Encouragment Cafe Giveaway
Published April 1, 2011Have you heard of Encouragement Cafe’– a fabulous group of gals who love Jesus and love connecting women’s hearts with His?
With a coffee club, daily devotions, radio programs and Extreme Events, well you have much to choose from that will help you grow your relationship with Christ.
Meet this fab ministry now!
My sweet friend, prayer warrior and fellow Proverbs 31 speaking sister Luann Prater is a bundle of Jesus, she is!
I love to glean wisdom from her and more than anything, I love to hear Luann pray. Her deep connection to our Lord just spills over in every aspect of her life.
Here her heart on Encouragement Cafe’.
Doing an interview one Saturday at a local Christian radio station for Proverbs 31.
The station manager and producer asked me to prayerfully consider doing a talk show for women because every time I was on, they had a surge in call-ins and comments.
I said I would pray about it. I went home and asked my husband.
He said, “You didn’t open this door, God did. You need to walk through it.”
I asked my pastor the next day to pray with me about it. He said, “You said YES didn’t you Prater? You didn’t open this door, God did. You need to walk through it!”
Monday I called Lysa TerKeurst. I said, “I want to make sure I’m in step with whatever the ministry is doing.”
She said, “Oh my sweet Luann, this is an answer to prayer! We have been asking God to open new doors for our speakers and writers that only He could open. Walk through it my friend.”
You gals sure seem like you have a blast serving Jesus. Tell me one thing you love about each of the women you lead with at EC.
Only one?? I love that I serve with women who understand the power of prayer in our every day lives. We begin each day with prayer individually and corporately.
What opportunities and resources do you provide for women who connect with the cafe’?
What is your greatest desire for the women you meet through this ministry?
To know they can sit around the table with us any time and find a listening ear, loving arms and praying hearts who not only share life, but direct them to the giver of life, Jesus Christ.
You are offering a giveaway to one of our readers today, what is it?
Our new At His Feet Journal! This great tool is packed with 225 non-repeating devotions with room to write on each page. It will help you grow your relationship with Jesus!
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I love to get up early in the morning before the sun rises and read my Bible at the kitchen table.
Blessings,
Kendra
http://www.abusywomanslife.com
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Tucked in on the end of my couch, sitting sideways, with my softest blanket, lap board, notebook, a nice pen, and my Chronological Bible!
Curled up on my couch with a good cup of coffee!
At my kitchen table with a cup of coffee. My Bible, bible study book, me and Jesus!
Wow, I need to check this out…all of us women need this kind of encouragement at times! I normally read my Bible at the computer where all my “stuff” is and where I can look up my reading plan, etc. However, my favorite place to read it is curled up in the chair in our library/music room with a blanket all wrapped around me! Ahhhh!
Lol! Love how coffee is always involved! Me too! On my reclining love seat with my Bible, pen, journal, and of course, coffee! Preferable a nice, strong, bold roast:)
At our dining room table, with my Bible, notepad, pen and of course Jesus. Sometimes, I just sit back in my recliner and read His word.
Snuggled up in an old lazy-boy chair in my prayer corner – which is actually a corner in my closet created just for me and Jesus to hang out. I love it! My days always go better when I start my days this way.
In my big comfy chair, wrapped in a soft blanky, and of course a cup of hot coffee, my bible & notebook.
In the sun.
Going to go check out e.c now!! Thanks!
The couch or outside on a beautiful day
Ooohh…I love the comments! I love hearing where other women spend time with Jesus.
I hae two places. One is tucked into the courner of my love seat, next to a few big windows with a cup of coffee, early in the morning. The other is out on the patio, if it isn’t too windy or hot, in the summer.
On my lounge chair with my amplified & nlt bibles, notebook, highlighters, strongs concordance, coffee & my dog underneath the chair and cat on top, or vice versa.
Be a lake or the ocean or river… by water.
Either curled up on the couch or with on my bed.
With my coffee, on my couch.
Sitting on my couch with my blanket, my journal and a cup of coffee before the rest of my house wakes up. Just me and God. (big smile!)
I’m in!
Depends on the season –
Spring and Fall, I love to sit outside and soak up God’s Word while enjoying his creation. In summer, I like relaxing by the pool and in Winter in my favorite chair by the window.
Anywhere I can find a quiet place to read! Usually in the office where I can shut the door.
I read my Bible either at my pretty desk in the living room or in a comfy den chair that looks out into the trees in my back yard.
In my recliner, when it’s really, really early and quiet, with my pups at my feet and my coffee on the table next to me, that’s when I can delve into the magnificent Word that God speaks and works with to touch my heart and life. A never-ending supply of wisdom, love, grace, and hope!
Second place…on the beach, again very early in the morning, before everyone else is out and about, when it is quiet, and I can see and hear the wonderful ocean and see the sunrise…things God created for my enjoyment, and awe!
