Last minute giveaway!

Lysa Terkeurst is giving away her 6 week teaching series on What Happens When Women Say YES to GOD.

She will be a speaker on the Girls Get Away Cruise and I love her blog!

All you have to do is read her blog for today and comment. Write about how the post spoke to you, and you're entered into a drawing. That's it! 

Today's post was very encouraging. Satan is really doing all he can to take our confidence, our thoughts.. twist them around and make us feel abandoned. Of course, I hope I win, but I also wanted someone else to get the chance. It really looks that good. If anyone from my blog wins, let me know how you like it! I am excited to hear..

The Seduction of Satisfaction

Temptation of any kind is Satan’s invitation to get our needs met outside the will of God. 

One of the subtle ways he does this to plant the hesitant thought in our mind that that God will not meet our needs — that God is not enough. Satan wants us to feel alone and abandoned, so that we turn to his offerings instead.  It’s the seduction of satisfaction.

Often the script that plays in our head is, “I need __________ so I can be satisfied.” 

(read more on her blog and enter!)

Tell me how this blog post encouraged you today and I’ll enter you in a drawing I’m doing for my new 6 week DVD teaching series, “What Happens When Women Say Yes to God.”  It’s my 6 favorite 30 minute messages all in one package.  Plus, I’ll also give you the accompanying Bible study workbook too.

More Artists Announced for Girls Get Away Cruise!

In addition to Lysa TerKeurst, the following amazing ladies were just confirmed. I'm excited to announce:
Chonda Pierce, Shari Braendal, Angela Thomas, and JJ Heller as being special guests sharing with us on the Girls Get Away Cruise! 

See my previous introduction to Lysa and some links to her website here.

Let me start with Chonda Pierce. She is one funny lady! She is a Christian comedian, and is from Tennessee. She has won numerous awards, has several DVD's, and you can see some clips here on her website. I am excited to see her in person. Looks like we're in for a such a good time! I'm extra excited to exercise my stomach muscles when I see her. I fully believe this will count as my work out for the day.   

I'll share a little about Shari Braendal. She sounds like one to see! She is a fashion coach, Christian speaker, and author. She works hard to teach women and girls of all ages to appreciate their beauty as God sees them!  Check out her latest book called, "Good Girls Don't Have to Dress Bad." I would love to see how she can teach me to dress up my jeans more! Jeans are my favorite, I just usually rock the boots during the winter, then the sandals (flip flops) any time I can get away with it! Isn't it funny how before we had kids, we'd spend every last cent on our wardrobe, now I'm just happy to find something clean to wear..even if it means sweatshirt and jeans! I run off to the store, or take kids to and from,  and am completely happy.

Angela Thomas will be another one speaking. She is currently working with Matthew West on a new book project.. She has written several books including her newest, "do you know who i am?" Questions women ask that are real! I will definitely be reading this one! Another thing that excited me about finding her, was her teen magazine called, Wild About You. As the mother of a teen girl, with another one not far behind her, we need all the resources we can get, don't we?

Finally, we have JJ Heller. JJ's album "When I'm With You," and current single "What Love Really Means" reached new levels this week on multiple Billboard Magazine charts. "What Love Really Means" reached #14 after 22 weeks on the Christian Songs Chart.  I love this song! If you haven't heard it, look it up! Or grab her CD. 

Her story really hit me when she told about how she started really being serious about her singing. We have a similar situation where our talented one (in the singing department) sometimes tries her hardest to be amazing at everything, but where she is really amazing, is her singing abilities. When I heard JJ's story, I heard it on KLove radio. I stopped short, turned it up and listened to every word. I just wanted to hug her as it was just what I needed to share with my daughter. God has blessed some people with an amazing gift, and I'm so happy that JJ has a great story of encouragement to tell! What is her story? Find out, here!

Do you have a story about any of these artists that you could share? I'd love to hear what you have to say about your experience listening to songs, or attending a conference where one of them spoke. Have any of them spoke to your hearts in any way? Do tell!

Again, if you want to book this cruise, click on the link below, and save $100.00 just by booking under my name!

Win a Kindle from Lysa TerKeurst's blog!

 

Enter to win a Kindle!

Find out more about Lysa and her book by watching this video. Click on the link about to enter to win a Kindle! Would that be a fun thing to use waiting to pick the kids up, or cozied up on the couch with a blanket and yummy coffee?

Who is Lysa Terkeurst?

Some people have been asking me about her since she's going to be speaking on our Girls Get Away Cruise, so I thought I'd do a little introduction to Lysa TerKeurst. By the way, are you going too? Click on the button under my banner or at the end of this post to save $100 by booking under Group KARA! 

