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Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-10891988593766077972024-02-19T20:13:00.008-05:002024-02-19T21:16:20.021-05:00The Action Bible: Faith in Action Edition...Review and Bible giveaway! <p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> The past few weeks...more like months...have been difficult. Dealing with hard things brought about a season of contemplation and basically put the brakes on life for a bit. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I wrote about what's been happening in my latest article on the Pretty & Wise site here: <a href="https://www.prettyandwise.com/post/just-sit-with-it" target="_blank"> Just Sit With It.</a> I would appreciate it if you head over there to read it when you get a minute or two. It is a quick read but, oh, so heartfelt. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Because of all the things going on, and putting a few things on hold, I'm a bit late getting this article written. But I didn't want to skip it. It is such a great resource for families and I didn't want you to miss out on a chance to win a copy of this Bible for your child. I love giving away Bibles!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I'm giving away a hardcover copy of The Action Bible: Faith In Action Edition! </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); font-family: verdana;">So check out the specs and my review and then enter the contest below.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmilTeQ__HcYAo4_JDwd6CgXI_FeWi_ZA8hZ8WCDRxKEeilR8AbOjpBnjR6VQ21z_XgcnTwCBZ3QKNw_sludflVAojukQF6A21HlnJfaVcCItxBd7uma_iN-eLwH-qgUnxPU4qPxeG6ogIvvXzAPLtakvEQNLGhsrY1uHPQM5DBUxYcoL1SqPed3K5OcQ9/s5571/Cover_Mockup_03-4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="5571" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmilTeQ__HcYAo4_JDwd6CgXI_FeWi_ZA8hZ8WCDRxKEeilR8AbOjpBnjR6VQ21z_XgcnTwCBZ3QKNw_sludflVAojukQF6A21HlnJfaVcCItxBd7uma_iN-eLwH-qgUnxPU4qPxeG6ogIvvXzAPLtakvEQNLGhsrY1uHPQM5DBUxYcoL1SqPed3K5OcQ9/w640-h461/Cover_Mockup_03-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;">About the Bible</h4></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="page" style="text-align: start;" title="Page 1"><div class="section" style="background-color: white;"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">For the past decade, <i>The Action Bible</i> has been instrumental in engaging millions of kids across the world with the stories of the Bible and the saving power of Jesus Christ. With vivid illustrations and fast-paced stories, children have connected with God's Word in new ways. According to the publisher, David C Cook, this has led to many kids, and families, coming to know Christ as their Savior, joining a church, getting baptized, and growing in their faith. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Based on the original bestselling title, <i>The Action Bible</i>, they have created a new interactive edition, <i>The Action Bible: Faith In Action Edition</i>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This new edition is designed to go beyond Bible knowledge and help your child grow a strong personal relationship with Christ. Kids learn to live out their faith through seven major themes of the Bible. These themes are identified with these Faith in Action badges found in the stories throughout the Bible: Courage, Faith, Hope, Love, Service, Trust, and Wisdom. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Action-Bible-Faith/dp/0830787003/?maas=maas_adg_BD062A103EBE34195693EDE7B01B8677_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0kXIdiuQD1w-9dWpUzx3keg-Rfi2rtvS5Hx0JSi7JUaRj8zWki0OkxuDQ-9jOl4A0YgXFpOa1zI0ufy7qzBcveRL6IuARbt4mdGI-pQmWUdgHuY07bmTgaMENcHQPUJf_MWKShwl4uHsoWUkdZt6v3JMFgNSyXwkdhnZVKd78pdxyuyHsHcRS9ebRne0S/w628-h628/TAB-FIA-Ad-Graphics-FCW.jpg" width="628" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><br /></h4><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Features</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2d3c35;">• </span>Vivid illustrations and short impactful stories help connect Gen Zs and Gen Alphas to God’s Word.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>• Stories are in chronological order to better help kids understand God’s redemptive story.</div><div><br /></div><div>• The Faith in Action Edition is about helping kids Engage in God’s Word, Grow in God’s Word, and Live God’s Word.</div><div><br /></div><div>• Spiritual Growth Resources include over 200 devotionals, prayers, character stories, teaching videos, timelines, maps, and Bible facts.</div><div><br /></div><div>• Kids and parents can access digital resources by scanning QR codes throughout the Bible.</div><div><br /></div><div>• Major themes of the Bible are highlighted throughout with icons that help kids personalize their faith and live God’s Word. </div><div><br /></div><div>• The Faith In Action Edition is the most complete interactive Bible for kids and teens.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #2d3c35; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9eUhPf8WzyYezjBQyIcEB3eh0rJACVWko-QdTJo9CAjeNrwHeXsdJE8JWELt3dJEP17gesVeBAL6Ktc1RAnbB86ZacC21N9ueNskeIqluzOTMcqJRzPnXsX4SxXSWJgr-XvSe-eKPDM4FQ_ssVlMOH4UJTf4nPHlaBJ7ijqiC90TovH9Zh2GiuNGO0d1T/s6000/Inside_Mockup_150-151-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="6000" height="631" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9eUhPf8WzyYezjBQyIcEB3eh0rJACVWko-QdTJo9CAjeNrwHeXsdJE8JWELt3dJEP17gesVeBAL6Ktc1RAnbB86ZacC21N9ueNskeIqluzOTMcqJRzPnXsX4SxXSWJgr-XvSe-eKPDM4FQ_ssVlMOH4UJTf4nPHlaBJ7ijqiC90TovH9Zh2GiuNGO0d1T/w631-h631/Inside_Mockup_150-151-2.jpg" width="631" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: #2d3c35;"><br /></div><div style="color: #2d3c35;"><br /></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;">My Review</h4></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">As I looked through this Bible, I wondered if it was just for very young children or if was it for young teens as well. To me, this looks much like the Bible told in short story form and illustrated in comic book-style artwork. It is very well done for sure...but I just wasn't sure what might interest young teens these days. So I asked my son, who works with the youth group at church...mostly, young teens are in this group of kids. He said, "Yep. They would like it." So there's that. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Now when I say comic book-style illustrations, I'm talking really good quality work. I looked up info on the illustrator and found this: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); letter-spacing: -0.5px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Sergio Cariello used his experience working for Marvel Comics and DC Comics to bring his dream of illustrating the Bible to life. As a young boy, he grew up with a Portuguese translation of The Picture Bible and never imagined he would one day work on the Bible as an artist.</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); letter-spacing: -0.5px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); letter-spacing: -0.5px;">That's pretty impressive. We live in a fast-paced, media-driven world. It can take something 'extra' to get kids and young adults engaged because of what they are accustomed to consuming. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); letter-spacing: -0.5px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); letter-spacing: -0.5px;">I would not necessarily recommend a Bible such as this, in its short story/comic book style form to the mature believer looking for a Bible that will get them engaged in in-depth study. But I <i>would</i> recommend it to those children, young people, and adults who are looking for a way to get a good overview of God's Word. A practical, fun, and engaging starting point for sure that can cultivate </span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); font-family: verdana; letter-spacing: -0.5px;">a hunger for more of God's Word. </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); font-family: verdana; letter-spacing: -0.5px;"> Something that just might spark the beginning of a great thirst for engaging God's Word and set the stage for the great adventure of a lifetime of getting into the Word to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus and His Word. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: -0.5px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); letter-spacing: -0.5px;">The resources look to be an added benefit for the individual reading it as well as for parents looking for ways to engage with their child together in his/her daily Bible reading and study. It looks to be a fun resource for homeschooling families as well. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); letter-spacing: -0.5px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: -0.5px;">So I would recommend this to young families looking for resources that will aid you in getting your kids, young and older, into the Word! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: -0.5px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); letter-spacing: -0.5px;">*</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); letter-spacing: -0.5px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><i>Many thanks to David C Cook for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.</i></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(2, 2, 2); letter-spacing: -0.5px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #020202; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><i><b><br />Order your copy of the Faith In Action Edtion of the Action Bible Today!</b></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Find out more here: </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.theactionbible.com" target="_blank">The Action Bible</a><span> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Purchase it on Amazon here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Action-Bible-Faith/dp/0830787003/?maas=maas_adg_BD062A103EBE34195693EDE7B01B8677_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas" target="_blank">The Action Bible: Faith In Action Edition</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Action-Bible-Faith/dp/0830787003/?maas=maas_adg_BD062A103EBE34195693EDE7B01B8677_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglT9iR95r0hBJFwXedHGU1pXLeowmGLW4_wBx7Nra0NNp3f9F31g1RPP7nr3LecCH7v6P_KurmPStQNhCL6vlddZHuvYnAKxcbwmwhsaVyS-jWT832dbzP40k5n45vESDfJ69WWFwAE8beswpCajCYsRdOXgYbxWYW7Jft1Z8kyZm8Hutht8ybN0_o_N-H/s2484/9780830787005_3D.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2484" data-original-width="2031" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglT9iR95r0hBJFwXedHGU1pXLeowmGLW4_wBx7Nra0NNp3f9F31g1RPP7nr3LecCH7v6P_KurmPStQNhCL6vlddZHuvYnAKxcbwmwhsaVyS-jWT832dbzP40k5n45vESDfJ69WWFwAE8beswpCajCYsRdOXgYbxWYW7Jft1Z8kyZm8Hutht8ybN0_o_N-H/w328-h400/9780830787005_3D.png" width="328" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px;">Giveaway</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">I'm giving away 1 copy of The Action Bible: Faith in Action Edition!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">(Note: This is limited to US winners only). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This is a quickly ending contest so be sure to enter now on the rafflecopter below! <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>
<a class="rcptr" data-raflid="e709d1de22" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/e709d1de22/" id="rcwidget_uj28arl8" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNv-QVoTOXDeY8Riirl-iloYxSCTUqZUgCjt0PNGibnGEH03jHWiaBd9sYkV8WoNHKmDsdzAxqaC3sn89Ne7hCn7gBh5r-lNRbPIiHhkd0vIxtCvaejdp5PFJihXVOf_4SSxBsRmSU556i4NjCDNL84YXhQRdUSSK4ldJ2lFeBoMv8aOwJ6pwXXtS6MzU/s228/signature%20transparent.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="228" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNv-QVoTOXDeY8Riirl-iloYxSCTUqZUgCjt0PNGibnGEH03jHWiaBd9sYkV8WoNHKmDsdzAxqaC3sn89Ne7hCn7gBh5r-lNRbPIiHhkd0vIxtCvaejdp5PFJihXVOf_4SSxBsRmSU556i4NjCDNL84YXhQRdUSSK4ldJ2lFeBoMv8aOwJ6pwXXtS6MzU/w200-h112/signature%20transparent.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-56182943583919410722023-12-04T20:24:00.017-05:002023-12-05T09:45:09.271-05:00Holman's Old Testament Handbook: A Review and Giveaway<p></p><blockquote style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 19, 32); color: #001320; text-align: justify;">"The entirety of your word is truth" ~ Psalm 119:160a</span></span></blockquote><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezZ-AmliGqYbuZmBakQlGzXyYCw8mwY4sgU2ksaz-ca07ycKRxwDukAPrmyva25R5JAlJjLjOoSkR1v2SLFEOvOgpG44_E9T8ubedSVKRTrGDI6XC6_4jr351Ed-iqfoZnEW0necQ2M5woOzLBwb3vv_Uf4Rp6zZXVt6qYvp2gFxiC9Cq9g7FQfTQjQHQ/s6048/ot-handbook-55.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4024" data-original-width="6048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezZ-AmliGqYbuZmBakQlGzXyYCw8mwY4sgU2ksaz-ca07ycKRxwDukAPrmyva25R5JAlJjLjOoSkR1v2SLFEOvOgpG44_E9T8ubedSVKRTrGDI6XC6_4jr351Ed-iqfoZnEW0necQ2M5woOzLBwb3vv_Uf4Rp6zZXVt6qYvp2gFxiC9Cq9g7FQfTQjQHQ/w640-h426/ot-handbook-55.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I am always excited to present to you new resources that can inform and enrich your study of God's Word. So I was extra excited to get a chance to review a copy of Holman's Old Testament Handbook. So let's dive in...</span><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><h4><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: dancing script;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); font-size: 30px;">About The Book</span></span></h4><div><span><div class="m-visual-content__body" style="background: 0px 0px repeat; border: 0px; line-height: 1.94444em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="m-visual-content__wysiwyg m-wysiwyg" style="background: 0px 0px repeat; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFOpxRlwunJDLk9l-tP2RNBQmPfqJnLXUNOIq1_PCYCALn0aALdwiOUBrC9OyhngB1Jdu5cz86PUpOSTpUqjzrXflvR82SW6jC7FdpBD6CPaMlFOIjPBsr5xXkvNGKmedFtH2Gpphp3-LNTY6k81F2GQetMKimq_OiIuDMChTSy56yC_zI1m_QS0FC5jf4/s6048/OT-handbook-33.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6048" data-original-width="4024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFOpxRlwunJDLk9l-tP2RNBQmPfqJnLXUNOIq1_PCYCALn0aALdwiOUBrC9OyhngB1Jdu5cz86PUpOSTpUqjzrXflvR82SW6jC7FdpBD6CPaMlFOIjPBsr5xXkvNGKmedFtH2Gpphp3-LNTY6k81F2GQetMKimq_OiIuDMChTSy56yC_zI1m_QS0FC5jf4/w266-h400/OT-handbook-33.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>Immerse yourself in <a href="https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/holman-handbook-series/" target="_blank">The Old Testament Handbook</a>, an elegant, full-color Bible handbook that includes robust summary content, charts, maps, word studies, illustrations, and more for every Old Testament book of the Bible. Constructed with high-quality cloth cover materials and a sewn binding, the Old Testament Handbook is designed to last a lifetime as a valuable companion resource for Bible study, teaching, and ongoing discipleship.</span></div><div class="m-visual-content__wysiwyg m-wysiwyg" style="background: 0px 0px repeat; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">The Old Testament Handbook features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.