Category: Every Day Living

An Encouraging Read!

Posted on by Jackie Lawrence

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I have been following Crystal Paine a.k.a. Money Saving Mom for years.   I love her transparency as she shares her life through her blog- Money-Saving Mom, her social media outlets, and her books.   I have found her latest book, The Time Saving Mom to be such a wonderful read and encouragement to myself as a Christ follower, mom, and grandmother of five granddaughters.   I love how Crystal lays the foundation of prayer for her “Time Saving” strategies of Prayer, Prioritize, Plan and Prep.  She shares her wonderful 6×2 Priority System she uses in the Prioritize strategy, how she uses Google Calendar and her Time-Blocked To-Do- Lists in the Plan strategy, and discusses having simple routines in the Prep strategy.  I highly recommend The Time Saving Mom to anyone!  There is so much wisdom and practical insights to gain from The Time Saving Mom.  It is truly a book about “the joy that comes from handing your day and your to-do-list and your overwhelm over to God and asking Him to help you, multiply your time, and give you the strength to do what He’s call you to do.”

 

 

The TEXT

Posted on by Jackie Lawrence

Hey everyone!  I hope everyone is off to a great start this New Year!  To begin the new year Harper Collins Christian Publishing has provided me with a sample copy of a great new Bible – The TEXT Bible.    The TEXT  Bible is a wonderful tool for students, young adults, and new believers as they dig into studying the Bible on their own.  The TEXT Bible  uses the following “TEXT the Text” Bible engagement technique:

T –  Talk to God

E – Encounter God & humanity

eXamine your heart

T- Talk to others

Some of the features included in The Text are:

  • TEXT the Text: use the four-step TEXT study method to engage with Scripture
  • Big Q of the Text: big life questions with short answers
  • “Who is God?”: nearly 100 short devotions on the person and character of God
  • Praying the Text: Learn how to start praying God’s Word right back to him!
  • Get to Know the Text: brief explanations of people and events found in Scripture
  • Follow the Thread: navigate the Bible across topics
  • Anatomy of the Text: concise descriptions of literary devices and categories of Scripture found within the Bible, such as parables and apocalyptic books
  • Terms of the Text: brief definitions of important words to help us better understand and discuss Scripture
  • Clear and readable 9-point NET Comfort Print® typeface

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT THIS BIBLE:  Praying the Text is one of my favorite features!  I feel like praying scripture back to God is something all Christians fail to utilize.  Praying scripture back to God is powerful, and beneficial as we deal with the daily struggles of life in a fallen world.  I also love how the “TEXT theText” Talk to others encourages Christians to simply talk to others about their faith and what they are learning!

The layout/format of THE TEXT Bible is perfect for taking notes and journaling.   Book intros are included for each Book of the Bible.  The TEXT Bible uses the very understandable NET Translation.

 

I believe The TEXT Bible will help ANYONE with tools that connect Scripture to all of life.

You can get 50% off your copy of THE TEXT Bible if you order before Valentine’s Day!  50% off link HERE.

ALSO***  Harper Collins Christian Publishing has provided a GIVEAWAY copy (Hardcover) for one of my readers.  This is limited to US winners only.  TO ENTER please do the following two things by 1/20/22: First, comment below with what feature of The TEXT Bible you would be most excited to use.  Second, please share this post on one of your social media platforms.  After completing the two tasks please use the Rafflecopter Form below to enter.

 

DISCLOSURE:  Many thanks to Harper Collins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

 

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CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible

Posted on by Jackie Lawrence

 

Ladies, if you are looking for a great Christmas present to give to someone, or for yourself- look no further than the CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible! This new Bible is the perfect Bible/devotional combination.   I love the easy-to-read print, bright white pages, and space on the sides of the Bible text for notes!  Also, the Bible text is one column instead of two which I believe helps this Bible be so easy-to-read.  Maps and illustrations are sprinkled throughout this Bible in brilliant color.   Bible reading helps and devotional thoughts are included from some of my favorite women speakers and leaders of today such as Kelly Minter, Pricilla Shirer & Angie Smith.

Included are:

-Over 100 articles placed alongside the corresponding biblical text to foster deep reflection on Bible passages and topics focused on the life needs of women

-Nearly 100 short devotional thoughts placed throughout the Bible

 

-Bible introductions with a short overview and reading plan highlighting key passages in that section

 

-66 book-focused introductions providing a concise overview with book-specific timelines

-Over 40 character profiles of key women in the Bible with questions for application

-More than 35 reflection questions to help women engage more deeply with the Bible

-Nearly 100 brief inspirational quotes on the Bible

-Over 25 word studies on individual words or phrases detailing meaning and significance, and over 30 charts, tables, and maps.

-Features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB)

You will love this Bible for your personal Bible study/daily reading & also as a journalling Bible!   To learn more about the CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible click HERE.

Right now Lifeway has a special offer on the CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible:  You can get 50% the purchase of (1) Lifeway Women’s Bible with code SAVE50LWB (Only available on Lifeway.com.  Limit 1 Bible at 50% off retail price, and Lifeway Women’s Bible sku.  Limit one offer per person.  Cannot be stacked with any other offer.  Valid 11/15/22 – 12/31/22.)    

ALSO*** Lifeway has graciously provided 1 (one) copy of the Lifeway CSB Women’s Bible (Marigold LeatherTouch Edition) for my readers as a GIVEAWAY!!   This is limited to US winners only.  Please enter below:

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DISCLOSURE:  Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product for this review.  Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  

New Film From The Kendrick Brothers: LIFEMARK Coming Soon!

