This month, I am sharing giving ideas and special giveaways as part of The 30-Day Giving Challenge.
We hear the word inspire a lot these days.
1. to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.
2. to produce or arouse (a feeling, thought, etc.): to inspire confidence in others.
3. to influence or impel: Competition inspired her to greater efforts.
I am inspired by many things in life- my family, my readers, emails I receive, books, fellow bloggers, and most importantly, through studying His Word.
Our next sponsor has been inspiring their customers since 1983. Inspire4Less.com is the online home of Christian Book Outlet and Christian Gift Outlet. Retail store locations are found throughout Arkansas and in Branson, Missouri. The owners have been working in Christian Retailing for over 25 years.
I was not familiar with Inspire4Less until they reached out to me about partnering with us for the 30-Day Giving Challenge. I am so glad they did! Their online prices and selection is fantastic, and their commitment to Christ through their business model is indeed inspiring.
Inspire4Less sent each of the 30-Day Give host bloggers a package of unique items to donate to the charity of our choice. Here is what I received:
It includes:
- Life Application Study Bible (NLT)
- God’s Word for Girls Bible
- Homemade Christmas Gooseberry Patch Cookbook
- A Christmas Snow (DVD)
I look forward to dropping off these items at my local women’s shelter this month. I also have a duplicate pack to give away to one KingdomFirstMom.com reader!
Enter to win (1) Prize Pack from Inspire4Less.com for your family to keep or share.:
- Leave a comment below (required entry): What inspires you?
If you are reading via email or in a reader, please click through to the post to enter.
For up to (2) Bonus Entries (leave a separate comment for each):
- Subscribe via RSS or email, and/or become a “fan” of KingdomFirstMom on Facebook. If you’re already a subscriber (thank you!) simply leave a comment.
- Like our fabulous sponsor Inspire4Less on Facebook or Follow on Twitter.
This giveaway will end on Sunday (11/7) at 9 PM EST. The winner will be drawn at random, and notified via email.
Disclosure: I was provided with the items pictured above to donate to my local charity. As always, the opinions in this post are completely my own.
Be sure to visit the other bloggers hosting the 30-Day Giving Challenge as they are each giving away a unique prize pack from Inspire4Less:
- Frugal Femina
- 4tunate
- Saving And Giving
- For The Mommas
- Life…Your Way
- My Blessed Life
- Resourceful Mommy
- Amy’s Finer Things
- Amy Loves It
About Alyssa Francis
My kids inspire me!
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My three granddaughters inspire me. I have a pretty wonderful daughter too!
I am a fan of KFM on facebook!
My kids inspire me most, I also have a group of amazing friends who inspire me. Both of them make me want to do More, and better always.
My children inspire me every day to be a better person!
I like you on facebook!
My children inspire me the most, especially my 6 yrs desire to serve the lord in everything he does.
I like inspire 4 less on facebook!
Absolutely hands down my Children and my Church community, they are a great support system!!
My grandmother has been my inspiration, although she passed away 3 years ago her influence on my life still inspires me to be the best Christian, wife, mother, daughter and friend that I can be. She was a simple lady who loved God and her family more than anything and lived her live just for them.
I like you on FB -Lindsay Thomas
I “liked” inspired for less on FB!
I just became an e-mail subscriber!
My mom inspires me. She is one of the most generous people I know.
I am an e-mail subscriber.
my mom inspire me because of her strength
I follow Inspire4Less on twitter as frugalmomto4.
rss subscriber
Seeing people making through the tough times still smiling. And of course, my kids.
Bloggers like you, who are faithful to God’s calling, inspire me!
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God, my family, learning how to get out of Debt, and helping others inspires me!
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Scripture, beauty, books, quotes & people inspire me!!!
God, my boys and husband inspire me to be a better person : )
My list looks pretty similar to yours, minus the readers. Plus I would add nature. God sure has created a wonderful world for us.