</span></span></div><p style="background: 0px 0px repeat; border: 0px; line-height: 1.75em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></p><h4><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: dancing script;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); font-size: 30px;">Features</span></span></h4><p style="background: 0px 0px repeat; border: 0px; line-height: 1.75em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);">High-quality, foil-stamped cloth cover materials and Smyth-sewn binding meant to last a lifetime</span></span></li></ul><p></p><li style="background: 0px 0px repeat; border: 0px; letter-spacing: 0.025em; line-height: 1.75em; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 35px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Elegant full-color interior design, including maps, charts, illustrations, and other visual helps for every book of the Old Testament</span></li><li style="background: 0px 0px repeat; border: 0px; line-height: 1.75em; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 35px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">More than 75 in-depth word studies of key words found in each Old Testament book</span></span></li><span style="font-family: Lora; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">A Ribbon marker for easy referencing between pages during study, teaching, or sharing</span></li></ul></span></div><div class="m-visual-content__wysiwyg m-wysiwyg" style="background: 0px 0px repeat; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUSxs0CuAAqRtVvuhRwr6BM1rzzSbHbX700fYXJaNE4lxf_Q3Jx7q8XxgKnl6EzVRW-yZjUMGOj5jka7_sCZDZM-2xvZkfvK4rarWSvYSgjyhYBKUdoY3XNSBgBjpzlQ8K4GfGQUBqsarYNs49iXhqbMGflUfsa2gtPY4tVHCGAeZ7YXtSFd5nArtv1Tks/s5787/OT-handbook-27.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3850" data-original-width="5787" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUSxs0CuAAqRtVvuhRwr6BM1rzzSbHbX700fYXJaNE4lxf_Q3Jx7q8XxgKnl6EzVRW-yZjUMGOj5jka7_sCZDZM-2xvZkfvK4rarWSvYSgjyhYBKUdoY3XNSBgBjpzlQ8K4GfGQUBqsarYNs49iXhqbMGflUfsa2gtPY4tVHCGAeZ7YXtSFd5nArtv1Tks/w640-h426/OT-handbook-27.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: inherit; font-size: 30px; font-style: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="m-visual-content__wysiwyg m-wysiwyg" style="background: 0px 0px repeat; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><h4><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: dancing script;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); font-size: 30px;"><br /></span></span></h4><h4><br /></h4><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px;">My Review</span></div></div><div class="m-visual-content__wysiwyg m-wysiwyg" style="background: 0px 0px repeat; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">First of all, I just have to say that this is a beautiful book to behold. With its foil-stamped charcoal-colored cloth-over-board cover, it is a pleasure to hold in my hands! Not kidding...it's gorgeous! Even the pages with their thickness and buttery softness testify to the care that went into the making of this beauty. Many of the infographics within the book are worthy to be put in a frame and hung on your wall...but please don't. </span></span></div><div class="m-visual-content__wysiwyg m-wysiwyg" style="background: 0px 0px repeat; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="m-visual-content__wysiwyg m-wysiwyg" style="background: 0px 0px repeat; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">If you are a book lover, as I am, the quality of the material matters for those books that you retain for your reference bookshelves. This book was put together with the intent of repeated use over the years. </span></span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvP4bmjqkVqU4CdWMrKEDJM-Q7W3yIRI3ba5XNAh0cRPjavkk4zkZlOwPjKlaUMInkY14uDZYlCJ73gQaVEXfeKQx-vESi6kFPuqm3sUBPIkMYZdOtpW1krgqPQPybVjpz4QFVcv5-3tjrgqtj4YzI9hUbrqrSStQkUqRdUDHedAge0UmyIPAmO67iCgnU/s5958/OT-handbook-34.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3964" data-original-width="5958" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvP4bmjqkVqU4CdWMrKEDJM-Q7W3yIRI3ba5XNAh0cRPjavkk4zkZlOwPjKlaUMInkY14uDZYlCJ73gQaVEXfeKQx-vESi6kFPuqm3sUBPIkMYZdOtpW1krgqPQPybVjpz4QFVcv5-3tjrgqtj4YzI9hUbrqrSStQkUqRdUDHedAge0UmyIPAmO67iCgnU/w640-h426/OT-handbook-34.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="m-visual-content__wysiwyg m-wysiwyg" style="background: 0px 0px repeat; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></div></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: large;">There are so many features within this Handbook to love...</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);">It begins with a letter from the publisher that contains the reason this book is so aesthetically pleasing to the senses. It has much to do with how the craftsmen and artisans of the Old Testament "were instructed to complete their tasks for the combined effect of both glory and beauty." Seriously, buy the book and read the intro for yourself. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);">It goes on to give an introduction to the whole of the Old Testament as God's timely and inspired word as it explains the composition and canon of the Old Testament, the making of the Old Testament, God's Spirit in the guiding of the process, the reception of the Old Testament and why our canon is on target. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);"><br /></span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFA5gDpntO-P9TMXPUd60xsPFpN5ViCsDKzAoJemH0m4qWaxoeUBiKMydR9r-BIc69vERM1HU28KPJqs5ubbMcDpV7tjK68fKM4fPpdww3zk5aRT26rAXPLUDVza5LuHmM-NA_R35gj2yv2K7pLMZa-nGZ85zTpCOWldTTQKzGeNAOw7SZYM80EmVcGJG/s5799/ot-handbook-9%202.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5799" data-original-width="3858" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFA5gDpntO-P9TMXPUd60xsPFpN5ViCsDKzAoJemH0m4qWaxoeUBiKMydR9r-BIc69vERM1HU28KPJqs5ubbMcDpV7tjK68fKM4fPpdww3zk5aRT26rAXPLUDVza5LuHmM-NA_R35gj2yv2K7pLMZa-nGZ85zTpCOWldTTQKzGeNAOw7SZYM80EmVcGJG/w270-h400/ot-handbook-9%202.jpg" width="270" /></span></a><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);">Then comes the meat of the book... Each book begins with a genre indicator, a one-sentence summary, a book introduction, and an outline. Then follows various word studies, maps, and timelines where pertinent to each book. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);">I really appreciate the charts and tables connecting Christ and key themes across Scripture as well as the infographics about key figures and events. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);">If you are looking for a book to help you in your understanding of the Old Testament as you read through your Bible...or even to give you all the necessary context as you begin studying a book of the Old Testament this would be a great tool to have on your bookshelf. I highly recommend this handbook. </span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">You can purchase your copy of The Old Testament Handbook today at this link: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/holman-handbook-series/" target="_blank">The Old Testament Handbook</a> Oh...and with Christmas coming this would make a great gift! </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="page" title="Page 2"><div class="section" style="background-color: white;"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JUugCNWKl-2MGDOXOqd6OHZtLpbqh0rvNtMvhKd9S1L-D5M-kKRHm1erg0xGj-lVupGDWAesPPUU-EYTfxi2V_IWc1wlMIDjlspCbLuiuKjvhPjHO9KVuvQ5dBFP-yk3-ANhD1x5E6hXq4NdOh7Js7-694Xq0DgCwSL8KERYJVc0CoB6oiQt1mPJ-yZA/s5869/OT-handbook-28.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5869" data-original-width="3905" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JUugCNWKl-2MGDOXOqd6OHZtLpbqh0rvNtMvhKd9S1L-D5M-kKRHm1erg0xGj-lVupGDWAesPPUU-EYTfxi2V_IWc1wlMIDjlspCbLuiuKjvhPjHO9KVuvQ5dBFP-yk3-ANhD1x5E6hXq4NdOh7Js7-694Xq0DgCwSL8KERYJVc0CoB6oiQt1mPJ-yZA/w266-h400/OT-handbook-28.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">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.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="page" title="Page 2"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: TrebuchetMS; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="font-family: TrebuchetMS; font-size: 12pt;">#OldTestamentHandbookMIN #theoldtestamenthandbook #christianstandardbible #CSB #holmanhandbookseries #holmanhandbook #holmanbibles #othandbook @christianstandardbible @bhpub</span></p><p><span style="font-family: TrebuchetMS; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;">Be sure to check out and enter my giveaway below before you go!</div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><h4 style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px;">Giveaway</span></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"> I am <i><b>NOT</b></i> personally giving away a copy of The Old Testament Handbook <b><i>but</i></b> I do have a fun giveaway. 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But I never read Carolyn Weber's memoir, Surprised By Oxford. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Now that I have had the opportunity to preview the film adaptation of her book I will definitely be getting the book to add to my TBR pile. Because I still lean into that old saying, 'The book is better than the movie.' But that remains to be seen in the case of this book/movie. Suffice it to say that the movie was good enough to lead me to want more. And I suspect I will get more from reading Professor Weber's memoir. </span></p></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit;"><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Overview</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><b>Title: </b>Surprised By Oxford</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><b>Studio:</b> Evolve Studios, Nook Lane, Ascendant Fox</span></div><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><b>Genre:</b> Faith-inspired, Drama, Romance</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><b>Directed by:</b> Ryan Whitaker</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><b>Run Time:</b> 1h 42m</span></p><ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; list-style-type: none; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px -8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-96c8d21 elementor-inline-item" style="align-items: var(--icon-vertical-align,center); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline; word-break: break-word;"><span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><b>Cast:</b> Rose Reid as Caro Drake; Ruairi O’Connor as Kent Weber; Phyllis Logan as Provost Regina Knight; Emma Naomi as Hannah; Jordan Alexandra as Linnea; Louis Landau as Edward; Simon Callow as Dr. Sterling; Mark Williams as Professor Nuttham; Ed Stoppard as Dr. Condorston; Lourdes Faberes as Professor Rutledge; Michael Culkin as Professor McTeague; Nila Aalia as Vice Chancellor Kirke; George Jaques as Bill</span></span><span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><b>Rating:</b> I don't believe it is rated, but I would venture to say it is PG-13 due to the realistic nature of the film. There is occasional profanity, etc. I will leave a link here to the Plugged In review that goes further into issues in the movie that might be of concern to family viewing. </span><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: large;">Here is the link:</span><b style="font-family: Lora;"> <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/surprised-by-oxford-2023/" target="_blank">Plugged In Review</a></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Available to rent or buy November 2023</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Purchase your movie here: </span><a href="https://surprisedbyoxford.vhx.tv/products/surprised-by-oxford/?campaign=collide" style="font-family: Lora;" target="_blank">SURPRISED BY OXFORD MOVIE</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQVQjJ8nMNX1S1udI6_pmUj7x0YLY1BHIv2yruuvNKtxKsp79znMyUa_Y_obKpca7K7EavYori4Qs2THsWmRbv2ibZD68Y1j8O_8OAxNk61bNpPW7QmwHjJocW_-MO9gofn1RizHjgH8DiZoR8YRW0MhsGhXpxq6ODBhsrUiX46D7Nw4bS4I7bViNkoDVZ/s4096/Sequence%2001.00_45_18_17.Still028.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1716" data-original-width="4096" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQVQjJ8nMNX1S1udI6_pmUj7x0YLY1BHIv2yruuvNKtxKsp79znMyUa_Y_obKpca7K7EavYori4Qs2THsWmRbv2ibZD68Y1j8O_8OAxNk61bNpPW7QmwHjJocW_-MO9gofn1RizHjgH8DiZoR8YRW0MhsGhXpxq6ODBhsrUiX46D7Nw4bS4I7bViNkoDVZ/w609-h268/Sequence%2001.00_45_18_17.Still028.png" width="609" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(114, 114, 114); color: #2d3c35; font-family: inherit; font-size: 30px;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(114, 114, 114); color: #2d3c35; font-family: inherit; font-size: 30px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(114, 114, 114); color: #2d3c35; font-family: inherit; font-size: 30px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(114, 114, 114); color: #2d3c35; font-family: inherit; font-size: 30px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(114, 114, 114); color: #2d3c35; font-family: inherit; font-size: 30px;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Review</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmagI5QFuoCqOjEArm9ItyM-qeEAW_QidZ7f7vtXE_WhIPtfufIGXPYYzXCoYx4JArkBvqbWWGySoPYKbs1e5lop6-grVxVsAdceykWgs6p1SSmSWibSnVPYN2ezbCVTP2LjNtN9APYeVvn5-_i8ufALguFsTN7fCS02sWOeCmtzGRxceeMluzALYgg/s6000/TheJourney33.jpg" style="caret-color: rgb(114, 114, 114); clear: left; color: #864caa; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: grey; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">💛💛💛💛</span></a></h4><div><div></div><h4 style="caret-color: rgb(114, 114, 114); color: #2d3c35; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Caro Drake, a brilliant but emotionally guarded American student, arrives at the University of Oxford determined to attain her Ph.D. Through a turbulent friendship with a charming young man, she begins to open herself up to mystery, vulnerability, and love. </span></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(114, 114, 114);"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">That's the short of it. But really there is so much more. The beginning of the movie sets the stage for understanding the source of this young woman's quest for truth, and trust as it gives us a bit of her childhood background story. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Later...In a scene with her undergraduate college professor where she gives her analysis of John Donne's <i>Holy Sonnet 14, </i>he lets her know that she is missing the point and states that "anything without eternal significance is ultimately doomed to futility. The truth is in the paradox..." This sets us up for what is to come as she heads off to Oxford for her postgraduate studies. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Caro wrestles with unsettled feelings of a desire for what is real, what is true, whatever that thing is that we all long for. The thing our soul longs for. Her friend leads her to read C.S. Lewis' book, Surprised By Joy, which is his recounting of his early life and his lifelong search for Joy which leads him ultimately to find God. