Top 100 2009

Internet Cafe Devotions introduces Blessed Aroma ~ 2009!

As a Christian Women Devotional site, we passionately want to encourage and inspire women all over the world. We know that an ounce of encouragement goes a long way and that is why we are introducing Blessed Aroma ~ 2009. It’s a way to showcase some of your favorite blogs who have encouraged you with their written words and examples of faith in 2008. This list consists of some of the most encouraging and inspiring blogs, nominated by YOU! Are you ready to meet some new and exciting ladies?

This was not a contest. There were no prizes. We firmly believe that there is no competition in ministry and we are to support and encourage each other as the body of Christ.

Our vision for this was to simply add a page to the Cafe with a fresh list of wonderful blogs that others can enjoy. We obtained this list through nominations by you, the readers, and not simply based on our own opinion. The top ten of those who received the most nominations in a category are included here. In random order, of course.

Though many of the women on our team of writers received many nominations in different categories, in the end we decided to only showcase blogs that aren’t linked from the Cafe on a regular basis. Be sure to go and check out their blogs too though!

If a blog received several nominations in more than one category then we put that blog in the category where they received the most nominations. this was done so that we have 100 unique blogs to share with you.

Be sure to leave them a comment or two and let them know you appreciate them… Enjoy!!

NOTE: We have provided a button for recipients that signifies that your blog was chosen as one of the TOP 100 for the year 2009. We did not provide these buttons last year but since it was requested many times we decided to provide one this year. You are absolutely under no obligation to use it. We simply wanted to provide it in case you did.

Cup of the Day Blog
This blogger is the “cup” you couldn’t do without. You find yourself daily drawn in to sit a spell. You leave inspired and encouraged. In no particular order, those with the most nominations were:

  1. Women Taking a Stand
  2. Stretch Marks
  3. Christa Allan
  4. Living My Life on Purpose
  5. Let the Son Shine
  6. Henn House
  7. Ministry So Fabulous
  8. TSJ Photography
  9. On the 3rd of December
  10. Pondering in His Presence

Cup Overfloweth Blog
This is a woman who is following hard after Him. Her words, her heart and her passion for her Savior is evident with every click of the mouse. She inspires you to have a closer relationship with Him. In no particular order, those with the most nominations were:

  1. Faith Imagined
  2. Hallelujah Anyhow
  3. Together for Good
  4. Tea with Tiffany
  5. Sharing Life with Lisa
  6. B His Girl
  7. A Path Made Straight
  8. The Next Step
  9. Hope Springs Eternal
  10. Run the Earth, Watch the Sky

Most Joyful Among Us Blog
This gal always sees her coffee cup “half full” and the joy just pours out of her site. Her joyful attitude is what keeps you coming back for more. In no particular order, those with the most nominations were:

  1. She Sparkles
  2. ShortyBear’s Place
  3. Positively Alene
  4. Marsha’s Musings
  5. A Pilgrim’s Project
  6. Filled With Praise
  7. The Joyeful Journey
  8. Homesteader’s Heart
  9. My Quiet Corner
  10. Knit By God’s Hand

Gathered Together Blog

This is a group blog category. This blog is a team of writers who inspire you with their words of encouragement. In no particular order, those with the most nominations were:

  1. Spiritually Unequal Marriage
  2. She Seeks
  3. Heart of the Matter Online
  4. Exemplify Online
  5. Girl Talk
  6. Laced With Grace
  7. (in)courage
  8. Today’s Housewife
  9. Faithful Bloggers
  10. The Christian Woman

Pouring Proverbs 31 Blog
This blog exemplifies the principles of a Proverbs 31 woman and it comes through on her blog. In no particular order, those with the most nominations were:

  1. A Wise Woman Builds Her Home
  2. The Finer Things in Life
  3. Encouragement from My Heart
  4. Kisses from Katie
  5. Women Living Well
  6. Not Mine But God’s Story
  7. Living by Faith
  8. Growing Godliness
  9. Chrysalis
  10. Off the Beaten Trek

Beautiful Cup Blog
This blog is unique and artistic. It’s the blog that you are drawn to because of it’s beauty and design. Maybe she is into interiors or photography. Maybe she creates one of a kind art. Maybe she is a blog designer with an eye for detail. In no particular order, those with the most nominations were:

  1. Critty Joy
  2. A Holy Experience
  3. Musings of a Future Pastor’s Wife
  4. Extravagant Grace
  5. 160 Acre Woods
  6. Life in Grace
  7. Gretchen Clark
  8. Pollywog Creek
  9. My Blessed Life
  10. The Polhamus Family

Caffeinated Blog
This is a high energy blog! Perhaps she is a mom to a dozen or a woman who is wearing many hats. Her energy and enthusiasm shine through on her blog. In no particular order, those with the most nominations were:

  1. Just Because My Pickle Talks
  2. To Love, Honor, and Vacuum
  3. Under Grace and Over Coffee
  4. The Preacher’s Wife
  5. Higher Grounds
  6. Blogging Along
  7. Three Girly Girlz
  8. One So Blessed
  9. Midday Escapades
  10. I’m Heading Towards My Destiny

Learn A-Latte Blog
This is a lady who loves to see others learn. She might teach her kids at home or maybe she teaches you about: scrapbooking, sewing, knitting, crafts, photography, or anything of the like. The truth is you learn something almost everytime you visit her blog. In no particular order, those with the most nominations were:

  1. Adventures in Diapering
  2. The Happy Housewife
  3. Babe of My Heart
  4. The Inspired Room
  5. Bake at 350
  6. I Have to Say
  7. Just Be Frugal
  8. Homeschool Creations
  9. Do You Weary Like I Do?
  10. Southern Hospitality

My Cup of Tea Blog
This is a lady who loves her family and friends and is always pouring out thoughts and ways that you can love your family more. She is a woman after God’s own heart. In no particular order, those with the most nominations were:

  1. The Point
  2. My So Called Life
  3. Thinking About Home
  4. Walking In Truth
  5. Come Have a Peace
  6. Generation Cedar
  7. Deanna’s Corner
  8. A Magnolia’s Heart Beats
  9. Beautiful Pear Tree Lane
  10. Free Spirit Haven

All New Flavor Blog
This blog is less than a year old but already shows such a tremendous capacity to bless. You just can’t wait to see where she’ll go from here! In no particular order, those with the most nominations were:

  1. Taste the Smell
  2. Faith Barista
  3. Sanctified Together
  4. Pleasing To You
  5. Called to Worship
  6. Farming on Faith
  7. Bina’s Pad
  8. Pajama Mama
  9. Ordinary Me
  10. Dancing in the Morning Sun

The Classics
Upon reviewing the nominations, there were several blogs that received many nominations in several different categories. We decided these favorites needed their own category. In no particular order, those with the most nominations were:

  1. Muthering Heights
  2. Lysa TerKeurst
  3. Money Saving Mom
  4. Like a Warm Cup of Coffee
  5. A Familiar Path
  6. The Bowyers
  7. Big Mama
  8. Other Such Happenings
  9. Heart of a Pastor’s Wife
  10. Reluctant Entertainer