THE HILL

I am a huge fan of faith-based, family-friendly movies. Movies that not only entertain, but share a Gospel message. That is why I was so excited for the new true story, The Hill.

The Hill is the true story of the young Rickey Hill from a small impoverished Texas town. Like many young boys, Rickey is obsessed with baseball; but not only is he obsessed with the game, he has an extraordinary ability for hitting a baseball -despite a degenerative spinal disease that has him bound to leg braces.

Rickey's pastor father, played by Dennis Quaid, discourages him from playing baseball in order to protect him from further injury. But Rickey has a passion and a gift. When he is faced with opportunity to try out for the majors, it could be at the demise of his family.

The Hill is a great movie that your family will love. It opens in theaters August 25th so make plans to visit your local theater!

To enter to win tickets to The Hill, click HERE.

DISCERNING GOD'S WILL

Have you ever struggled to hear the voice of God? Struggled to know exactly what it is God wants you to do? My husband and I were in this situation. We desperately wanted to follow and obey God, but we weren't sure where He was leading us. Do we stay or do we go? And if we go, where do we go? We spent hours on end praying and trying to determine what God wanted.

After going through a process of asking Him and seeking His will for several months, we finally felt peace. A peace that only comes from giving it all to Him and walking in His path. Following God's will not only put us on track for His plan and brought peace, it healed our hearts and helped our marriage. God's plan is extraordinary and there is nothing better than living in His will.

All for Jesus Ministry has an online course to help you learn to discern the will of God. This course walks you step-by-step through the process of understanding and receiving God's will. You'll learn exactly how to be lead by the Holy Spirit towards your best, most fulfilling life, with advice specific to your issues and life decisions.

The course includes:
Video Course - 8+ Hours of step-by-step video lessons on how to discern God's will.
Tools for Discerning - Step-by-step guidance on prayer, journaling, spousal dialogue, and tools for discerning God's will.
Downloadable Workbook - 150 pages of practical tips, exercises, prayer, and Bible Study to help you discern God's will.

Through the Discerning God's Will course, you will learn that you don't have to feel lost or stuck. Life doesn't have to feel ordinary. When we get on God's path and live out His will, life becomes extraordinary!

I am loving this course and I know you will too! You can sign up and take the Discerning God's Will course for FREE! To sign up, click HERE.

EMILY LEX WATERCOLORS

I don't consider myself an artistic person at all. In fact, when asked about my artistic abilities, I say that my poor stick people look like they were hit by a bus. It's bad.

However, I admire art! Especially painting. A few years ago my husband and I did a painting class and it was so much fun! I enjoyed everything about the process of seeing a blank canvas come to life before my eyes.

Author and painter Emily Lex says, "Being an artist is about making art, yes, but also more. It is about seeing. It’s slowing down, paying attention, taking a breath, and noticing. It’s using our gifts and talents and passions to love and serve, each of us in our own creative way. For me, it’s delighting in the little things, then capturing them through scratchy pencil sketches and pretty watercolor puddles or stringing together thoughtful words as an encouragement to others."

Emily's watercolor paintings are beautiful and just looking at them brings a peace! She wants to help us find the same joy in painting with watercolors. She offers two workbooks, Watercolor Animals and Watercolor Flowers. Each workbook has 42 spiral bound lay flat textured pages with professionally printed artwork and sketches created by Emily herself. She gives direction to painting each of these sketches, however, you can be creative with your painting too.

She also offers online video classes to walk you through the process of creating. She shares supplies, tips and tricks, techniques, how to mix colors properly, lettering, how to make a seascape, and so much more.

Her shop also has beautiful Scripture cards with a gold stand. I love these cards to display not only an encouraging Scripture that you can change out, but also Emily's beautiful watercolors.

Emily also has a book, Freely and Lightly, with encouragement and teaching for when you are exhausted from the never-ending search for significance. She shares insight from her own spiritual journey and wisdom from God’s Word, to help you see how life-changing Jesus’ invitation to real rest truly is.

I truly enjoy working through Emily's workbook and online classes. It is relaxing and peaceful and so much fun to bring color and life to the page. I am excited to continue on through the workbooks!