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(114, 114, 114);"><div class="page" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" title="Page 1"><div class="section" style="background-color: white;"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">There are so many underlying nods to the link between the intellectual quest for truth and understanding of human nature and the 'God who is there', without being 'in your face' with it. As Caro says, "Maybe we reach for something or desire something because that something <i>is </i>there...beyond us. The thing our desires point to." </span></div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">And we have the picture of the struggle in the romance between Caro and Kent. There seems to be a parallel here in the picture of God's pursuit of Caro and Kent's pursuit...even as he gives up the pursuit out of love and respect for her wishes. There is a scene where Caro and her friends are viewing William Holman Hunt's painting of Jesus standing at the door and knocking. One of the friends notes that there is a problem with the painting. There is no handle on the door. </span></div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">That is the beauty of the pursuit of God...He waits for us to open the door. Ultimately it is up to Caro...to open the door of her heart. </span></div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">I hope this spurs you to go watch the movie...and maybe go read the book as well. </span></div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 35, 37); letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><i>"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me." ~Revelation 3:20</i></span><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Go “Behind the Story” with Annie Downs interview...</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HQJ9k1LXnIA" width="320" youtube-src-id="HQJ9k1LXnIA"></iframe></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">SURPRISED BY OXFORD IS AVAILABLE TO RENT OR BUY FOR THE MONTH</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">OF NOVEMBER. Just go to this link: <a href="https://surprisedbyoxford.vhx.tv/products/surprised-by-oxford/?campaign=collide" target="_blank">SURPRISED BY OXFORD MOVIE</a>.</span></p><div class="page" title="Page 2"><div class="section" style="background-color: white;"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><i>Many thanks to Evolve Studios for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">#SurprisedByOxfordMIN #MomentumInfluencerNetwork</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXO-kdNtvK0sC1VKtIPyPxinuC6o_TAgX0BWY64gY5coILnpoV8sXfMhv4RQD-d9wu5Q3SqMYO6jhQI_3FH5BQkqgH6w6JZVgxhyphenhyphenADxc_kVqoajX6UHQQWj_Vz7xLcaoyL9SEqojlZ28R8DikDv_VibCVhxAPbeZ3bLOWvOAilqEjycQY-wa46dzmYs5ac/s8175/SBO_Keyart%20Poster_9x16.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8175" data-original-width="5475" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXO-kdNtvK0sC1VKtIPyPxinuC6o_TAgX0BWY64gY5coILnpoV8sXfMhv4RQD-d9wu5Q3SqMYO6jhQI_3FH5BQkqgH6w6JZVgxhyphenhyphenADxc_kVqoajX6UHQQWj_Vz7xLcaoyL9SEqojlZ28R8DikDv_VibCVhxAPbeZ3bLOWvOAilqEjycQY-wa46dzmYs5ac/s320/SBO_Keyart%20Poster_9x16.png" width="214" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Giveaway</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">I'm giving away a free Vimeo download code to watch the film!! To enter just <b><i>leave a comment </i></b>below with your full name and email. No rafflecopter this time. I'll do a drawing for the winner on November 20. </span></div><div><div class="page" title="Page 2"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><i>Note: This is limited to US winners only</i></span></p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LWbInCkjUOkOC06bJqMgaboJ-hSGPRsKrZep2lX8UDBcrCSwcBgtjVteLCwy1MTRJr1iU1zW2kfGHs4NKrJyXsebg26_Rpu_BJXJ83VPvcX9sNuc5HXt97VH7-3pi0zcaljv3jR5g1QnmZozet0P5Bb72LtCMkt7nkrxSGXxlYw6-nQsG8idAVEC17_U/s228/signature%20transparent.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="228" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LWbInCkjUOkOC06bJqMgaboJ-hSGPRsKrZep2lX8UDBcrCSwcBgtjVteLCwy1MTRJr1iU1zW2kfGHs4NKrJyXsebg26_Rpu_BJXJ83VPvcX9sNuc5HXt97VH7-3pi0zcaljv3jR5g1QnmZozet0P5Bb72LtCMkt7nkrxSGXxlYw6-nQsG8idAVEC17_U/w200-h113/signature%20transparent.png" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: TrebuchetMS; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p></div></div></div></div>Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-28934235771095787022023-09-25T16:53:00.004-04:002023-09-25T17:11:58.663-04:00Dr. Michelle Bengtson: An Interview with the Author of The Hem of His Garment<p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP-CFCz4VGu97Q_UsYByWOJIivyZIQmRqEUpH_0OpMXeSSdACNNhFjTl2gKlLTC9OxvDtDQ--fI4O6yWDeInXTWZP35JIvU8wIitNrD0vTriei-MgxEnFY2_kBBVEo0xN_TZk5h4KBRbjBmGlM9c0yCekoR5uXzlYwgBZgFFP23GV2ingoX50UppxRvXwi/s2560/Dr.-Michelle-Bengtson-PhD-author-speaker-Neuropsychologist-scaled.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1707" data-original-width="2560" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP-CFCz4VGu97Q_UsYByWOJIivyZIQmRqEUpH_0OpMXeSSdACNNhFjTl2gKlLTC9OxvDtDQ--fI4O6yWDeInXTWZP35JIvU8wIitNrD0vTriei-MgxEnFY2_kBBVEo0xN_TZk5h4KBRbjBmGlM9c0yCekoR5uXzlYwgBZgFFP23GV2ingoX50UppxRvXwi/w400-h266/Dr.-Michelle-Bengtson-PhD-author-speaker-Neuropsychologist-scaled.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Please welcome the award-winning author, speaker, and board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with more than 25 years in the diagnosis and treatment of medical and mental disorders, Dr. Michelle Bengtson. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Though we have yet to meet face to face for that long-awaited chat over a cup of coffee, Michelle and I have gotten to know one another through our author connections over the years. I am deeply honored to count her as a cherished friend and prayer partner. I know her as a woman of profound insight, deeply rooted wisdom, and unwavering faith. It is a genuine privilege to feature her on the blog today.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div></span></div><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;">The Interview</h4><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><b>Dr. B, you haven’t always been a published author. Before you began publishing books to encourage others on their painful journeys, what did you do?</b></span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">I always knew I wanted to be a writer. I began entering writing contests in my pre-teen years. I was encouraged to write because I enjoyed word-smithing but to also pursue a career in which I could make a living. So I became a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, first in the hospital setting and then in private practice, where I evaluated, diagnosed, and treated patients with any kind of suspected brain inefficiency including but not limited to ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delays, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. </span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><b>You minister to people daily through your website, books, social media posts, and podcast. Do you have a mission statement?</b> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">I’m grateful for each day God has given me, and it’s my desire to encourage others with the encouragement He has given me. My mission statement is the following: I seek to restore hope, renew faith, and encourage others to live in their God-given identity by teaching them how to renew their mind one transformed thought at a time.</span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Your first traditionally published book was about overcoming depression. Why did you decide to write about depression? </span></b></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">I didn’t <i>choose</i> to write a book about depression…the topic and the publishing industry basically chose me. I had been planning to write a book to help guide parents whose children were diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. But I was speaking at an event where literary agents and publishing house acquisition editors were in attendance, and at the time I was sharing how depression would be our greatest epidemic worldwide. After I spoke, agents and editors kept approaching me telling me that when I finished writing my book on depression, to send it to them because they wanted to see it. I went home, began writing the proposal, and within two weeks, I became deathly ill. The further my health declined, the more depression got a foothold to the point that I cried out to God and told him that if that was going to be my life, I wasn’t sure I wanted to continue living. But our God is such a good, redemptive God, and because I endured a time of severe clinical depression, <i>Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression</i> became a much more empathic, compassionate book concerned about those who also walked through the valley of depression.</span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">How did you decide what to write next, after <i>Hope Prevails?</i></span></b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></b></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Lora;">Again, I didn’t really decide. My readers decided for me. After reading <i>Hope Prevails,</i> many readers contacted me and wondered when I was going to go even deeper into God’s Word and write a Bible Study. I didn’t consider myself a Bible teacher, but with God’s help, I went on to write and publish the <i>Hope Prevails Bible Study.</i> Then readers began asking when I was going to </span><span style="font-family: Lora;">write a book on anxiety. So my next project became <i>Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises</i>. When I was so ill and on medically prescribed bed rest, and wrestling with depression’s darkness, I began a daily practice of writing an encouragement that always began with, “Today is going to be a good day because …” And I followed that statement with one of God’s promises. I began what has become a daily ministry over the last six years of writing a “Good Day” post on social media, and readers resonated with the message, so the publisher asked me to write all new content for the book <i>Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right”</i> to help us choose a mindset based on God’s Word.</span></span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Your books have all seemed to have been written after you came out of a struggle, sharing what you learned on that journey. How is that different from your most recent release? </span></b></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">That’s very true. <i>Hope Prevails</i>, the <i>Hope Prevails Bible Study, </i>and <i>Today is Going to be a Good Day </i>were written after I came through the valley of depression. <i>Breaking Anxiety’s Grip</i> was written after I came out of anxiety. My husband and I are no strangers to pain: we’ve endured multiple cancer diagnoses between the two of us, have lost many friends and family to cancer, have gone through a miscarriage and job loss, have felt the sting of relationship issues, and I struggle through severe daily chronic pain. My publisher asked me to write my newest book, <i>The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms. </i> This book is different from any of my previous books because this book was written in the crucible of pain rather than through the rearview mirror of pain. </span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Who did you write <i>The Hem of His Garment </i>for? And what do you hope readers take away from reading it?</span></b></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><i>The Hem of His Garment </i>was written for those enduring physical, emotional, relational, financial, and spiritual pain, grief, or loss, and need a hand to hold, hope to cling to, and a voice in the darkness to encourage them to continue putting one foot in front of the other. <i>The Hem of His Garment </i>focuses on the stories of the woman with the issue of blood, and to a lesser extent, Job because they both endured every one of the different types of pain mentioned above. The world is inundated with people walking their own painful journey. The question we try to answer for the reader is, “How do we hold onto our faith, like the woman with the issue of blood or like Job, when we know God <i>can</i> heal, but he hasn’t yet?” and “What lessons or gifts does God offer us amid our painful circumstances?” </span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><b>Why did you focus on the woman with the issue of blood in <i>The Hem of His Garment?</i></b> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Lora;">Having gone through physical, emotional, relational, financial, and spiritual pain, I could relate to this woman because she also experienced each of those kinds of pain. In addition to her physical pain, she likely also endured emotional pain from the years of rejection and ridicule such a disorder promoted in those times. She likely experienced relational pain resulting from others choosing to not associate with an unclean woman, likely leaving her single or divorced. We know she suffered financial pain because Scripture tells us she spent all her money on doctors but continued to get worse. She may have experienced spiritual pain as a </span><span style="font-family: Lora;">byproduct of knowing God could heal but for whatever reason hadn’t. And she probably experienced grief not just from lost relationships and lost opportunity to provide for herself financially, but also from loss of hopes and dreams for her future.</span></span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><b><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Speaking of the woman with the issue of blood, what do you think is one of the key takeaways from her story? </span></b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><b><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">When Jesus went to people, we saw them get the healing desired (the blind man could see again, the lame man could walk again, Lazarus could live again). But when the woman with the issue of blood went <i>to Jesus</i>, she received much more than she probably imagined. This woman held on to her faith over twelve years of suffering, knowing that if she could just touch the hem of his garment, she would be healed. In that moment Jesus said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you.” (Luke 8:47-48 NIV) Jesus not only healed her physically, but he <i>saw</i> her, he <i>validated </i>her and her worth, he offered her a <i>future</i>, and he gave her a <i>testimony</i>, <i>none</i> of which would she have experienced in the absence of pain and suffering. Perhaps in our longing for healing of our pain, God is beckoning us to exercise our faith, to come to him and touch the hem of his garment. Perhaps he has something more waiting for us.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><b><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">What do you hope others take from reading <i>The Hem of His Garment?