Scavenger Hunt/Scripture & A Snapshot: CHRISTmas Edition!

I am happy to be joining up once again for two of my favorite blog hops: Scripture and a Snapshot and Scavenger Hunt Sunday (what can I say? I like to be early!) Since this is likely my last chance to linkup before the holidays since we will be on the road next week, I wanted to make this week'…

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A Deal for Those Who Like Christian Fiction!

As a book reviewer for Blogging For Books, I am always excited to read new Christian fiction novels and share these with you my readers. I also love to save money and I know many of you do too, so I wanted to share with a you a trailer for a new book called 'Christmas Singing' by Cindy Wood…

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Operation Good-Bye Angry Birds!

To say that things have been a bit crazy and hectic around our house would be a complete understatement...things have been insane!! While I try to keep things very positive on this blog, I have to admit, things have not been going so well the last several weeks. We've been sick, we've had v…

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NLT Facebook Giveaway!

As I mentioned a few weeks back, I am a collector of bibles, and one of the translations I LOVE is the New Living Translation! I received an e-mail this morning about an amazing giveaway on the official NLT Facebook and wanted to paass along the chance to win to my readers..Here are the details: By …

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All About Christmas!!

So sorry to be such a blog slacker. Things have been crazy around my household. Between a sick little guy, a husband who works crazy long hours, and all of the holiday planning, things have gotten away from me! I currently have a stack of books, down to 3 now, thankfully, that I need to read and re…

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Review: The Voice New Testament

From the Publisher: The Voice™ Bible translation is a faithful dynamic translation of the Scriptures done as a collage of compelling narratives, poetry, song, truth, and wisdom. The Voice calls the reader to step into the whole story of Scripture and experience the joy and wonder of God’s revelation…

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Review: 'A Good and Perfect Gift' by Amy Julia Becker

From the Publisher: Challenging surprises often lead to unexpected joy. Amy Julia opens eyes and softens hearts as she brings readers into her own story of disappointment turned to blessing. This is a journey of discovering strength through weakness, and the author learns to embrace the face that we…

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A 'Message' From Shaun

Just in case you needed a smile today: The birds may be angry, but this mommy isn't. Shaun and his silly antics always make me smile and I hope it brings a smile to your face too. What a creative little 4 year old I have!

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Review: Shadow in Serenity by Terri Blackstock

From the Publisher: Carny Sullivan grew up in the zany world of a traveling carnival. Quaint and peaceful Serenity, Texas, has given her a home, a life, and a child. Logan Brisco is the smoothest, slickest, handsomest man Serenity, Texas has ever seen. But Carny Sullivan knows a con artist when she …

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Holiday Gift Guide: Supporting Home/Direct Sales Businesses!

If you follow any small businesses or have friends that do direct sales, you've probably seen the following going around on Facebook: " Keep in mind this holiday season... YOU, the customer, are our everything. Spending $100 at Walmart or another retail or department store during the holiday…

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Thirty Days of Thankfulness

I'm sure everyone who has a Facebook has seen many of their friends posting daily what they are thankful for. I mentioned a few weeks back that I loved the feeling of thankfulness that everyone seems to be feeling this time of year, so you'd think I'd have been the first to jump on that…

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Scripture and a Snapshot: Jeremiah 29:11 (with song!)

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."- Jeremiah 29:11 Okay, okay, I know I've done this verse for Scripture and a Snapshot before. In fact it was the verse I used the first time I parti…

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Introducing My New Business Venture: Thirty-One Gifts ♥

As I'm sure all reading this know by now, I am a military wife and a mommy to a child with autism. With my husband's somewhat unpredictable schedule and my son's hectic, therapy filled schedule- working a normal job is impossible while still allowing me to be active in my son's ther…

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Review: Softy and Tenderly by Sarah Evans with Rachel Hauck

From The Publisher: Maybe in the wide-open country she can learn to breathe again. Happily married and owner of two successful boutiques, Jade longs to begin a family with her husband, Max. But when she discovers that Max has an illegitimate son-who he wants her to help raise-Jade's life is turne…

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Scripture & A Snapshot: Proverbs 31:30 (and more!!)

It's been much too long since I've had the time to join in for Scavenger Hunt Sunday, another of my favorite hops, so I decided today I would take a few quick shots to share for the week! Nothing too special this week, but hopefully a reminder to me to take the time to do it next week!! Alwa…

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Wednesday Love ♥

I haven't linked up for What I'm Loving Wednesday in ages, so I thought it was about time to fix that!! I have so much that I am loving today!! First and foremost, as we approach the 2 year anniversary of Shaun's Autism diagnosis (October 20, 2009) I LOVE the amazing progress he has made…

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