Sunshine Blogger Award – Page 2 – Drawing Closer to Christ

Sunshine Blogger Award – 5

Thank you Sister Fay from The Inspirational Room for nominating me for The Sunshine Blogger Award. I always find your writings to be very helpful and thought provoking. They help me to grow as a Christian. Please visit Fay’s blog at:

The Inspirational Room by Fay Ann Swearing

Fay’s Questions for me:

1.What inspires your writing?

I am inspired by God’s Word, the experiences I have had in life, and the things and people around me.

2.How would you describe yourself in one sentence?

I am someone who tries to figure out the good even in a difficult situation.

3. What are you most grateful for this moment?

Life, sound mind, and the peace of God.

4. What is one thing you learned in childhood that totally changed your life?

My mom always stressed the importance of having a mind of your own. So I started learning early in life not to just follow the crowd.

5. Can you tell me some of your strengths that really helped you in blogging?

Like many bloggers, I really like reading and writing so that helps. But I think my desire to help others through my writings is a strength too.

6. What do you think is the best strategy that worked well for you to get more traffic to your blog?

Being consistent with a blogging schedule rather it’s once a week or everyday. Also interacting with other bloggers.

7. What was the most challenging moment in your blogging journey so far?

Sharing personal experiences can sometimes be a challenge, but I have to do it at times to help bring healing and inspiration to myself and others.

8. How do you motivate yourself to keep the blog up and running?

The joy that comes from being able to connect with other bloggers motivates me. Plus blogging helps me to relieve stress.

9. What was your greatest failure and what did you learn from that?

I would have to say one of the greatest failures is not knowing more about managing and handling money when I was younger. That’s something they don’t teach in U.S. grade schools. I’ve found out things in recent years that I wish I had known 20 years ago.

10. Tell me about your proudest achievement?

I’ve done many things I’m proud of like, graduating college, publishing ebooks, raising my daughter, starting a blog, being a veteran but I think there is still much more for me to see and do in this life, so the best is yet to come.

11. Who has impacted you most in blogging and how?

I think just being part of the blogging community has impacted me most in blogging. Being able to read and comment on the writings of others is exciting to me. I have been inspired by all my fellow bloggers.

Rules:-

• Thank the person who nominated you and provide a link back to him/her.

• Answer the 11 questions provided by the blogger who nominated you.

• Nominate 11 other bloggers and ask them 11 new questions.

• Notify the nominees by commenting on one of their blog posts.

• List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo on your post.

I nominate the following and my questions are below if you choose to participate. 🤗❤️

Blissful Hearts

Maggie Tiggles

Theology of a Newfoundland Housewife

View From The Back

Something to Stu Over

My Questions:

1. How would you describe yourself in one sentence?

2. What are you most grateful for this moment?

3. What are one of the most important lesson you’ve learned in life?

4. If you could only watch one more movie for the rest of your life what would it be?

5. What was your favorite childhood meal?

6. Sunset or Sunrise?

7. What is a food you hate?

8. What is something someone would never guess about you?

9.Do you prefer to write a letter, text someone,call someone, or spend the day with them.

10. What’s your Favorite season?

11. What do you want to be most remembered for?

Sunshine Blogger Award – 4

Thank you to my big brother in Christ, Matt at Jesusluvsall, for nominating me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. I admire Matt’s perseverance to keep sharing the love of Christ with people from all around the world regardless of his own challenges with chronic illness. His writings inspire me to keep going!

Visit his blog at: Jesusluvsall

The Sunshine Blogger Award is peer recognition for bloggers who inspire readers by promoting positivity and bringing joy.

Matt’s questions to me:

1- What is your blog about?

My blog is about sharing my faith in Jesus with others to help encourage them in their Christian walk. ✝️

2- Why did you start blogging?

It’s a great way to connect with others from different places, and a way to share about Jesus and my life experiences. 👩🏽‍🔧👩‍🌾👳🏻‍♂️👩🏿‍🎨

3- Do you have a hobby? If so please describe it.

