Love is … 4 Giveaway Items That Will Refresh Your Soul!
Love is … patient, kind, does not envy, does not boast, is not proud, is not rude, is not self-seeking … (I Corinthians 13)
This beautiful passage is all-too-familiar to me, because I’ve heard it all of my life; I even memorized it as a child. It’s easy to read, but not always easy to live out – completely. I don’t know about you, but I really want to learn how to love more.
It’s easy to love when life is cruising along just fine.
It’s hard to love when life gets complicated and painful.
I have the above “list” posted on my refrigerator, as a gentle reminder as I walk by, of God’s love that is foundational for all other loves. It reminds me that true love gives itself freely as a gift, not as a bribe for something in return. It doesn’t bargain or manipulate or seek to control. It protects, trusts, and hopes.
And it captures my heart.
Today on RE, before we come together at the Relevant ’11 conference later this year, Tsh Oxenriender (Simple Mom), Ann Voskamp (Holy Experience), and I are giving away copies of our books, along with a gorgeous, springy apron from Debbie (The Hip Hostess).
Consider this giveaway a beautiful GIFT OF LOVE from the 4 of us to you.
Comment to WIN (one of these items) that I promise will refresh your soul:
• LOVE of EVERY DAY BLESSINGS. One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp: Learn how to embrace a lifestyle of radical gratitude and love. This book is a reminder of how to LIVE OUT I Corinthians 13.
• LOVE of HOME. Organized Simplicity, by Tsh Oxenreider: Truths about intentional living and organization. This book is a gift of love wrapped up in practical tips and insights about daily living.
• LOVE of HOSPITALITY. The Reluctant Entertainer: My book shares about the gift of hospitality. I believe that you will experience LOVE in a greater way if you learn to give of yourselves to others.
• LOVE of APRONS. Wearing The Hip Hostess aprons inspires and reminds us to love our homes, our kitchens, our families, and our guests. As we “tie one on” we can love by being grateful for all of our blessings.
ANSWER TO WIN:
What part of I Corinthians 13 captures your heart?
WINNERS ANNOUNCED:
Contest ends Friday night at midnight, 2/11/11.
4 winners will be announced on Monday, February 14th.MORE CHANCES TO WIN:
*Tweet, *Facebook, or post on your *blog for ONE extra chance, each.
(Twitter is @SandyCoughlinRE)Become a *NEW follower of RE (sign up with RSS) and you’ll have TWO extra chances.
(*Make sure and come back and let me know.)
(Thank you Tsh, Ann, and Debbie for your generosity and gift of LOVE! If you want to learn more about these books, head on over to Amazon and read all of the reviews. And if you really can’t wait to see if you won on Valentine’s Day, get back over to Amazon and purchase your copy now!)
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“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
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Love is patient. My husband is always so patient with me. I don’t deserve such a wonderful man.
I just posted the giveaway on my Facebook status!
Well first off, I really love the whole of this. It’s so powerful, telling us what really is LOVE. And aren’t these true? And as I tried to think of what my most favorite part was, I got stuck on LOVE NEVER FAILS. If love never fails, then love will be patient. If love never fails, it will be kind. And so on. It won’t fail, it won’t take second place or fall out of line. Love is it, it is all encompassing and what we all need.
I am a new subscriber!
I just came across a copy of this verse the other day that my Mother had done in caligraphy. I lost her in 2006 to Ovarian Cancer. I put the verse that she had done on my refrigerator. It is so special. It not only reminds me of God’s love, but of how my Mother fleshed out His love to her family.
Love never gives up. That is what I want to be like to unconditionally love people.
Love is kind. It seems like everyday I am confronted with the choice to embrace my family and the world with kindness or a bad attitude. I can choose to spread kindness or my grumpiness. The world is better with kindness spread around …
Love is patient and …is not easily angered , as a mother of three how often do I have to remind myself of this ? Every morning, as the rising sun tints my window and God reminds me of His love.
The part that says ,”Love is not self-seeking.”… This seems to be the re-run that I can’t change the channel from. It is always staring me in the face, when I turn around … I think that when this battle is truly overcome, then love is truly present!! And now I feel silly because I am seeking for myself to win. well, God’s will.
Love keeps no record of wrongs.
I love that it is a list of concrete, specific things to do.
I might fail at the rest….no matter how hard I try to live all the others, I at least nurture my HOPE that one day…I can come from a place of love, every minute, of every day.
The part of that scripture that is so comforting to me is “love keeps no record of wrongs.” Just discovered your blog, by the way, and made copies of your ten commandments of hospitality and took them to our Bible study for the ladies. Love your blog and your encouragement to us to be hospitable!
Sandy –
I tweeted about this wonderful giveaway
http://twitter.com/#!/BelindasBuzz/status/35519970003652608
Love is not easily angered – I could use that reminder right about now!
Sandy –
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Sandy –
Thank you for this simple reminder.
I think what struck me the most is: Love does not delight in evil.
I would love to win your book – Reluctant Entertainer!
Love Perseveres captures my heart because it reminds me that love is not supposed to be always easy and that when it is not easy it does not mean that something is wrong.
I twitted this great giveaway :)
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Thanks again.