Happy Monday friends! I am so excited to share with y'all some exciting updates on my Lyme Disease books.
First, my little heart is thrilled to share that "Praying through Lyme Disease" the 2nd edition(!!) will be released in June! I am constantly overwhelmed by the beautiful support that this book receives. Stay tuned for more updates in the upcoming weeks!
Second, for the past several years I have received thousands of requests to have all of my Lyme books put into larger print versions or on audio. Both of these things have been in the works for a couple of years and I am excited to share that God has opened the door for both "Praying through Lyme Disease" and "Path of Hope" to be released in Large Print Version this summer!
"Praying through Lyme Disease" (the 2nd edition!!) will be released in June along with a Large Print Version. "Path of Hope" (Large Print Edition) will be released in July.
Prayerfully "When Truth Refreshes" (releasing NEXT Monday!!)), "When Light Dawns", and "When Lyme Invades" (Releasing May 1st, 2019) will also be released in Large Print Version in the coming years.
There is also a lot going on behind the scenes to have "Praying through Lyme Disease" released on audio in the upcoming years. Stay tuned for more updates in the upcoming months!
You can also stay up-to-date on all of my writing on my personal website which you can find HERE! Thank you so much for your sweet support of all of my writing. I am so incredibly blessed by each of you. I hope you have a wonderful Monday and beginning of your week!
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It is hard to believe that there are only NINE days until "When Truth Refreshes" is Released! You can read more about the book HERE! Thank you to all of y'all for your support and all of your prayers in these final days as last minute items are finished!
Happy Saturday friends!
Y'all know how much I love ASOS and today I am excited to share 5 adorable white and blue tops from the website!
There are a lot of different one shoulder tops that ASOS carries, but this classic one shoulder white top is gorgeous. I love the fact that it is lovely and makes a statement all on its own. You can find it HERE.
Seriously, y'all- how cute is this?? You can find the top HERE.
3. Miss Selfridge Tie Shoulder Top - White
This adorable white tie cold shoulder shirt is so cute for the Spring and Summer. I love that this top would be perfect in the day time but also would be so cute to wear on a date. I love the feminity of the top. You can find it HERE!
This adorable white tie cold shoulder shirt is so cute for the Spring and Summer. I love that this top would be perfect in the day time but also would be so cute to wear on a date. I love the feminity of the top. You can find it HERE!
This long sleeve top is the perfect addition for a clean and crisp white shirt. You can find it HERE. There is also a navy version of the top:
I think the navy version could transition really well into Fall. If you are looking for the navy version of the top you can find it HERE.
Isn't this one shoulder shirt classy and unique? I love the different detailing on it and I also love the fact that it is only $25! You can find it HERE!
These are just a few of the adorable cute shirts that are available in white and blue from ASOS! I can't wait to share more tops for this sweet Spring and Summer season in the coming weeks!
Also y'all coming in May I am SO excited to announce a special project that I have been working on for the last several months relates to my love of fashion! Stay tuned for this exciting announcement May!! I hope y'all have a wonderful Friday and a wonderful weekend!
Over the years I have been the recipient of the most well-meaning and well-intentioned people as they say and do things to try and encourage me as a single woman. Some of these things were wonderful and I felt incredibly loved and encouraged but other times I have walked away in tears. Sometimes when someone is hurting or longing for something it can be incredibly difficult to know how to encourage them. Sometimes we fear doing or saying the wrong thing so sometimes we avoid the subject (which never works!) or other times we "overcompensate" and things end in disaster. One of my sweet married friends was recently sharing with me their grand attempt to encourage their older sibling (who is single) and what a disaster it was over the holidays. After we both had laughed and cried through the escapade that she described she concluded by saying, "Rebecca, how do I encourage my single friends?" This is a question that I have received a lot so today I wanted to share just a few ideas for this area:
1. Pray for them and their future spouse.
There is no better encouragement and support then praying for your friend and their future spouse. What a blessing!
