Author: Tayrina Gonzalez

Tayrina loves to read her bible, a good book and a enjoy a cup of coffee. She writes to you from Puerto Rico where the whole year is summer. She loves to inspire other women to deepen the word of God and to know that God has great purposes to fulfill in their lives. She shares in her blog what she likes to do also : study the word, get creative with her bible, read a lot and write about what she have learned in her life. She lives in Puerto Rico sorrounded by her family and enjoying her miracle, her 10 month boy.

God, I know you’re there

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Are you looking for a children’s book that speaks about how much God love them? A book that lets them know that He is there too for them? Here it is this lovely book called “God, I know you’re there” by bestselling author Bonnie Rickner Jensen and illustrator Lucy Fleming. Here is a short review about this amazing book and an opportunity to win one book for you! Let’s see!

God, I know you’re there:

This books gives us the parents the chance to speak to them about God, how He is and where is He. Many children might ask “is God real?”. Maybe you already experienced this, maybe you don’t. But children asks so many questions about everything, right? This books teach them with illustrations and a simple dialogue that God is everywhere! He is the creator of all things around them.

The same way the grown ups like us need that affirmation that God is near, with us, seeing everything…. they need it too! This is a great tool and help for us. Helps us to answer those questions along with the bible.

Children will discover that God never leaves their side, even if they can’t see or feel Him.

I invite you to enter the giveaway for a chance to win this beautiful book. Give you the chance and give the opportunity to them too. Enter below!

Enter below for a chance to win this amazing book.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Making your own prayer journal

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One project I wanted to start during this season was making my own prayer journal. But I wanted to make this project a

One project I wanted to start during this season was making my own prayer journal. But I wanted to make this project a “do it yourself project”. I wanted to take my time, step by step and enjoy the process.

While I work in this prayer journal I want to share with my readers the process and how I’ve been doing until I finished. So, here is a little bit about how you can make your very own prayer journal.

Make your own prayer journal:

First, I started decorating the front of the journal. What materials I used?
I got a notebook at Dollar Tree for $1 on my last trip to Orlando, Florida. Isn’t that amazing? To find so many things at super low prices at the Dollar Tree Stores?

Well, once I got my notebook… I found on Pinterest a free printable for bible journaling and got an extra sheet printed at my local school supply store to decorate my journal. I found out this printable so lovely and beautiful that I decided to use it for my journal.

I bought an assorted patterned paper pack at Yarisi&Co, that I wanted to get for a long time ago. Finally bought them! This pack comes with more than 50 assorted papers (different patterns and sizes) perfect for crafts projects.

I had some washi tape that I also used to decorate the journal.

Finally, used some paper pieces and tabs from Illustrated Faith that I already had. Here is a picture, you can see how I used all these materials. I just got creative! At the end of this post you can see all the links for the materials 😉

The tittle of my prayer journal is “Jesus, my first love”. Oohh… I also used some stamps at the end from Illustrated Faith too.

The bible tabs I used includes words like “love, passion, believe…” I thought they were very aligned with what I wanted to create. I just love the final touch they gave them to my journal.

As you can see, this is just the front of the journal. In the following posts I will sharing the other pages and how I decorated them. Stay tuned for the development of this project. Hope this motivates you to create your very own prayer journal. Also, I hope this gives you some ideas on how to start it.

Materials used (Links):

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One project I wanted to start during this season was making my own prayer journal. But I wanted to make this project a

The Book of Matthew from Alabaster Co.

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One of my favorites books from the bible is Matthew. Matthew gives me along with the book of John a detailed story of the life of our Saviour Jesus. There is a book that combines the Word of God and art, photography, illustration.

One of my favorites books from the bible is Matthew. Matthew gives me along with the book of John a detailed story of the life of our Saviour Jesus. There is a book that combines the Word of God and art, photography, illustration.

It caught my attention to study the Gospel of Matthew along with very descriptive pictures giving me a more clearer idea of what I am reading.

I share with you today, a review of the Book of Matthew by Alasbaster Co. First of all, what is Alabaster Co and what they do?

Alabaster Co. began late one night when friends Bryan Chung and Brian Chung were deep in discussion on creativity and God. Reflecting on the direction culture was taking toward visual images, innovation and design, an idea was born: create a brand passionate about fully exploring the intersection of creativity, beauty, and faith.