</i></span></b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><b><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></b></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">It’s my prayer that readers realize they aren’t alone in their pain and suffering, they have a hand to hold, and a fellow sojourner to walk with them through their pain. I want them to learn practical steps they can take to continue reaching out for the hem of Jesus’s garment. Their pain may not change but their perspective of it may.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><b><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Are you working on another project? </span></b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><b><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hem-His-Garment-Reaching-Overwhelms/dp/0800742354/ref=sr_1_1?crid=324S6ACYSDH3T&keywords=hem+of+his+garment+dr+michelle+bengston&qid=1695427531&sprefix=hem+of+%2Caps%2C239&sr=8-1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="371" data-original-width="250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLK5pihEew3x9w9RPJSm_GSdcl5CCKyZ8yxF49wrLwxK5t8hT-3m6oVUaRTU8KPDXxahvOQVCqXoQ572-mEy3Dsop5HOUzoY98GVlCb_y8Wr5DO2hHBRWZI7bCbcwuP7Max1boNRIBs41h7WnGHJrEk9kxR8INpCioiL7FLU7hSb2TwqMhf_Gv3-lRKRW8/s320/Hem-of-His-Garment-3d-250-r.png" width="216" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">In terms of <i>The Hem of His Garment</i>, I’m working on book club/study materials to make it easy for groups of people to go through the book together while encouraging each other in their pain. I’m also working on the next book! I’ve turned in the manuscript and the first round of edits for what many will consider a sequel to <i>The Hem of His Garment. </i>While this next book can definitely stand alone, it will also serve as the logical next step after <i>The Hem of His Garment.</i> Many have believed the lie that our past pain disqualifies us from God’s service or living the abundant life Jesus came to give. In this next book, we’ll actually take a deeper look at how God uses our past pain for good!</span><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">If you are struggling with physical, emotional, relational, financial, or spiritual <br />pain, grief, or loss, and don’t know what to do, let me encourage you to pick up a copy of my book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hem-His-Garment-Reaching-Overwhelms/dp/0800742354/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G1FSKFWTFY90&keywords=the+hem+of+his+garment+michelle+bengtson&qid=1693852867&sprefix=,aps,142&sr=8-1"><i>The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms</i></a><i> </i>for additional insight on how to maintain your faith as you walk through this painful time. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><b>Michelle, Where can my readers find your books and find out more about you?</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><p style="color: #813b5f; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">I blog regularly on my Website:<span style="color: #813b5f;"> </span><span style="color: #813b5f;"><a href="https://www.DrMichelleBengtson.com">https://www.DrMichelleBengtson.com</a> </span><span>and you can find me on these social media channels: </span></span></span></p>
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<p style="color: blue; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">You can listen to <i>Your Hope-Filled Perspective</i> on <a href="https://apple.co/2madPRo" target="_blank">Apple Podcast</a> as well as on her website here: <span style="color: #0b4cb4;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3ef2fvs">https://bit.ly/3ef2fvs</a></span></span></span></p><p style="color: blue; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p style="color: blue; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Make sure you go check out all of Dr. B's books here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dr.-Michelle-Bengtson/author/B01IYBJANO?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true" target="_blank">Amazon</a></span></span></p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Anxietys-Grip-Reclaim-Promises/dp/0800742028/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="971" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGjBYIHl1z_M7z0UCIkFbUAAX8BxHqevT_Mg8-z6GKlyzRYig6zmfh_Mgk3NhyHNjPARUNpn3P0_B60QMHDD2gxyxH8iVOHm2UX5lPAMaE3xNTjqfgoj_zHc2LXym8md0-aLwmS_z3F_i0dSFMa-_PhSVNxPZCIFjco1VY2mjIwm-OaKMBAwZUteNksOv/w129-h200/81geZrTguiL._SL1500_.jpg" width="129" /></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Today-Going-Be-Good-Day-ebook/dp/B09LWNBNX7?ref_=ast_author_dp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1110" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibKJLT70787aWpVzkzHow8IDpjMlV5Vos2mYDdrVUDGgkTgYSQTmByhXhteLHNJFcsq7rK5PkTJ2pxX_WZcwKKzNL9fc4MgrdooK0IakrC2dmqmXX_zqy0SruIS2BIlyhGU3IQN5-A-gy9raARMLme4SO7MLfWP4Vwm9QhfStB9ykKL_afGozlRa1m-U98/w148-h200/81TpeeOmKGL._SL1500_.jpg" width="148" /></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Prevails-Insights-Personal-Depression/dp/080072707X/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_1/141-9671620-0650149?pd_rd_w=R6kzf&content-id=amzn1.sym.21b577c4-6435-4581-8b53-49da41e27328&pf_rd_p=21b577c4-6435-4581-8b53-49da41e27328&pf_rd_r=2EPP0KPHSYFQ785H1ACP&pd_rd_wg=q4usD&pd_rd_r=d4b14546-634d-4d9c-9239-c5d4a04aa0ea&pd_rd_i=080072707X&psc=1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="679" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90d26uXfuzSVAON0107Pmodi1hmFm9KxCfoItiEwC2hHt_tjA3Z8RP5WQdbCKkPstLmObSyTzj_QNLkTzPWxZ9VPC-mTLNpkfME3Qo_0fLTC7YXd1xpE3yS8iIcn8N0NST0h4DEqFrgVAerpNOpZ0evqLpuJUyFsFbInf3ucmI5J-AI1XbAPtK1pu-6QU/w129-h200/61MVvPUKMlL._SL1050_.jpg" width="129" /></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Prevails-Bible-Study-Depression/dp/1683142535/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_1/141-9671620-0650149?pd_rd_w=RaVHO&content-id=amzn1.sym.21b577c4-6435-4581-8b53-49da41e27328&pf_rd_p=21b577c4-6435-4581-8b53-49da41e27328&pf_rd_r=0Z1WD9CTRNNDH8AH7XZB&pd_rd_wg=PSK32&pd_rd_r=b6121994-4ab7-4e4a-a84b-0a2b3bed19e4&pd_rd_i=1683142535&psc=1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="880" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYi4am-m_DhI5PS0e0Rw3mIElI62_AMgWeqEa7Kx-QEd1WngXCJ_homMf_vmqSIV2r_M5cdlPg8rr-BmBbhhpIWK8sP3SnYxvUzIlz80ppAUvgUh7x85DGMTL-K_Xc68M_kKxPPqzKvhjhBvrAR8T3gijQAqrnhPpuXw65c89aUf6NmrljLXFnM4kFWgu_/w129-h200/71eWAh0l8rL._SL1360_.jpg" width="129" /></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hem-His-Garment-Reaching-Overwhelms-ebook/dp/B0BLW8XKX1/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1695674932&refinements=p_27%3AMichelle+Bengtson&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Michelle+Bengtson" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="371" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFVcMmX2zmMoSQhcrVK6mIvB-Fln4PNFi5InzpXsESR6azdxfLwNLoYoH-zX8g77QAmAV0rmgAErP-RC8sNxMWGq5B8dH1JySCnZMDiJyUjtd5vHVJCsO6YgxXrdpJHG0HlnAjavlX-UZYvCHJM8SRe635Zm4tDMBsTygcKzew5DpQkRNH75zaHawkd3eH/w135-h200/Hem-of-His-Garment-3d-250-r.png" width="135" /></a><br /><p style="color: blue; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="color: blue; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><i>If you have questions, or comments for Dr. Michelle, please leave your comments below. I know she would love to hear from you. </i></span></p><p style="color: blue; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="color: blue; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9zBXmzHb2DopA2xdymLaAeldHq_lD_haND-EZL9mg9JfOy30ayzOpvqWSUx1aUty7CT6CIk1E5klmoh8a_-0R3V1KJzoJvsVgJYM_kbPYINz8tiyFruoLv8bfrWLyUVRf6AaWtU4llXErDJmV0CkYTeGM0cKIsprDUcXAUMYYamljVHKeQx06eWMsKRE/s480/Dr.-Michelle-Bengtson-PhD-author-speaker-podcast-host-clinical-neuropsychologist-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9zBXmzHb2DopA2xdymLaAeldHq_lD_haND-EZL9mg9JfOy30ayzOpvqWSUx1aUty7CT6CIk1E5klmoh8a_-0R3V1KJzoJvsVgJYM_kbPYINz8tiyFruoLv8bfrWLyUVRf6AaWtU4llXErDJmV0CkYTeGM0cKIsprDUcXAUMYYamljVHKeQx06eWMsKRE/s320/Dr.-Michelle-Bengtson-PhD-author-speaker-podcast-host-clinical-neuropsychologist-1.jpg" width="213" /></a></span></span></div><span style="color: black; font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">Dr. Michelle Bengtson is a <i>hope</i> concierge! Whether as a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, host of the award-winning podcast <a href="https://drmichellebengtson.com/podcast/"><i>Your Hope-Filled Perspective</i></a>, or the author of several award-winning books including <i>Hope Prevails</i> and <i>Breaking Anxiety’s Grip</i>, her passion is to share hope and encouragement with others<i>. </i>Her newest release is <i>The Hem of His </i></span><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><i>Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms.</i> She loves all things teal, spending time with friends and family, taking long walks, or sitting by quiet shores, and it’s a bonus when any of those are accompanied by sea salt caramel chocolate! You can find her and her hope-filled resources at <a href="https://drmichellebengtson.com/">DrMichelleB.com</a></span></span><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnnr_69oto9SnqaYOcAmJqauyVfq2HOl37MABIhSBqU1EVKgSuEDve54RTEPvSZz7IHH2E3TGPbkTqDXxTQ9bgA53JISYwr4CewW3lBEtX1Okhv6ZLQ_-_c7Oi7H2vKhV-mw4Q1cCkF50/s1600/signature+transparent.png" style="clear: left; color: blue; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="228" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnnr_69oto9SnqaYOcAmJqauyVfq2HOl37MABIhSBqU1EVKgSuEDve54RTEPvSZz7IHH2E3TGPbkTqDXxTQ9bgA53JISYwr4CewW3lBEtX1Okhv6ZLQ_-_c7Oi7H2vKhV-mw4Q1cCkF50/s200/signature+transparent.png" width="200" /></a>Are you new here?</p><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span>Follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/captiveheart.gayidle/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/gayidle/pins/" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,<a href="https://twitter.com/GayIdle" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gayidle/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, or <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/gayidle/pins/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>.Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-29802727539284471712023-09-16T12:43:00.093-04:002023-09-19T18:00:28.593-04:00Route 60: The Biblical Highway Movie Review and Giveaway<div class="page" title="Page 6"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="leading-8 transition-colors rounded my-1" data-verse-id="13" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border-radius: 0.25rem; border: 0px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; text-align: center; transition-duration: 0.15s; transition-property: color, background-color, border-color, text-decoration-color, fill, stroke; transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);"><i><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; </span></i></div><div class="leading-8 transition-colors rounded my-1" data-verse-id="13" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border-radius: 0.25rem; border: 0px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; text-align: center; transition-duration: 0.15s; transition-property: color, background-color, border-color, text-decoration-color, fill, stroke; transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);"><i><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">the appointed time has come. For her stones are dear to your servants; </span></i></div><div class="leading-8 transition-colors rounded my-1" data-verse-id="13" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border-radius: 0.25rem; border: 0px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; text-align: center; transition-duration: 0.15s; transition-property: color, background-color, border-color, text-decoration-color, fill, stroke; transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);"><i><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">her very dust moves them to pity. ~ Psalm 102:13-14</span></i></div><div class="leading-8 transition-colors rounded my-1" data-verse-id="13" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border-radius: 0.25rem; border: 0px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; text-align: center; transition-duration: 0.15s; transition-property: color, background-color, border-color, text-decoration-color, fill, stroke; transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);"><i><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="leading-8 transition-colors rounded my-1" data-verse-id="13" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border-radius: 0.25rem; border: 0px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; text-align: left; transition-duration: 0.15s; transition-property: color, background-color, border-color, text-decoration-color, fill, stroke; transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">There is a new movie in theaters nationwide September 18th & 9th. I have had the privilege of pre-screening the movie, so I am giving you a quick review here. I love it when I can point my readers to resources that will enrich their knowledge of God and His Word. So I'm so excited to share this with you!</span></div></div></div></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhle0nsGi9OJgFxJUHnTcRMEod5yky7wucxiKiaA5suzTXt5KJZ9DDR7aPcIhqhGzRaq5toE_JqHAYVt-Y6oydOrbpgkMIbac0qWkgNR4QvE9mhB5c7uMR1tWRAkYX2toPrYTHit1-92Ie_FZtM8WbagTC5yuQ9dxAIlGJp2FJEE5qHCh7N1COia4c__nE4/s1920/RT60_FE_BannerAd_1920x1080.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhle0nsGi9OJgFxJUHnTcRMEod5yky7wucxiKiaA5suzTXt5KJZ9DDR7aPcIhqhGzRaq5toE_JqHAYVt-Y6oydOrbpgkMIbac0qWkgNR4QvE9mhB5c7uMR1tWRAkYX2toPrYTHit1-92Ie_FZtM8WbagTC5yuQ9dxAIlGJp2FJEE5qHCh7N1COia4c__nE4/w640-h360/RT60_FE_BannerAd_1920x1080.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Overview</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Title: <a href="https://route60.movie" target="_blank">Route 60:The Biblical Highway</a> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Studio: TBN</span></div><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Genre: Documentary, Cinematic Tour</span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Featuring (as your tour guides): </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">David Friedman & Mike Pompeo</span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">In Theaters: Only September 18th and 19th, 2023</span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Buy tickets here: </span><a href="https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Route-60-The-Biblical-Highway" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">ROUTE 60</a></p><p><br /></p><div><span><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">About The Movie</span></h4><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Lora;">Carving through the heart of the Promised Land is the biblical spine of Israel, sometimes referred to as the Path of the Patriarchs and officially designated as Route 60. A highway of deep historical significance while often the scene of unrest and violence, this 146-mile road of asphalt and concrete begins in Nazareth, Israel’s largest Arab city, and ends in Beersheba, one of Israel’s high-tech centers. Running north to south, Route 60 connects ancient Israel with modern Israel, Jews and Christians with Muslims, and Israelis with Palestinians.