3 Gifts on Paper

681. My calendar. I know I have one on my phone but I just haven’t been able to get used to it. I like one with plenty of space to write but that also fits in my purse. I got this one from Lilly Pulitzer and I love it. Perfect size, I can see the whole month at once or work with a week at a time. This helps me keep track of my life!

      682. I have greatly enjoyed Ann Voskamp’s Joy Dare. I keep a hard copy on my desk because it’s easier for me to look at it than to look it up online each time. Even though I don’t write 3 gifts everyday, I enjoy having the prompts to encourage me to think “outside of the box” in thankfulness. I am grateful that she has printed prompts for a year.

683. Any printed word on paper is a gift. Newspapers, books – I do realize that with sin in the world not all that is printed is edifying or spiritual but – the printed word is still a gift to us.

3 Gifts on Paper

139. My most treasured "paper" is my Bible. 

 
"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right." 2 Timothy 3:16 NLT

140. I need a new Bible. Mine is old and worn. It has my old name on it. BUT  when Randy and I talked about it I decided I just couldn't replace my old Bible. It has all my notes in it. And I love to read my notes as I read my Bible. I got this Bible in January 1990. So it has 23 years of notes. They are important to me. I have added other translations to my library but my Bible is my main source for study.

141. For a reader, all books are a gift. I'm so thankful for my love of reading and so thankful to live in a country that lets everyone enjoy the books they choose.

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91. I'm trying to be more organized with my blogging for this year. I'm hoping this schedule on paper will be a gift to my life!

92. I have a small trunk on my dresser. I put all the cards Randy gives me in this. 

93. I've mentioned the hymnal I was missing and my friend found one for me and sent it to me. One of the reasons I enjoy this hymnal so much is because it has the songs I learned as a child - in our small Southern Baptist Church. It also has the hymns I learned and loved as a young adult becoming so active in my home church Oakwood Christian Church.