I love this concept and the story behind it is one my favorites from the bible. When a woman breaks an alabaster jar… you can read it at Mark 14:1-9. Read more about Alabaster Co HERE!

One of my favorites books from the bible is Matthew. Matthew gives me along with the book of John a detailed story of the life of our Saviour Jesus. There is a book that combines the Word of God and art, photography, illustration.

Alabaster Co, brings the books of the bible with amazing illustrations (beautiful images) in each book. I’ve used this book along with my bible and dictionary in my study time. I loved it!

While studying and doing some bible journaling it helped me to expand my creativity while drawing in my bible.

How many books are available from Alabaster Co?

  • All the Gospels
  • The book of Romans
  • The Psalms
  • The book of Proverbs (Pre-Sale) 30% off

If you think these books are for you and they will be a great companion in your bible study time, you can join the giveaway below. For a chance to win a complete set!

Giveaway!

Enter for a chance to win a set of 4 books from Alabaster Co. Click the image below to enter or HERE!


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

5 Bible Studies that will change your life

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Changes comes to us when we open our hearts to learn and acquire knowledge.  The bible says that we must renew our hearts, our thoughts and our actions in the spirit.  When something is changed in our hearts, everything else in us will be impacted by that change too.  New things start to happens, new thoughts, new actions, a new you start to emerge.  That is the result of a life committed to serve God and that pursues Him in prayer and studying the Word.

And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].

Romans 12:2 (AMP)


Here is 5 Bible Studies I have worked during the last year that will help you in your spiritual life.  Hoping these studies to bring change to your life.

Bible Study about Love

This study involves bible verses about love.  Love as the main topic of the Bible and the Gospel.  You will go deep with 10 bible verses in this short study.  Get it HERE!

Freedom Bible Study

When It comes to freedom and being free in the Lord, this bible study will help you discover the freedom to were called to experience and live.  Get it HERE!

Mourning into Dancing Study

This study made a mark in my personal life.  God changed my sadness, my mourning into happiness and dance in His presence.  If God changed that in me, He can do it in you too! Get it HERE and start dancing!

Joy of Christmas Study

Christmas is a great season to study the bible.  The real reason of the season is Jesus.  But, you can study about this topic anytime of the year.  Going deep and discovering the true joy that comes from God has no time.  Sit, relax and let God do the work in you while you study these bible verses.  Get this study HERE!

Giving Thanks Bible Study

Giving thanks and praising God should be part of life study of worship to Him. I know you have many things to be thankful for.  Your life, your health, your family, freedom, salvation… you name it!   Get this amazing study HERE!

Enter His gates with a song of thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, bless and praise His name.  Psalm 100:4

I hope each bible study brings changes in every area in your life.  You can study them, weekly, monthly, alone or with your family and friends.  They make a perfect bible study for bible journaling too.  There are no limits when studying the Word of God. 

Go deep and enjoy it!

1 Week Bible Study about Love

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Love is one of the themes of the Word of God. More than a theme is the message of the Bible. God loved us so much that sent His only son for us! During these days the concept of love have been transformed into something that is not. Today, love is about material things, having an appearance, focusing only on the physical side or aspect of demonstrating love. The communication and time of quality have changed now. It's not the same.

Love is one of the themes of the Word of God. More than a theme is the message of the Bible. God loved us so much that sent His only son for us! During these days the concept of love have been transformed into something that is not. Today, love is about material things, having an appearance, focusing only on the physical side or aspect of demonstrating love. The communication and time of quality have changed now. It’s not the same.

I decided to take a time to make a 1 Week Bible Study about love, based on what the bible says about it. You can enjoy this bible study in one week, a month, or in the time you decide and that it’s best for you.

Bible Study about Love

Use these bible verses to deepen in the word of God and the topic of love.

  • John 3:16
  • Romans 5:8
  • 1 Corinthians 13:4
  • 1 John 4:7
  • 1 Corinthians 13:6
  • Romans 8: 38-39
  • Hebrews 13:1
  • 1 Corinthians 16:14
  • Proverbs 8:17
  • Ephesians 3:18

There are more bible verses you can look up in the bible. I invite to look more deep about how the love is represented and manifested in the word. How can be applied to our lives and those around us. You can make this bible study with your spouse, your children, as a family bible study, with your friends or just alone.

Check out these great bible studies you can enjoy for free: HERE!!!