2. Know the heart of your friend.
It is important to know and understand the heart of your friend that you are communicating with. Some singles are happily content in their singleness while others are really struggling. For some of your friends they might like to joke around and tease about the subject, while for some of your friends they might not want to talk about the subject because it is so intensely painful at this point in time. Understanding the heart of your friend and giving them the opportunity to express their feelings is a wonderful gift of encouragement.
3. Don't say, "You must have so much time on your hands".
While it is true that singles do not have the time demands of a husband and/or a family there are still plenty of other time demands that singles have placed on them. Singles are solely responsible for everything. This means they are responsible for jobs (and the circumstances if they lose a job- no back up income of a partner), keeping house (by themselves), family responsibilities, community responsibilities, church responsibilities, etc. Everyone has demanding schedules and it is simply a shift of time and energy when you are single.
4. Be sensitive to times and seasons.
One of the best ways that you can encourage the heart of your single friend is to be sensitive to the times and seasons that are most difficult for them. Some singles have a very difficult time around Valentine's Day while others struggle over the Christmas Holiday. (Hallmark has hit the nail on the head with this as they produce tons of new Christmas movies every year with the theme that people find their "true love" over the Christmas holiday.) For me personally I actually struggle the most during the summer months as I long for a husband and family to share these precious months with. I have a sweet friend who remembers not only the holidays like Valentine's Day and Christmas Holidays but always sends me a letter at the beginning of the summer with her thoughts and prayers. Her kindness always touches my heart.
5. Don't tell your friend that they are "too picky".
I can't even begin to count the number of times that I have been told that I am "too picky". Honestly, it is incredibly frustrating and I often want to turn to them and say, "and you weren't picky with the most important decision in your life?". While you might encourage a single friend who refuses to date anyone but someone with red hair and green eyes to "branch out" and explore things that are truly important- like the heart of a person, you will want to be sensitive to those who really are open to who the Lord has for them. My best advice is to not tell someone they are "too picky" until you understand what their "requirements" are. *smiles*
6. Set your friend up... with their permission.
If you are going to set your friend up, make sure you have their permission. I have been the recipient of wonderful and not so wonderful set ups. One of the most hilarious experiences happened three weeks after my ex-fiance' and I ended our relationship. I was deeply grieving and one of my students parents invited me over for dinner. I thought it was kind of them and walked into the dinner not knowing that it was a "set up". Imagine my dismay when I arrived, still in shock from my personal experience, to find a young man (who hated Whole Foods and flowers - which he announced in the first two minutes) who was aware of the set up. The night got stranger and funnier as his "best qualities" were continuously portrayed over and over again in a handful of embarrassing and awkward situations. Thankfully a couple of my former students (who are now my friends) who were supposed to not be apart of the dinner stayed and helped keep me laughing instead of crying and to this day we still laugh about the whole thing. I am all for a great set up but I highly encourage you to make sure the timing is right!
7. Cry with them.
Longing for marriage, similar to anything one is longing for in life can be difficult and lonely. Don't be afraid to step in to the pain, cry with them, and be there for them.
8. Watch the timing of sharing your "perfect" love story.
The Book of Ecclesiastes said it well when it states in chapter 3, "There is a time for everything...". This couldn't be better advice in regards to watching the timing of sharing your love story. Every single lady that I know loves a great love story and loves to hear them (myself included). At the same time though timing is everything. I remember one time that this was especially painful for me. I was chaperoning the prom when I was teaching and to be frank it was a difficult personal night for me as it was the one year anniversary of my engagement and I was still healing. In addition to this there had been a young man who had been pursuing me and had suddenly decided that we were better as "just friends". I was hurting and feeling alone and going to a "romantic prom" night as a chaperone was the last thing I felt like doing. Imagine my dismay then when one of the other chaperones thought that it would be "encouraging" for me to hear their entire love story (approximately 2 hours... no joke) in detail. I am sure it was meant to be an encouragement to me, but the timing was anything but. On the flip side though there have been plenty of times where I have asked friends and loved ones to share their stories. It reminds me how God is at work uniquely and intricately in each of us. Timing is truly everything.
