SGM Christmas Extravaganza Giveaway 2010 ~ Huge Finale Featuring Some of My Favorite Things

I am so excited, even though I'm coming to you live from my nice warm bed, while nursing a nasty cold. James and I have been quite under the weather the past couple days, so we will be home resting today.

Anyway...back to the reason I'm doing this post...

My mother loved Christmas. She loved to give special gifts to those she loved. No matter what, we always had Christmas. No matter what. And, believe me there were some years when the "no matter what" was no small thing. The picture below shows one of the happiest mom had. It was a Christmas before her cancer diagnosis. She looked at me and said, "I'm just so happy this year....so happy." I believe God gave her that gift.

 Christmas isn't about material things...gifts. It is about the miracle that Jesus came for us. That miracle never gets old. I pray that you will be blessed by that miracle this season, and every Christmas...and frankly every day of the year. But...just for fun, and in memory of my mother...who would completely love this idea...we at Sufficient Grace Ministries would also like to spread some fun and Christmas joy by blessing some of you this Christmas with a few of my favorite things. I'm certainly no Oprah, with my handful of readers...but without further adieu, I give you...

Kelly's Favorite Things 2010

Sponsored by Sufficient Grace Ministries

I absolutely loved Choosing to See, by Mary Beth Chapman...and Steven Curtis Chapman's CD, Beauty Will Rise. One winner will get both!

                             

J.J. Heller and her husband touch my soul with their words and style of music. The CD Painted Red features the song, In Your Hands. I haven't listened to the When I'm With You CD, but I have no doubt that it will be beautiful, touching, and God-honoring as well.

For several years, the book pictured above has been on of my favorite Women's Bible Study books. It brings to light many of the lies we battle as women...many of the lies the enemy uses to cripple us spiritually, rendering us weary and ineffective. It really pierces the heart and helps reveal the truth that sets us free as women. I am considering beginning this book again in January...and blogging about it, too. I would love if some of you would join in. I am giving away two copies on this post.

This BBQ sauce from Mission Kitchen is my very favorite...and I would love to share a bottle of it's sweet goodness with one of you!

I just finished reading the book Unlocked, by Karen Kingsbury and plan to order it for one of you as soon as I finish posting this. If you have read here for very long, you know that I love me some Karen Kingsbury. I have never met a Karen Kingsbury book I haven't liked, but as someone who works in Special Needs Education, I would like to say that I believe every middle school student, high school student, teacher or staff member of any age, and even parents should read this book. This book needs to be on the required reading list in my opinion, replacing some of the low quality books currently on our school's list. It is an amazing, touching, inspiring, and informative story. Also...not sure if you know this...but if you work for a high school or middle school and request a copy of the book for your school, Karen will send a free copy. She is truly an amazing woman of God, and I'm so grateful for her continued willingness to share her gift with others.

Some of you may not know that Sufficient Grace Ministries actually gives away bereavement support materials all year round. We are a non-profit organization supported through the donations of individuals, churches, participating hospitals, and funeral homes. We do not require parents to pay for our products or services. Our Dreams of You Shop features materials to create a lasting tangible memory for parents who miss their precious little ones. If you haven't received a Comfort Bear and a Dreams of You Memory Book, and you have lost a baby or young child, please leave a comment on this post, saying you would like one. ANYONE WHO LEAVES A COMMENT REQUESTING A DREAMS OF YOU PACKAGE WILL RECEIVE ONE!

And....last but not least...because I know how much you love My Forever Child...and because I love them too...

We are offering a $50 Gift Certificate to My Forever Child

to one of you!

Soooo....

How do you enter, you ask....

Well, you start by leaving a comment on this post, telling which items you are interested in. You may list as many as you want.

Facebook or Twitter or blog about this giveaway.

Please remember to leave a comment for each thing you do...if you facebook, blog, twitter, etc. to help us spread the word and spread the joy.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night...day, whatever!

We will announce the winners next weekend.

Also...don't forget to scroll down to the post below to find out the winners of the Reunion Necklace giveaway and to read some words of encouragement for those who face disappointment and unanswered prayers.