A Wonderful Book for Little Ones!!

As a Christian, coming upon a book focusing on God and his creation is exciting! Finding one to read for my 2 year old is even greater.  This is a book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading to her as much as she liked to hear it!

This book is beautifully depicted with drawings on every other page reflecting the words on the page before. My daughter excitedly looked over each page at the pictures as I read to her. We have read it every night for the past three nights because she likes it so much!

I love the way the baby bear is talking to his mom about where he came from and the mama bear goes through the process of her and papa bear being lonely, to God giving them baby bear in her tummy, to baby bear being born. Even though this book seems to be geared towards toddler aged children, the underlying theme of the book is great for even older children and beautifully depicted! What a joy to read!

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for the purpose of this review. Any opinions expressed here are my own.

What a Precious Blessing Our Babies Are!

Frustration, exhaustion, stress...... These things seems to overbear me at times! But boy, this is such a reminder of how God chose to bless us with a sweet little angel that is growing up way to fast.

Lord, Help me remember, when I feel it's a chore
the time will come when I'll hold her no more
asleep on my chest, the crib refused
the blanket, the pacifier, gone unused.
What better place is there to lay her head
than against my heart, my arms her bed?
For infants grow up and leave us behindwith only memories left to remind
us of midnight walking and predawn rocking,
of soft, helpless babies unable to sleep.


So, Lord, make me patient and keep me awakewhile I cradle this child, and don't let me take
for granted the moments I spend in the night
with this ~ Your gift, my joy, my delight.


~Jan Dunlap

Daily Reminders

Sometimes we need a little reminder concerning what life is all about. Its not about my career, what movie to see next, what new car I would like to have..... Its living for the Lord.  No matter how hard I try to make that my first priority, something always seems to take over that position.

A wonderful company, Dayspring, has given me the opportunity to receive a few of their products in return for a review.  All opinions state are my own!

The first is an amazingly constructed vase with the word  BEAUTIFUL" down one back and Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made everything beautiful in its time." down the front.  What a reminder each day of what beautiful is through God's eyes.

My favorite product I received was a set of six coasters. Each coaster reminds of of how blessed we each truly are and how much He loves us. "Beloved God chose you from the beginning." 2 Thessalonians 2:13. " In all things God works for the good of those who love him and all are called according to their purpose. " Romans 8:28

What a reassurance I receive when I sit my drink down!

These both come from the Redeemed collection found at Dayspring.  I love this collection so much I would like to giveway a product!  The retail value of the mirror is$ 23.99.  The winner will only be responsible for shipping ($6) To enter, please become a follower of my blog and a winner will be chosen by random.org.  The giveaway begins April 16 and ends April 20! The winner will be contacted with certificate to redeem for the mirror.  Good luck and thanks for reading!

   

Fierce Beauty by Kim Meeder

What matters most to you? Your career? Your family? How you look? This powerful book will make you look at your priorities to determine what you really value in life!It was a real eye opener to me!

Through Kim sharing instances in her life in which she has seemed to hit rock bottom or has someone close hit rock bottom, we as readers stand in awe at the grace of God and how he can pull us from any situation if we set our focus and our lives on Him.  A answer to the brokeness that we feel when faced with trials and tribulations is beautifully revealed throughout this book. 

We often chase after this world's definition of beauty and value and reject geniune worth offered by our Lord.  Will we live in fantasies of our own creations or choose God's best purpose for our lives?
I recommend this book to any woman who is struggling in her life and is searching for a peace that only He can provide.  A truly amazing book!

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing group for this review.