9. Include them in your Life.
Many times (due to changing seasons) it can be easy to "lose" your single friends amidst married couple activities, but strive to make this not happen. Continue on hanging out with your friend alone but also include them in group activities. Many times couples think that it will be awkward for a single person to be with couples. This can be true but in the right situations, singles also can feel welcomed, loved, and accepted in groups. (Sometimes the worst thing that can happen is simply not being invited to something.) Worried they might feel uncomfortable? Encourage them to bring a friend or two to the activity.
10. Don't tell them "once (this or that) happens the right guy will come along" or "when the time is right the right person will come along".
Honestly, no one knows when the "right person" will come along. Encourage your friend to continue to follow the plans the Lord has for them and that the Lord will provide at the right timing. Encouraging them to think that once they accomplish something or go somewhere everything "will fall into place" can set your friend up for major disappointment. Instead encourage them to listen to the Lord and His voice as He guides their steps.
11. Drop a Note, Card, or Text as you think and pray for them.
Honestly, the littler things are always the big things. Every time you take a moment to do something you think might be "small" you will encourage the heart of your friend as you remind them that you are praying for this area of their life.
12. Encourage them to find purpose in this season.
In every season there is a purpose and reason that the Lord has for us. Encourage your friend by pointing out their unique gifting, calling, and heart for certain things during this season. This isn't encouraging them to simply "fill their time" but to honestly seek the Lord and find out His purpose in their single season.
13. Don't ask "Have you tried online dating?".
I mean really y'all. Whenever someone asks me this I want to be sarcastic and say, "Is that a thing? I have never heard of it?".
Instead of asking your single friends if they’ve tried online dating, why not show them some dating sites or apps on your phone. Many dating services cater to specific niches, so your friends don’t have to join one where the chances of meeting like-minded people are low!
14. Unless there is a God-given reason don't suggest they go back to an ex-boyfriend.
Enough said. *smiles*
15. Don't let a situation or circumstance your friend is in determine your belief in the right timing of a relationship.
I have had so many single friends tell me that their well-meaning friends have shared that "once you are out debt" or "once you lose weight" or "once you __________" it will be the time for the right relationship. While I do agree that there are certain situations and some timing may be best in certain circumstances, this advice does not encourage your single friend or encourage them to trust the Lord. Instead it puts the pressure and the responsibility on your friend. Honestly, it also puts God in a box by implying that life should be "perfect" before a relationship is right. I never had personally experienced this until I got sick. THEN, all of a sudden, I started hearing from so many people that "once you beat Lyme Disease and Cancer" you will find the right guy. Honestly it is so discouraging and brings me to tears a lot. It is probably one of the most hurtful things I have heard in regards to singleness because what if my health never improves? Look, I love my family and friends and I hate seeing their pain in my sickness, so of course I wouldn't want to involve someone else in that pain. BUT that doesn't mean that my fight for my health has wiped out my desire to get married and be a mama. In fact, it is the exact opposite. It makes me long for it more because I know how precious each day is. Encourage your friends to trust the Lord in His perfect timing - even if the timing doesn't seem perfect to you.
16. Don't say "it will happen when you least expect it to".
I can't even begin to count how many times I have heard this. What in the world. I mean... first someone is saying I should try online dating and now I shouldn't expect it... so confusing! *smiles*
17. Notice the small things.
When you are single you don't have someone noticing all of the "small" things that are going on (new haircut, new shirt, etc.) so by taking the time to pay attention to these things you will truly encourage your single friend!
18. Don't say, "How are you still single" to any single person you know.
Whenever I am told this (which has happened a lot ) I feel that I have to start to justify being single when I long to be married. Its really complicated and usually the conversation just turns incredibly awkward after this question is asked.
