I’m Not OK With That

There comes a time when an individual is called to action.  When a blessing has been bestowed, it seems only natural to give back. 

Now is the time. 

My blog began as an virtual scrapbook of the daily events that breezed through my reality.  It was launched to provide a place to organize a chronological journal of my kids. 

It morphed into a tutorial of sorts -- to save time instead of emailing the same recipes over and over and over again to inquiring minds. 

God kept giving me new ideas.  As He did, I found that my blog began to grow and became a resource (and hopefully a refuge).  The moment I begin to blog on my own agenda, I discover that you, my reader, lose interest. 

This blog is by no means a money maker.  I would imagine that the time I spend planning, writing, editing, answering emails, and responding to comments far outweighs the minimal paycheck I receive from my various affiliates. 

But I am doing what God has called me to.  I love to write.  And when I can write with my fingers to express what is in my heart, I experience God’s pleasure.  Whether or not my writing is good -- I write as an offering unto the Lord.

However, I have been called to step out into something way beyond myself.   It makes me nervous.  I feel grossly inadequate. I am writing for One Verse.  I am a One Verse Blogger and I’m passionate about making sure that the Vidunda people receive a translation of the Bible in their language. 

 

The work began in 2009 and is expected to be completed in 2015.

Today, the Granola Mom 4 God blog is an official partner with One Verse.  What does this mean?  Each time  you purchase something from one of my affiliate links, such as All About Reading, Aquasana, Vitamix, Little Passports, Pick and Draw, GAPS monthly menu plans,  or even Amazon . . . I earn money. 

But know that I tithe that money.

So your money will go towards Bible translation . . . indirectly.

For $26 a month (5 Starbucks) you could join with me and sponsor the Vidunda people group. 

In the coming months, I will host a link for you to share what Bible verse you helped translate that month and how that verse has impacted you. 

So . . . head on over to One Verse.

And I am once again inviting you to join with me. 

It will take you less than 5 minutes, but that 5 minutes has the potential to impact someone for eternity.

A Meaningful Gift

I had written a post.  A post filled with gift ideas.  But I knew if I hit the send button . . . I wouldn’t be able fall asleep tonight. 

I want to tell you about a meaningful gift. 

An eternal gift.  Full of good tidings.

And I won’t earn money off of it by telling you about it. 

Consider giving a Bible verse this year. 

Or 12 of them.  Start a monthly habit.

My goal? 

Should the Lord tarry, I want to decorate next year’s Christmas tree with the verses that were translated in the  Vidunda language.  Verses that the Granola Mom 4 God blog paid for . . . and your verses . . . my readers verses. 

Join me.  Let us begin a monthly link up . . . starting in January. 

Each month Granola Mom 4 God will be donating $26 towards the Vidunda people group.  Every time you click on one of my affiliate links . . . and I make money off of it . . . know that I am going to tithe that earning.

If 250 people decide to support the translation of the Vidunda people group for 3-4 years . . . the entire New Testament Bible will get translated.

Consider what the Duggars are doing . . . (they made a sweet video).

Gift-A-Verse . . . it’s something immediately tangible and beneficial.  Here is how it works . . . you donate $26 and choose what people group you would like to sponsor.

You can donate the verse in honor of someone.  Or not.  It makes no matter. 

In return you will receive a Christmas card (click here to see what your choices are).

Within that Christmas card will be a message AND the code that you (or the recipient of your card) will need to unlock the VERY verse your donation translated.

Very cool.

Be sure to place your order before December 12th, especially if you want to mail the Christmas Card and verse to a designated person. See the FAQ page if you have more questions!