Lil’ Light O’ Mine Giveaway with Courtney DeFeo

NOTE: You still have until April 30th to get all six of the companion video teaching sessions to my newest book LET. IT. GO. How to Stop Running the Show & Start Walking in Faith ABSOLUTELY FREE from Christian Book Distributors (CBD) if you buy either the paperback or e-book from them. (A $27.00 value) The book in on how to stop trying to control other people, your circumstances, etc.. and start controlling your emotions and behavior as you learn to trust God. Each session features a humorous, yet biblical message on a different character from the Bible who either was a control freak or instead an example of someone who trusted God.

If you already have the book, consider buying one to donate to your church or local library or as a Mother’s Day gift so you can still enjoy the six downloadable sessions for free. Click here for more information.

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I love when I see someone who has found a passion and is using it to help others.

My friend Courtney DeFeo is one such woman.

Her site is a little online corner that provides hope, inspiration and creative ideas in the thrilling journey called motherhood. She wants moms to forget the cheerios that crunch under your toes and believe your kids can light up the world for Jesus.

I’m turning over the keyboard to Courtney today while I steal away to work on my next book. She is offering a great giveaway so be sure to watch for it in her post. Now, here’s Courtney:

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I remember the moment. Ella was four and Larson was two. I was having an out of body moment or as we say now … I was coming “unglued.”

Both girls were disobeying or “not making wise choices.” They would not do ONE thing I asked them to do. Can you even imagine? A two-year-old and a four-year-old being defiant? And, I think Ella smacked Larson or something absurd and I started to explain WHY we don’t do such things.

I was exhausted and I was speechless. I was so OVER the “because I told you so”… and I knew I needed some key scriptures in my heart and hers.

At the same time, God was doing a work in me. I was sorting through prayers and nudges about my career that I left behind, my identity and how He might use all of my past experience, gifts and talents to serve Him. Full story here.

I had heard of folks putting scripture to the alphabet – and I thought that would help mine memorize it! And, this would help me have a common language with the girls.

I looked some up online that were printouts and I didn’t really love the verses chosen or the format. I wanted them to be really relevant in my home (nice way to say “stylish please.”) I wanted them out on display like décor, but useful enough that we could “teach” and “train” as we went about the day.

So, combine the transplant God was doing on my heart and my desire to make some changes in my home and you get the first product that was launched on LilLightOMine.com (now CourtneyDeFeo.com).

ABC Scripture Cards were designed for mom’s style and the child’s heart. I thought my friends and their friends might buy them, but I had no idea that thousands would buy them in the first year. The thought of God’s work coming alive in homes all over is so thrilling.

Ella is now six and knows all 26 by heart. And so do I! Larson knows half (4 years old). We have a common language that has helped me tremendously in parenting. They are still children and still defiant – but I believe God’s word never returns void. I am praying and trusting these will stay with her for life and surface in her heart and thoughts when she needs them most.

For instance, when someone was mean to her at school …we could easily talk about the appropriate response.

When mine were scared at night, I quickly had the words to sooth their heart. He does care and He will protect you!

When they are worried ALREADY about their looks – or when they make a great choice, I remind them what God is focused on.

I am beyond passionate about empowering moms and changing little lives. We are all in this together. I am sharing 10 Ways To Bring Faith to Life In Your Home today on my blog. Scripture Memory is just one of them and this product is not the only answer.

Thank you Karen for giving me this space to speak about the God I adore and the little lights in our homes – our kids that can shine so bright for His glory.

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Now, would you like to win a set? Courtney will give away a set to two of the gals who comment on this post. Simply tell us what was the first verse that you ever memorized or that you taught a child to memorize. Or, if you’ve never memorized one, pick one you’d like to commit to memory and tell us what it is.

You have until Sunday at midnight to enter. Winner announced Monday.:-)

Happy weekend!

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