Sharon Sloan

Delighted by His Word. Dependent on His Grace.

Christmas Give-Away

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“Your love has given me great joy and encouragement,
because you…have refreshed the hearts of the saints.”
Philemon 1:7

Welcome to all, and especially to those personally chauffeured here by “Mr. Linky“. What fun to participate in the “Cool Christmas Give-Away” with the Quintessential Blog Give-Away Hostess herself….Lysa TerKeurst! I hope you enjoy your visit to our blog. Grab a mug of your favorite hot beverage and linger a while! We pray you are refreshed during your visit here.

Joy In The Truth is giving away some cool nourishment for your soul — your choice of either:
1.) “Jesus Calling” – by Sarah Young; or
2.) “Pierced by the Word” – by John Piper.
These are two of my favorite devotional books, which are now offered through Proverbs 31 Ministries.

Also, you will receive some cool chocolate treats for your taste buds (just in time for Christmas!) from our great home state of PENNSYLVANIA, such as HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE, PEANUT CHEWS, and TASTYKAKES.

For your opportunity to win, just simply leave a comment! Also, if you haven’t already had your quiet time with the Lord today, commit to spending ten minutes in His Word today. If you have spent time in the Word today already, let me know what verse(s) you read. Share the encouragement! Time sitting at His feet will never be taken away! (Luke 10:42)

It’s been a pleasure having you visit us here at Joy In The Truth! Stop by and visit again. I’ll be by to visit you as well! The winner will be announced on Monday, December 8th.

“…but only one thing is needed.
Mary has chosen what is better,
and it will not be taken away from her.”
Luke 10:42

Comments

  1. Hey Girl,
    I was in Luke this morning. Luke 14:7-12. Not a long passage but for me this morning a good one.
    It talks about humility. Letting God lift you up not puffing up yourself.
    The first shall be last and the last shall be first kind of thing.

    ooops! I’m the first one to comment! LOL

    Thanks for the time to share.
    Pamela

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  2. Good Morning Sweet Friend!

    Please do not enter me in give a way!

    I came to thank you for the beautiful letter and Christmas card! I love it! I feel so blessed by reading it too! I pray many are touched by His love and are drawn closer to Him through your card and letter! Well done!

    Big hugs to you and your precious family!

    Love,
    Jill

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  4. Hi Sharon! Isn’t this fun! Oh, how I’m going to enjoy visiting blogs today! My post will be up shortly…I hope. Trust you’ll come visit and see my give-away!

    Have a great day!
    Joy

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  7. Hi,

    I am visiting from Lysa’s give-a-way and having fun with the contest.

    Since my family is sick I haven’t had my quiet time but I am working towards it.

    I loved your site. It was very peaceful.

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  9. Hi,
    This morning in my devotions, I read Isaiah 11:1-12. I’m doing a devotional on Advent. I would like to entered in your contest.

    Thanks,

    Deb V.

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  12. I will be in Acts 26 today! I love that you asked your commenters to commit to time in the Word of God- that was a neat idea. I would love to win your giveaway! Thank you!

    Angela

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  13. Devotions and chocolate are a perfect combination. : ) Thank you for this fun.

    Here is the verse I read today:

    “Yet I am with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.” – Psalm 73:23-24

    Thank you for the encouragement to have a quiet time this morning- I was on the path of spending all morning entering these contests instead of spending time with the Lord first.

    Merry Christmas!
    Becky

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  16. Good snowy morning from Michigan,

    I am reading through Exodus each day, as I study the Word for BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) The Life of Moses.

    Learning a lot about how Holy God is and His high standard for our lives because He loves us so much and wants the best for us.

    Kelly S. sitesx6@aol.com

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  18. Greetings. And thank you kindly for the giveaway – books and chocolate, please count me in!

    My teens and I read Proverbs 5 this morning. My desire is that the Lord would practically apply what we are reading together in our hearts and lives. Thank you for asking!

    Would love to have you visit my giveaway.

    Merry Christmas!

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  19. Thanks for the giveaway. I’m in my final week of Beth Moore’s “To Live is Christ” study. It’s been a blessing to study the life and works of Paul. Today was 1 Timothy.

