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The 30 Day Praise Challenge for Parents: Book Review and Giveaway!

 

Have you ever heard of a praise challenge? Do you pray for your children?  I’m sure you must. Most days, I start my morning in prayer and my children are always at the top of my prayer list. I lead a group of praying moms during the school year and we gather weekly to pray for a solid hour in thanksgiving, praise, and requests for our children, schools, and staff.  Prayer is so important. Perhaps most important is prayer for our children. They face significant struggles these days. Growing up, I believe, is more challenging than ever and our children face obstacles we never even considered, especially with the dawn of the internet. Continue Reading

Book Reviews, Encouragement, Life Is Beautiful

Duck Dynasty: The Good, the Bad, and the Grace of God

The Duck Dynasty empire has grown ever-popular with a successful TV series, products, and books including the upcoming release of The Good, the Bad, and the Grace of God: What Honesty and Pain Taught Us About Faith, Family, and Forgiveness written by Jep and Jessica Robertson with Susy Flory. I had the privilege to read this profound book before its release in a few weeks on June 23, 2015.

I was excited to receive an advance reader’s copy of this book from Family Christian in exchange for an honest review. I dove right into this book, excited to learn more about this family who’d already endeared themselves to me through their television series and their display of faith. I wasn’t disappointed. I couldn’t put it down once I picked it up.  Continue Reading

Book Reviews, Encouragement, Life Is Beautiful

Praying Upside Down {Book Review}

I think Jesus watches eagerly for us to break out of the mold–as He did.” ~Kelly O’Dell Stanley from Praying Upside Down, A creative prayer experience to transform your time with God

I am honored to have been asked to read and review Praying Upside Down.  Kelly O’Dell Stanley is a graphic designer and writer. You can read more about Kelly at her blog. Continue Reading

Book Reviews, Encouragement, Life Is Beautiful

Searching for Sunday

It seems those most likely to miss God’s work in the world are those most convinced they know exactly what to look for, the ones who expect God to play by the rules.” ~ Rachel Held Evans from Searching for Sundays: loving, leaving, and finding the church 

Do you ever question your faith?

Wonder why you believe what you do?

Confused whether any of “this” is real?

Have you ever left a church?

Or left “the church” entirely? Continue Reading