I’m excited to be a part of One Strand Marketplace in Snohomish, WA on Saturday, April 30, 2016.
Here’s the scoop:
Shop over 60 Crafters and Etsy artists. Enjoy the cafe with signature sandwiches, the coffee bar, and specialty food items. Listen to live music, meet authors and find a new book. Experience organic beauty products and services. Be sure to get your tickets for the “Inspirational Night Out” immediately following the Marketplace.
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Cafe 11am-4pm
Marketplace 11am-6:30pm
Marketplace 11am-6:30pm
I’m especially excited for you to see my newest Journal the Journey book – LOVE Journal & Coloring Book. I’ll also have the HOPE Journal & Coloring book as well as my Caregiver’s Devotional at the signing table.
LOVE Journal & Coloring Book – Available in 8 x 10 Perfect Bound or 6 x 9 Spiral Bound
The venue is amazing! Come just to see all of the antiques! This event center is a great place for any event. I fell in love with it’s old world charm as I walked through it the other night.
Venue Details: 1011 2nd Street Snohomish, WA 98290
I will be signing books from 12-1 as a featured author. How fun is that?
I’ll be right there in front of that TV at a table signing books.
In the evening we will have music and sharing from my friend Cheryl Door with the debut of her book, Jesus Send the Rain.
I hope you will join for some fun. Come for a little while or stay all day. It’s free up through the evening which will be wonderful too.
Come to an
Inspirational Night Out
Inspirational Night Out
Jesus Send the Rain
Register soon! Seating is limited
Decadant Desserts
Guest Speaker and Guest Vocalist
Guest Speaker and Guest Vocalist
Saturday, April 30th 2016
Meet, mingle and get coffee:
6:30-7pm
Guest vocalist and guest speaker:
Guest vocalist and guest speaker:
7-9pm
Come early to shop the
craft marketplace
Tickets for the evening only…$18
Blessings!
Gigi
Photo Courtesty of www.Marvelsflowers.com
There is nothing like the giggle of my granddaughter as she hunts for hidden plastic eggs throughout our home. In Seattle, sometimes the egg hunts don’t make it outside. Yesterday was one of those days because of the rain.
But we all had a great time despite the rainy weather.
Avery excitedly searched in every room to find the many eggs hidden earlier in the day. She opened each egg carefully to see the surprise inside.
These are the lessons we can teach our children and grandchildren as they open each egg:
When the egg is empty, it is a reminder of the empty tomb, and the resurrection life we receive because of Easter.
When the egg is filled with candy, it reminds us that God is the giver of good gifts, the best gift given to us on Easter – life everlasting.
When the egg has a coin in it, we are reminded that God is our provider. He knows our needs and provides the way to meet them. (And Disneyland is one quarter closer!)
Yes, Easter is so much more than egg hunts, bunnies, candy and gifts. It is about the gift of life everafter given to each of us as we trust in the One and Only, Jesus Christ.
Not because we did anything to earn this gift, but just because he Loves us. It is about HOPE and LOVE for today and tomorrow.
It was a doubly special day for my family because we also celebrated our oldest son, Zane’s, birthday. He is another reminder of God’s good gifts. I am beyond blessed to be his mom.
On this Easter Monday, my heart is full of HOPE and LOVE. I hope yours is too.
My prayer for you, dear friend, is that you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you can HOPE in God’s LOVE for all of your todays and tomorrows. He loves you more than you know.
I do too!
Be Blessed.
Gigi ]]>
I felt like a kid when the UPS man showed up at our door late Sunday afternoon. The journal I’ve been creating since mid summer arrived hot off the press.
It is beautiful! I can’t wait for you to get your hands on it.
This is not only a journal. I share a bit of my story of HOPE. You’ll learn about my mom’s journal that is now seventy-eight years old. Interspersed throughout are inspiring quotes and Scriptures to point you to hope.
There is plenty of space to write your thoughts, hopes and dreams. (And frustrations too – I journal it all!)
A separate section to track prayer requests helps you remember the prayers of your heart. Updates help you see the hand of God at work. The gratitude section is a great place to record thanks each day.
And, just for fun, I’ve added some coloring pages. The coloring pages are floral or abstract designs – mostly tulips. I tell you the tulips story to explain my love for the beautiful flower.
It is available here on my website NOW. It will be up on Amazon in the next few days.
I hope you’ll consider joining me to journal the journey.
We’ve discounted the book through December 31st. The retail price is $14.95 but we are offering it here for $10.00. Click on the book section to order. Purchase Here
The proceeds from this book benefits Gabriel’s Foundation of HOPE – a 501(c)3 nonprofit established to bring encouragement and hope to those we serve.
I pray you will find HOPE in the manger this Christmas. He came to earth as a baby…just for you and for me. Bless you with encouragement today.
Gigi ]]>
Light a candle and let it shine as a reminder of the HOPE available to all of us.
This week is the first week of Advent. As we count down to Christmas let us remember where our HOPE comes from.
THE CANDLE OF HOPE
Charles Colson said it best:
“Where is the hope? The hope that each of us have, is not in who governs us, or what laws are passed, or what great things we do as a nation. Our hope is in the power of God working through the hearts of people. And that’s where our hope is in this country. And that’s where our hope is in this life.”
I shared in a previous post that my new Journal the Journey — HOPE book is about to hit the press. I am delighted to share a few stories of how HOPE has kept me going during challenging times of life.
My prayer for you today, as we end November, is that you will know where your hope comes from.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 (ESV)
Bless you with HOPE today,
Gigi
I’m very excited to share that the first book in my new Journal Series – Journal the Journey of HOPE is about to hit the press. I spent the summer working on this creative journal~coloring book.
I chose the theme HOPE as the first book in this series because I believe we can all use a little HOPE these days.
Throughout this 160 page journal, you’ll find a few stories about how I’ve maintained a HOPE-filled attitude. I will also share some of my journal writing techniques. Quotes and favorite Scriptures that have pointed me to HOPE are found throughout the journal pages. For relaxation and fun, I’ve added a few coloring pages too.
This journal will leave the hands of Dochas Publications and hit Amazon at the end of November.
BUT I have good news for you. If you pre-order from me, you can get the journal for $10.00 vs the $14.95 price at Amazon. (Tax and $5.00 shipping and handling will be added.)
I’m excited for this whole series of journals. In January we will release Journal the Journey of LOVE and in March Journal the Journey of FAITH.
Also, if you order from Amazon, we would appreciate it if you would use the Amazon Smile account that gives a donation to Gabriel’s Foundation of HOPE.
This journal will make a great Christmas or Birthday gift for the journaler in your life. It will also be a great tool for learning to keep a journal.
Come back to my website for more details as we get closer to the release date.
Bless you in your journey.
Gigi ]]>