the Holidays are coming!

The holiday season is coming.

Our family is really looking forward to Daddy's birthday tomorrow and Thanksgiving in a few days!

And then comes the weeks leading up to Christmas, the celebration of our Savior's birth.

Our family is excited about a new book we have that celebrates the story of the nativity.

  

The First Christmas Night is a beautiful story.  The words are a poetic retelling of JESUS birth.  The illustrations are life-like, but also portray a magnificent supernatural quality fitting THE KING.

Laney, our newest reader at home, enjoys reading this story to her two students.  She tells me it will be even better to read later this week when our Christmas tree and decorations are up.

If you would like to be entered into a giveaway to receive a free copy of this book, leave a comment!

If you want more info on this story, check it out here.  

May you have a Happy Thanksgiving with your family!

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1 Girl Nation

Laney and Macy are in love with 1GN!

Since we got the cd, they have been playing it for their dance parties non-stop.  Even my boys like it, even though they won't admit it!

Laney says "It is so great mom.  Just like One Direction or Taylor Swift."

For fun, I am giving away a copy of the cd.  Comment below and you can get in on the giveaway!


Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255:  "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising"

King's Faith

I have wanted to see the movie King's Faith since I first heard of it in last May at the Orphan Summit in Nashville.  What a better time to sit down for the afternoon to watch the movie than in the week leading up to Orphan Sunday?  So that is what I did last week.  I could have loved the movie because it was a cloudy afternoon and I was snuggled up alone watching it, but I think it had more to do with the statement this film makes.

Without ruining it for you, because I recommend you all snag a copy and watch it, King's Faith is the story of Brendan King.  This young man has had a rough start to life.  He is a foster kid, been in multiple homes, and been arrested several times.  During one of his times in prison, he comes to faith in Christ and it changes his responses to his circumstances and everything else about his life.  This movie is the story of hope in Christ.  How this young man struggles to fit in, how he stands up for what is right, how he brings healing to grieving parents, and how he lives for Christ.

I have already passed my copy of the film on to a friend, knowing her and her family would enjoy it.  You can find more info about King's Faith here:

Watch the trailer/Visit the official website www.kingsfaith.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsFaith

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsfaith

Packed a book

So tomorrow I get on a plane and head to Uganda. Hope Grafted In is taking our first ministry trip.
As a mother of 5, my week has been focused on preparations and details. As soon as I get I the plane, I will be able to spend part of the 19 hour trip preparing my heart and spirit for the adventure to come.

I am using a book to help. I packed this one today.



From the description I am confident it will do the task!

Real life is long on law and short on grace—the demands never stop, the failures pile up, and fear sets in. Life requires many things from us—a stable marriage, successful children, a certain quality of life. Anyone living inside the guilt, anxiety, and uncertainty of daily life knows that the weight of life is heavy. We are all in need of some relief. Bestselling author Tullian Tchividjian is convinced our world needs a fresh encounter with grace.

http://www.onewaylovebook.com
#OneWayLove
@PastorTullian

Enter a comment on this post and be entered to win a free copy of the book!!

Hope to post from Uganda soon!

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Book Review and Giveaway

I wanted to share a fun story with you I have been reading.  If you think you'd like a copy, leave a comment to be entered into a giveaway.  I will be GIVING AWAY a free copy of the book on Saturday, August 31st in honor of my son Keaton's 12th birthday.  Keaton LOVES to read and is also reading this book along with me right now!

The book is called Alone Yet Not Alone.  It is a true story of a family ripped apart by war.  The book is set in Pennsylvania at the onset of the French and Indian War.  This incredible historic book is recommended for children ages 8 and up and is a read they are guaranteed to love. It combines great adventure with even greater values - kids won't even realize they are learning about history! 

And they are coming out with a movie in September which will be a great FAMILY FUN night out.

About Alone Yet Not Alone (THE MOVIE): Releases in theaters Sept 27th, 2013 - Find a Theater Here 

Links for more information: 

Bring Alone Yet Not Alone the MOVIE to Your City:

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Movie Twitter

Movie Website

Magazines

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I am not going to lie, I don't have time to read a magazine.  I am lucky if I can sit down to type a blog post or check facebook these days!  But I do find when I take a few minutes each day to relax with a book or magazine, it really does improve my mood!  So when I got to choose a magazine subscription I was excited!

Magazines.com offers people a fun, easy way to discover new reads and helps them track their magazine subscriptions.  Shop the great magazine subscription deals at Magazines.com for Mother’s Day 2013! You’ll find incredible savings on Mom’s favorite cooking, celebrity, crafting magazine subscriptions and more. Don’t forget about all the moms in your life—your aunt, sister and your grandmother! Give her a gift that keeps on giving!

In honor of my momma, who is pretty spectacular, I am giving away a FREE subscription up to $10!  And if you look most are UNDER $10. Simply go to the website, pick a magazine you'd like, and comment here with the title and your email address.  I will choose a winner on Mother's Day and contact you!