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The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer: Free Audiobook Download
7/01/2010 | 
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Each month Christianaudio.com offers a new free premium audiobook download. I love these books and I hope you'll enjoy them too. The free download for July is The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer. If you've never read (or listened to) a Tozer book you are definitely missing out. I highly recommend you download it!
To get your freebie, go to Christianaudio.com and add the download to your cart. Use coupon code JUL2010 at checkout to get this month’s free download.
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Free Copy of the Quest for Character by John MacArthur
Through June 25, 2010, you can get a Free copy of The Quest for Character by John MacArthur. Allow 6-8 weeks for this awesome, hardcover book to arrive. Enjoy!
Thanks, Christian Clippers!
Free Book: Anxious for Nothing by John MacArthur
I love John MacArthur and I am excited to tell you that right now you can get one of his books for Free!
If you’ve never a freebie from Grace To You before, you can request a Free copy of the book Anxious for Nothing by John MacArthur.
Build a Marriage that Will Last a Lifetime
Melanie Chitwood, Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and the author of "What a Husband Needs from His Wife" and "What a Wife Needs from Her Husband" will be hosting a two-part conference call beginning next week!
Building a Marriage that Will Last a Lifetime
We all hope our marriage will last forever, but what are we doing today to ensure that happens? A marriage that will stand strong in good times and stressful times requires a choice each day to invest our best in our marriage. This two-part conference call will provide practical tools and will renew your desire to build a better marriage.
Taking lessons from her own marriage and God's word, Melanie will focus on how to:
To register for the conference calls, call toll-free at 1-877-731-4663
I believe the cost is $20 total.
A big thanks goes to Proverbs 31 for sharing this opportunity!
The Making of a Diamond
I'm excited to share this guest post from one of my favorite writers! Tammy is the owner of Garden Glimpses and a guest contributor at Heart of the Matter. Enjoy!
Diamonds and marriage go together. Having recently celebrated my 29th wedding anniversary, I glanced at the diamond wedding band on my hand and smiled. It is not my original wedding ring as years of wear and tear managed to damage the delicate band and diamond to a point of no return. The sturdy brilliance of my replacement ring represents our years of committed marriage with all its ups and down.
When we marry, our lives together represent a diamond in its natural form. Not always pretty, but definitely full of potential. Our marriages can be compared to the four qualities that are looked for when shopping for a diamond ring: color, clarity, carat, and cut.
Diamond color: The degree to which a diamond is colorless. The less color, the higher the rating.
How can a marriage become colorless when you combine two very colorful people? Does it mean we become plain, bland, and dull? No, not at all. In fact, I think it can mean quite the opposite. Through the years the two blend together to become a wonderful well working one. A husband and wife team that have learned the value of unity and endeavor to be their best as they balance the strengths and weaknesses of one another with God at the center of their lives. Like a prism that looks colorless, yet when God’s light shows through their relationship the multi-colors are revealed.
Diamond clarity: The presence of natural phenomena called inclusions which are the tiny feathers, crystals, or clouds only seen under high magnification. Flawless diamonds have no inclusions on the surface or internally. Many flawed diamonds still maintain their integrity with no visible inclusions.
How can a marriage become flawless when you combine two imperfect people? The reality is that none of us will become perfect, but we certainly can maintain integrity as we allow God to look at our flaws and allow Him to help us with those things that may cloud our marriage. When it comes to marriage, a good test to see how your are doing it is to read through a familiar wedding Scripture – I Corinthians 13:1-10 using your name in place of the word LOVE. It’s easy to see our shortcomings and yet as you consider the end of that passage, when God who is perfection is part of our lives the imperfections disappear as we apply grace over and over again to one another.
Diamond carat: The unit of weight of a diamond, not size. One carat can be divided into 100 points. Value rises with weight.
What adds weight to a marriage? There are many factors that can add solidity to our marriages. Making simple connections with one another in the midst of busy homeschooling lives is critical. It’s easy to put our children first, but the value of putting our spouses first is worth 100 points. Simple acts of kindness such a a little note in his lunch, making sure his favorite clothes are clean and ready, a loving voice message. Reading about our love languages and applying those gifts to each other or engaging in a study such as Love & Respect which has wonderful marriage principles to apply. Time spent one-on-one is truly priceless and builds the weight of intimacy in a marriage relationship.
Diamond cut: The angle and proportions of a cut will determine the diamond’s fire and brilliance. The shape and how well the cutting has been executed will also influence the cut.
What trials have shaped your marriage? It is well known that all marriages will have conflict in some manner. The key, however, is how we will allow these to affect our relationship with one another. Will we allow the angle of the cuts to destroy or to be a healing cut of pruning that we can grow from? Keeping God centered and relationship focused will execute healthier cuts during difficult times. Marriages will flourish and become stronger if both partners are willing to become humble and speak those difficult words of “I’m sorry” or “Forgive me” adding a dimension of brilliance to their relationship.
My husband and I have a long way to go to our Diamond Anniversary, yet we are both willing to consider the color, clarity, carat, and cut of our marriage to allow it more polishing as our Heavenly Father works in our relationship. May all of our marriage relationships continue to grow and flourish with our Heavenly Father’s love as that truly is the Heart of the Matter.
Married in 1980 and still living in the same house in a woodsy rural setting, Tammy’s homeschooling journey began in the fall of 1987 when her oldest turned six years old. As rather new believers professing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, homeschooling was a way to live out the principles found in Deuteronomy 6:4-9. Through all the challenges of life Tammy has stayed the course growing to a family with nine children who presently range from preschool age to college graduates married with children. Her role has transitioned from learning everything she could about homeschooling to becoming an encourager to others coming along the way. Please visit Tammy at Garden Glimpses.
Adorable & Affordable Coffee Mug
This isn't an ad at all I just saw this lovely mug and wanted to share it with you. Isn't it pretty? It sells for $9.99 at Dayspring.com. It quotes Phil. 4:8, "Whatever is lovely, think on these things." (NIV) I just love it! : )
9 Things Everyone Should do Daily
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day, and while you walk, smile. This will lift your spirits every time!
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Thank God for what He's done, talk about what is going on in your life, & read the Bible (The first two parts of this can be done while walking...the last part if you have the Bible on an Ipod).
3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement,
"Today I will__________ . I am thankful for______________ ."
4. Drink plenty of water & eat a piece of fruit.
5. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
6. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a college student. : )
7. You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Remember to agree to disagree.
8. Do at least one sacrificial thing for someone else each day.
9. Each night, before you go to bed complete the following statements:
"I am thankful for__________."
Free Audio Study w/ Beth Moore Every Monday!
Leaving a Legacy of Faith
Here are a list of my favorite Bible resources. I hope they'll encourage you and your family in your walk with the Lord. With all the conflicting messages our children receive in the world, it's important to send a clear message at home about what is True and what is not.
Biblegateway.com - This is the first place I go. It has all of the major Bible translations available, so you can study the same passage in different translations and compare the wording. One of my favorite features is the KEYWORD SEARCH. If you want to study one particular topic, you can easily see what the Word has to say on this subject using this great feature. Simply type in the keywords - sowing and reaping for example, and every verse in the Old and New Testament containing those two words is retrieved.
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