I first heard her subbing in for KLove Radio's morning show. She was talking about her blog post being featured on CNN and the firestorm that ensued as a result. There were many comments for and against her convictions. She talked about her faith, and how many people have now heard her story and what she believes, that may never have heard from anywhere else. You can read it all here from her blog titled When the fat girl got mad at God.


I also heard the tail end of her story about how and why she adopted two children from Liberia, Africa. I couldn't stop listening as I drove up to my house, how these adoptions led to over 45 boys in that orphanage being adopted to families in her church and community. It just takes a leader, doesn't it?

Lysa’s amazing story led to appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, The 700 Club, USA Today newspaper, Woman's Day magazine, and Focus on the Family radio! Her story on Oprah can be read here called Love Knows No Color.

Lysa is also the president of Proverbs 31 Ministries. I was a fan of her page on facebook before I even knew who she was.  
Proverbs 31 encourages nearly 400,000 women through their daily online devotional. In addition, she co-hosts a 1-minute inspirational radio program aired on more than 1,200 stations around the world. Lysa’s blog averages over 70,000 avid readers per month. Plus, she touches hearts through their monthly magazine, P31 Woman.

Something else about Lysa that I love, is that we both have an Ashley and a Brooke! :) I said, "No way!" when I read it. How cool is that? This is her Ashley and Brooke (and family) on the left, and this is my Ashley and Brooke (and family).

Lysa's book, Made to Crave, is number 9 on the New York Times Bestseller List for paperback advice books! She has also written 14 other books. I am going to pick one up this week! Probably Made to Crave, that's what I need most help with I think! Because, wow.. I love sweets and treats, coffee with cream and sugar, and other fattening things that my mother taught me how to cook. This was directly passed down from my paternal grandmother as she taught her how to "cook southern!" Gotta love that Alabama cooking! Even though I'm from the Pacific Northwest, I have roots as a "southern belle!" Ask my husband about these arguments we've had over this. :)

I am excited to hear her speak on the cruise! Anything that I can hold onto to help me get through the day in a positive way... is my kinda speaker!  


Don't be left behind! Book your cabin now while they are still available and save $100.00 when you use this button (link). Book under Group KARA if asked the affiliate if they double check, and be sure to use this button! 

I have the * Girls Get Away Cruise Information!!*

The information is here! Are you wanting to go on this cruise with us? It is going to be phenomenal! So grab your best friend, your daughter, your mom, your favorite auntie, your neighbor, your friends at work...... and let's make some special memories!! Prepare to be moved, inspired, uplifted and refreshed! 

We will sail from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Cozumel MEXICO Jan 12-16, 2012!

I am so excited as I dream about my very first cruise with several of my friends, family, and whoever is out there that may be interested! (please click on the box above that says Join Our Group, and the name on that is KARA this will assure that you are placed in our group)

* * * Here are some of the awesome details so far! * * * 

 I will let you know as artists are confirmed, but for now, Lysa TerKeurst is sailing with us on the 2012 cruise! YAY! Lysa, whose book, Made to Crave is on the New York Times bestseller list and who's hosting a FEW webcast on 

Monday nights at MadetoCrave.org.  

Girl's Get A Way Cruise will sail - Jan 12-16

    

We will be sailing on the Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas. I hear it's amazing. I have checked out the site, googled other comments, and am more excited as I see... this will be US! Well, you don't exactly have to ride this wave rider, but I've gone on one before and it's a blast!

 

Prices include -- cabin and all meals (and there is a LOT of it) , entertainment, tea, water, lemonade, coffee, port fees, taxes, and gratuities  -- no hidden additional charges.  

And guess what? YOU WILL SAVE $100 for booking with me!  Make sure you click on my button at the top of the page, that is under my group name, KARA. Make sure while you are booking if they ask, what affiliate you are booking under, and the code is again, my name, KARA. If we book the most cabins then our group will win a special treat!!  I cannot plan what this is, but let's be a part of it on this cruise together!

(excited look!)  ;)

NOTE-- Payment plans are for 10 months (March through Dec).  I will have updated info before March 1. 

Interior (most affordable)  2 per cabin - $848 per person (this includes the $100 savings per cabin for booking with KARA).  

Payment plan -- $100 down per person and 10 payments of $78.80 per person (includes a one time convenience fee of $40) 

Ocean view (most affordable) 2 per cabin - $1148 per person (this includes the $100 savings per cabin for booking with KARA). 

Payment plan -- $100 down per person and 10 payments of $108.80 per person (includes a one time convenience fee of $40) 

Remember that you MUST say you are booking through KARA to get the discount. 

* * * In the next day or so, I personally am planning a special drawing to do with our own group on the ship! I am in the middle of preparing details, so please check back for more info!! * * * 

Please let me know if you will be a part of this. If I don't know you, it will be a great time to get to know you before hand and it will just be like a reunion when we get there! I am SO excited!! 

Blessings for now, I can't wait to hear from you!
~ Kara