To check out Emily Lex's watercolor prints, Scripture cards, workbooks, online classes, and books, click HERE.

KJV STUDY BIBLE

If you've been around here long, you know I have a deep love for Bibles. My husband and I are constantly acquiring new Bibles. We love to see the differences in Bibles and we love to give Bibles away. I have several Bibles I want to share with you so this week you will find a new Bible post each day! First up is the KJV Study Bible.

If you love the King James Version, the KJV Study Bible is a wonderful option for you! Standing apart from all other KJV study Bibles on the market, the KJV Study Bible, Full Color Edition is the only Bible featuring extensive commentary, doctrinal notes, archaeological insights, and time-tested study aids developed exclusively for the King James Version.

Features include:

Full-color throughout
Easy-to-read 10-pt type large print
5,700 authoritative and study note
Center-column references with translation notes
Hundreds of color maps and charts
Over 100 archaeological notes
Over 100 personality profiles
Over 200 notes on Christian doctrines
Easy-to-navigate topical indexes
Book introductions and outlines
Word-study concordance
Time-honored KJV Bible text
Six different cover options

The KJV Study Bible makes a wonderful Bible for personal study and ministry study. There is just so much to this Bible that help you dig deep and learn the Word of God.

To enter to win a KJV Study Bible, click HERE. To order, click HERE.

Disclaimer: I received this Bible in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own.

HE READS TRUTH {GIVEAWAY}

If you've been around here long, you know how much I love the She Reads Truth community. She Reads Truth's mission is to get women into the Word every day. They have daily devotions, Bible reading plans, a podcast, and a beautiful Bible. The She Reads Truth Bible is one of my absolute favorite Bibles. She Reads Truth has a sister, or should I say brother, ministry, He Reads Truth. Just like SRT but for the guys! HRT also has a wonderful Bible. The He Reads Truth Bible is perfect for any man.

He Reads Truth Bible comes in four cover options: Black Leather, Brown Leather, Charcoal Cloth, and Evergreen Cloth.

Here are some of the incredible features you will find in this Bible:
66 hand-lettered key verses
17 full-color timelines
21 maps
126 infographics (including charts, lists, and illustrations)
Reading plans for every book of the Bible
One-year Bible reading plan
Detailed book introductions
Key verse list
Smyth-sewn binding
Two colored ribbon markers
Wide margins for journaling and note taking.

My husband and sons (ages 20 and 17) love the He Reads Truth Bible. It is a wonderful Bible for men of all ages, from all seasons of life, and from all walks of life. This Bible will help men get into God's Word.

Front Gate Media is giving away a copy of the He Reads Truth Bible. To enter to win, click the banner below or click HERE.


Don't want to wait? You can order here: Black Leather Brown Leather Charcoal Cloth Evergreen Cloth

ONLY YOU CAN BE YOU

We are all so very different. I look at my four children, all from the same mom and dad, and see four very, very different beings. They all act completely different, they learn different, they like different things, they are all so unique. The same can be said for my brother, my sisters, and myself. Four of us all from the same mom and dad, yet oh so different.

While differences are so wonderful, sometimes it can be hard to find that place where we fit in. Especially for children. Often times kids follow other kids just trying to fit in.

In their brand new children's book, Only You Can Be You, mother and son team Sally and Nathan Clarkson help our kids understand that what makes them different makes them great. They also learn that "the Maker of everything made us that way."

This book is beautiful! The illustrations, done by Tim Warnes, are colorful and fun. The rhyming words are catchy. And the message is one our kids (and dare I say us adults) need.

If you are looking for a children's book, I highly recommend Only You Can Be You. To order, click the banner below.

UNSHAMED

My family loves going to the Christian bookstore. Loves it. Every single one of us can literally spend hours in a Christian bookstore and not regret it. I remember one visit to our local Christian bookstore as a young teenager. My parents purchased a cassette tape of Christian comedian Chonda Pierce. As soon as we got into the car my dad popped the cassette into the player and we listen on the drive home. Oh the laughs! I have loved Chonda ever since.

If you haven't heard of Chonda, let me tell you friend, she will have you laughing so hard you can't breathe one minute, crying and saying amen the next. Chonda has faced quite a life. She openly shares her experiences and channels them into positivity, bringing laughter to audiences around the world.

