Family MIssion & A Giveaway!

I am a Christian Educator by trade. (you know in those days before I was blessed to be able to stay home with our children) My husband is a nurse who continued his education as a Nurse Practitioner so that I could come home. The opportunity finally arrived after almost a decade of working, I went to tell our friend and my boss. His response was- "You won't be able to do this long. I expect you to be back in ministry in a couple of years."

At the time, we had 2 children- 13 months apart-I remember telling him that I would be in ministry, but in my home. What God had in store, I had no idea. We now have 4 children, and we are 13 years from that conversation.

With two high school daughters, I stand by the fact that I'm in ministry at home.  Our main goal as a family has been to raise children who love the Lord and share that love with others.

When the kids were little we owned every DVD, cassette, and CD that taught Bible verses and Christian values. I read more books that inspired Godly conversation. I was so determined to teach God's love.

Now those babies are growing, I see them beginning to make their own decisions and choices. I know that foundation is set, but I still think the example of reminding them whose and who they are is important. Around our house I have placed Bible verses, crosses and other things to show them (and others) what we believe.

A regular quote our Pastor uses has been from St. Francis of Assisi- "Preach the gospel everywhere and if necessary use words." Our children have grown up hearing this said weekly in our church. The older girls and I got the opportunity this past spring break to travel with our youth group to Nicaragua. While on the mission trip, we got to live out what we have said was our family theme.

A wonderful way to share our family theme is through the products that DaySpring offers. I have purchased many of the items for gifts, but I also chose to show our mission through these products. This month DaySpring is offering several of items like this one at a discount.

I also am able to offer a giveaway from DaySpring. Please leave a comment below. Also if you follow me on Twitter (@sallieding). You can leave a second comment.


(I am writing this review on the DaySpring product, under my own opinion. I have not been paid by DaySpring for this comment.)