</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Lora;">This trek is far more than a two-lane highway; it is a historic, sacred link to the roots of Judaism and Christianity and the stories of the Old and New Testaments. Follow world-changing diplomats David Friedman and Mike Pompeo as they venture down this sacred road, treading the very ground Abraham, Jacob, King David, and Jesus once walked. Discover the history, witness the healing, and realize the hope along Route 60, the Biblical Highway.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Lora;">What others are saying: </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Lora;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>“Visually stunning and compelling storytelling.” - Mike Huckabee</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>“ROUTE 60 combines the truth of the Bible with undeniable archaeological proof, and like our tour guides, Pompeo and Friedman, that’s a powerful combination!” - Erick Stakelbeck</li></ul></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='504' height='337' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxsGFSiQlMiCLa4MrAdYkHRpPyiwT2A7HFh4O7-Y9RVWZqGP-d6OmJITpPnUjZhbkPS5f1hGcmN5F2w0g96Ew' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></span></span></div></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Review </span></h4><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmagI5QFuoCqOjEArm9ItyM-qeEAW_QidZ7f7vtXE_WhIPtfufIGXPYYzXCoYx4JArkBvqbWWGySoPYKbs1e5lop6-grVxVsAdceykWgs6p1SSmSWibSnVPYN2ezbCVTP2LjNtN9APYeVvn5-_i8ufALguFsTN7fCS02sWOeCmtzGRxceeMluzALYgg/s6000/TheJourney33.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: grey; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">💛💛💛💛</span></a></div><div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="movieguide_quality movieguide_summary_footer" face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; margin-right: 10px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">"From the beginning, the road to believing in only one true God, the maker of heaven and earth, has carved its roots through the ancient land of Israel..." </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">"This road is deeply symbolic in the story of God shared by Jews and Christians and it a literal highway that bisects modern Israel ... where it is now known simply as Route 60." (from the movie).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">There are treasures within this movie and along Route 60, that hold deep wells of truth and meaning for all of mankind. As David Friedman says, "We all come from a common humanity." There is not only a retelling of Biblical events as they travel this road, but also of their own personal stories as they relate to each location visited along the route. They also make connections from the ancient path to current historical significance for us today. All of this is woven brilliantly throughout the movie. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">It is a movie that made me consider our own current attitudes about the roots of our beginnings here in the United States, all the while strengthening my own resolve to visit to Israel and make that pilgrimage before I die. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;">This is a remarkable movie. Make sure you get out to see it! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Watch the Trailer: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='532' height='366' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxF6Rk-t_RWQjO1NO91iHlS2ogE3blRA31Nrrbvzu0C5K_FWmWCLk54go1rBisbx96YXyw3SiElhyTd9SQYfA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbgGpJRHQ84fOt6zb4V7GPi2UuDQJvu7b8E1EtbTn8Dfw6f6vtN1ZtBLUM6xBOI27lcYPnqnjVIWWPejIeJgVmvFGpyRCuZhDfi-N1QtkyXJzEIU3nYahVQj0-KMxsH02tFcYkcGPfztaF8_Pf5ifertsbC0BATA_yZbLfkah-CRF-9xVoQgF4a9lg_w/s4555/lucarossetti-8212.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div></div><div><span></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">*</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: TrebuchetMS; font-size: 12pt;">Many thanks to TBN for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="movieguide_quality movieguide_summary_footer" face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; margin-right: 10px;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-size: large;"><div class="page" title="Page 2"><div class="section" style="background-color: white;"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: TrebuchetMS; font-size: 12pt;">#Route60MIN #MomentumInfluencerNetwork</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></span></span></div><div><span><span class="movieguide_quality movieguide_summary_footer" face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; margin-right: 10px;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span><b>Buy tickets today to see Route 60 in theaters September 18 & 19</b> </span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span>Purchase tickets here: <a href="https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Route-60-The-Biblical-Highway" target="_blank">ROUTE 60</a></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-size: large;"><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Giveaway</span></h4><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fun and quick giveaway! Hurry and enter because this giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 9/23/23. I am giving away a $10.00 Amazon gift card to one blessed winner! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">(Note: This is limited to US winners only).</span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>*I'm not doing my typical rafflecopter this time. To enter you must go to my Captive Heart Facebook page and comment that you read my review below the link to this post on the FB page here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/captiveheart.gayidle/posts/pfbid02xxqVuzRbmjHXpiVaV81s5yiRZ9J5Z6kSo8mdFT2RD3AP8bEo9e2GccPB9jdQBEeol" target="_blank">Captive Heart</a>*</b></i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div></span></div></div></span></span></div></div>Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-5590151918897704882023-09-05T13:47:00.005-04:002023-09-07T09:47:27.199-04:00CSB Life Counsel Bible: A Review & Giveaway($10 Amazon gift card)<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section" style="background-color: white;"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></p><blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><i>"Out of the depths I call to you, LORD!" ~ Psalm 130:1</i></span></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> <br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Have you ever felt stressed, or been anxious, or experienced grief? Have you ever wanted to know how to help a loved one through addiction, marital conflict, or parenting challenges? </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I think maybe all of us have, at one time or another felt helpless in not knowing how to help others or even ourselves journey through the trials of this life. We know there are answers to life's questions in God's Word, but we don't always know how to navigate through the Bible to utilize the wisdom found within its pages.</span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg214hknrXwFNKDgYe0ZgZAC87zJXPM1PdD4uStK_jDVgqFu222XoZXkxwWm3L_ffnECIm7bxKWkWr-I1-Y8lCNFKjHFKQ5YR60pxzlnahi75p36KvCRBY32BIkhbi8onrD6heEl1CURyCZUnD_hxqu3xp1kVdFT2ei8ZE7RRia9F389iEqBd0RBGa0X-W/s1024/lifecounsel-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg214hknrXwFNKDgYe0ZgZAC87zJXPM1PdD4uStK_jDVgqFu222XoZXkxwWm3L_ffnECIm7bxKWkWr-I1-Y8lCNFKjHFKQ5YR60pxzlnahi75p36KvCRBY32BIkhbi8onrD6heEl1CURyCZUnD_hxqu3xp1kVdFT2ei8ZE7RRia9F389iEqBd0RBGa0X-W/w400-h266/lifecounsel-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I'm really excited to share with you an amazing new biblical counseling resource created in partnership with Holman Bibles and New Growth Press. The NEW CSB Life Counsel Bible provides practical wisdom for all of life, equipping readers with biblical truth and counsel on a wide range of topics and tough life issues. It contains articles from leading biblical counselors that will give YOU the tools you need to take action and find HOPE through all of life’s storms.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="column" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: TrebuchetMS; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="column" style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">About the Bible</span></h4></div><div class="column" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: TrebuchetMS; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div><div class="column" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjujqv5qkOgtgEBvVs554KrqXohqyBGHrCMTTsYjkY6odGWO5Ezmd_9i9EUxT4uRvz6qmpROaoEFXvfS9_5Q4yx8VY0Xxpow9_JLaGJ6AK0rm7EoLEDh1f_G2oOxMdXQiynQ-h3yYj0CkhCpYroEio-OMUsEsopgLOEnnwHjg_7URtqbevcLJIT1aWblCYD/s1539/lifecounsel-9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="1024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjujqv5qkOgtgEBvVs554KrqXohqyBGHrCMTTsYjkY6odGWO5Ezmd_9i9EUxT4uRvz6qmpROaoEFXvfS9_5Q4yx8VY0Xxpow9_JLaGJ6AK0rm7EoLEDh1f_G2oOxMdXQiynQ-h3yYj0CkhCpYroEio-OMUsEsopgLOEnnwHjg_7URtqbevcLJIT1aWblCYD/w266-h400/lifecounsel-9.jpg" width="266" /></a></div></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Featuring over 150 articles on topics related to marriage, parenting, relationships, mental health, and so many more- this Bible is like having a complete biblical counseling toolkit in one resource! </span></span></div><div class="column" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="column" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">It’s great for couples, parents, ministry leaders, and anyone who has ever struggled with tough life issues (yep, that’s all of us!). </span></div><div class="column" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="column" style="text-align: left;"><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The <span style="font-style: italic;">CSB Life Counsel Bible </span>features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.</span></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="column" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Features</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p></p><div class="page" title="Page 2"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>More than 150 full-length articles from respected Christian counselors and scholars on topics like anxiety, depression, abuse, sexuality, marriage and divorce, parenting struggles, finances, etc. (full list available at https://lifecounselbible.com).</li><li><p>Callout quotes placed near each article provide truth, hope, and encouragement to apply to life</p></li><li><p>Over 100-word studies focusing on keywords applicable to personal healing, growth, and counsel</p></li><li><p>Book introductions include “Circumstances of Writing,” “Structure,” “Contribution to the Bible,” and a special “Truth for Healing” section with an overview of key truths related to healing from each book of the Bible</p></li><li><p>Wide margins for notetaking and journaling</p></li><li><p>Robust page-end cross-reference system with over 25,000 cross-references connecting Scripture from Genesis to Revelation</p></li><li><p>Easy-to-read 9.5-point type size</p></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Full-color maps</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Presentation page for gift-giving (this makes a great wedding/parenting gift!</li></ul><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Review</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm really enjoying this Bible. I'm so thankful to be able to provide this introduction and review of this resource. This is definitely one that will remain in my library not only as a counseling resource but also as a personal resource when I am wrestling with yet another issue that life throws into my path. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.gayidle.com/2023/09/csb-life-counsel-bible-review-giveaway.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hAYa-f4W0C73HeyE1g0DrHDR-CpN2lrjjpqQb3ModtN7Yhs-nYPr266cKJ4WxoY4fA9JrsXTpaqzpo4b0KTS9ygQh1SozWFhBwTrx9r5JTh4uCo0OXeAcZz-jYoRDJmlWz3EqU54aSZSddN-aqes_ZdUGVGdyS_7NH-1ohkxh-XXQWYZMXjTye4TZedi/w400-h266/lifecounsel-21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">I especially love the introductions that are provided at the beginning of each book of the Bible. It's different than many study Bibles in that puts all the usual intro material into nutshell form without sacrificing important elements that are needed in understanding the book you are about to read. I love how it clearly states the intent of the writer and always points out how each book points to Christ...in both the Old and New Testaments. <i>Also, the Truth For Healing</i> sections with the overview of key themes and truths related to healing from each book of the Bible is just the icing on the cake for me! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The articles are a goldmine. <i>Seriously every parent needs this Bible</i>. I am amazed at the breadth, depth, and wisdom that are available at your fingertips. If you are struggling with how to talk to your child about the issues they face in this world and how to keep the lines of communication open, then you will want to access these articles. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grace-filled counsel giving practical wisdom in how to apply God's Word to a wide range of topics and tough life issues is provided through these full-length articles written by respected Christian counselors and scholars. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The topics covered are too numerous to list here. Just suffice it to say that whether you are single, married, divorced, young, old, parent, child...or dealing with disability, special needs, psychiatric disorder, eating disorder, drug addiction, sex addiction, surviving trauma of all kinds, struggling with forgiveness, and more (in other words...you are a human being), there is an article that can lead you to the wisdom in God's Word in how to navigate your issue from a Biblical worldview with mercy and grace. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I highly recommend this Bible as a great resource. Whatever you are facing, the Bible has something to say!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><blockquote>The he said to me, "These words are faithful and true." ~Revelation22:6</blockquote></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span>O</span>rder your copy of the CSB Life Counsel Bible today! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lifecounselbible.com" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5411" data-original-width="8113" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZOy4M3yXsm25kEsPLgcwA9yQmoRge1HdEJQ61SElGFWv86urO1FW1uvYxHZAEj3450KGT3F69D-fUegzNhpEuzEUbryw39RqtPrB0uqYirSTXCRuPLSLk8pTEC0qgupFrQDdP9jT2cvvTwmYJmlGSC1zwlrGHbzg1umfZCnYGX22SsWCIdpwQ9Dse_Qb/w400-h266/ISBN97810877731312.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;">Bonus offer: </b><span style="text-align: left;">Head over to the official website for the CSB Life Counsel Bible and enter for a chance to win a copy of the Bible here:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://lifecounselbible.com">https://lifecounselbible.com</a> (link to enter is at the top of their webpage). </span></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px;">Giveaway</span></h4><p> I am <i><b>NOT</b></i> personally giving away a copy of the Bible <b><i>but</i></b> I do have a fun giveaway. You can enter the rafflecopter below for a chance to win a <i><b>$10 Amazon gift card! </b></i></p><p>Enter Here: </p><p><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="e709d1de20" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/e709d1de20/" id="rcwidget_2uezp2e5" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a></p><p><i>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.</i></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="page" style="text-align: left;" title="Page 2"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">#LifeCounselBibleMIN #lifecounselbible #christianstandardbible @christianstandardbible @bhpub </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtuinWO5vhXZiKsAOTm94_zTgnEHLaJALFt6A69kMQWjW-V034B9IrB1K7scHxLGa0GLZ-IC9NxArSqT52gdXZFDqhPj4_9fz9Vhm1bKvfYnNe4DJ7FH0ZktZ-MdANFjWZXKyr4RCgH34aO6wBSgxvvyBUtNqa3UpjmMPK4Ithvjitwy8CnwWzoVPa-14/s228/signature%20transparent.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="228" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtuinWO5vhXZiKsAOTm94_zTgnEHLaJALFt6A69kMQWjW-V034B9IrB1K7scHxLGa0GLZ-IC9NxArSqT52gdXZFDqhPj4_9fz9Vhm1bKvfYnNe4DJ7FH0ZktZ-MdANFjWZXKyr4RCgH34aO6wBSgxvvyBUtNqa3UpjmMPK4Ithvjitwy8CnwWzoVPa-14/w200-h113/signature%20transparent.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-53915546976752303682023-04-11T14:45:00.004-04:002023-04-11T15:01:35.047-04:00 My Epic Fail at Taking Thoughts Captive | Kelly Balarie | Guest Post<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I'm so honored to have Kelly Balarie, friend, author, speaker, fear fighter, and faith cheerleader, post on the blog today. I love hosting Kelly here on the blog because her love of God's Word and enthusiasm to help us get His Truth firmly planted in our hearts and minds is what we are all about here at Captive Heart. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">The enemy of your soul wants nothing more than to jump into our weakest moments and ambush our faith, leaving us weak and exhausted and doubting the Lord's love for us and even doubting our own worth. </span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/take-every-thought-captive/400280" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="432" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPP-_d8lwdRCYRRFPe1PCTOuiff8mG6VM5I4L0CnxLFbiego1MVYMxF8E7jirXQBvzTXjdpcDgeil_kSBEgJeYU28sRloeHxAK1dGJbT1f1cVpcFH-5kJaY6uv5xv7qKHe9ri9Ra_tmP3668KewNxKOWnuyoGIwq4p54e09ftgeQ91uA-CHsVOc2Ebpw/w270-h400/Balarie_TakeEveryThought_3D-2.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">In her latest book, Kelly gives us the tools to equip heart, spirit, and mind to take every thought captive and replace it with the truth of God's Word...so that we can stand firm against the enemy's schemes to destroy us. </span></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">So grab a cup of coffee/tea and join us. I hope that you are blessed by her words today! </span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Oh...and <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Every-Thought-Captive-Exchange/dp/0801094984/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=MNQMRQ8PUS9J&keywords=take+every+thought+captive+book&qid=1681232661&sprefix=take+every%2Caps%2C274&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMk9VNUxTRko4WFlZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDM0MzUwWkk4WUxZMEI5NjE4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2NjkxODEyRkFWOFpGR0I3NldGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==" target="_blank">Taking Every Thought Captive</a></i> releases today!! </span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Congrats to you, Kelly on the birth of this beautiful book baby!! </span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Follow the links in the post below to get your copy today!!</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;">My Epic Fail at Taking Thoughts Captive <br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;">by Kelly Balarie</span></span></h1><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I don’t know how to improve. Is God’s grace really for me – such a mess up? How could God ever save me when I’m acting like this? Will He really change me, or the situation I’ve found myself in? </span></i></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Friends, yesterday I was so deep in a pit of stinking thinking, I could no longer see God’s faithfulness. It was bad. God seemed far. Self-condemnation was near. I was getting everything all wrong. I was thinking all wrong and I knew it. <i>I’m a bad wife. I’m not loving my kids well. I haven’t made good decisions. I am letting people down. </i>A heavy weight of sadness was trying to creep up on me. I could feel it calling my name. It wanted me to give up, ball up, and cry out in bed. </span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Ever been there? </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I can’t say I handled everything right yesterday. In fact, I did horribly. And, for me, as an author of the book, “Take Every Thought Captive: Exchange Lies of the Enemy for the Mind of Christ,” it made me feel like a hyper-hypocrite. <br />
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Here I am presenting a book on how to stand firm in truth, and to be like Jesus and I am in a pit of despair. Ain’t one of us perfect. There by the grace of God, go I. All I know is – I stand hand-in-hand with you, as a fellow sinner, without Jesus. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This I know about me: Without God, there’s not much good to report. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Frankly, not one of us is going to think perfectly. <i>Not one</i> of us will be positive <i>all </i>the time. Not one of us will always believe the best about others, hope the best for our future, and love like a perfect little angel. What do we do in this place when, like Paul said, what we don’t want to do, we do? </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Do we scream and give up? Do we fight like a wild woman? Do we numb ourselves?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Frankly, seeing the weight of our own mistake feels crushing – like French-pressed coffee – under the weight of everything being forced down on it.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidE8R9SzIZaj19FPHlqylfdtshcYnD2uk8msb1pIggP_MijlC1tzzspdAVnQVpAGvjTPfkmSGIq6rb09gL1IKNZ8-S6dXfqP5sKzA_VfsXNW0rdPuN4ste_TGDNzY0HD7_SlQSjUd8Ix5E5-cb6jMOu80Q6PFlv0IiJLvEo6yrfvsrC7UKzhKE53PdGg/s1080/338705186_1317011492185186_5837009309987290192_n.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidE8R9SzIZaj19FPHlqylfdtshcYnD2uk8msb1pIggP_MijlC1tzzspdAVnQVpAGvjTPfkmSGIq6rb09gL1IKNZ8-S6dXfqP5sKzA_VfsXNW0rdPuN4ste_TGDNzY0HD7_SlQSjUd8Ix5E5-cb6jMOu80Q6PFlv0IiJLvEo6yrfvsrC7UKzhKE53PdGg/s320/338705186_1317011492185186_5837009309987290192_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">There is only one thing that gets us out; it is key to taking thoughts captive. It is something we can’t just know cerebrally, but we must receive wholeheartedly. It must go past just being mental to being heart-transformational; then, we break prison bars open!</span><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Do you know what I am talking about? It is a little 5-letter word that changes everything: grace (God’s equipping, empowering, and enabling free gift of help and restoration).</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Not one, not ever, has saved themselves.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Eph. 2:8-9 NIV)</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">It is God’s undeserved, unwarranted, and unearned grace that is still working, still saving, still transforming, and still making a way for us, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Yes, we are saved for eternity, but grace still has earthly application.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Heb. 4:16 KJV)</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">When we receive God’s grace, we receive prison-bar-breaking freedom. <br />
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A mind receiving grace goes about thinking:</span></p><ul>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">My mess is big but God’s empowering grace – that sets me free – is bigger.</span></li>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I can’t change me, but His power to sanctify me and to change me is radical and working.</span></li>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Jesus saved me and, by grace, He still saves and helps those who come to Him in prayer.</span></li>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">God’s grace is enough; His power is made perfect even in my weakness.</span></li>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">God knows me, right where I am today. He still loves me and helps me. </span></li>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I am not lost or abandoned; I am wanted.</span></li>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">All of God + none of me = a complete work of what He wants to do. </span></li>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The pressure is off. </span></li>
</ul><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Friends, I can’t say that I was the picture-perfect image of a biblical woman taking thoughts captive yesterday. Hardly! But I can say God’s grace is enough. It is working for me. It is helping me, even when I don’t feel worthy. It is teaching me, even when I feel like a lost cause. His grace is more powerful than my natural mind. And, in receiving, I trust in that! </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br />
Prayer: </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Father God, frankly I don’t feel that great about myself. I feel like I have let you down. I am sorry. Will you forgive me? Will you also give me all the grace and mercy I so desperately need? I don’t want to be just a hearer of your Word. I want to be a doer of it. I want to show love to others and myself. I want to be kind to myself even when I falter. I want to see myself as holy and blameless because of the finished work of Jesus on the cross. God, help me to receive your grace and not to mark myself out because of what I see in the natural. I trust you. I ask for your grace and I receive it now. In Jesus’ name. Amen.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">About the Book, “Take Every Thought Captive”</span></b></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 13.5px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">In <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Every-Thought-Captive-Exchange/dp/0801094984?ref_=nav_custrec_signin"><span style="color: #813b5f;">Take Every Thought Captive: Exchange Lies of the Enemy for the Mind of Christ</span></a>, author and speaker Kelly Balarie encourages readers to seize the power of God's Word to not only profess truth, but possess it in their mind, heart, and actions.</span></p><p style="color: #813b5f; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Every-Thought-Captive-Exchange/dp/0801094984?ref_=nav_custrec_signin"><b>Take Every Thought Captive</b></a></span><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> helps readers:</span><br /></b></span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">transform their minds and release the worries, burdens, and lies from the enemy</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">pray through times of mental and emotional strife</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">become warriors and fight for God's plan and purpose</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">use God's Word proactively instead of living defensively and defeated</span></li></ul><br /><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">For prayers, scriptural encouragement, and a Take Every Thought Captive Worksheet, visit:</span><span style="color: #103cc0; font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.ITakeThoughtsCaptive.com" target="_blank">www.ITakeThoughtsCaptive.com</a></span><br /><p></p><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbKpM0QVno2pAEmRomL9xOqvdppXwwD94TBwINfbsoCNwIoHhmPxxU2gs8BfNWKic_VZxoUiYDzWeri2M8kcP3zzOr9G9hsDUBkJHrV1pbgy4ckJry8AQw5zaL03QJ0YM9WCV8clcs86mfjwKxXPF7wqwPAi-8SSjGq5L1kb1LTlaYTdy5QpfsS0OaA/s1200/kelly.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbKpM0QVno2pAEmRomL9xOqvdppXwwD94TBwINfbsoCNwIoHhmPxxU2gs8BfNWKic_VZxoUiYDzWeri2M8kcP3zzOr9G9hsDUBkJHrV1pbgy4ckJry8AQw5zaL03QJ0YM9WCV8clcs86mfjwKxXPF7wqwPAi-8SSjGq5L1kb1LTlaYTdy5QpfsS0OaA/s320/kelly.jpg" width="213" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">About Kelly Balarie</span></b><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Kelly Balarie, author (</span><i style="font-family: verdana;">Battle Ready, Rest Now, Take Every Thought Captive</i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">), speaker, and blogger, delights in joining hands with women as they go through life's ups and downs. To see God move to revive hearts, restore relationships, and bring hope to weary souls are highlight moments for Kelly. Beyond this, Kelly has led spiritual growth Bible study groups and has been seen on TODAY, The 700 Club, Crosswalk.com, iBelieve.com, and (in)courage. Her work has also been featured by Relevant and Today's Christian Woman. She lives with her husband and two kiddos on the East Coast.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Get all of Kelly’s <span style="color: #813b5f;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(129, 59, 95);"><a href="https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/119374" target="_blank">blog posts by email</a></span></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">! </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">___________________________________________</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br />I just want to say thank you, Kelly, for joining us here today. I know that God is going to use your new book in the lives of so many people. I pray that your ministry continues to be enriched as you listen and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">If you, our readers, have questions for Kelly, please leave them in the comment section below.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnnr_69oto9SnqaYOcAmJqauyVfq2HOl37MABIhSBqU1EVKgSuEDve54RTEPvSZz7IHH2E3TGPbkTqDXxTQ9bgA53JISYwr4CewW3lBEtX1Okhv6ZLQ_-_c7Oi7H2vKhV-mw4Q1cCkF50/s1600/signature+transparent.