I like reading, walking, writing, going to the movies, and visiting new vegan restaurants with my daughter.🚶🏿‍♀️📚 🍛

4- Have you traveled to other countries? Which ones and which one is your favorite?

Only South Korea and Canada. They were equally nice experiences. 🇰🇷 🇨🇦

5- What is your favorite movie and why?

Private Benjamin with Goldie Hawn. It’s a very funny movie that makes me laugh. 😂

6- What is your favorite season and why?

Spring. It’s always so refreshing to see the flowers blooming and the weather getting better. Especially when I was living in states that actually have winter (unlike Florida). 🌺🍃

7- What is your favorite holiday and why?

Christmas. It’s a beautiful time of year with all the lights and other decorations. And most importantly to remember the birth of Jesus. 🎄

8- Do you prefer morning or evening and why?

Mornings. It’s always a blessing to see that God has brought me a new day. Seeing the new day is a reminder of His faithfulness. ☀️🌞

9- What kind of music do you like?

Mostly Praise and worship and gospel. Occasionally some pop and R&B. 🎶

10- What song or songs inspire you?

Many songs inspire me, but recently I’ve been listening to CeCe Winans, “One in the Same” over and over again. 🎤

Here’s the song: One in the Same

11- If you and I had dinner together would it be in your home or at a restaurant and what kind of food?

Probably at a Restaurant, either Mexican or Italian, but I’m flexible lol. 🍕🌮

I nominate the following bloggers. Please answer my questions below. ❤️🌞

Quiet Moments With God

God’s Love

Musings Of A Wanderer

Inspired Grisele

Contemplations

Top Education Hub

Living With Grace

Faith2Faith-RickyRacer42

Big Sky Buckeye

New Lune

My 11 questions to you. Thanks for answering! 😁

1. What’s an important lesson you’ve learned in life?

2. What is a good book you’ve read?

3. What is your favorite characteristic about yourself?

4. What are your hobbies?

5. Why did you start blogging?

6. What topics, if any, have you wanted to write about but haven’t because you feel your “fan base” would not approve?

7. Are you married or single, kids or no kids?

8. What are you passionate about and why?

9. What is your favorite food?

10. Do you prefer a plane ride or a road trip?

11. If you could wake up in the morning in a different place, where would that place be?

Rules:

• Thank the person who nominated you and provide a link back to him/her.

• Answer the 11 questions provided by the blogger who nominated you.

• Nominate 11 other bloggers and ask them 11 new questions.

• Notify the nominees by commenting on one of their blog posts.

• List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo on your post.

Thanks for participating (if you choose to), and Inspiring me with your blogs. ENJOY! 🤹‍♀️

Sunshine Blogger Award – 3

Thank you Mrs. Holliman at GOD’S LOVE for nominating me for The Sunshine Blogger Award. When I stop by your blog, I encounter the truth and love of God’s Word. Thank you for being an inspiration.

Please check out her blog! Here’s one of her most recent post: Living Your Best Life with God’s Promises

Rules:

1. Use the sunshine blogger award logo

2. Give thanks to the blogger that nominated you

3. Answer the 11 questions that you’ve been asked

4. Nominate 11 other bloggers and ask them 11 questions

Question For Me:

1.What place would you like to visit? Rome, Italy 🇮🇹

2.Who is the most important person in your life? My relationship with Jesus Christ is always first. 🙏🏿

3.What is the last place you traveled to and why? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for my uncle’s funeral. ✈️

4.What good did GOD bring into your life? He has brought a lot of good, but learning to understand His love for me has been life changing. ❤️

5.What is your favorite color? Green 🌿

6.What got you to start your blog? I decided to start as a way to encourage others by sharing about God’s faithfulness. 🖥

7.What is your favorite food? Pepperoni Pizza and French Fries. Love them! 🍕🍟

8.Do you like to play sports or watch sports? I don’t play any sports, but I enjoy watching baseball. I’ve been to several professional baseball games. New York Yankees are #1!! ⚾️