Sorry this is so long and involved…but that’s the writer/speaker person coming out!
I am in! I have been eyeing this but my husband has told me we need to pinch pennies for a while. Would love it!
I love to read my bible in the mornings in a chair in the corner of my livingroom. I would love to win this devotional.
At my kitchen table in the morning with my bowl of cereal, while everyone else is still asleep!
In my living room chair, with a hot cup of coffee beside me and my bible in my lap.
I’m INNNNNN!
I like to read my Bible in bed. I just feel relaxed and tucked in. Sometimes, though, I struggle with actually sitting down and reading. For that reason, I love having the bible on my phone. If someone mentions a scripture I go check it out and read a bit around it. Love it!
I either sit on my couch–or sit in my bed every morning!! Only way to start my day!! Karen I would love to win this devotional for my daughter Laura who is in college in Lubbock,Texas. She is so alone and in need of this in her life. Have a blessed day!! Barb
What a treat at the end of my daily reading/study today. I’m in for sure!
My favoriite place to read my Bible is in the guest bedroom, sitting in a comfy chair that let’s me also look out our front bay window. Sure would love tis journal. Have a blessed week-end.
Bobbie
http://www.youravon.com/bgillette
I am in.
When it’s sunny and warm outside I love to sit on our back deck, otherwise it’s curled up on the couch!
Right on top of my bed….after it’s made up ofcourse…I just love it there…sometimes I even get down on my knees right beside the bed in prayer.
What a beautiful journal! Thanks for hostessing this. It’s BEAUTIFUL here in sunny New Mexico and I’m enjoying spending my mornings with the Lord. God bless! ~lyn
I’m in!
Early morning, like most, snuggled under fleece in a recliner always with coffee or tea. Soon I will be moving to the sun room on my wicker sofa. I would like to read on the deck, but with so many active critters in our yard, I am so easily distracted and I don’t really want any flybys falling on my Bible.
My favorite place is on this big compfy rocking chair in my bedroom…or in my bed at night. Thanks for the chance to win!
I like to read my bible someplace quiet. Usually during the day when my kids are at school and hubby at work.
Sitting in my bed with my Snuggie on, electric blanket on, and hazelnut coffee in my hand. (Can ya tell I’m a bit cold-natured?)
My favorite place in our overstuffed chair in the living room. I prefer to study during the day when the rest of the family is gone. However I also try to study first thing in the morning. It not only gets my day off to a right start but it provides a good example for my children as they wake up and see me with God’s word in my hands.
I sit in the corner of my couch with the sun shining through the window and a beautiful view of the trees and birds outside.
My Favorite Place to read my Bible is sitting outside at our picnic table in the shade when the weather is lovely!!!
Me too, sofa, blanket, and cup of coffee or tea!
I love to read outside on the porch in the sunshine with a gentle breeze and the birds singing!
I also love to read outside in the rain, too!
I have to check out the cafe’ – it sounds great. When the weather is nice (and it should be SOON!)I like reading in my car on my lunch hour. There’s no dust or laundry to distract me, no one trying to interrupt, just me and my Bible and God.
I love to take my bible and read it at a park. Somewhere I can immerse myself in God and his creation all around me.
In the spring/summer/fall…temperature permitting….I love to sit on my deck where I can be surrounded by God’s creation. That is still a while away in Michigan. In the summer when it’s too hot and humid….in my chair with a cup of coffee……yes, even when it’s hot out. In the winter, in the same chair but my dream is that we get the gas fireplace in the basement connected and that is where you’ll find me on cold days…….snuggled in the corner of my favorite old sofa with my well used study Bible, pen, pad and again, something warm to drink. Thanks for the chance to win.
I’m in!
Curled up on my couch!
Or if it’s a beautiful day outside on my patio!
I’M IN!
I love reading the Psalms, I feel so loved, encouraged and motivated to press on with my life after reading the psalms. I told my daughter, when I am old and can no longer read independently, please come and see me and read the psalms to me, she agreed!
Blessings,
Susan
I like to get up and read/study at the kitchen table looking out our patio doors before the rest of the family is up. Unfortunately, my daughter has become an early bird and it is difficult to make this work. So many days, I go to our large master bath to have my quiet time. Not ideal, but it is private, quiet and I won’t wake anyone up by creeping down the stairs.
I have my quiet time with God in the mornings, most often at the kitchen table, with a hot cup of coffee.
In my sewing room…. everyone assumes I’m “on a project” and I guess in way I am!
I like to read my Bible in any spot where I can find some time! I have a great compact Women’s Devotional Bible which is always in my purse. I carry it with me wherever I go and that way anytime I get a free moment, I can read it. I also try to have an actual space of quiet time at home at night on the loveseat in the living room after the wee one is tucked into bed. As a working wife and mom, I take what I can get!
sitting on my bed!
I usually read my love letter from God (the Bible) sitting on my bed surrounded by my comfy pillows.
