Winner: I Couldn’t Love You More
May 19, 2012 in Giveaway, Winners
The winner for the “I Couldn’t Love You More” Giveaway is:
Tori Close
Congratulations, Tori! I’ve sent you an email.
5 Minute Friday “Perspective”
May 18, 2012 in 5 Minute Friday, Meme's
On Fridays over here a group of people who love to throw caution to the wind and just write gather to share what five minutes buys them. Just five minutes. Unscripted. Unedited. Real.
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Perspective. We all have a different perspective on how we view things in life. Perspective depends upon our backgrounds, where we live, who we are friends with and what we believe. All of those things develop how we view the things that happen in this world.
Many of my friends have a Biblical worldview of life and so theirs as well as my perspective will be based on our Biblical beliefs. Many of my friends feel the same way as I on many major issues in this world. Another thing that affects how I view things is the fact that I am a mom, a wife and a homeschooler. Those things will also develop how I view the issues in our government and in our world.
Perspective can have a lot of influence on how you vote, what you read, who your friends are and even how you see others in your lives.
I have been trying to make sure my perspective lines up with the Word of God and not just because of how I grew up or where I live. I wan my perspective to be reflective of how God views these issues, things or people in this world.
How does your perspective help you to see things in life? Does it line up with God’s word?
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Waiting for Morning by Karen Kingsbury {Review}
May 15, 2012 in Books, Reviews
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Waiting for Morning, Forever Faithful Series #1 By Karen Kingsbury / Multnomah Publishers, Inc.Hannah Ryan has everything any woman could want: an amazing husband, two beautiful teenage daughters, and a warm and loving Christian home. But one warm evening, her perfect home is shattered by a tragic accident.Hannah struggles in the days that follow the accident to find forgiveness and compassion for her youngest daughter. She struggles with her faith, and the burning feelings of sorrow and rage, believing that God has forsaken her and allowed this tragedy to happen. Her life becomes driven by one force: revenge against the drunk driver who destroyed everything. Can Hannah find forgiveness and her faith before her all-consuming bitterness destroys the rest of her life? |
My Thoughts:
Waiting for Morning is a great book about the life of Hannah Ryan, a woman who grew up in a Christian home and has lived a Christian life for a long time. Yet something tragic happens to her and she realizes that bad things can happen to good people, even Christians.
I really had a hard time putting this book down and enjoyed the tale as only Karen can tell it. My heart went out to this woman, and yes I realize she is fictional. But Karen has a way of writing where you feel as if these people are real. The characters in her stories could be anyone.
This is an older book by Karen but definitely one worth picking up if you haven’t read it already. I give this book 5 stars.
*Disclosure: I received this book for free from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my honest opinion. The link to purchase the book is an affiliate link.
**CHECK IT OUT: Giveaway ends Friday at Midnight for “I Couldn’t Love You More” Click here to enter the giveaway**
Pursuit of Proverbs 31 Blog Tour weekly links
May 15, 2012 in Blog Hop, Faith
Here are your links for the Pursuit of Proverbs 31 Blog tour for this week: 
May 15th – The Art of Managing @ Mom With Heart
May 16th – Find an Efficient Way to Work Them @ {re}purposed mind
May 17th – Be Aware of Your Surroundings @ The Attic Girl
May 18th – Consider Your Resources @ Centsible Stewardship
May 19th – Unleash Your Creativity @ The Empty Nest Express
May 20th – Get Out of the “It’s for me” Mindset @ Tara’s View of the World
May 21st – Implement Meaningful Activities in the Home @ Beth Cranford.com
Come back next week to find out where Amy Bayliss will be blogging for week 4 of the blog tour.
I Couldn’t Love You More {Review & Giveaway}
May 13, 2012 in Books, Giveaway, Reviews
A couple of weeks ago I was so excited to get a package in the mail. More so than any other review I have done so far. I know it seems strange considering the type of book it is. But it’s the story behind the story that excited me.
I Couldn’t Love You More is a beautifully illustrated picture book written by Matt Hammitt (lead singer of Sanctus Real) and Jason Ingram & illustrated by Polona Lovsin. This book is the words to the song I Couldn’t Love you More that was released on his solo album titled Every Falling Tear that was released in 2011.
Here is a quote from the Tyndale website that tells a little more about this book and why it was written.
When Matt and his wife, Sarah, were halfway through her pregnancy, they discovered their son would be born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), a rare congenital defect. Matt and Sarah’s son, Bowen, was born on 9/9/10 and received a huge following through the Hammitt’s blog (bowensheart.com), K-LOVE, and ABC News. A portion of the proceeds from the book goes to the foundation the Hammitts’ have started to help parents with children who have this heart condition.
Not only am I excited about the fact that this book has a story behind it, but I am thrilled about the message it tells. It shares the beautiful words of a parent speaking to their child and telling them how much they love them. But also there is someone who can and does love them way more than mom and dad. That person is Jesus. He will always be with us no matter where we are and what we are going through.
On each page are beautiful illustrations of whimsical animals. The full color pages are endearing and something you will cherish for a lifetime. I know you will want to get a copy of this book for your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, or friends. It would make a beautiful gift.
Okay so now to the fun part. I am giving away a certificate from Tyndale House Publishers that you can redeem for a free copy of I Couldn’t Love You More. The giveaway ends midnight(EDT) May 18th.
*Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