9.How do you feel about what the world became to be? The world is becoming worse everyday. It’s becoming more like it’s father, Satan. The Bible said things would get bad in the last days. On the other hand, us Christians should strive to become more like God our Father. We should spread the truth and love of Jesus Christ. He died for the sins of the world. 🌎

10.Do you like being in the snow? If yes why? No I don’t like the snow. I lived in Michigan, outside of Detroit for 11 years. I don’t miss those snowy, brutally cold winters at all. ⛄️

11.What beach do you like to visit? I’m not really a big beach person, but living in Florida I’ve been to many. I grew up in Virginia, so Virginia Beach was close by. I don’t really have a favorite. 🏝

***I’m nominating 11 of my most recent connections. 😊 Participation is optional, but thanks for your blogs!! I appreciate your writings. ❤️ My questions are below.

1. https://joycottage.blog/2019/05/23/i-thought-it-was-just-a-memory-on-facebook/

2. https://godinspiredart.wordpress.com/2019/02/28/im-back-well-not-just-yet/

3. https://inspiredgrisele.wordpress.com/2019/05/20/whats-your-we/

4. https://imeellasblog.wordpress.com/2019/05/22/im-back/

5. https://wonderblogz.wordpress.com/2019/05/15/our-dreams/

6. https://husnayot.wordpress.com/2019/05/24/pen-and-paper-sketches-from-my-past-pt2-2/

7. https://fayannswearing.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/god-is-our-refuge-and-strength/

8. https://florenceezekafor.com/2019/05/25/how-my-life-got-messed-up/

9. https://briannaheaden.com/2019/04/26/fear/

10. https://missionloved.com/2019/05/13/pygmy-chiefs-village-transformed/

11. https://hhhigh.wordpress.com/2019/05/23/weeks-after-weeks/

My questions for you:

1. What’s an important lesson you’ve learned in life?

2. What is a good book you’ve read?

3. What is your favorite characteristic about yourself?

4. What are your hobbies?

5. Why did you start blogging?

6. What topics, if any, have you wanted to write about but haven’t because you feel your “fan base” would not approve?

7. Are you married or single, kids or no kids?

8. What are you passionate about and why?

9. What is your favorite food?

10. What is one of your favorite memories?

11. If you could wake up in the morning in a different place, where would that place be?

Sunshine Blogger Award – 2

Thank you Stuart for nominating me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. I have been enjoying your post. They are very intentional and address a variety of issues which is very helpful. It’s inspiring that you don’t mind tackling the tough topics.

Check out Stu’s blog:

Something to Stu Over

Here are the rules:

• Thank the blogger who nominated you.

• Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you.

• Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.

• List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award in your post/or on your blog.

Here are the questions for me:

1. What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten or should I say attempted to eat? Chitterlings

2. What is the hardest thing you have overcome? Lack of self confidence. I am still working this!

3. What is the one thing you have to have every day? A banana at breakfast

4. Why do you think it is so hard for most men to share their true feelings with the ones they love? Because men are usually taught to be “tough” and that includes not showing too many emotions.

5. If you are married, what do you treasure the most about your spouse?

If dating, what about the one you are seeing? If single, what are you looking for?

As a single person I am content and thankful I have had this time as a single to grow in Christ. I’m not really looking. If God wants me married He’ll send the right person. But He would have to have true godly character.

6. Where did the term, without using Google or any other search engine, by the skin of my teeth come from? I have no idea! I would need to google it. Lol.

7. What are you passionate about and why?

I am passionate about encouraging people, and helping them to know and understand that they are valuable in God’s eyes. They don’t have to compete with others because God has a special unique plan for each person.

8. What topics, if any, have you wanted to write about but haven’t because you feel your “fan base” would not approve?

I don’t necessarily think people would not approve but sometimes I think about racism. Living in South Florida it is so multi cultural (which is great) but there is much racial tension and other negative things to go along with the diversity. It gets tiring at times that people can’t just realize we are all human regardless of what country you came from.

