why or why not?
No! Watching death or someone’s pain is not entertaining for me. Fake or not!
Name 3 of your greatest fears.
I have struggled with fears for as long as I can remember. Sometimes you may read on my blog the Lord leading me to talk about them with Him or to testify. If He is not leading me to do either, I do not talk about them. Don’t help Delilah! 😉
When was the last time you scared someone?
I don’t know.
Do you believe in ghosts, angels, and/or demons?
Yes. The bible speaks of all 3, but tells us to have nothing to do with them.
a) We all have a ghost (biblically known as a familiar spirit) within us. King Saul tricked the witch of Endor (who knew better than Saul that it was a sin to deal with familiar spirits) to summon Samuel up from the grave. When Samuel arose, he rebuked Saul, and warned Saul that he and his sons would die too that day… and they did.
b) There are bad angels. 1/3 of heavens angels fell with Satan.
c) Legion is just one of the parables Jesus told of a young man possessed with a demon… actually several demons, hence the name Legion. They knew who Jesus was, and they feared him enough that at Jesus’ command they left the young man and went into a herd of swine, which they then drove into the waters and drowned.
Do you ever get déjà vu? What do you think it means?
I have experienced the feeling. I think it just means we either have done something we just don’t remember doing before but sense we have, or that there are too many similarities in life that get our attention more than others, just depending on where our minds are.
What are two of your favorite candies?
Reese Cups, gummies

Nominees:

Hope you’re able to enjoy the tag!
God loves you!

Sunshine Blogger Award 9.4.19

On September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 By gaillovesgodIn Awards & Tags, Uncategorized22 Comments

Oh heavenly Father look at that ray of light You are sending me through Dawn of Drawing Closer to Christ! 🙂 Your very own daughter encouraging your other daughter! I am already so encouraged when reading the whispers You give her, but what a tender delight to see Your ray of light shining a little more directly my way! Allowing me the joy of sharing that light with others! Thank You for my sister in Christ, Father! Bless her and her blog!

Thank you, Dawn, for sharing His light of love with me through the nomination for the Sunshine Blogger Award! May God continue to be the Light of your life! And blog! 🙂Rules:

1. Use the sunshine blogger award logo
2. Give thanks to the blogger that nominated you
3. Answer the 11 questions given to you
4. Nominate 11 other bloggers and ask them 11 questions

Dawn’s Questions For Me:

1. Are you an owl or a lark? (stay up late or early riser)
lark
2. What do you do for fun?
sing hymns, puzzles, church events (especially for ladies)
3.What do you love most about knowing Jesus?
How incredible marvelous He is! So loving and merciful! He is trustworthy!
4. What is your favorite characteristic about yourself?
loving God more than anything or anyone, no matter what
5. What is a place you would like to visit?
heaven (and then move on in 😉 )
6. What is an important lesson you’ve learned in life?
follow God over everything else, including myself
7. What is a fear that you have learned to overcome?
confrontation
8. What is your favorite food?
cantaloupe
9. Do you have siblings? If so how many?
yes… 6
10. What topic do you feel is the least discussed but the one most needed to be discussed?
Meekness is not weakness
11. Why did you start your blog?
first as a private conversation with God, and then following Him in encouraging a friend who has asked anyone willing to do a challenge she started.

My Nominees:

1. Doreen of Becoming The Oil And The Wine
2. Jacquie of Joy Cottage
3. Robert of Watching Daily At Wisdom’s Gates
4. LaBranda of My Thoughts Exactly
5. Michelle of The Mimosa Blossom
6. Stephanie of Life With Jesus
7. Hannah of Grace To Be Imperfect
8. Heather of Every Small Voice
9. Robin of Just The Right Size
10. Becka of The Reclaimed Life
11. Mama Duck of Tales From The Mama Duck

My Questions for the Nominees:

1. Do you know how much Jesus loves you?? Because He surely does! ❤
2. Do you know how many books are in the bible?
3. What kind of weather are you having in your area?
4. Can you name someone you know who is already in heaven waiting on you?
5. What makes you smile?
6. Do you have a favorite hymn?
7. Who was the last person you sent a text to?
8. Who was the last person you hugged?
9. Have you written out your testimony of salvation? (link below if you have or do)
10.Have you ever read the bible completely through?
11. How many blogs do you have?

Congratulations to the nominees! Praise God for your desire to share the light of God that He radiates through you! Please do not feel obligated to participate. I just wanted to send a little light of His love your way! If you do, please no rush! Do as God leads you!
He loves you so very much! ❤