Chonda's newest adventure is a new movie, Chonda Pierce Unashamed, and it's in select theaters Mother's Day weekend. Chonda meets with Danny Gokey, Mike Huckabee, Michael Tait, Jeff Allen, and the Benham brothers. They talk about living unashamed for Jesus Christ.

This Mother’s Day week grab your mom, sister, daughter, girlfriend's, pastor's wife, all the ladies, and enjoy a night of laughter and truth as only Chonda can deliver. Chonda will make you laugh and think as she boldly proclaims the truth of the Gospel to a hurting world. Only Chonda can communicate deep and meaningful truth and make you laugh at the same time.  Chonda is unchained, unrestrained and UNASHAMED!

To find out where Unashamed is playing, click HERE. To enter to win an 8 disc collection of Chonda's comedy, click the image below.

THANKFUL AT CHRISTMAS & ARTSY OLIVE

Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...

2510. Having my oldest daughter home from college for the month.

2511. A roaring fire in the fireplace.

2512. My youngest daughter graduating high school today! (Her ceremony will be in May 2019, but she has completed all of her credits and requirements!)

2513. A reminder of Philippians 4:8 to think of Godly things.

2514. Studying Advent with The Daily Grace Co.

Share something you are praising God. I would love to rejoice with you.

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I am thrilled to share a company with you today! Artsy Olive is an adorable company that prints and frames your personalized artwork. With hundreds of options to choose from, you can add your name or any other information you wish, then choose your frame, then within just days have it delivered to your door.

I am loving my Artsy Olive print! One of my favorite verses is Philippians 4:8, so having this adorable print where I can see it often has been amazing. Not only can you get Scriptures, but you can also get quotes, holiday themes, and more.

Use code blog15 for 15% off your order this month!

To enter to win a Artsy Olive of your choice, click HERE.

*Disclosure: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own. Links on this page may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this ministry by using the affiliate links.

THANKFULNESS & SPARKLE AND CHANGE BIBLE

Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...

2505. The warmth of a fireplace.

2506. Hot cocoa with marshmallows and cinnamon.

2507. Having my daughter home for the whole month!

2508. Excitement for my church and ministries of what is to come in the new year.

2509. Studying Advent.

Share something you are praising God. I would love to rejoice with you.

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In recent years mermaid, or changing, sequins has been come a huge deal. People everywhere, especially little girls, love changing the shiny dots from one look to another. So why not make a Bible out of it!?

The new Sparkle and Change Bible and Sparkle and Change Bible in blue are adorable and give that changing satisfaction!

The Bible has more than 300 key verses that are highlighted throughout for kids to read and learn. The beautifully illustrated insert pages are in a style that children love and will delight their imaginations, including topics such as:

A Bible timeline

A presentation page

A place to keep favorite Bible verses

Bible maps

Articles on topics such as how Jesus loves them, knowing Jesus better, and how to pray, etc.

This is a Bible any girl will love!

To purchase your Sparkle and Change Bible and Sparkle and Change Bible in blue, click below.

To enter to win one of these beautiful Bibles, click HERE.

*Disclosure: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own. Links on this page may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this ministry by using the affiliate links.

LOVE DOES FOR KIDS

Bob Goff, author of Love Does, has a new edition of this popular book just for kids! In Love Does for Kids your child will feel like they are sitting on grandpa's lap listening to stories. Bob shares stories of his growing up and of his kids' growing up. While the stories are of Bob and his family's lives, you everyone can easily see their selves in the stories. And he always ties it in to a story about Jesus!

In Love Does for Kids, your kids will learn that their faith journey can be exciting, daring, and fun. Nothing short of an adventure, after all, there is nothing boring about following Jesus! They will learn about love, faith, forgiveness, grace, and much, much more.

Love Does for Kids is geared for ages six to ten, but honestly, I think younger kids will love listening to the stories and preteens will love reading them!

To pick up a copy of Love Does for Kids, click below!

To enter the giveaway, click HERE.

*Disclosure: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own. Links on this page may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this ministry by using the affiliate links.