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  23. Hey, girlfriend! I am away from my Bible at the moment, but I read about Jacob’s running away, falling asleep on a rock, having an incredible dream and waking up to say that “Surely the Presence of the Lord is in this place!” I know that it was Genesis!!! Is that close enough??? I am trying to remember that His Presence is with me even at school–the kids are in related arts at the moment!

    Thanks for a wonderful give-away. If I win, I will share the book with a sweet friend for her Christmas present. I love those books!

    Enjoy your weekend!
    Hugs,
    Susan

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  25. It is fun to go Christmas-blog-hopping this morning! Please enter me in your contest. This morning I read 1 John 4:4 “But you belong to God, dear children. You have already won your fight with these false prophets, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.” (NLT)

    Now, I just need to live as though I am victorious!

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  30. Hi Sharon, I stopped by from Lysa's blog and just wanted to say you have a beautiful blog here. I would love to be entered in your contest and invite you to stop by and enter my giveaway also.

    I will definitely spend some time since I feel the presence of the Holy Spirit right here.

    I've just finished the New Testament minus Revelation. For some reason God has sent me to the beginning – Genesis – before I read Revelation. So for the last two mornings I have been reading about Adam, and the first family.

    It blew me away to see God show mercy to Cain even after he killed Abel. The bible says God put a mark on Cain so no one who found him would kill him.(Genesis 4:15 & 16) Isn't that like God, showing mercy to save us even when we don't deserve it? I so love Him with all my heart.

    Blessings,
    Have a beautiful day
    Vickie

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  34. amazing give a way. Hey how do you get the sound to autmoatically come on your blog?
    I am waiting for kids to fall asleep then off to my quiet spot

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  42. I have to admit it was the chocolate that sent me over the edge…although I may not qualify for the draw as I live in Toronto…no harm in trying, right? (-; Be blessed…

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  43. Hi Sharon, I am so pleased to be entered in your contest – great choice of prizes! I read through Nehemiah today and was particularly struck by the beautiful, albeit lengthy, prayer in Chapter 9.

    Thanks!

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  46. Sharon…..your sweet encouragement to spend time with the Lord today is awesome! Way to be bold and speak up. Thank you.

    Today…one of my very close friends lost her precious college senior son to cancer. When she called me to tell me…..my heart sank! Even knowing what I know (heaven is our home) it still stung to hear. Your blog reminded me where to go! Thanks.

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  48. What a fun contest. I am reading a book about praying the scriptures for your children, and my verse this morning is from Proverbs 18:22. I am praying for my son to find a godly wife. He is only 15 but she is out there somewhere being shaped into he woman God wants her to be. I am so excited about your blog! I have bookmarked you!!

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  49. Hi Sharon,
    Please enter me in your great giveaway! I love John Piper … and chocolaaaaate!
    I’m meditating on Ps 51:16-17 today – reminding me that my works are not what pleases the Lord, but my broken spirit, ready for Him to use.
    Kim

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  50. Since I’ll be having back surgery next week these books will be a great addition to my night stand. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

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  51. To Know EVERYTHING but God’s Word

    From the message:

    Do people fall down and not get up:
    Or take the wrong road and they just keep on going?
    So why does this people go backwards, and just keep on going –Backwards! Jer. 8:4-5

    We can be the energizer bunny in reverse. What a picture this passage paints!
    Thanks for the nourishment you are offering. B

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  52. Sharon, your blog is always such a blessing to me! I’ve been finishing the book of 2 Corinthians this week – good stuff! Blessings to you this weekend!

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  54. Good morning!
    I usually keep my sound off on my computer, but I really enjoyed hearing the child (one of yours, I assume?) quoting the Christmas verses. Thanks for helping me keep my perspective on the reason for the seaon.
    Either book would be graet.

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  55. Thank you for the reminder to get in the word today, so many times I put “things” in front of quiet time and then I let the opportunity pass!

    Happy Holidays

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  58. What a sweet reminder to spend time in the WORD. I’ve recently been exploring Isaiah.

    It is I who made the earth and created mankind upon it. My own hands stretched out the heavens. I marshaled their starry host. Isaiah 45:12

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