I follow you on facebook.
I like inspired4less on facebook.
I like inspire4less on fb.-Lindsay Thomas
I am inspired by myself. after 10 years i am going back to school.
subscribed to email
My mom inspires me – she has had a myastenia gravis for four years now – plus 6 months ago was diagnosed with cancer – yet she keeps her faith and has never wavered.
follow you on face book
I am a fan on FB!
My parents inspire me by their dedication to their family and grandkids. They live 45 minues away but are always here seeing their grandkids and going to anything important.
What inspires me is looking into my five-year-old daughter’s eyes.
I would love to win this! My friends inspire me.
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I’m a fan on FB.
I subscribe to KFM
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My kids, family and friends all inspire me in different ways. Everything from remembering what the kindest of words can mean to someone, to seeing my children be so polite to people. I think out of those three, my kids inspire me most. They inspire me to be the best mom,person,friend,wife,sister,etc that I can be. Not only for myself, but for them!
I follow you on FB as well
I am inspired by the strength that I see in others, especially those who don’t realize how strong they are! I try not to have the “there’s always someone out there who has it worse” outlook, but I do get a good and humbling jolt when I see the struggles that others go through that are so big in comparison to the little things that I deal with.
I’m a facebook “liker”.
I am inspired by my kids every day. They make me want to be a better mom, and a better person overall.
I subscribe to your feed and like you on FB!
I like Inspire4Less on FB!
Your website inspires me!
my daughter inspires me to be a better person…..my late mom inspires me to love unconditionally (she was so good at that)!
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fb fan of yours
Debra @ A Frugal Friend´s last [type] ..Driscoll’s Berries – 50 cent coupon HOT
follow them on twitter @AFrugalFriend
There are mnay things that inspire me. 1) my husband, when I see him face certain things and how he deals with them. 2) church, our church has been through a lot and to see that God still is holding us is inspiring.
I receive your rss feed via e-mail.
My kiddos inspire me all the time!
I want to be a great role model for my kids, so they are my inspiration to be a better person. My goal is for it to be obvious that I’m a Christian because of my actions not just words.
You inspire me to save so that I can give more!
FB fan also!
I “liked” inspire for less on FB
What inspires me is hearing of couples like myself and my husband who have struggled ttc, lost their children through miscarriage or stillbirth but never gave up and have a beautiful family both here and in Heaven
I am a fan of KFM on facebook (and I follow your blog through blogger)
I am a fan of Inspire4less on facebook
My husband and kids inspire me so much.
Subscribe to Kingdom First Mom through email.
Following Inspire4Less on Twitter.
I was inspired recently by a woman in a bible study I just joined. Linda must be at least 80 years old, but she is still committed to learning MORE about God and His word, and is coming to this new study group. I hope that I finish this race as strongly.
I get inspired by so many things…there is not just one thing. Life in general. God inspires me and the Word. My husband inspires me, my dreams and goals, and the happy-ending stories that I hear all around me do so, as well. Thank you for the opportunity.
Being a mom inspires me.
My friend, Pat inspires me. She is a gracious, godly woman who suffers greatly every single day. Yet, when you see her she always has a smile on her face and a word of encouragement for your heart. God bless her!!
My husband inspires me to be the best I can be for our family!
I am a fan on FB!
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I like Kingdom First on FB!
I like Inspire4less on FB!
I would LOVE this package!! So would my daughter.
I’m a facebook fan!
“Liked” Inspire4Less on facebook
MUSIC! Christian, spiritual music. Sets my day right no matter what is going on.
What inspires me? Finding a nugget in the Bible that I’d missed before…family/friends who live what they preach…doing something for somebody…appreciating what somebody has done for me.
Truly digging into the Word of God inspires me to awe and action.
Stories of people who overcome difficulties by trusting in God.
Also, just focusing on what Christ has done for me – seeing the big picture -realizing that the day to day stuff that sometimes seems fruitless is really part of a bigger plan that God has for me.