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="228" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnnr_69oto9SnqaYOcAmJqauyVfq2HOl37MABIhSBqU1EVKgSuEDve54RTEPvSZz7IHH2E3TGPbkTqDXxTQ9bgA53JISYwr4CewW3lBEtX1Okhv6ZLQ_-_c7Oi7H2vKhV-mw4Q1cCkF50/s200/signature+transparent.png" width="200" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Are you new here?<br />Follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/captiveheart.gayidle/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/gayidle/pins/" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,<a href="https://twitter.com/GayIdle" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gayidle/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, or <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/gayidle/pins/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>.</p>Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-31281617775823374042023-04-03T21:58:00.014-04:002023-04-03T22:44:26.796-04:00THE JOURNEY: Movie Review and Giveaway<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">If you love Andrea Bocelli or just beautiful music and scenery, see Andrea Bocelli's music special in theaters this week. Again...I've had the privilege of pre-screening the movie to give a review. Keep reading to the end of the post and check out my giveaway! </span></p><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Overview</span></h4><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD2r8dStBxlO_QSAIfTVKBCGqTMenynw44yQVvhVNygewa8BV-ftcnOCuG7diGGQgDUvWYckOX9ydGhKr0pZutRgXNYGXQTrWms6JZl7t6N1pt_igulY_lvNV9dS-xLyETnQRM7frNu3_K9bgBTGxh6AxpliB5tgbrx1ceOC4VZGRo_GXcoQtj6XKMJg/s1350/TheJourneywithAndreaBocelli_PaidAd_V2_1080x1350.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD2r8dStBxlO_QSAIfTVKBCGqTMenynw44yQVvhVNygewa8BV-ftcnOCuG7diGGQgDUvWYckOX9ydGhKr0pZutRgXNYGXQTrWms6JZl7t6N1pt_igulY_lvNV9dS-xLyETnQRM7frNu3_K9bgBTGxh6AxpliB5tgbrx1ceOC4VZGRo_GXcoQtj6XKMJg/w320-h400/TheJourneywithAndreaBocelli_PaidAd_V2_1080x1350.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Title: <a href="https://thejourney.movie" target="_blank">THE JOURNEY</a></span><p></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"></p><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Studio: TBN</span></div><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Genre: Music Special</span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Run Time: </span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">In Theaters: Palm Sunday, April 2, release date. </span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Director(Music Videos): Gaetano Morbioli</span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Director/DP: Paolo Sodi</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Cast: Andrea Bocelli, Tori Kelly, Michael W. Smith, TAYA, Beatrice Venezi, Tauren Wells, 2Cellos, 40 Fingers, Katherine Jenkins, Clara Barbier Serrano, Ramin Bahrami, Matteo Bocelli, Solevoci Gospel Choir</span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Buy tickets here: <a href="https://www.fathomevents.com/events/The-Journey-A-Music-Special-from-Andrea-Bocelli" target="_blank">THE JOURNEY </a></span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">About The Movie</span></h4></span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">THE JOURNEY is a musical exploration of the moments that define us, songs that inspire us, and relationships that connect us to what matters most in life. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmagI5QFuoCqOjEArm9ItyM-qeEAW_QidZ7f7vtXE_WhIPtfufIGXPYYzXCoYx4JArkBvqbWWGySoPYKbs1e5lop6-grVxVsAdceykWgs6p1SSmSWibSnVPYN2ezbCVTP2LjNtN9APYeVvn5-_i8ufALguFsTN7fCS02sWOeCmtzGRxceeMluzALYgg/s6000/TheJourney33.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmagI5QFuoCqOjEArm9ItyM-qeEAW_QidZ7f7vtXE_WhIPtfufIGXPYYzXCoYx4JArkBvqbWWGySoPYKbs1e5lop6-grVxVsAdceykWgs6p1SSmSWibSnVPYN2ezbCVTP2LjNtN9APYeVvn5-_i8ufALguFsTN7fCS02sWOeCmtzGRxceeMluzALYgg/w640-h426/TheJourney33.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Bocelli and his wife Veronica travel on horseback along Italy's Via Francigena, an ancient road traveled by pilgrims for centuries in the footsteps of the apostles and saints. Along the way, they are joined by friends Michael W. Smith, Tori Kelly, Tauren Wells, TAYA, and many others with world-class performances in some of Italy's most magnificent venues and majestic locations.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">You’ll be swept away by the beauty of THE JOURNEY. Experience the awe of the music, the Italian landscape, meaningful conversations, and the reality of hope, faith, and love.</span></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNUKnsK4NhQQLtm9CrMWOGp4E7kfb_eMrWeqbPx0sTIhiCI_ey6bApWXdyUAnhUKGCSIu0OmrJgcm0vgKbgQg6IgLvp_vKD_hMBJCwsJq6AlAf9jR3Q3nis9PKQyeEGDJJ9YjDe7nuFl3Mbl3TwguAr-H6kpy_An-riSA1SuXOeQfU06sFx6c54C8fNg/s4555/lucarossetti-8212.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3037" data-original-width="4555" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNUKnsK4NhQQLtm9CrMWOGp4E7kfb_eMrWeqbPx0sTIhiCI_ey6bApWXdyUAnhUKGCSIu0OmrJgcm0vgKbgQg6IgLvp_vKD_hMBJCwsJq6AlAf9jR3Q3nis9PKQyeEGDJJ9YjDe7nuFl3Mbl3TwguAr-H6kpy_An-riSA1SuXOeQfU06sFx6c54C8fNg/w347-h231/lucarossetti-8212.jpg" width="347" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> “My wish is that the movie can offer an invitation to fully live and recognize our daily miracles.” ~ Andrea Bocelli.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryJtcpOZf6uBPo05vHrDZNDzqjPJh1HqpqIq0o6uRO05_gykbZxYoCP7o5YM07ipUhtsY8LoVgHzi4sNs9tGcsftyH_fazXFhGgsf80QWF1QSUkeNimz2AygJ1WCMvpXgzpEBR2OpoZVYtgF1RANN6oWX3N9vEcFBuPi3gNpz4pap0qkdXqax8VhO1w/s6000/LORENZO%20MONTANELLI%20-%20AB%20THE%20JOURNEY%2009.05.2021_-47.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryJtcpOZf6uBPo05vHrDZNDzqjPJh1HqpqIq0o6uRO05_gykbZxYoCP7o5YM07ipUhtsY8LoVgHzi4sNs9tGcsftyH_fazXFhGgsf80QWF1QSUkeNimz2AygJ1WCMvpXgzpEBR2OpoZVYtgF1RANN6oWX3N9vEcFBuPi3gNpz4pap0qkdXqax8VhO1w/w385-h256/LORENZO%20MONTANELLI%20-%20AB%20THE%20JOURNEY%2009.05.2021_-47.jpg" width="385" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span>“We journeyed by horse for over 300 kilometers along a path that was not always easy to travel, but absolutely beautiful, made of meadows and forests; sacred places filled with lasting testimonies of faith, full of art of incredible beauty, and views in front of which one can’t but ponder about creation and the miraculous work of our Heavenly Father.” Andrea Bocelli talking about his movie, THE JOURNEY, in theaters beginning Palm Sunday, April 2 </span></span><div><p></p><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Review </span></h4><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="movieguide_quality movieguide_summary_footer" face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; margin-right: 10px;">💛💛💛💛</span></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="movieguide_quality movieguide_summary_footer" face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; margin-right: 10px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span class="movieguide_quality movieguide_summary_footer" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; margin-right: 10px;">"Through my grandfather, I was reminded that life is short, a precious miracle...not to be wasted." ~ Andrea Bocelli</span></span></div><div><span><span class="movieguide_quality movieguide_summary_footer" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; margin-right: 10px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span class="movieguide_quality movieguide_summary_footer" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; margin-right: 10px;">This movie is a gift. It is a journey with Andrea and his wife, Veronica as they travel on horseback on an incredibly beautiful journey. The music is interspersed in a beautifully seamless way that allows you to just enjoy the journey with them. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I'm a musician so you would expect that I would love this movie for its beautiful music, talented musicians, and moving performances. And yes, I do love that about this movie. Beyond that, there is the ethereal effect of the beautiful sweeping Italian countryside as they journey on horseback. But the message and heart of this movie really come from the dialogue between Andrea and his fellow travelers. The songs interspersed serve as the vehicle to further expound upon the message. It's in the pause...the stops in those quiet places of worship along the way where the message hits the heart. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8hdwE9K6WhcY6G2pstp1_OhnPNmfoRjL76ozzmEdCDOYVf_clg_-iVJ4FRsYeF5XsGN6K3cVQ8vUD2KdyWbjuyy_k7ZOrBMGnBZehfbc_yc7VbMIJh4ooKvuuzG_8KMBm_18DoRh0keW3UhMvtyWccQX3siK69_XvyuUG9VU4VS3wefOhwqSHmwEn8g/s4095/TheJourney5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2730" data-original-width="4095" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8hdwE9K6WhcY6G2pstp1_OhnPNmfoRjL76ozzmEdCDOYVf_clg_-iVJ4FRsYeF5XsGN6K3cVQ8vUD2KdyWbjuyy_k7ZOrBMGnBZehfbc_yc7VbMIJh4ooKvuuzG_8KMBm_18DoRh0keW3UhMvtyWccQX3siK69_XvyuUG9VU4VS3wefOhwqSHmwEn8g/w400-h266/TheJourney5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">"I love passing down stories of faith to my children...it is a gift to watch them walk their own spiritual journeys." ~ Andrea Bocelli</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Lora; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I believe this movie will bring hope and a fresh wind to many who are still a bit weary from the past few years. Many times when we have gone through hard things, it is followed by a time of fresh hope. A time to breathe and live again. A time of renewed faith, hope, and love for God and our fellow man. </span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Take time in the next day or so and go see this movie. Just let it wash over you and just maybe you will find yourself filled with hope, feeling revived, and ready to traverse the journey that is set before you. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwE7JkbckmvnaqHb6fB2_8hD4AeaUu_yxZ5ZF75oZfV9Eqx70hT_wyErjIfjX-Z-DW0cwOWHiuQ6sDAyR6g19MsS-an8da-z7bKk5_uzwSWnUBbkDFD2MfRabMCXROEFA0F-tEtejq5hvDLjnn6DTI-_Oldc9p42a-BwF8be7Fpb0bwkd23N7o_4ApGQ/s4096/TheJourney19.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2731" data-original-width="4096" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwE7JkbckmvnaqHb6fB2_8hD4AeaUu_yxZ5ZF75oZfV9Eqx70hT_wyErjIfjX-Z-DW0cwOWHiuQ6sDAyR6g19MsS-an8da-z7bKk5_uzwSWnUBbkDFD2MfRabMCXROEFA0F-tEtejq5hvDLjnn6DTI-_Oldc9p42a-BwF8be7Fpb0bwkd23N7o_4ApGQ/w640-h426/TheJourney19.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbgGpJRHQ84fOt6zb4V7GPi2UuDQJvu7b8E1EtbTn8Dfw6f6vtN1ZtBLUM6xBOI27lcYPnqnjVIWWPejIeJgVmvFGpyRCuZhDfi-N1QtkyXJzEIU3nYahVQj0-KMxsH02tFcYkcGPfztaF8_Pf5ifertsbC0BATA_yZbLfkah-CRF-9xVoQgF4a9lg_w/s4555/lucarossetti-8212.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div></div><div><span></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">*</span><i style="font-family: inherit;">Many thanks to TBN for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions expressed are 100% my own. </i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="movieguide_quality movieguide_summary_footer" face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; margin-right: 10px;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: TrebuchetMS; font-size: 12pt;">#</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: TrebuchetMS; font-size: 12pt;">TheJourneyTBNMIN</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: TrebuchetMS; font-size: 12pt;"> #MomentumInfluencerNetwork</span></i></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: TrebuchetMS; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div></span></span></div><div><span><span class="movieguide_quality movieguide_summary_footer" face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; margin-right: 10px;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span><b>Buy tickets today to see THE JOURNEY in theaters starting April 2!</b> </span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span>Purchase tickets here: <a href="https://www.fathomevents.com/events/The-Journey-A-Music-Special-from-Andrea-Bocelli" target="_blank">THE JOURNEY</a></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-size: large;"><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Giveaway</span></h4><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fun and quick giveaway! 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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script></div>Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-8162191942606131422023-03-30T18:25:00.019-04:002023-03-30T20:17:53.423-04:00His Only Son: A Movie Review and Giveaway!<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Angel Studios, who brought us THE CHOSEN, is releasing a new film, HIS ONLY SON. For the first time in a feature film, the controversial account of Abraham and Isaac will be brought to life. I've had the privilege of pre-screening the movie and I'm giving you a quick review here on the blog. Make sure you keep reading to the end of this post because I have a fun giveaway too!!</span></div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Overview</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wwQADaTtqRmalAOAsfyey7ebK68aZ8m3DnIKH28QMhG4MardM0RBSEgxovhZDnlc0aeGmN_3OaRgOXm64uYcruGcEzK5aCFPHCHfywUa9weeE2oj39JceK0NXqFMZlLhCy3axbPW8KKLrghAbJ-VlKoEocJ7NwKL38OrgVgdgBag5cwMCsVfViEOGA/s4000/His%20Only%20Son%20Poster.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2700" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wwQADaTtqRmalAOAsfyey7ebK68aZ8m3DnIKH28QMhG4MardM0RBSEgxovhZDnlc0aeGmN_3OaRgOXm64uYcruGcEzK5aCFPHCHfywUa9weeE2oj39JceK0NXqFMZlLhCy3axbPW8KKLrghAbJ-VlKoEocJ7NwKL38OrgVgdgBag5cwMCsVfViEOGA/w296-h438/His%20Only%20Son%20Poster.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>Title: <a href="https://www.angel.com/tickets/his-only-son?slug=his-only-son&zip=&date=2023-03-31" target="_blank">His Only Son</a></span><p style="font-family: inherit;"></p><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Studio: Angel Studios</span></div><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Genre: Drama, Historical Epic</span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Rating: PG-13, for thematic content and some violence</span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Run Time: 1hr. 46 min. </span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">In Theaters: March 31st, release date. </span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Director: David Helling</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Starring: Nicholas Mouawad, Sara Seyed, Edaan Moskowitz, Daniel da Silva, Luis Fernandez-Gil, Scot Cooper, Eta Pico, Aranna White, Ottavio Taddei, Nicholai Perez</span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Buy tickets here: <a href="https://www.angel.com/tickets/his-only-son?slug=his-only-son&zip=23226&date=2023-03-31" target="_blank">His Only Son</a> </span></p><p style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">About The Movie</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">His Only Son recounts one of the most controversial moments in the Old Testament—when God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac on the mountain of Moriah. While traveling to the place of the sacrifice, alongside Isaac and two servants, Abraham is flooded with vivid memories from the years he and Sarah spent longing for the son they were promised—the son he must now lay upon the altar.