This weekend’s giveaway is from my friend, Elizabeth Foss. She is offering one reader a spot in her Restore workshop. In Elizabeth’s words:
“This year, for Lent, live Mercy. And start with yourself. This year, take your disillusioned and discouraged self and instead of flogging it, nurture it.
Somehow, women have learned that nurturing ourselves must come last. We equate holiness with sucking the life out of ourselves to give it to someone else. Newsflash: it doesn’t work that way. When we deplete ourselves–which happens over time if we aren’t careful–there is no cycle of giving and receiving. A depleted woman cannot give. She has nothing left. She hits rock bottom, exhausted and disappointed.
Let Lent be a time of transformation. Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s vital. It’s life-giving. Can you commit to spending Lent taking care of yourself, changing some habits and learning some new ones, in order to fill your own cup? Could you do that if I promise you that once your cup is full you’ll be a much better wife, mother, friend, and neighbor?”
Restore has been updated this year to include two downloadable ebooks. Included with the registration fee you receive:
- Exclusive access to the daily workshop community to guide you through every day of Lent and access to the author for encouragement, allowing you ample opportunity to discuss the content of the essays in a private space with other participants and Elizabeth. Each day is a retreat-like experience.
- The beautiful full-color 180 page ebook Talking Together About Restoration: A full-length guidebook for wholehearted healing of mind, body and soul. (attached)
- Another beautiful ebook, Quiet Time for Lent: One-page daily devotions from Ash Wednesday through Easter Saturday to incline your days towards Him who restore. (attached)
- Downloadable podcasts with: Sarah Mackenzie, Danielle Bean, Colleen Mitchell, Ginny Sheller, Aimee Kollmansberger, Anne Bogel, and Ann Voskamp and printable transcripts of all the podcasts
- Full color tutorials for these ways to connect your heart with your hands: Healing Salve and Bath Salts, Flannel Cozies,
- Sweatproof headbands to sew (and a no sew version), Knitted washcloths and crocheted washcloths, Beautiful (really!) reusable kitchen cloths, Embellished hand towels (and a quick version for mamas with babies), Pretty vases for your Easter table (and beyond) and Fabric-covered prayer journals
- Printables with quotes and prayers, organizing templates for your home and your life, and lockscreen reminders for your phone.
- Continuing community after the workshop ends in a private Facebook group.
Elizabeth is also offering a bargain bundle this year if you are interested in an abbreviated form of Restore. If you would like to learn more about Elizabeth’s Restore workshop, or are interested in signing up, click here. If you would like a chance to win a spot in the full workshop, simply leave a comment on this post. Comments are closed and the winner is Daniela who commented, “Oh, what a wonderful gift this would be. Thank you for such a thoughtful give away. -♡-”
Thanks, Elizabeth!
Jen Barr says
It would be lovely to hear Elizabeth’s voice again!
Laurie says
Just reading this post has made me feel calmer xx
Cassidy says
How lovely! Lent is such a vital season for personal refreshment, I wonder how non-Christians get through the late winter without it. Thank you for the chance!
Rose says
Sounds nice.
Candace says
This sounds so amazing. My family would definitely benefit from a more restored version of me.
Jenna K says
What a wonderful way to work through the Lenten season with a purpose. I would love the opportunity to grow using this program. Thanks!
Meg says
THIS. Balm for the soul. Thank you.
Tara says
I would accept this win with gratitude and humility.
Leslie says
Sounds like a wonderful thing. I would love to win!
Ruth Parkinson says
Would love to win. This is something I need. Thanks for taking the guilt away.
Gae says
Dear Ginny,
I think I really need this in my life right now
Thanks for the opportunity
God Bless
Gae
Monica says
Thanks for the opportunity! Sounds like something I need this Lent 🙂
Veronika says
This sounds amazing! I am a long time reader from Germany and that would be a give-away I could really use!!
Jessica S. says
This couldn’t come at a better time for me. Thanks for the opportunity! 🙂
Colleen says
Thank you for this opportunity!
Gina says
Ginny, what a wonderful giveaway. Please do enter my name and thank you! I did take part in Elizabeth’s advent study and it remains with me still.
Okla lady says
Oh my I’d love to win!
Maria says
It would be a great blessing to be picked for this. Thanks for the chance!
Rachel says
What a generous giveaway.
Mary says
Wow! This sounds so amazing thanks for a chance!
Janelle G says
what an opportunity!
Toni says
Mercy… What a wonderful gift. Thank you for this chance!
Cathy B. says
Lent is such a perfect time for reflection. This sounds wonderful! Thank you very much!!
Dawn says
Mercy…who couldn’t use more of that? Thank you for the opportunity. Peace!
Arenda says
This sounds refreshing! 🙂 Thanks for the chance, Ginny.
Julie says
I would really love to win this. Thank you!
Kim says
I have looked at this in past years and would love to participate this year!
Jennifer says
I would love to win! Thank you for the opportunity, Ginny and Elizabeth.
Maggie says
Oh my goodness!! I would love to win this! So needed.
Word Lily says
How I’d love to win!
Kelly says
Sounds wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity and info!
Stephanie H. says
What a wonderful idea! This retreat will be a blessing to so many mommas.
Emma says
What a blessing it would be to win a spot in Restore!
rachel bowers says
oh my goodness! this sounds like JUST what is needed for this mama right now!
Emily says
I would love that. Thank you for the chance.
rachel bowers says
oh my goodness! THIS is just what i need!
Wanda says
I would so love to win this spot! Thank you for living mercy.
Karen says
Lovely giveaway 🙂 sounds like a great course during lent.
susie b. says
thanks for sharing this- a perfect way to spend lent and beyond !
Donna Fry says
What a precious word, Mercy. I have gone to Elizabeth’s site and it is lovely. Even grandmother’s benefit in being reminded to slow down and take care of self.
Anna says
OH wow! How lovely.
Elisa Gray says
Lent is a good time to be restored, a time to let the love of Jesus wash over you. I’m so looking forward to it. Actually pretty excited about it.
Margie says
Would love to win.
Aja says
What beautiful generosity, I would love to be a part of this!
Kirstin says
Winning this would be such a blessing!!!
Kate says
I’d love to win — thanks for the chance!
Karen says
oh yes, this is on my list of things to order this coming week – what a blessing it would be to win!
thank you!
blessings for you and your family
Nathana Clay says
I have been reflecting a lot about how I can live mercy. I tend to rack myself with guilt when I fail to live up to my own expectations, which is often. I have been reading through Ann Voscamp’s book One Thousand Gifts, which has got me thinking a lot. Extending mercy and grace to myself and others is an area I really want to grow in this year.
Renee Schwendi says
This sounds like something I truly need in my life!! Sounds Wonderful!!!
Ann-Margaret Langlade says
Live Mercy….my words for this year. Trying to start with taking better care of myself, so I can pour out into my family. Thanks for the chance!