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Review & Giveaway: Deny Yourself by Lisa Chan

Review & Giveaway: Deny Yourself by Lisa Chan

True Beauty: Deny Yourself Once again, I was blessed to be able to work with David C. Cook to review Lisa Chan’s (wife of best-selling author and pastor Francis Chan) 2nd installment of her 3-part True Beauty Series. Last fall I reviewed the first in the series called Be Still and was able to bless one of my readers with a copy. As with last time, I will also be giving away a copy of this … Read entire article »

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The Action Bible: Review and Giveaway

The Action Bible: Review and Giveaway

The Action Bible With 5 kids, we’ve tried out our fair share of Bibles, Devotionals and other Bible-related materials. I am a firm believer in making sure the Bible is understandable and enjoyable, and am not opposed to using Bible “story” books to help make the Bible come alive to my kids at the various ages throughout the years. I was thrilled … Read entire article »

Why we don’t come near to God.

Why we don’t come near to God.

I thought I would share my latest Sunday Sip post from my Mothering-Matters.com blog with you all today. It was not specifically geared towards just moms – and I felt like there was someone here that needed to hear this. If that’s you – please let me know! It always encourages me to hear that what I’m pouring out is actually quenching … Read entire article »

2013 – A Banner Year!

2013 – A Banner Year!

On Sunday, December 23rd, 2012 I was sitting in church asking God what He had to say that day . . . for me and my family . . . for the church . . . or anyone around me. This is not abnormal for me. 🙂 I LOVE hearing what my Daddy has to say . . . for me . … Read entire article »

Review & GIVEAWAY: Be Still – by Lisa Chan

Review & GIVEAWAY: Be Still – by Lisa Chan

True Beauty: Be Still New film helps women who are caught up in the busyness of life. Press Release, 6/25/2012: Every woman knows the feeling. Regardless of her age, her income, or her family situation, women today are facing the challenges of a busy life and the stress that comes with it. Obligations to children, husband, job, church, friends, committees, and … Read entire article »

Alone in the dark . . . “I’m here my child . . .”

Alone in the dark . . . “I’m here my child . . .”

Alone in the dark? A little girl sits up in her bed, in the dark . . . in the darkest of the dark of the night . . . feeling afraid, feeling alone, feeling hopeless and wondering if she’ll make it till morning . . . thinking, wondering, crying out in the depth of her heart and mind . . … Read entire article »

Sunday Sip: Zechariah 9:12 – Prisoner of Hope

Sunday Sip: Zechariah 9:12 – Prisoner of Hope

I posted this today on my other 2 blogs –Mothering Matters and Empower Network. I know that lately I’ve been the wrong type of prisoner. I’m ready to switch “prisons” today! How about you? “Return to your fortress, O prisoners of HOPE; even now I announce that I will restore TWICE as much to you!”– Zechariah 9:12 Are you a Prisoner? What are you a … Read entire article »

Happy 4th of July – Freedom, Independence – and FREE Coffee!

Happy 4th of July – Freedom, Independence – and FREE Coffee!

        Happy 4th of July! I hope and pray you all have a FABULOUS 4th – full of food, friends, family, fireworks and fun! {How’s that for some alliteration?!} We typically spend the afternoon at the beach, and stay till the Fireworks show (that is put on right next to us) is over.  We LOVE it!  So relaxing, casual (I … Read entire article »

Psalm 38 – Is your life falling apart?

Psalm 38 – Is your life falling apart?

David was sick – he had sinned – his friends all avoided him – his enemies were out to see his ruin – these burdens were “too heavy to bear” – he was “utterly crushed” and his heart anguished. And yet, he declares – “I will wait for you, O Lord, you WILL answer, O Lord my God.” (Ps.38:15) In the … Read entire article »

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! On Friday (Good Friday) I talked about how thankful I was for what Jesus did for me. But that was only HALF the story . . . Today is an even MORE joyful day!! Why? No . . . it’s not because the Easter Bunny is going to bring me chocolate eggs and candy. No . . . it’s not because we got … Read entire article »