Giveaway Winner ~ Alyssa H.!

Congrats on winning a copy of "Before You Meet Prince Charming", Alyssa H.! I hope you are blessed by this resource and can also use it to encourage others! For those of you who didn't win, be sure to get a copy of your own!

In Christ,
Christina

EXCITING GIVEAWAY!

We are hosting an exciting giveaway! One of you will receive a copy of the book Before You Meet Prince Charming by Sarah Mally! This is such an encouraging, practical resource on purity that has impacted my life and inspired girls across the country and the world. To enter the giveaway, send me your name and address, and tell me how you personally define purity by February 28th. This giveaway is for Matters of Her Heart email subscribers only and the winner will be chosen at random. I look forward to hearing from you! 

Blessings, 

Christina

Anna is Thankful For...

Week One
1: A loving Daddy who cares for my heart.
2: For a healthy family
3: Homemade Chexmix
4: Imagination.
5: Good Books
6: My little brother and his big eyes!
7:Warm tea

Week Two

1. Flowers

2. C.S. Lewis
3. Colored Pencils
4. Smiles
5. My grandparents
6. Laughter
7. Snow

Week Three
1. A warm house
2. Mom's Peppermint Fudge
3. God and his steadfast love
4. God and his mercy
5. Creativity
6. Christmas
7. A church family as awesome as mine!

Week Four
1. Friends who make me laugh.
2. For the fact that we can worship Jesus freely
3. Matters of Her Heart for doing this thankfulness challenge!
4. Mashed Potatoes
5. Guns
6. My own personal Bible
7. Warm clothing
8. Awesome Grandparents who encourage me to do my best in everything

Thanks for sharing, Anna, and blessings to you! Christina

Soli Deo Gloria ~ To God Alone Be the Glory!

Last Thankfulness List

As we conclude the November challenge, here's my list of the things for which I have been grateful to God this past week:

Sunday: Wonderful friends!
Monday: Heat!
Tuesday: The Lord.
Wednesday: Growing in Christ.
Thursday: Extended family.
Friday: My hometown.
Saturday: Work.
Sunday: Conviction

Even though this challenge is over, I hope we will all remember to look for ways to rejoice in all the gifts God has given us. He is so good, all the time!

"Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father 

in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." ~ Ephesians 5:20

Blessings,

Christina

Soli Deo Gloria ~ To God Alone Be the Glory!

Blessings

This week,  I was blessed by the following gifts from God.
Sunday: Church.
Monday: God's presence.
Tuesday: More snow!
Wednesday: Bright Lights.
Thursday: Scripture - giving my heart peace.
Friday: Family - Such wonderful people!
Saturday: Home!

"In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to your name forever. Selah." 

~ Psalm 44:8

God is so good! 

In Him,

Christina

Soli Deo Gloria ~ To God Alone Be the Glory! 

This Week I'm Thankful For…

Don't worry. I'm not going to flood the blog and emails with snowy pictures yet, but I am interrupting the autumn pictures to give you glimpse into my backyard. These snowy pictures display the biggest thing I'm thankful for this week. Snow!

I've been a little ditzy the last couple days (as my family and a couple friends could attest). Something exciting gets in my blood when it snows and I've just been ecstatic and delighted every time I see how beautiful the world is, covered with soft whiteness. Each year I wonder if I'll still be so happy and excited about the snow. I'm always afraid I'll outgrow it. But even though I'm almost twenty, I still feel like a little girl again when it snows. The sparkling beauty that covers the brown and makes all things new renews my heart. I know you may not all enjoy the snow, but I hope you'll reflect on how God has cleansed you and made you as white as snow. In the meantime, I'm lovin' every minute!

Besides snow, this week, I've been thankful for...
1. Music - it praises God, blesses others, moves my heart, and brings me joy!
2. A glorious sunset of orange intermingled with the blue sky, making everything look "peachy".
3. My teenage sister with whom I share so much.
4. My identity in Christ.
5. Snow!
6. Pink ankle socks.
7. Life in Christ - satisfying, fulfilling, and full of joy!

"I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, 

and I will glorify your name forever." 

~ Psalm 86:12

I can't wait to see your lists for this week! Keep giving thanks. And stay warm!

Blessings,
Christina

Soli Deo Gloria ~ To God Alone Be the Glory!

Photo Credits: Leanna B.

I'm Thankful For….

Hi, Friends! The first week of our "thanksgiving" has concluded! I have enjoyed reading a few of your lists already and seeing your photos! Looking forward to having more come in tonight and tomorrow! Let's keep praising God each day and being aware of and grateful for all the things He blesses us with, little and big.

This week, I've been thankful for so much, including:

1. The love of God.
2. Rest for my body and heart.
3. Scripture.
4. People - family, friends, and acquaintances.
5. God's goodness and grace.
6. Kettle Corn - sweet and salty: perfect!
7. Rainy Days - cool, dark, and cozy.

"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!"

~ 1 Chronicles 16:24

I'm grateful for all of you! 

In God's grace,

Christina

Soli Deo Gloria ~ To God Alone Be the Glory!

Giving Thanks (and announcing the November Contest!)

Fall is here. I stepped outside on Tuesday afternoon for a few moments. With leaves scattered around my bare feet, sun streaming through the trees, and a crisp breeze stirring up the leaves, I felt more alive than I have felt for awhile. In busy seasons of life, we can easily forget to take pleasure in the little things God gives us. To cultivate a grateful heart, we need to take the time to look away from the things that are pressing in on us in order to see Jesus and thank Him for every gift He gives to us.

For the month of November, I challenge you to write down one thing each day that you are thankful for. At the end of each week (Saturday - but if you forget, send them by Sunday at the latest), email me your list along with a Fall picture or a picture of something for which you are grateful (please tell me if you would not like me to use the photos or lists on the blog or emails). Whoever is faithful to send me their "thankful list" each week along with the best photographs will win a homemade scarf! If you have any questions please feel free to ask!

Also, be sure to be checking the blog! Each week I will post my list of seven things I'm grateful for along with fall pictures and verses about gratefulness!

Love you all in Christ!
Christina

Soli Deo Gloria ~ To God Alone Be the Glory!

Announcing….The 1st Matters of Her Heart Photo Contest!

This Summer we will be looking at what God's Word says about walking in His ways. So, we are looking for pictures of feet, people walking, footprints, and pathways. Whichever picture wins the contest will be featured in the July email. Other entries may also be used on the emails and blog throughout the Summer. Send your photo entries to mattersofherheart@gmail.com. The contest ends on June 30th, so I look forward to seeing all your photos before that date! 

Soli Deo Gloria ~ To God Alone Be the Glory