Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Another milestone

Believe it or not, but I will turn 50 this week. Never thought that day would come so fast after my 40th birthday. It seems the last few years accelerated, but maybe that was because I've been busy ;)

Anyway, for one thing, this special day will be a good moment to give away some goodies. My upcoming book (My Neighbor's House) hasn't been released yet... so I'll throw in a classic: Sacred Sabbath, God's way to multiply our time and restore our joy. This book contains a serious message for America as well as lots of encouragement for the church as it is.

You don't have to sign up for anything, just leave a comment and a link to your own blog (a little promotion never hurts) and use ONE word to describe your blog!

I'll ask my husband to pick a winner, or two, and I'll send you the book when I come back from my trip to Israel. Happy blogging....

42 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:34 AM

    Happy Birthday!& Enjoy your trip to Israel!
    I'm thinking I need to read this book being that it contains "a serious message for America"

    Blessings to You ♥
    BP

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  2. Yes please. Love to have a chance at a copy of this book.

    www.ikziedatzo.blogspot.com
    - mindful -

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  3. hartelijk gefeliciteerd!!!
    je bent bijna een jaar jonger dan mij:) :)
    ik ben 26 september 51 geworden,

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    1. Oh leuk, 51 klinkt al stukken minder oud ;)

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  4. He en wanneer ben jij dan jarig. Vlak bij mij dus. Ik krijg via fb nooit berichtjes dat iemand jarig is. Maar ik wens je nu alvast een heel fijne dag toe en Gods zegen voor het komende jaar.

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    1. Thanks Gerreke, leuk je 'hier' te zien op mijn engelse blog

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  5. Happy Birthday, Marja!! What a wonderful opportunity for you to be back in Israel. I look forward to seeing lots of pictures!

    In a word, my blog shares: Truth. I'm passionate about sharing the truth of God's Word with today's generation.

    What a pleasure knowing you these past couple years, Marja! Your blog is an inspiration & challenges me with lessons from the Bible. Hugs & Blessings~

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    1. Truth. Great one for your blog indeed Maria, I am always happy to read your musings, they always inspire me.
      And yes, I am planning to make a FB album about this trip in Israel. so you can enjoy the beauty of that country too!

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  6. Happy Birthday, Marja, sweet blogging friend. I am ten years ahead of you.

    http://gg-notesonthejourny.blogspot.com

    practical - my one word.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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    1. Practical... love it! 10 years ahead???? I thought you were younger. Blessings!

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  7. Happy Birthday, dear Marja.

    http://quietspirit-followingmyking.blogspot.com

    My blog in one word: discipleship

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    1. Discipleship... good one Cecelia. I am going to add your blog to my blogroll, I don't know why that did not happen until now.

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  8. LOL The next ten will go even faster! Happy birthday, sweet friend! May your day be filled with love and special surprises. And may the Lord bless you outrageously! <3

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    1. Thanks Lynn! Faster??? I hope not, I will have to stay up at night to make full use of that time ;)

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  9. Anonymous8:11 AM

    Happy Birthday and it's been fun reading your blog and the comments posted before me. I will be 60 in March. And like Lynn wrote, yes, the years just keeping coming faster the older we grow...but look at what we have to look forward to...an eternity with our LORD Jesus Christ! May you know the blessings of God, Family & friends this birthday and through this wonderful birthday year! teelayoung@hotmail.com http://coffee24tea.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and the birthday wishes. I'll hop over to your blog!

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  10. Happy Birthday, Marja! One word? Just one? Oh my. Faith-based.
    Wow. That is challenging to try to wrap it into one word! SO excited to see your new book released! Still have one on my nightstand to read BUT I am slow. Happy blessed birthday. Many joys for your next year! In His Grace, Dawn

    http://beneaththesurface-dawn.blogspot.com/

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    1. Haha, great exercise isn't it? ONE WORD only. But okay, I think faith-based is one word. LOL.

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  11. Happy Birthday! You are a sweet and treasured friend, and I am so blessed that we met through blogging. :) Hope you have/had a wonderful celebration!

    Not sure if I am too late for the giveaway, but if not, my blog link is http://karenelange.blogspot.com/. In a word? How about - conversation? (Having trouble paring it down to just one, lol.)

    Thanks, blessings, and birthday greetings,
    Karen

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    1. Conversation... LOVE it Karen, that is truly what your blog triggers... talk. Well, it's much more than that of course... but it captures the essence of your blogging efforts. Blessings my friend!

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  12. Hello, I clicked over from Karen Lange's site to see what you had to say abou cliches. Put my name in the book draw. You can find me over at http://www.livelearnwithsally.blogspot.com and in a word;
    perspective
    Happy Birthday, 50 is a lot of fun, you're old enough to know better but young enough to do it again. (cliche!)

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    1. Hello Sally, thanks for stopping by.
      Perspective... hhmmm, good one, I like that!

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  13. Hi Marja -

    A belated Happy Birthday!

    One word to describe my blog: Connector

    susanjreinhardt AT gmail DOT com

    Blessings,
    Susan

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    1. Connector... that is SOOOO you Susan, always sharing great links, people and blogs with your readers and connecting them to God.

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  14. Happy belated birthday, Marja! I just returned from New Zealand where I fell again and smashed up my face!
    My one word will have to be THOUGHTS.wynb.blogspot.com

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    1. Ponderings, thoughts... and you know I love to read your thoughts Wyn always a joy to visit your blog.

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  15. Truly liked knowing about this milestone. I also celebrated my 25th birthday in the last month and it was a stunning day of my life. At one of the local venues in Chicago I threw the unicorn inspired bash with the help of my cousin that is an expert party planner. I was really inspired with her excellent skills along with clever ideas for cutting off many expenses.

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