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Parenting 14 Gospel Principles Book Review & Giveaway
Parenting in any form is not an easy job, but it is one of the most important and rewarding jobs there is on this planet. And like with any other job, we always can think of ways to do it differently that will effect everyone involved in a positive way. To do that job is not one that we can do on our own. Tripp shares that our purpose is to lead and guide our children not rule over them. No checklists given in this book, just suggestions on how we can change our attitudes towards being parents and showing us how to parent with grace, love, patience and joy. Every…
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Developing a pattern of prayer with 365 Pocket Morning Prayers
Morning devotionals are a great way to get before God on a daily basis. I personally have not developed a pattern of prayer to Father God in the morning because I do not know about you, but I have let the cares of this world stir my focus on the problems instead of in the Problem Solver. Developing a pattern of prayer with 365 Pocket Morning Prayers 365 Pocket Morning Prayers, by Dave Veerman, focuses on a different topic each day, a prayer and scripture. I have learned that praying the Word and in faith is what produces results. These prayers are based upon the Word and are short and…
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What Does God Really Promise Book Review
Believer in Father God or not, we all have asked ourselves questions about God and His Word. You may feel that asking questions is a bad thing, but it is not. It shows a willingness to know and learn more and in this case about Him. I want to warn you, there are thought provoking and some controversial questions included, not just easy questions to answer. There are 101 questions with 3 separate parts that the author address: Part 1: Questions and Answers About God’s Promises What does God’s promise of eternal life mean? Part 2: Questions and Answers  About God’s Church Why are there so many different kinds of…
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NIV Lifehacks Bible and Giveaway
NIV Lifehacks Bible and Giveaway There are lifehacks for just about any and everything out there and all of them are made to help you be and/or do better some type of way. In comes, a question that many may have but do not take the time to research and that is, how to become more like Jesus? The NIV Lifehacks Bible contains a collection of 365 articles that attempt to explain that process. It is a how to guide on how to change one’s life. (pg xxi) My life certainly can use a change on a regular basis and the NIV Lifehacks Bible is helping me do that. There are the…
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The Life We Never Expected Book Review and Giveaway
Being in the field that I am (assisting those with disabilities/challenges to work), I am able to see all types of productive and loving individuals caring for their friends and loved ones when they come in the office. At this point, however I do not see a lot of the behind the scenes interaction of the guardians/parents with their special needs child or children. I get to see them once they are grown or almost grown and depending on the disability I can imagine what the caretakers had to go through, but only a glimpse of it. Andrew and Rachel Wilson share with us in The Life We Never Expected,…
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I Don’t Wait Anymore Book Review and Giveaway
My life is one that has certainly took some turns and major detours that I did not chose to have. I have my own direction or path that I believe is perfect for me but, Father God is the one and only one that knows the beginning from the end and everything in between. May times I have said okay God this is what I expect to happen tomorrow, but when those dreams crash and burn I feel abandoned and unloved. Come to find out God has his own route that He would like me to take and when He allows things to change or changes them Himself then what?…
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Wise Guys Book Review and Giveaway
 When one says wise guys, some probably think of some smartypants guy who always seems to have something smart (not always intellectually smart) to say/always countering someone or you might think of the type of men in the Wise Guys movie. To be honest, either guy can impart some wisdom into your life and in essence you can call them a wise guy. We all can use some wise guys and gals who can help us along in this journey of life. It truly takes a village to raise children these days with all of the degradation and decay going on and if you are a single mother you…
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Bearing Witness Book Review
How much are you willing to sacrifice to bear witness of Jesus Christ? What price are you or have you been willing to pay for the cause of Christ? There have always been in the past mentions of people dying for their beliefs in Christ, but did you know that it has been going on for years and continues to occur. It sounds like it is fake or untrue, but it is indeed the truth and thousands have lost their lives that we will never hear about but in Bearing Witness, there are 36 stories giving accounts of Early Christians to present day Christians. If you enjoy history and faith…
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Family Devotional Bible: Review and Giveaway
David Confesses His Terrible Sin, what a way to get someone’s attention. I have read and heard about this particular story (time in his life) and to see if in a way that everyone can understand it and have questions so that everyone in the family can get involved is great. There is nothing like having one on one time with the Father, however taking time to study and read God’s Word with the family is an ultimate way to help keep the family together and to come together for something worthwhile. Family Devotional Bible: Review and Giveaway There are 130 key stories from the Bible that are retold using…
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The League and The Lantern: Review and Giveaway
The League and the Lantern is the first book in a new adventure series for middle-school readers. It all starts when a dangerous organization invades Jake Herndon’s seventh-grade sleepover. He escapes along with two new classmates, Lucy and TJ, only to face a 48-hour fight for survival on the streets of Chicago. The kids unravel a mystery dating back to the Civil War, and an incredible secret about Jake’s family. Along the way they learn unexpected lessons about courage, family and friendship. From the first chapter, this book manages to take you on a ride in the backpack of a now 7th grader who attempts to make this year of…
