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First Line Friday — Of Moose And Men

17 May

I am going to Alaska in just 3 short weeks! I am so excited! As part of research for the trip, I have been reading books set in Alaska. I stumbled on a non-fiction account of one man’s encounters with God in the Alaskan wilderness — Of Moose And Men: Lost And Found in Alaska by Torry Martin and Doug Peterson. This book is hilarious and suitable for devotional reading at the same time. Torry recounts his adventures and misadventures while living in Alaska. I love his anecdotes and how he applies him with live with God. I am reading a chapter a day and will finish up a few days before I fly out to my own adventure.

Leave a comment with the first sentence(s) of the book nearest to hand, then head over to Hoarding Books for more fabulous first lines!

Torry Martin — a comedian, actor, and hippie — fled from California to the wilderness of Alaska, searching for answers to life’s big questions. He found what he was looking for…and a lot more!

A moose got its head stuck in Torry’s window. A reindeer was trapped in his kitchen. A bear almost prevented him from reaching his airplane. He once woke up frozen to his cabin floor.

Like the Israelites of old, Torry experienced plenty of miracles and mishaps in the wilderness. And like them, he came face-to-face with God and was changed forever.

Each of these true stories of Torry’s hilarious blunders and misfortunes contains a nugget of truth, but one theme prevails: If God can reclaim and repurpose Torry Martin’s life, He can do the same for you and those you love.

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Book Spotlight — Adult Coloring Books Devotionals

14 Apr

Adult coloring books are all the rage. But what can be better than combining a relaxing and creative pastime with truths from God’s word? If you want to go a bit deeper with God, consider these two from Bethany House.

The Glory of The Messiah 

An Immersive, Creative Journey with the Messiah

While we may know what the Bible says about the Messiah, do we truly know him? In the rush of life, it can be hard to quiet ourselves enough to see and experience his glory. But now you can.

In this one-of-a-kind coloring experience, you will go on a journey through the Bible. Each beautiful, hand-drawn picture illustrates a pivotal prophecy and its fulfillment in the Messiah. Every spread features Old and New Testament Scripture passages from the Tree of Life Bible translation as well as a key Hebrew word, and its English translation, from the text.

As you color and create, open your heart to meditate on these prophecies — and their fulfillment in Jesus — and discover the glory of the Messiah anew.

To purchase, click HERE.

Words of Grace

Let Creativity and Color Reinvigorate Your Time in God’s Word!

God’s Word wasn’t meant to be dry and stale, but sometimes we rush through devotions on our way to something else. Bring new energy to your time in God’s Word by incorporating beauty and creativity! This coloring book devotional will help you focus your attention and calm your soul.

The theme of grace is front and center in this exciting new travel-sized coloring book from Jacqui Grace. Each page includes Scripture, brief devotional thoughts, and images to color.

As a gentle tonic for the busyness and complexity of your life, let this book inspire you creatively while it reconnects you with the God who created you and knows your every need.

To purchase, click HERE.

(Thanks to Bethany House for complimentary copies.)

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Spotlight — 21 Days of Grace

23 Mar

Click here to purchase your copy.

About the Book

21 Days of Grace
Author: Compiled by Kathy Ide
Genre: Devotional
Release Date: March 24, 2015

Love fiction? Looking for a devotional? Check out 21 DAYS OF GRACE, book one in the Fiction Lover’s Devotional series (published by BroadStreet Publishing Group). Fictional stories followed by brief life applications written by best-selling Christian novelists and debut authors, including Angela Hunt, Cindy Woodsmall, and Deborah Raney. Great for individual or group study.

About the Author

Kathy Ide is the author of Proofreading Secrets of Best-Selling Authors and the editor/compiler of the Fiction Lover’s Devotional series. She’s a full-time freelance editor and writing mentor, working with Christian authors of all genres at all levels. She teaches at writers’ conferences across the country and is the director of the SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference and the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. She’s a co-owner of the Christian Editor Network LLC and founder of the four divisions that comprise the CEN: Christian Editor Connection, The Christian PEN: Proofreaders and Editors Network, PENCON, and The PEN Institute. To find out more about Kathy, visit http://www.KathyIde.com

Guest Post from Kathy Ide

I’ve always loved Christian fiction, and I’ve seen the power of fiction to touch hearts and change lives, both firsthand and hearing about the experiences of others. But you know, in my quiet times with the Lord, reading a chapter from a novel just doesn’t seem quite appropriate. So a devotional with short fiction stories seemed like a great solution. And you can take these purse-sized devotionals wherever you go, to read when you have a few minutes of down time. It’s a great way to get “inspiration on the go”. And they make fantastic gifts for friends and loved ones.

Giveaway!

To celebrate her tour, Kathy is giving away:

1st – 4th place winners: A set of all four devotionals in the series.
5th & 6th place winners: An autographed copy of 21 Days of Grace with a novel written by one of the contributing authors!!

Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/b2cd

 

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March 23: Reading Is My SuperPower

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March 24: ASC Book Reviews

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March 25: Chas Ray’s Book Nerd Corner

March 25: Inklings and notions

March 26: Blossoms and Blessings

March 26: The Power of Words

March 27: Lighthouse Academy

March 27: Because I said so – and other adventures in parenting

March 28: Moments Dipped in Ink

March 28: A Greater Yes

March 28: Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations

March 29: Captive Dreams Window

March 29: Donna’s BookShelf

March 29: Southern Chelle

March 30: Pause for Tales

March 30: The Scribbler

March 31: Carpe Diem

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April 2: Christian Bookaholic

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April 3: Ashley’s Bookshelf

April 3: Lane Hill House

April 4: Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet

April 4: History, Mystery and Faith

April 5: God is Love

April 5: Reader’s Cozy Corner

April 5: Simple Harvest Reads

 

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Book Review: Gratitude — A Prayer And Praise Coloring Journal

15 Sep

61avhglpwl-_sx373_bo1204203200_Gratitude: A Prayer and Praise Coloring Journal invites you to bring creative journaling and the calming act of coloring into your quiet time with God. This beautifully designed interactive prayer book from Tyndale’s Living Expressions collection helps guide your thoughts as you pray about concerns such as health, overcoming stress, personal relationships, and more. Gratitude gives you a way to celebrate and give thanks to God for the many blessings he provides. Filled with over 100 designs to color, plenty of space for journaling and sketching, and 40 needs-based prayers, Gratitude helps you express your devotion to God with your whole heart!

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My Impressions:

Creativity and quiet time combine in this fun, relaxing and encouraging book from Tyndale Publishers. Gratitude: A Prayer and Praise Coloring Journal has everything you need to bring meaning to your time with God. I love the interesting illustrations to color, the prayers that speak to deep needs, the accompanying Bible verses for meditation and memorization, and the space dedicated to writing out concerns, questions and requests. Its hardback presentation makes it a sturdy companion for your purse, backpack or briefcase — easy to take along with you wherever you need to go! Gratitude is the theme and isn’t that something we need to keep in the front of our minds when spending time with God? There is so much to be thankful for even in the midst of busyness, and this coloring journal will remind you of that.

Recommended.

Audience: older teens and adults.

To purchase this book, click HERE.

(Thanks to Tyndale for a review copy. All opinion expressed are mine alone.)

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