19. Encourage them to "Dream Big".
As time passes and the biological clock ticking seems to "get louder and louder" it can be easy for singles to start contemplating the idea of settling "for less". I have so many friends who have been such blessings as they remind me not to settle but instead to keep "dreaming big" in this very important area of my life. This has been one of the most amazing gifts my family and friends has given me!
20. Remind them they are amazing.
Even the most self-confident person can struggle with self-esteem when they see everyone getting engaged and married before them. You simply telling your friend that they are amazing will have a tremendous impact on them.
(Looking for a book to give as a present to your single friends? You can find my singles devotional for women, "Prayers for the Single Journey" where books are sold and on Amazon by clicking HERE. )
Dearest Friends, as we celebrate and remember Christ's extravagant work on the cross to save us, may you be blessed with the knowledge that Christ is risen, draw comfort in the truth that our sufferings are temporary, and rejoice in the miraculous hope of our risen Lord!
Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing Course Honest Review (and a $28 Off Coupon & Discount Code)
April 13, 2017
Grab your Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing coupon: Use the code 28APRIL when checking out HERE. Coupon expires April 16th at 11:59pm.
Bloggy World friends- This post today is specifically for YOU. I don't always write a ton about blogging here on the blog, but I do get asked about it A LOT. Today, I wanted to share with you the reason that I decided to invest in Michelle's class "Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing". I had seen this class floating around blog world for a long time and around Pinterest. I really debated on purchasing it though as I had never ever spent a ton of money into blogging courses in the past. At the same time though I was impressed with the description of the class and also have been looking into ways to bring more income. I loved the fact that this class allowed me the freedom to grow as an affiliate marketing blogger without changing my blog mission.
So today I am so excited to share about the class because for the next few days ONLY Michelle's class is $28 off and this is a deal that does not come around that often. Listed below are some of the most popular questions that I have received about the class and I hope that it will help answer any that you may have.
Let me know if you have any questions! I am happy to answer them!
Bloggy World friends- This post today is specifically for YOU. I don't always write a ton about blogging here on the blog, but I do get asked about it A LOT. Today, I wanted to share with you the reason that I decided to invest in Michelle's class "Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing". I had seen this class floating around blog world for a long time and around Pinterest. I really debated on purchasing it though as I had never ever spent a ton of money into blogging courses in the past. At the same time though I was impressed with the description of the class and also have been looking into ways to bring more income. I loved the fact that this class allowed me the freedom to grow as an affiliate marketing blogger without changing my blog mission.
So today I am so excited to share about the class because for the next few days ONLY Michelle's class is $28 off and this is a deal that does not come around that often. Listed below are some of the most popular questions that I have received about the class and I hope that it will help answer any that you may have.
Let me know if you have any questions! I am happy to answer them!
This is probably the question that I get asked the most and the question that I have seen floating around all different blogging groups. If you don't already know Michelle Shroeder-Gardner is the designer and creator of the popular course, "Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing". Michelle is a genius blogger and is the writer behind her blog Making Sense of Cents which earned her almost a million dollars last year in revenue. Yes, you read that correctly. As a blogger she brought in almost a million dollars.
When I read through her income reports I was immediately shocked and intrigued. I had heard of other courses that discussed affiliate marketing, but had no where near the numbers of revenue that Michelle has.
In this online course Michelle shares all of her secrets and methods which have allowed her to earn over $50,000 in affiliate marketing (or as she describes it, passive and consistent) income EACH month.
The cost of the course is $197 if you pay the one time fee (which today through April 15th you can receive $28 off by using the code 28April - making the cost ONLY $169- click HERE) or two payments of $105.
If you are like me than you probably are wondering if it is worth the investment... especially if you are like me and you are not making that much money (I was making less than $4 a month in affiliate marketing sales before I took the course) and the thought of investing into the blog this substantial cost is overwhelming. When I first purchased the course I almost immediately asked for a refund. THANK GOODNESS I DIDN'T.