I am so EXCITED to have stumbled upon this challenge. I blog about GIVING, and I have been since May. Lately, I’ve been questioning my actions, what I write about, and really, why am I do this? Finding a WHOLE group of people who are focused on this amazing topic has inspired me to keep doing, keep writing, and keep serving!
So the answer to your question…what inspires me? Well, tonight at 10:36? The 30 Day Challenge is totally inspiring me!
Thank you for being faithful to the call you had to begin this challenge. Can’t wait to check out some of the other bloggers!
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People who strive toward their goals while moving past the obstacles inspire me.
i subscribe to you in a reader
I follow inspire4less on twitter @lkim496
my boys inspire me to be a better person
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i like inspire4less on FB
Pamela Scott Ponder
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I liked you on FB
Pamela Scott Ponder
I am inspired by single moms who refuse to give in to bitterness and discouragement. Just surviving month to month is a challenge that tests their strength and resolve.
My girls inspire me.
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I’m subscribed to your blog via email.
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I “like” Inspire4Less on Facebook.
Aimee´s last [type] ..Well- I Blew It
I have many things that inspire me but the thing that has inspired me the most is when I became a born again christian. It’s hard to describe how you feel inside and it makes you want to be a better person… My 3 year old son inspires me…..he just went through open heart surgery and he was a trooper through the whole thing…he did better then I would have. The people at the Ronald McDonald house in Hershey where we stayed what Wonderful people! Find the good in something and it can inspire! Thank you for giving me the chance.
I liked Inspire4Less on Facebook
i liked you on Facebook
Thoughtful friends inspire me. The ones that know I’m going through a hard time and know just what to do to make me feel special and loved.
Digging into the word and Jesus’ life inspire me. In our quest to be more and more like Jesus, it’s not always ‘easy’ to keep our feet planted on the narrow path. However, the ‘easy’ path is not always the ‘best’ path & I know that all things are possible through Him who gives me strength. He overcame & so can I.
My husband inspires me. To be a better person. To give more deeply of myself. To love Christ more.
I also follow inspire4less on twitter!
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Many people online inspire me!
Following you via google reader.
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Following inspire on FB.
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I am inspired by reading. Whether it is a my Bible, a book, online blog or a daily devotion I love to hear How God is working inour lives.
I subscribe via rss
My children inspire me with their faith & belief without even a doubt! I love their perspective! I’d love that girls Bible for my sweet niece!
I Like you on facebook
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Testimonies of humble men and women of God
I follow you on FB
I follow Inspire 4 Less on Twitter as ebmommy
my son, the sunrise, my animals…a lot of things
I like you on fb
My family.
I like inspire4less on fb
My mom inspires me she has had it rough these past few years but she keeps going
i subscribe to your emails.
I am a fan of Inspire4less on facebook.
My uncle(age 57) paralyzed from MD in a nursing center..who sees the beauty in each day and every person who comes into his room..so happy just to receive a smile.
My 8 children inspire me and my 2 Grandchildren. And my Lord above. And my church family. pen4dav143 @yahoo.com
I’am an email subscriber. pen4dav143 @yahoo.com
I like inspire4less on facebook & I’am following inspire4less on Twitter too! pen4dav143 @yahoo.com
My children inspire me. Stories of others who live joyously and for the Lord despite their hard, tragic, lot in life also inspire me immensely.
I am inspired by my mom’s faith in Christ. It continues to encourage me to seek Him and trust Him.
I also subscribe via email.
My children inspire me to be the best woman, mother, and christian I can be. Lead by example! Thanks for the chance!
Kelly D. ~ dkad23(at)gmail(dot)com
I’m an email subscriber and I like you on facebook. (Kelly Deaton)
Kelly D. ~ dkad23(at)gmail(dot)com
I like Inspire4Less on facebook (Kelly Deaton) and I follow them on twitter too (@dkad23).
