Third Blogiversary {A Giveaway}

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Greetings, readers!

I'm officially back from my May hiatus! (Yes, I was supposed to post last week and forgot. xD) If you'd like to hear about my May trip, I'd suggest keeping an eye on my other blog next week.



And speaking of blogs... This weekend marks three years since I joined the blogosphere! Blogging has definitely been a journey for me, and one that I have very much enjoyed. I'm not sure where life will take me in the coming years, but for now I'm sticking with blogging as a hobby. Stories by Firefly is my writer/author platform, and Chosen Vessels is my little spot to share my thoughts and my faith.

A blog wouldn't be nearly so much fun without all of my lovely followers. As much as I would love to give something special to each and every one of you, it's just not a feasible plan. So I'm doing the next best thing—a giveaway with two winners!



First Place will receive this darling leather journal. The front has a quote from 1 Corinthians 13, and the inside pages have a variety of encouraging quotes along the bottom. This winner will also receive two gel pens. 


Second Place will receive two books from my shelves—Jilted by Varina Denman & The Stout-Hearted Seven by Neta Lohnes Frazier—as well as a few bookmarks from my collection. (I have not read either of these books, and therefore cannot recommend them or offer content warnings.) 


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Sorry, international friends! These prizes are US only due to shipping costs. :( However, if someone who is not a resident of the US wins one of these, I will offer them e-copies of either of my books, and the prize will go to whoever would have been 3rd place.

Best of luck! <3

Comments

  1. Jesseca DawnJune 9, 2018 at 12:13 PM

    So glad you've been around here for all this time, dearie. <3

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  2. Mikayla HolmanJune 9, 2018 at 12:20 PM

    Happy Blogversery, Faith! Your blog just makes me smile every time I come on. I am so excited to see what's up next! I think I've followed for about a year. I'm not really sure, but it's been awesome!

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    1. Faith P.June 9, 2018 at 5:13 PM

      Thanks, Mikayla! Aww, that means so much! :)

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  3. ashley nicoleJune 9, 2018 at 12:51 PM

    Three years, how exciting Faith! It's definitely an accomplishment :) The blogsphere would be different without you here <3 I've been following your blog for... idk 2 years now? Maybe a year and half?

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  4. Sarah GraceJune 9, 2018 at 5:04 PM

    Congrats on three years of blogging! I love reading your post - on this blog and the other. :)

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    1. Faith P.June 9, 2018 at 5:17 PM

      Thanks, Sarah! :D I'm so glad you enjoy what I write! <3

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  5. RebekahAshleighJune 9, 2018 at 8:32 PM

    Congratulations on 3 years, Faith!!! <3 :) I've been following and loving your blog since August 2015, so almost since the beginning! =)

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    1. Faith P.June 9, 2018 at 9:08 PM

      Thanks so much, Rebe! <3 Yes, you've been around since nearly the beginning. :)

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  6. Amy // Hands Made to LoveJune 9, 2018 at 9:23 PM

    I like your background. The journal looks nice. I used the entry of following you, but I already follow you. :)

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    1. Faith P.June 11, 2018 at 6:35 PM

      Thanks! That works. ;) Love your profile picture!

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  7. Showers of BlessingsJune 10, 2018 at 12:11 AM

    Congrats on blogging for THREE YEARS! Wow! That's a long time! I really like both of your blogs!
    -Brooklyne

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    1. Showers of BlessingsJune 10, 2018 at 12:23 AM

      I just tried entering the giveaway and I think I did it but this was my first time entering one of those before... so who knows If I did it right! :D
      -Brooklyne

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    2. Faith P.June 11, 2018 at 6:36 PM

      Thank you so much, Brooklyne!!

      Yep, your entries show up on my end. :D

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  8. Bethany R.June 10, 2018 at 12:16 AM

    Happy, blogiversary!! I may not be a regular commenter, but I have so enjoyed reading both your blogs since you first started. :) You've been a special part of my blogging journey. Looking forward to reading more! Congrats, Faith! <3 Thanks for doing a giveaway!

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    1. Bethany R.June 10, 2018 at 12:17 AM

      Actually, I checked, and I was your first comment. :)

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    2. Faith P.June 11, 2018 at 6:37 PM

      Aww, thank you, Bethany!! That means so much. :)

      I was just thinking that! Awesome. <33

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    3. Bethany R.June 11, 2018 at 8:41 PM

      Of course. I love your blog! <3

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    4. Faith P.June 12, 2018 at 1:25 PM

      Aww! <3

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  9. AnonymousJune 10, 2018 at 2:53 PM

    Happy Blogiversary Faith. I have followed your blog from the beginning.
    Marion

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  10. JessicaJune 11, 2018 at 7:14 PM

    Congratulations on three years blogging, Faith! It's a joy to read your blogs, and I look forward to continuing to read them throughout the next years. :)

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    1. Faith P.June 12, 2018 at 1:25 PM

      Thank you, Jessica! :D That means so much. <3

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  11. Kaitlyn K.June 12, 2018 at 3:42 PM

    THREE YEARS EPIIIIIIC. Congrats,girlie!! <3

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  12. Ryana LynnJune 13, 2018 at 6:46 AM

    I think I started reading this blog about a year ago, but I've read Stories by Firefly for around two. I'm so excited for you !

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    1. Faith P.June 13, 2018 at 10:47 AM

      Thank you so much for your support, Ryana! <3

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  13. RaechelJune 13, 2018 at 7:36 AM

    Congratulations :D
    Well, officially following this blog by email: today. However, I've followed along with it as well as your other blog for...two years I think? I'm not actually sure. ^.^
    But again, congratulations!!

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    1. Faith P.June 13, 2018 at 10:49 AM

      Thank you, Raechel! =)
      Sounds wonderful! Yes, you've been following for quite some time. :D

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  14. Paiges PagesJune 15, 2018 at 10:24 AM

    This looks so awesome, Faith! Great giveaway <3333

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