Lil’ Light O’ Mine Giveaway with Courtney DeFeo
NOTE: You still have until April 30th to get all six of the companion video teaching sessions to my newest book LET. IT. GO. How to Stop Running the Show & Start Walking in Faith ABSOLUTELY FREE from Christian Book Distributors (CBD) if you buy either the paperback or e-book from them. (A $27.00 value) The book in on how to stop trying to control other people, your circumstances, etc.. and start controlling your emotions and behavior as you learn to trust God. Each session features a humorous, yet biblical message on a different character from the Bible who either was a control freak or instead an example of someone who trusted God.
If you already have the book, consider buying one to donate to your church or local library or as a Mother’s Day gift so you can still enjoy the six downloadable sessions for free. Click here for more information.
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I love when I see someone who has found a passion and is using it to help others.
My friend Courtney DeFeo is one such woman.
Her site is a little online corner that provides hope, inspiration and creative ideas in the thrilling journey called motherhood. She wants moms to forget the cheerios that crunch under your toes and believe your kids can light up the world for Jesus.
I’m turning over the keyboard to Courtney today while I steal away to work on my next book. She is offering a great giveaway so be sure to watch for it in her post. Now, here’s Courtney:
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I remember the moment. Ella was four and Larson was two. I was having an out of body moment or as we say now … I was coming “unglued.”
Both girls were disobeying or “not making wise choices.” They would not do ONE thing I asked them to do. Can you even imagine? A two-year-old and a four-year-old being defiant? And, I think Ella smacked Larson or something absurd and I started to explain WHY we don’t do such things.
I was exhausted and I was speechless. I was so OVER the “because I told you so”… and I knew I needed some key scriptures in my heart and hers.
At the same time, God was doing a work in me. I was sorting through prayers and nudges about my career that I left behind, my identity and how He might use all of my past experience, gifts and talents to serve Him. Full story here.
I had heard of folks putting scripture to the alphabet – and I thought that would help mine memorize it! And, this would help me have a common language with the girls.
I looked some up online that were printouts and I didn’t really love the verses chosen or the format. I wanted them to be really relevant in my home (nice way to say “stylish please.”) I wanted them out on display like décor, but useful enough that we could “teach” and “train” as we went about the day.
So, combine the transplant God was doing on my heart and my desire to make some changes in my home and you get the first product that was launched on LilLightOMine.com (now CourtneyDeFeo.com).
ABC Scripture Cards were designed for mom’s style and the child’s heart. I thought my friends and their friends might buy them, but I had no idea that thousands would buy them in the first year. The thought of God’s work coming alive in homes all over is so thrilling.
Ella is now six and knows all 26 by heart. And so do I! Larson knows half (4 years old). We have a common language that has helped me tremendously in parenting. They are still children and still defiant – but I believe God’s word never returns void. I am praying and trusting these will stay with her for life and surface in her heart and thoughts when she needs them most.
For instance, when someone was mean to her at school …we could easily talk about the appropriate response.
When mine were scared at night, I quickly had the words to sooth their heart. He does care and He will protect you!
When they are worried ALREADY about their looks – or when they make a great choice, I remind them what God is focused on.
I am beyond passionate about empowering moms and changing little lives. We are all in this together. I am sharing 10 Ways To Bring Faith to Life In Your Home today on my blog. Scripture Memory is just one of them and this product is not the only answer.
Thank you Karen for giving me this space to speak about the God I adore and the little lights in our homes – our kids that can shine so bright for His glory.
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Now, would you like to win a set? Courtney will give away a set to two of the gals who comment on this post. Simply tell us what was the first verse that you ever memorized or that you taught a child to memorize. Or, if you’ve never memorized one, pick one you’d like to commit to memory and tell us what it is.
You have until Sunday at midnight to enter. Winner announced Monday.:-)
Happy weekend!
John 3:16
Our boys learnt john 3:16 as their first verse just last year! My husband had a great song for it which the boys love singing…which gets louder and louder with lots of clapping and foot stamping! I find myself humming it to myself these days too! These cards look gorgeous I would love a set to help us on our daily walk!
The first scripture I learned was John 3:16. As an adult, I have 2 Timothy 1:7 taped to my desk.
This is so neat and what a wonderful way to teach scriptures!!
Hit enter too early. I memorized Philippians 4:13 fairly early and have always loved to fall back on that verse.
Psalm 139. It spoke so clearly to my heart & continues to do so.
-Colleen G.
John 3:16 is one I remember learning first. My mom’s favorite verse!
The first verse that I memorized was John 3:16 when I was a child.
The Scripture cards are not only beautiful spiritually, but also are very attractive to look at! Love them!
John 3:16
prob the 1st I memorized was John 3:16
I do not recall my first verse memorized, but it was probably John 3:16. I loved memorizing verses for Awana. These are so cute, I would love to have a set!
The first verse I had my children memorize was Proverbs 26:18, 19:
“18 Suppose a crazy person shoots
flaming arrows that can kill.
19 A man who lies to his neighbor
and says, “I was only joking!” is just like that person.” (NIrV)
The first verse I memorized was John 3:16
The verse that keeps coming to me this year is “Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2
John 3:16. or Prov 3:5-6 Love the verses!
I think it was John 3:16, I memorized so many. I love these cards!
The first verse I can remember memorizing is John 3:16 – For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son.
Some 30 years ago, our 2 boys memorized the “ABC Bible verses” at our church and I will always remember their “efforts”- the 4 yr. old managed most of the words, and his 2 yr. old brothers’ attempts were just precious: ” A:.all we wike sweep have gone asway, we have tunned to our own way…” They still remember those verses: I would love to win a set for the 2 grandkids I baby sit ( we both lost our jobs 3 years ago and are “frugal” grandparents).
The first verse I memorized was John 3:16.
The first verse I memorized was Job 37.14…Stop! Consider God’ wonders. I spend much time looking at all of God’s wonders. What a beautful way to teach scripture to children (and me too)
Smiles & Blessings,
Robin :)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5
JOHN 3 :16 & 2 TIM 1 :7
The first verse I ever memorized was just after I became a Christian at age 30! That verse still helps me to this day: Philippians 4:6-7 ” do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Oh what a wonderful idea! I have put my Thanksgiving to the ABCs but never memory verses. I love these cards. The first verse I remember learning & also my kids learn is John 3:16. Thanks for the giveaway!
I am not sure which was the first verse but I do know my mom taught us to recite Psalm 23 from memory at a very young age. I taught my boys Genesis 1:1 when they were really young & John 3:16 (I think) was next.My boys are 6 & 4 now & I would love to use these verse cards with them. Such a wonderful tool. AWANA has been instrumental in encouraging my boys to memorize verses & understand them-each week when I or my husband review the verses we also learn along with them so it is great for the whole family. If AWANA or some other club is available near you I would say get involved b/c it will aid your child in verse memory. Thank you for the chance to win.
My son, Troy, is my oldest of five children. When he was about 6 years old he was bothered by bad dreams for a period. I put 2 Timothy 1:7 on colored paper and hung over his bed, “For God did not give you a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, love and of self-discipline.”‘ We would recite it together before going to sleep and he would say it again in the night if he woke up afraid. We were both learning how powerful God’s word is. He shares this memory in his testimony and tells others of that time…..he is 21 years old now.
Love these! First verses I ever memorized were psalm 51:10-12. “Create in me a pure heart o God and renew the steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore in me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me”