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.

5 easy to use tools for bible journaling

~ Tayrina Gonzalez ~ 4 Comments

If you are a beginner or you are an expert in bible journaling today you will learn something new or you will be in agreement with me about the easiest tools to use for Bible Journaling. Bible Journaling is all about creativity while studying the Word of God. Here is a short list of my 5 most easy tools that I've been using these past years. You will be creating a new page in no time with these tools

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If you are a beginner or you are an expert in bible journaling today you will learn something new or you will be in agreement with me about the easiest tools to use for Bible Journaling.

Bible Journaling is all about creativity while studying the Word of God. Here is a short list of my 5 most easy tools that I’ve been using these past years. You will be creating a new page in no time with these tools. Let’s see!

Whit this, you won’t need to draw or paint, just cut and decorate your bible. There are plenty of colors, prints, patterns and sizes to choose.

These are my favorite. I have a set since I started bible journaling. Very easy to use, smooth writing, just perfect for lettering too.

With this you don’t to spend lots of time doing a page. Just choose the paper pieces you need and that’s it. This is one of my favorites.

They are affordable and gives a bit of color without any mess. I use the Prismacolor ones. But any colored pencils will help.

Ok, on this one there is going to be a little bit more work that the others. But, using watercolor paint or pencils in bible journaling is great. So much possibilities! So much fun too! Let your creativity flourish!

There are plenty of tools you can use for bible journaling, but if you are running low on time and still you want to separate a moment for bible journaling and studying the Word these tools can help you. They are so easy to use and affordable too!

Check out my other posts about bible journaling: Let’s read those posts!

Put your plans in God’s hands

~ Tayrina Gonzalez ~ 19 Comments

Most of us tend to make plans in the beginning of the year, and that is good. But some people just let God out of their plans. We start planning every month, expectantly waiting that every goal could be achieved as planned. Our God is one of planning and He makes the bests plans. Why not take the first step this of putting all of our planning in God's hands instead? We are starting the year and we still have time to do it.

Most of us tend to make plans in the beginning of the year, and that is good. But some people just let God out of their plans. We start planning every month, expectantly waiting that every goal could be achieved as planned. Our God is one of planning and He makes the bests plans. Why not take the first step this of putting all of our planning in God’s hands instead? We are starting the year and we still have time to do it.

How we can put our plans in God’s hands?

  • Praying: presenting in prayer every plan or goal we have in mind is the best way to do it. Asking for His will to be manifested in them. Even, asking for His approval.
  • Guided by the Word: we have the best book full with wisdom, where God speak, teaches and guide us in every detail of our lives.

There are plenty of bible verses that give us confidence about this practice:

  • May He grant you your heart’s desire And fulfill all your plans.
    PSALM 20:4 AMP
  • ~‘For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord , ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster to give you a future and a hope.
    JEREMIAH 29:11 AMP
  • A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.
    PROVERBS 16:9 AMP

Are you letting good take control of each one of your plans this year?

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5 Bible Verses on Hope to start your year

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The bible says that Abraham was the father of the faith and that he

The bible says that Abraham was the father of the faith and that he “believed hope against hope”. For some people the year 2018 was full of accomplishments. For others it was a year of continually keep hoping for the promises of God to be materialized in their lives.

In hope against hope Abraham believed that he would become a father of many nations, as he had been promised [by God]: “S o [numberless] shall your descendants be .”
ROMANS 4:18 AMP

The good thing is that God gave us a new year, a new time to keep believing in His promises like Abraham did “hope against hope”. As the Word of God says that he accomplished the promise. Here there are, 5 bible verses on Hope that will guide you and me this new year to keep believing.

5 bible verses on Hope to start your year:

  • For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord , ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster to give you a future and a hope.
    JEREMIAH 29:11 AMP
  • Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s love has been abundantly poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
    ROMANS 5:5 AMP
  • May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
    ROMANS 15:13 AMP
  • But as for me, I will wait and hope continually, And will praise You yet more and more.
    PSALM 71:14 AMP
  • I wait [patiently] for the Lord , my soul [expectantly] waits, And in His word do I hope.
    PSALM 130:5 AMP

We can rest, hope and wait expectantly in God’s promises because he never fails or lie. He has good plans for us, He never disappoint us! Put this new year in God’s hands, believe and He will do.

The best book for bedtime your kids will love

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Bedtime can be quite challenging in some cases. Some kids just fall asleep fast and easy, others just don't. Some children need a bedtime story, a song or just a moment to speak. This can be transformed into a quality time with them. What tools do we have? Today I'm going to share with you a book you can use as a tool. It will bless you and your kids will love it!

Bedtime can be quite challenging in some cases. Some kids just fall asleep fast and easy, others just don’t. Some children need a bedtime story, a song or just a moment to speak. This can be transformed into a quality time with them. What tools do we have? Today I’m going to share with you a book you can use as a tool. It will bless you and your kids will love it!

This book is called “How do you say good night?”, and it’s illustrated by Catalina Echeverri.

ABOUT THE BOOK: Zoey the zebra is on a quest to find the best way to say good night. She asks different animals how they say good night, and in the end, she says good night with her zebra family in their own special way, and it feels just right! How Do You Say Good Night? is a fun story that encourages kids to celebrate differences.

Why your kids will love this book?

  • It’s a short story
  • Easy to understand
  • Beautifully illustrated
  • Big font and bright colors
  • Family focused story

Teaching little ones to celebrate differences while appreciating the blessing of their own unique family, How Do You Say Good Night? is a great way to introduce the concept of diversity in a fun and respectful way while also fostering an attitude of gratitude.

Make the time before bedtime a fun and interesting moment for them!

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Artsy Olive Prints – The perfect gift!

~ Tayrina Gonzalez ~ 4 Comments

Do you still looking for the perfect gift? I understand, this can take time when we want something unique and different for our loved ones. I always look for inspiring gifts, uplifting gifts, gifts with a message and with a purpose. I had the opportunity of personalizing a framed print from Artsy Olive and here I share with you my experience.

Do you still looking for the perfect gift? I understand, this can take time when we want something unique and different for our loved ones. I always look for inspiring gifts, uplifting gifts, gifts with a message and with a purpose. I had the opportunity of personalizing a framed print from Artsy Olive and here I share with you my experience. I only have to say “I’m in love with my new framed print”. Let’s see!

You can find Artsy Olive at their website, where you can personalize and order your print. The website is very easy to use and the custom process takes just few steps. My experience was phenomenal during ordering. More than happy, when I saw that my print arrived so fast at my home. Here is some unboxing pictures:

During the process of ordering, I choose a print with one of my favorite bible verses. Then I added the name of my 8 month baby and his birthday. Just fell in love with the product and how easy it was for me to get this gift online and with super fast shipping.

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Make it special this Christmas with a personalized framed print from Artsy Olive!