I thought I knew everything about affiliate marketing from reading things on line and all of the research I was doing. Y'all I wasted so much time and so many hours, but they were completely redeemed in purchasing the course.
It is one of THE best decisions that I have ever made for my blog and it will be for yours too.
When I read through her income reports I was immediately shocked and intrigued. I had heard of other courses that discussed affiliate marketing, but had no where near the numbers of revenue that Michelle has.
In this online course Michelle shares all of her secrets and methods which have allowed her to earn over $50,000 in affiliate marketing (or as she describes it, passive and consistent) income EACH month.
The cost of the course is $197 if you pay the one time fee (which today through April 15th you can receive $28 off by using the code 28April - making the cost ONLY $169- click HERE) or two payments of $105.
If you are like me than you probably are wondering if it is worth the investment... especially if you are like me and you are not making that much money (I was making less than $4 a month in affiliate marketing sales before I took the course) and the thought of investing into the blog this substantial cost is overwhelming. When I first purchased the course I almost immediately asked for a refund. THANK GOODNESS I DIDN'T.
I thought I knew everything about affiliate marketing from reading things on line and all of the research I was doing. Y'all I wasted so much time and so many hours, but they were completely redeemed in purchasing the course.
It is one of THE best decisions that I have ever made for my blog and it will be for yours too.
You can find out all of the details for the course on the official course website (click HERE), but overall the course contains 6 modules, 30+ lessons, and worksheets. The course is completely text-based (so you can read it at anytime) and it is completely self-paced (some modules I breezed through and others I really took my time to understand the material) and addresses the following information:
1. The Basics of Affiliate Marketing
2. How to pick the best Affiliate Products for your Readers and Community
3. Conversions
4. The Details of Affiliate Marketing, including the disclosures and legal information
5. Helpful tools and strategies
6. Using Affiliate Marketing on Social Media
7. How to be accepted into every Affiliate Marketing Program You apply To
and MUCH more!
1. The Basics of Affiliate Marketing
2. How to pick the best Affiliate Products for your Readers and Community
3. Conversions
4. The Details of Affiliate Marketing, including the disclosures and legal information
5. Helpful tools and strategies
6. Using Affiliate Marketing on Social Media
7. How to be accepted into every Affiliate Marketing Program You apply To
and MUCH more!
Before I purchased the course I didn't really understand what Affiliate Marketing was. I had this mis-conception that by diving into the world of Affiliate Marketing I would be "selling my blog out". What I learned about Affiliate Marketing (in my own google search) didn't really share with me how to correctly implement the information I was learning for me or my blog, and especially not for my audience.
As I worked through the course I was hit by strategies that were amazingly easy to implement and even if the information may not have been completely new to me, the way that Michelle explains things has changed the way I have come to think of affiliate marketing. I now see Affiliate Marketing as making me a better blogger and a better writer. It has connected me more deeply with my audience and as I went through the course and started to implement ideas that I was learning and have continued to do so I have grown as a blogger and a creator. The course has challenged and encouraged me to dream big on this little space- not about money, but about following a dream and a passion that you may have.
Beyond the encouragement and dreaming big, financially and practically this course has changed things for me. As I mentioned above I used to make less than $4 a month in affiliate marketing and I have now changed that by over 5000% AND GROWING in the first month alone!!!
Y'all this has been HUGE for me. Having the opportunity to earn money- passive affiliate income has been a GAME CHANGE and has been some of the easiest cash that I have ever made on this blog. Other bloggers have had HUGE successes (you can read about them on the course page) and who knows what YOUR 30 days could look like!!
ALSO... there are several bonuses with this course which includes:
A 30 day refund policy.
If you don’t find value in the course, you can ask for a refund. Sometimes you find a class just is not for you- that is okay and I loved the fact that Michelle offered a 30-day refund policy. (I do encourage you to stick with the whole course before you give up!!)
Extra Bonuses!
Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing offers several extra bonuses that were priceless:
1. A Pinterest lesson that helped me with my Pinterest strategy
2. A Facebook group where Michelle regularly interacts with members and everyone is incredibly supportive.
A full list of bonuses can be found on the course page.