9. Someone who has hurt you deeply in the past reaches out to you. They have done so to make ammends because the Lord told them to. Do you forgive or do you tell them to bugger off? I forgive them.

10. Now, let’s flip that question a little. The Lord tells you to reach out to someone you hurt in the past. Do you do so or do you ignore the prompting of the Holy Spirit out of fear?

You do it! I have actually reached out to someone from my past before because I hurt them. I would just advise people to pray for God to give them the right timing to approach them and the right words to say. Timing is everything.

11. Oh gosh, you are running late for work, grab a quick cup of coffee, get dressed quickly, slip on a pair of shoes and jet. When you arrive at work people snicker when you walk in because you slipped on two different pairs of shoes. What do you do?

I laugh with them! This actually happened to my coworker some years ago. She laughed at herself. We all laughed with her. Lol

I am nominating the following for this award:

Lamar Gibbs

https://thoughtsofredemption.com/2019/04/04/nationalpoetrymonth/

You Are Awesome

https://hhhigh.wordpress.com/2019/04/30/i-wait-for-the-lord/

Silent Songs of Sonsnow

https://sonsnow.home.blog/2019/04/27/a-home/

Reflections of a storyteller

https://reflectionsofastoryteller.com/2019/04/16/a-heart-of-gratitude/

Michael Ogazie’s Blog

https://ogaziestheory.wordpress.com/2019/05/04/a-weekend-tip/

A Writer’s Touch

https://awriterstouchonline.wordpress.com/2019/05/04/a-weekend-tip/

Everything is Hack!

https://everythingishack.com/2019/05/01/the-problem-with-getting-experience-after-graduating/

Grace and Pink

https://graceandpink.home.blog/2019/04/07/epiphany/

Humanity Lives On

https://humanityliveson.home.blog/2019/05/01/time-too-is-money-give-just-that/

Rooted In Faith

https://rootedinfaith.blog/2019/04/12/20-the-sweet-fragrance-of-christ/

Saem’s Blog

https://samsparking.wordpress.com/2019/04/11/avail-able-to-be/

Here are my questions to you:

Stuart’s questions were great and very thought provoking so please answer the same 11 questions.

Remember participation is optional. But thanks for your blog. You are an inspiration to me! 🌺🌞

Sunshine Blogger Award – 1

Renee at Heart Tokens has nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Thanks Renee! I really appreciate you for thinking of me. I am always encouraged and inspired when I read your posts. They are very honest and transparent, which is so helpful to me.

Check out Renee’s blog at:

Heart Tokens

Here are the rules:

• Thank the blogger who nominated you.

• Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you.

• Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.

• List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award in your post/or on your blog.

Questions for me to answer:

1. Are you the type of person that has to check email during vacation? Yes

2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Not 100% sure, but hopefully doing something where I can work more with people.

3. What is your biggest weakness? Procrastination

4. What is your best talent? I’m pretty good at listening to people.

5. Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Vegetable

6. Who inspires you the most? My mom

7. Are you super talkative? No.

8. What is the yummiest desert you’ve ever eaten? Sweet Potato Pie

9. Do you enjoy exercising? I enjoy walking

10. What book do you recommend everybody to read? I have read so many books, but anything you read by Joyce Meyer will be great. She is my favorite author.

11. What motivates you? Reading the Bible and writing.

I now nominate the following:

Anomalous Darlings

https://anomalousdarlings.wordpress.com/2019/05/03/not-a-fixer/

Danceinmyshoes

https://beautyinmylanguage.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/love-rejoices/

Preciousone

https://deandrahurst.com/2019/05/02/the-victim-mentality/

God’s Love

https://godscourage.wordpress.com/2019/05/02/god-is-my-strength/

Intheriver

https://intheriverblog.com/2019/04/01/women-are-to-be-silent-in-church/