I like reading my Bible in the lving room in the mornings before my kids get up. It so helps me through the day.
My favorite place to connect with God is outdoors, I am blessed to live in a beautiful area with a yard full of plants, flowers and trees and a view of a lake. I feel like God’s Word sinks into me differently when I read outside, I love looking around at God’s wonderful creations. I have a variety of birds around the yard and its amazing to think that God watches over all of them, and makes me feel comforted to know that He is doing the same for me as well as His other children!
At my breakfast bar!
My favorite place to read and connect with God is sitting outside in nature. However, I typically end up having my bible time laying in bed after the kids and hubby are asleep.
In my den’s corner chair next to my “devotion basket” which is filled with my notebook/journal, Bible, pencil box, sticky notes, highliters, index cards (to write down Scriptures for the day!. I don’t even have to think about it– I just plop myself down in my chair and everything I need for a nice visit with my Savior is waiting for me… all I have to bring is my heart!
I love the psalms. They give me hope and affirmation of His love.
I’m in!!!
I love reading at work. It helps me get throug the day.
Anyplace!! I keep one in my car when I’m waiting on kids, husband, or anyone else. I keep one on my nightstand to read when I get a chance to get to bed at a decent time. And I keep my downstairs one on the table by the couch where I can curl up in the wee morning hours when the children are still sleeping.
I have “my corner” of the couch, complete with indentations to show that it is the most used seat in the house!
I’m in! But I do have a moment to share where I read my Bible each morning at 4:45am. In the comfort of my living room recliner with my books in a basket by my feet and my cup of coffee on the table within arms reach. The recliner is right beside our sliding glass door where you can hear the chirping of the birds and see the day turn from dark to light with the sunrise.
Cuddled up on the couch with my daughter and hubby!
My favorite place is curled up in my recliner with a blanket, a cup of tea, and a cat.
My favorite place to read the Bible is wherever I can concentrate!
I’m in.
I’m in, every chance I get….Thanks so much!
I’m in!
I’M IN!
I’m in!
Hi Karen
What an amazing giveaway and post….
God is always showing me that I need to do my devotions in a different way.. at lot of times its in the margin of my bible that I write thoughts in.
I have often thought a journal would be good to write things in that God shows me while I read.. but have yet to do it.
This would be a great beginning in doing that….
Chrissy
PS..
My favorite place to read is in the living room with hot chocolate…
But sometimes with 3 young kids.. I have few choices of where to go…
I setup an old secretary desk in our den in a corner. I love going to my corner for devotions and coffee. Thanks for introducing us to Luann.
My favorite place to read the Bible is in my bed with my fleece over top of me, either a cup of coffee or glass of water next to me on the night table, either in the evening after things have settled down from the flury of the day or first thing in the morning to get my day started right with God!!
My favorite place to read and do my devotion is in my bedroom. I have a big chair in my bedroom and I feel less distracted ther.
My favorite place when it’s warmer is on our deck first thing in the morning which overlooks the woods. I’m looking forward to spring! For now it’s the kitchen table, my second favorite place…
I usually read my Bible in bed, in the morning before I get up. I have to be honest though, since hubby passed away on Christmas Eve it’s been difficult to even pick up my Bible
Makes me kind of sad!
My favorite place to read my Bible would be in the handcrafted bench my husband made for me that sits outside our home.
My favorite place to read my Bible is snuggled in my bed reading to the light of my bedside lamp. It’s a peaceful time when my children are sleeping and the house is still.
Sounds great! Count me in, please! My favorite place to read the bible is in my study, on my futon couch, with You Tube worship videos to start it off! Sweet!
Thanks!
Elle
I’m in!! Pick me! Pick me!!!
In my chair in the living room during the early morning hours.
At the kitchen table. Looking out the back window. Usually have nice flowers and a candle. It’s quiet in the morning, for a minute or two anyway
I have my morning devotiona at my breakfast table. There is quiet in the early hours. As I eat my cereal, I also chew on the Word as my spiritual food for the day. When I relax later in my day, I review the insights and scriptures that spoke to me earlier.
I enjoy reading my Bible and devotionals anywhere that I can find quite. The corner of the couch to the porch swing. As long as it is quiet enough to focus on what His word is telling me.
I’m in!
I read my personal Bible many places; ie. bed, kitchen, den, children’s bedrooms, office, car. I really enjoy reading the Bible online. It allows me quick access to many different versions and the ability to compare them, all at my fingertips. It also allows me to share scripture via email with others as I read.
I’m in.
i’m in!
I like to curl up on my love seat with an afghan my mom made and read my Bible there.
Anywhere that’s quiet. And now, today, for the first time in four years, I have a room to call my own (for the most part)! I am so excited, and I believe that I will love being able to come here (I’m in that room right now) and read my Bible.
At the kitchen table with my cappuccino!!
I’m in!