Beyond the encouragement and dreaming big, financially and practically this course has changed things for me. As I mentioned above I used to make less than $4 a month in affiliate marketing and I have now changed that by over 5000% AND GROWING in the first month alone!!!
Y'all this has been HUGE for me. Having the opportunity to earn money- passive affiliate income has been a GAME CHANGE and has been some of the easiest cash that I have ever made on this blog. Other bloggers have had HUGE successes (you can read about them on the course page) and who knows what YOUR 30 days could look like!!
ALSO... there are several bonuses with this course which includes:
A 30 day refund policy.
If you don’t find value in the course, you can ask for a refund. Sometimes you find a class just is not for you- that is okay and I loved the fact that Michelle offered a 30-day refund policy. (I do encourage you to stick with the whole course before you give up!!)
Extra Bonuses!
Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing offers several extra bonuses that were priceless:
1. A Pinterest lesson that helped me with my Pinterest strategy
2. A Facebook group where Michelle regularly interacts with members and everyone is incredibly supportive.
A full list of bonuses can be found on the course page.
Who is the course good for?
-You want a course that teaches you the very basics and then builds from there.
-You are an affiliate marketing beginner, and want to start monetizing your site.
-You have affiliate marketing knowledge, but don't know how to put a strategy together for your blog.
-You have begun using affiliate links but aren’t making any income.
-You want actionable tips on how to make your first dollar
-Any blogger who dreams of making an income from their blog without losing their mission
Do I need a lot of page views before this course is worth it?
NO.
Who is the course good for?
-You want a course that teaches you the very basics and then builds from there.
-You are an affiliate marketing beginner, and want to start monetizing your site.
-You have affiliate marketing knowledge, but don't know how to put a strategy together for your blog.
-You have begun using affiliate links but aren’t making any income.
-You want actionable tips on how to make your first dollar
-Any blogger who dreams of making an income from their blog without losing their mission
Do I need a lot of page views before this course is worth it?
NO.
While lots of traffic will increase your affiliate marketing success, I was pleased and shocked to realize and learn that it is not the only factor to affiliate marketing success. There are TONS of blogs that will get lots of page views but don't have conversions. More importantly this course teaches you to get into the mindset of an affiliate marketer and how to be strategic with the content you produce - no matter your page views.
Is this course niche specific?
NO. This course will teach you the building blocks for success no matter your niche. It will give you a road map and foundation for success.
NO. This course will teach you the building blocks for success no matter your niche. It will give you a road map and foundation for success.
Do I really need this course? Can't I find free information on the Internet?
My honest answer is maybe. If you want to spend hundreds and hundreds of hours reading through and researching you may be able to find some of the information on line. BUT you wouldn't have all of the in-depth knowledge, the information collected and presented in an easy to understand and implement way and you wouldn't have all of the bonuses that I have shared above and more. The course in these ways and more is priceless.
My honest answer is maybe. If you want to spend hundreds and hundreds of hours reading through and researching you may be able to find some of the information on line. BUT you wouldn't have all of the in-depth knowledge, the information collected and presented in an easy to understand and implement way and you wouldn't have all of the bonuses that I have shared above and more. The course in these ways and more is priceless.
This course completely changed my blogging life, and gave me the final push I needed to make affiliate marketing work for me.
This course was the last missing piece of the puzzle for me, and I do honestly believe that it will be for you too. If you’re unsure or worried about the cost, than the 30 Day refund policy is a complete gift. Purchase the course, put the work in, see the outcomes, and then decide whether or not to ask for a refund. Very very simple.
Do you have any questions? Please feel free to ask in the comments if you have any further questions, and good luck in your affiliate marketing journey friends! I hope that you will find it as rewarding as I am!!
Don't forget = the sale ends SOON so go and purchase today for $28 off using the code 28APRIL and click HERE to purchase.
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