WEEKLY BLESSINGS {4.28.25}

 And my God will supply all your needs
according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 CSB

My husband works a construction job. It's been a great career and has taken good care of our family. But as with any construction job, weather plays a big part. This winter was a long, hard winter here in the Midwest. We had record lows, snow storms, and ice storms; some so bad the city even closed down. That crazy weather affects construction workers. While we were doing okay, we had less money coming in than normal. My husband and I prayed that God would provide for that deficit. And He did. Just not quite in the way we had thought. With weather shaping up for spring, my husband's current job site was needing to get caught up so his company decided they were going to work extra hours. He normally does not work any overtime at this company. So an extra twenty hours a week was a huge blessing, though it wore him out greatly.

This reminded us that God always provides for our needs. It may not be how we think, or even how we would hope, but He will provide what we need. I am so thankful for God's provision and for Him sustaining my husband through those weeks of extra work.

What is something you are thanking God for today?

Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...

3875. My beautiful daughter who celebrates her birthday this week.

3876. Witnessing the marriage of a precious couple at church.

3877. April rain showers.

3878. My husband getting back to a normal work schedule.

3879. The overtime hours he was working to make up for a hard winter.

It's your turn! Share something you are praising God for. I would love to rejoice with you.

WHEN YOU PASS THROUGH

We've all faced trials in life. We've lost loved ones, lost dreams, lost relationships, struggled financially, faced health crisis, feared for a prodigal, been hurt by those we trusted most, lost jobs, and a long list of other trials we could have faced. No one in this world is exempt from trials. In fact, when we are living for God, it feels like those trials come more frequently as the enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10).

When you pass through the waters,

I will be with you,

and the rivers will not overwhelm you.

When you walk through the fire,

you will not be scorched,

and the flame will not burn you.

Isaiah 43:2 CSB

Look at the first word in the verse above: when. God doesn't say if you pass through waters. He says when. He says when, not if, because we are sure to face those trials. He knows this world is broken and He knows we will face hard times. No one lives a smooth sailing life from cradle to grave.

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WEEKLY BLESSINGS {4.21.25}

 Rejoice always, pray constantly,
give thanks in everything; for this
is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 CSB

As we conclude the Easter week, let's remember to be thankful for what Jesus did for you and for me each and every day. Let's worship Him!

What is something you are thanking God for today?

Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...

3870. A beautiful Good Friday service and Resurrection Day service at church.

3871. Lunch with family.

3872. Our grandkids lighting up when we gave them Easter baskets.

3873. Dinner with our daughter.

3874. The resurrection of Jesus Christ.

It's your turn! Share something you are praising God for. I would love to rejoice with you.

CSB ILLUSTRATOR'S NOTETAKING BIBLE {GIVEAWAY}

All Scripture is inspired by God and is

profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for

correcting, for training in righteousness.

2 Timothy 3:16 CSB

Are you looking for a new Bible or want to gift one? Check out the CSB Illustrator's Notetaking Bible! This beautiful Bible is perfect for the studier, notetaker, and the creative mind.

The CSB Illustrator's Notetaking Bible has many great features you will love. The soft, leather-touch cover is stunning and inside you'll find larger print and wide margins. Each page has wide journaling margins, line-art illustrations on every page spread, Scripture art, and more. You will be inspired to engage with God’s Word in a fresh and exciting way through meaningful creativity and personalization.

More great features include:

• Over 600 line-art illustrations, including filigree, text, and other Scripture art
• Wide, two-inch lined margins for journaling and notetaking
• Durable Smyth-sewn, lay-flat binding
• Single-column text format
• Topical subject headings
• Large, easy-to-read 9.5-point type size
• Black-letter text
• Two ribbon markers for easy referencing between pages
• Concordance
• One-year Bible reading plan
• Presentation page for gift-giving
• Full-color maps
• 7.25” x 9.375” page size

This Bible is beautiful and I cannot wait to dig in and make it my own. For the Illustrator's Notetaking Bible, click HERE.

Giveaway:
One reader will win 1 copy of CSB Illustrator’s Notetaking Bible, Large Print Edition. (Note: This is limited to US winners only due to shipping.) To enter to win, simply leave your name and email address in the comments. Winner will be chosen at random and emailed from jenifer@jenifermetzger.org on April 21st.

Disclosure:
Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

MINNO EASTER SPECIAL {GIVEAWAY}

We desire to teach our kids the real meaning of Easter, yet sometimes it isn't easy for their little minds to comprehend. Easter can bring up tough questions for kids. Questions like, why did Jesus have to die? As parents, it can be hard to know how to talk about Jesus’s death and resurrection in a way our kids can understand.

That is why I am so excited about Minno’s Laugh and Grow Bible Easter Special! It’s an engaging, gentle retelling of the Biblical Easter story and it's made just for kids!

Minno Kids has Biblical values and it's also entertaining. They have shows like Veggie Tales, Boz, BibleMan, Max Lucado's Hermie and Friends, and so much more. And right now you can watch the Minno Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids Easter Special for FREE! Now every child can hear the story of Easter and the hope that Jesus offers in a way that was made just for them.

My grandkids love this Easter retelling! They were captivated and wanted to watch it over and over. With Minno's Easter special and every day shows, you are going to love Minno for your family.

Watch Minno's Laugh and Grow Bible
for Kids Easter Special FREE HERE.

Giveaway: One reader will win a $10 Amazon gift card! Just leave your name and email address in the comments. Entries here and at Woman to Woman Ministries will be combined (so comment both places for double entry!) and winner will be chosen at random and emailed from jenifer@jenifermetzger.org on April 20th. Note: This is limited to US winners only. 

Disclosure: Many thanks to Minno for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.