Kelly D. ~ dkad23(at)gmail(dot)com
My children inspire me. Almost all of the sewing projects I want to do are for them, I scrapbook about them, my day revolves around homeschooling them and taking care of our home for them.
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I subscribe via email.
My son inspires me! He amazes with his generosity to help others.
I am an e-mail subscriber.
I follow the sponsor on Facebook.
I am inspired by my children to be all that I can be for them, and to be an example to them of giving.
I follow inspireforless on facbeook
I follow you on facebook!
I’m inspired by God’s graciousness and how he seems to always provide somehow in the worst cirmustances!
My last reply..I meant circumstances!!
seeing the Grace of God working in others lives
My 20 month old son, Silas, inspires me everyday to be a better person. I love you Silas!
Love the idea of inspiring others to give
nature always inspires me, especially in light of it being God’s artwork.
I am inspired by other peoples kindness and generosity and the ability of little children to so easily forgive
Already a FB fan Kathy Persons
Followinspire4less on FB and twitter Kathy persons @mkjmc
my husband inspires me
My daughter inspires me! She is amazing and caring and she makes me smile when I feel like crying and she is just amazing!!!
I subscribe by email!
I like inspire4less on FB!
I am inspired when I witness the strength of God in persons who otherwise are weak, thereby enabling these persons to do amazing things to the glory of God!
I also follow you on Facebook.
I also subscribe via e-mail.
My son inspires me! Thanks for the giveaway!
I subscribe via email.
My mother inspires me!
My 8 yr. old daughter with Down syndrome inspires me to be a better mother to all 4 of my kids.
My kids inspire me each day to be a better example for them.
I follow kingdom first mom on facebook
I “like” inspire4less” on facebook
My mom inspires me
I’m an rss subscriber
i follow inspire on twitter
My mother-in-law inspires me. She always finds the beauty, lesson, reason or peace in life. I love that!
my husband, my kids, the word of God, blogs, books, friends they all inspire me!
My family and church inspires me. Also the beautiful outdoors inspires me to interact.
I am a subscriber of yours on facebook and email follower
I liked Inspire4 less on facebook.
I am inspired by Godly people that have gone before me! I look at the Billy Grahams and Mother Theresas and am spurred on to be a better me for Him!
I am a follower/subscriber by email, etc…
I “like” Inspire4less on FB! Thanks for the extra entries.
My sisters (in the church) inspire me. Their testimonies motivate and encourage me every day.
I subscribe via email.
I subscribe to your emails
What inspires me is life’s daily miracles and knowing that they can only come by the grace of God.
Mel4Him777{at}gmail{dot}com
I am an email subscriber.
Mel4Him777{at}gmail{dot}com
I “LIKE” you Inspire4less on Facebook (Melissa P./Mel4Him)
Mel4Him777{at}gmail{dot}com
My parents inspire me. They are the reason I have grown to be the Christian woman I am now.
I am an email subscriber!
Seeing people helping others inspires me.
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Email subscriber
I like Inspire4Less on facebook
My 2 children who are autistic and struggle with a lot of thing’s that most people take for granted.They have come a long way from when they were little and it was all by hard work and perseverance.
I’m a email subscriber and a Facebook fan.
My dad who was a volunteer fireman for almost 50 yeas still inspires me 4 years after his death. He saved lives, and did all he could for people. He was such a giving person and I’d like to be like him in that way.
I “lke” you on facebook.
I “like” Inspire4Less on Facebok.
My family inspires me!
I subscribe via email to kingdomfirstmom
I follow Inspire4Less on Facebook
My sister, she works so hard
My daughter ispires my. She is at Bible College and her heart is on fire for the Lord!
I subscribe via e-mail.
My faith
I’m an RSS subscriber
I like you on Facebook
My mom still inspires me though she is gone from this earth. She loved The Lord and lived by example.
already a subscriber!
“liker” on facebook!
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