Posted on by Jackie Lawrence

I’m so excited to share a new movie from The Kendrick Brothers with you!   LIFEMARK is coming soon to theaters for one week in September – releasing on September 9, 2022.   I’m such a big fan of their previous movies, War Room, Facing the Giants, and Fireproof.

About LIFEMARK:
David’s comfortable world is turned upside down when his birthmother unexpectedly reaches out to him, longing to meet the 18-year-old son she’s only held once. With the encouragement of his adoptive parents, David embarks on a journey of discovery that leads to a staggering truth from his past. From executive producers Kirk Cameron and the Kendrick Brothers—creators of War Room and Fireproof—comes LIFEMARK, inspired by an incredible true story that celebrates the gift of life.

I hope you will view the trailer, and plan to go to the theaters in September to see this timely and powerful movie, LIFEMARK!

Here is a link to the trailer:

Don’t Miss The Daily Grace Co. Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale!

Posted on by Jackie Lawrence

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The Daily Grace Co. Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale is a great time to save 50-90% off slightly imperfect and retiring items.  Since this only happens twice a year, you don’t want to miss out!

Here are some of my favorite items included in this sale:

 

A TO Z PROMISES OF GOD KIDS CARDS   $5.00

 

 

PRAYER JOURNAL – FLORAL   $15.00

 

PRAY | CULTIVATING A PASSIONATE PRACTICE OF PRAYER – HIS AND HERS BUNDLE   $20.00

 

DELIGHT IN JESUS MUG  $9.00

 

AMAZING GRACE BAR NECKLACE   $16.00

The Daily Grace Co. Cyber Monday Sale

Posted on by Jackie Lawrence

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One of my favorite companies is The Daily Grace Co.   Their Bible studies are excellent!  They have so many wonderful products to choose from including journals, jewelry, prayer guides, mugs, etc.   Today, you can shop storewide 30-80% off, plus receive a free necklace with every order while supplies last.

Some of my favorite items are:

The Bible Handbook

Regularly $58 – On Sale Today for $28

 

Pastel Bible Highlighter Set

Regulary $15 – On Sale Today for $5

The Daily Grace Prayer Calendar

Regularly $20 – On SaleToday for $14

 

New Every Morning Meditations On His Daily Grace

Regularly $16 – One Sale  Today for $5

 

Floral Bible Tabs

Regularly $10 – On Sale Today for $5

 

The Great Farmapalooza: A Darling Children's Book

The Great Farmapalooza: A Darling Children’s Book

Posted on by Jackie Lawrence

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The Great Farmapalooza by Jill Roman Lord, illustrated by Kelly Breemer, is a darling, lovely, delightful, entertaining, children’s book.   Full of colorful farm animals, butterflies, flowers, ponds, and sunshine; The Great Farmapalooza, is an eye-catching book for children.  More important though, The Great Farmapalooza, teaches young children to have grateful hearts!  Children learn from the farm animals to be grateful for the Lord making them, to be grateful for a new day, to be grateful for God’s love for them, and to praise our awesome God!   The Great Farmapalooza will quickly become one of your child’s favorites!

 

 


A Mother's Love: Celebrating Every Kind of Mom

A Mother’s Love: Celebrating Every Kind of Mom

Posted on by Jackie Lawrence

 

I have a delightful new book that I received from B&H/Lifeway in turn for a honest review to share with you called A Mother’s Love: Celebrating Every Kind of Mom from the (in)courage community.  A Mother’s Love is a beautiful book of encouraging, guiding, Biblical rooted words about motherhood in all it’s many forms.

As stated in the first section of the book “As women, we are called to both mother and to be mothered.”  The stories and devotions collected and shared in this lovely book are divided into five sections sure to encourage women who are either mothering or being mothered,  who may be traditional moms, spiritual mothers, moms of foster children, moms to the youth in their church, or a mom to their children’s friends, etc.

Beautiful artwork paired with Bible verses are scattered throughout the encouraging stories making A Mother’s Love a wonderful gift book!

I love these quotes from the Mothering Is pages:

“Mothering is delightful, difficult, beautiful, brutal, blessed, terrifying, sweet, good, and hard.”

“Mothering is surprising, mundane, ordinary, and extraordinary.”

“Mothering is tender, fierce, glorious, gritty, and a gift.”

“Mothering may not look a thing like you thought it would.  It may not be anything like you pictured.  But no matter what it looks like to you, for you, mothering is everything.”

 

979835: A Mother"s Love: Celebrating Every Kind of Mom A Mother’s Love: Celebrating Every Kind of Mom
By Edited by Anna Rendell & the (in)courage Community / B&H Books

 

Money Saving Mom Sale Get 4 Courses only $4 Each!

Posted on by Jackie Lawrence

Crystal Paine of Money Saving Mom has four of her courses on sale for a GREAT price!   Now through Thursday, you can get them for $4 each!  After Thursday, these four courses will be retired meaning they will no longer be available to purchase.  You will receive lifetime access to the courses you purchase.  Please click the banners below for details about the courses, and if you would like to purchase the courses.   This is such a wonderful deal for these excellent courses!


 

 

 

 

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The Daily Grace Co. Fall Sale

Posted on by Jackie Lawrence

 

You will not want to miss this massive clearance sale at The Daily Grace Co. It is the perfect time to stock up on Bible Studies or some new Scripture resources, grab the new Advent study before it is sold out (they are going quickly!), or get a head start on your Christmas shopping with these amazing prices!

 

 

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