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Z2bxoV7o7EBfa8AAOmxGjKywO2Kw1c0Z_aZgg1kslCI7ulBSnxY5DV3y0EnYhDxqtlMVV6ga9HjgIlTF3mV2pWBhg7qElF4DNZvd1K_CPIaTvwCeUZQQjOFwozqVEYShB6MgSF7qV_EVXGsCepQW6KIcUPQMBj44JNtLaGbsZSzNcKE5GJh1KeMfUw/s1000/still3.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="1000" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Z2bxoV7o7EBfa8AAOmxGjKywO2Kw1c0Z_aZgg1kslCI7ulBSnxY5DV3y0EnYhDxqtlMVV6ga9HjgIlTF3mV2pWBhg7qElF4DNZvd1K_CPIaTvwCeUZQQjOFwozqVEYShB6MgSF7qV_EVXGsCepQW6KIcUPQMBj44JNtLaGbsZSzNcKE5GJh1KeMfUw/w593-h250/still3.jpeg" width="593" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Review </span></h4><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="movieguide_quality movieguide_summary_footer" face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey; display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; margin-right: 10px; text-decoration: none;">💛💛💛💛</span></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As the movie begins, we find Abraham being awakened from his sleep by the voice of God telling him to go to the mountain of Moriah to offer his son as a sacrifice to the LORD, God. Those who are familiar with this passage in Genesis 22, understand this as a time of testing Abraham's faithfulness to God. It is a particularly troubling story in the Bible that is hard to comprehend. </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Abraham sets out the next morning with Isaac, two servants, and the wood for the offering. Over the course of their Journey to the mountain, the movie realistically recounts moments of Abraham's life in flashback scenes. Going all the way back to the call of Abraham, or Abram as he was named. (Genesis 12). </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">From the beginning and throughout his journey Abraham seems depressed, but that is most likely how he truly felt given his mission from God. He is tortured by the task before him, as he recounts his life up to this point. </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7yg9zeG-DHVvs0zgXkQwdjtFA_oebGo9GNhWrU4jueTNswQUTc26tg_54lZEguz-hrk8VauBDQda79X45CqJWGERD91UCQ_cXWkCxQQdI8mua9AgUg-uTi8Buy4bIN2POm77jgx_y_x8JofHalcfO-POt6M8uYnEPdnXSHoRSjxGvzgsQ_OXOmbluQ/s1000/still2.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="1000" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7yg9zeG-DHVvs0zgXkQwdjtFA_oebGo9GNhWrU4jueTNswQUTc26tg_54lZEguz-hrk8VauBDQda79X45CqJWGERD91UCQ_cXWkCxQQdI8mua9AgUg-uTi8Buy4bIN2POm77jgx_y_x8JofHalcfO-POt6M8uYnEPdnXSHoRSjxGvzgsQ_OXOmbluQ/w640-h268/still2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>The movie gives off a very contemplative vibe, both in the actors' actions and their words, and in the beautifully orchestrated soundtrack, as well. </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I won't go into details so as not to spoil it for you. But I have to say, they handled some of the storylines in ways I had never considered. Especially in the way Sarah and Abraham, separately and together, handled the whole problem of Sarah being barren. I really love the way they dealt with this. </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVYGmfui_zvIg-IogcPC48YPka8OlgHExCOuvvKZkZVy_vIYkEa90V5kM11L9RDa3vTFmLBV17ihIwdxgDHRypaGmuDCaZ27XzGtK8Z0_Wj2rRuhgxcQgnqNOKXc23N5CsPWvJOr9w0b47HV45zp6jsetDFLYthsrvr4cDNtcb9vY5NZ0YGkA08qc7Q/s1000/still9.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="1000" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVYGmfui_zvIg-IogcPC48YPka8OlgHExCOuvvKZkZVy_vIYkEa90V5kM11L9RDa3vTFmLBV17ihIwdxgDHRypaGmuDCaZ27XzGtK8Z0_Wj2rRuhgxcQgnqNOKXc23N5CsPWvJOr9w0b47HV45zp6jsetDFLYthsrvr4cDNtcb9vY5NZ0YGkA08qc7Q/w377-h158/still9.jpeg" width="377" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">The performances were pretty good, Sarah grew on me as the movie progressed. But I thought that Nicholas Mouawad, as the Patriarch Abraham, was especially good in his portrayal. He pulls you into the story and into his soul. (At one point in the movie, he had me boohooing into my Chocolate Swiss Almond Haagen Daas...just sayin').<br /></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The movie opens with two verses, John 8:56 and 8:58. Two statements Jesus made to the Jews in the New Testament. </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><blockquote><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>"Abraham rejoiced to see my day; he saw it and was glad." </i></span></blockquote><blockquote><p><i><span style="font-size: medium;"> "Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am."</span></i></p></blockquote><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In the last scene, we see a man on a cross...at the very place where Abraham had offered his only son as a sacrifice to God (or so some scholars believe), 2000 years earlier. The movie so clearly portrays the foreshadowing of the sacrificial love of God, the Father, through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ, on the cross. This makes this an especially good movie to watch as we approach Good Friday. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Go see it. You'll be glad you did. </span></p><p></p><blockquote><span style="font-size: medium;"><i></i></span></blockquote><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEN3xFO4KhxodwjgrVkKd9CeAfjR9ZxUoVOI44Aevx6-q55jCIx3cbxh6HUoIN3Y530NnMmaIzPsnttPmhMWw3g2E5rbyppaywvSp7_-aKazujLrbYcPSOMifLGi_HioD9Dk1xLM1yf5gZY8aytu9aVat49BEru6XCX23RQ-hNSwZKhZ6451OJqXGa9A/s228/signature%20transparent.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="228" height="90" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEN3xFO4KhxodwjgrVkKd9CeAfjR9ZxUoVOI44Aevx6-q55jCIx3cbxh6HUoIN3Y530NnMmaIzPsnttPmhMWw3g2E5rbyppaywvSp7_-aKazujLrbYcPSOMifLGi_HioD9Dk1xLM1yf5gZY8aytu9aVat49BEru6XCX23RQ-hNSwZKhZ6451OJqXGa9A/w161-h90/signature%20transparent.png" width="161" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> "Because you have not withheld your son, your only son, all the nations of the earth will be blessed."</i></span></blockquote><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNetxyHVYW-V_G4990upL1alTAlTMfvZsPnYcrD2PXAx2nVzoRsiNqKcwAHk7j3bK9MpNi9pfQ0UOgQzLWM0kt7aT6oqSqLCyKty6LOm0FXr82C69FBX2IaGshd5ZjI63PoDbzp9OuLSGLKcXKO7Yzu3hiskjTBCiOacU80wvn3E8we9EVtCoXqBecw/s1000/still7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="1000" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNetxyHVYW-V_G4990upL1alTAlTMfvZsPnYcrD2PXAx2nVzoRsiNqKcwAHk7j3bK9MpNi9pfQ0UOgQzLWM0kt7aT6oqSqLCyKty6LOm0FXr82C69FBX2IaGshd5ZjI63PoDbzp9OuLSGLKcXKO7Yzu3hiskjTBCiOacU80wvn3E8we9EVtCoXqBecw/w400-h168/still7.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>*Many thanks to Angel Studios for providing a sample of the product for this review. 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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-67514618322593346262023-01-17T17:04:00.008-05:002023-01-17T17:12:52.615-05:00The TEXT Bible Review and Giveaway<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I'm doing a quick giveaway this month. It's perfect for the month of January while we are all trying to establish new routines, setting new goals, and all the things we do when we get the chance to begin anew. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I'm giving away a hardcover copy of The Text Bible! </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); font-family: verdana;">So check out the specs and my review and then enter the contest below! </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); font-family: verdana;">You can win a copy for yourself <i>and</i> order another for a friend with my 50% link...so read on!</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisMK3YrTZ5HxpRZkF8atzjv60CMsxZu8MKAK-RNrpD5j9QLZxlXAdraVwxg0-Ib1tSkGag1DGKytgr0AZ6GJFwJ_n2h1ROuFA8rsIUaHhBwhynhttKDa4K_UzcZV4YCkRU5sb0hwifq4voqxiz-Wl1IShZ9piyby7wJzWUSJAfqZQ9CasYkRsig2YdqQ/s800/TEXT-Bible-Set.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisMK3YrTZ5HxpRZkF8atzjv60CMsxZu8MKAK-RNrpD5j9QLZxlXAdraVwxg0-Ib1tSkGag1DGKytgr0AZ6GJFwJ_n2h1ROuFA8rsIUaHhBwhynhttKDa4K_UzcZV4YCkRU5sb0hwifq4voqxiz-Wl1IShZ9piyby7wJzWUSJAfqZQ9CasYkRsig2YdqQ/w400-h300/TEXT-Bible-Set.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">About the Bible</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The Text Bible is ideal for teens, young adults, new believers —and anyone who doesn’t feel confident studying the Bible on their own—to uncover God’s message to humanity in the Bible. His message for them:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">To know God’s character and his plans for the world.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">To see the truth about humanity.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">To understand the hope they have in Jesus, and to share what they discover in God’s Word with others.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">To begin a life-changing conversation with the God of the universe.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In this Bible, you are introduced to the new and memorable TEXT study method. Along with this easy-to-use Bible engagement technique, answers to common questions, prayer prompts, and easy-to-understand study tips, The TEXT is a Bible that readers of any experience level will want to use every day.</span></span></p><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdeOxhmNAz1DuC_sq-kQTNfjgnA0qBo_UryE3NCNCzvOIymhEhgttbUr31Ng1rAqsHU3_hvU_6h-KhPFZ9uq25KRBAzbTBFsmgy-XBS6OpgpSmeuUZiDW-U5VNbzQDC7IDiGxiaq4Y1sBg9dR-tTPABH7UR3pziUp1a2JCsNcGBKcve5aKp3pKNkefeg/s800/TEXT-Email-Header.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="800" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdeOxhmNAz1DuC_sq-kQTNfjgnA0qBo_UryE3NCNCzvOIymhEhgttbUr31Ng1rAqsHU3_hvU_6h-KhPFZ9uq25KRBAzbTBFsmgy-XBS6OpgpSmeuUZiDW-U5VNbzQDC7IDiGxiaq4Y1sBg9dR-tTPABH7UR3pziUp1a2JCsNcGBKcve5aKp3pKNkefeg/w620-h310/TEXT-Email-Header.jpg" width="620" /></a></div></h4><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Features</span></h4><h4 style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><div><ul style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 26px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">TEXT the Text:</span> use the four-step TEXT study method to engage with Scripture</span></li><li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Big Q of the Text:</span> big life questions with short answers</span></li><li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Who is God?”:</span> nearly 100 short devotions on the person and character of God</span></li><li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Praying the Text:</span> Learn how to start praying God’s Word right back to him!</span></li><li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Get to Know the Text:</span> brief explanations of people and events found in Scripture</span></li></ul></div><div><ul style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 26px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Follow the Thread:</span> navigate the Bible across topics</span></li><li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Anatomy of the Text:</span> concise descriptions of literary devices and categories of Scripture found within the Bible, such as parables and apocalyptic books</span></li><li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Terms of the Text:</span> brief definitions of important words to help us better understand and discuss Scripture</span></li><li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Clear and readable 9-point NET Comfort Print® typeface</span></li></ul></div></span></span></div><div style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBYmKjaAkMFb7zn26bb16xWqtE7SOoVomZ0iIxjzpDjt3PBl2nMOJILppIrgveP959soa8Ubva-14-LTHj-mQnvN5Fn9SbKUCrxW9MykrSXNaip0Pgobi6YoQcCTTtQrOJs4weLitzlBCPCUj2yjXDeDeN8J9dth6oS_vTG04BO0Rq3NO-fRxsXSlWuw/s750/who-is-god-750.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBYmKjaAkMFb7zn26bb16xWqtE7SOoVomZ0iIxjzpDjt3PBl2nMOJILppIrgveP959soa8Ubva-14-LTHj-mQnvN5Fn9SbKUCrxW9MykrSXNaip0Pgobi6YoQcCTTtQrOJs4weLitzlBCPCUj2yjXDeDeN8J9dth6oS_vTG04BO0Rq3NO-fRxsXSlWuw/w400-h400/who-is-god-750.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></span></div></h4><div><br /></div><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Review</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I think this is an ideal Bible for students because it meets them where they are, doesn't talk down to them, teaches who God is, how to engage with Scripture, and how to have a personal relationship with him.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I believe the TEXT Bible study method that is utilized throughout this Bible is a great tool that will feel familiar to young people today. Because Scripture is the primary way God speaks to us, this easy-to-remember method is a simple, yet effective, way to engage with God's Word. It can be used with any passage of Scripture. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I love the emphasis on the fact that the Bible is God's Word to us, and is the basis of our relationship with Him. When we T.E.X.T</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">(engaging with the word through this simple method)</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> the text of the Bible we begin a "life-changing conversation with the God of the universe, uncovering the Bible's message between God, humanity, and you." </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Some of the features I really appreciate about his Bible are the fact that there are wide margins to write or even draw in as you are reading or studying. So, lots of room for notes! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Each Book of the Bible includes a great intro with the usual date, key verse, and author. There is a concordance, maps, reading plans, and other resources in the back as expected. Another fun feature included in the back is a Hashtag list with a list of hashtagged words with their related scriptures. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">But my favorite features are that each book intro includes a short sentence stating the purpose of the book and a section called '<i>Encountering Christ in </i>(insert book name)'.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> I am a firm believer that Christ can be found in every book of the Bible...both Old and New Testament, so this feature is gold to me! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BIqxH0GGCucfB5WSwSP0R6FMsKCgWzAO5Hndh296yy_TZX0GS2djRYFgWzk86FTtAeUUKiYW4Bk4lG1sJ3hC5Nu_pNrSjeWstYHuLQ5AC_vmcAcdqSbZrPcyLUKNNRNcPrE5HRnthLaYc3z9qljfnagRJDV6PUv0BsPQzJUgwH_uQ_RtVLenR3fX6g/s750/big-q-750.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BIqxH0GGCucfB5WSwSP0R6FMsKCgWzAO5Hndh296yy_TZX0GS2djRYFgWzk86FTtAeUUKiYW4Bk4lG1sJ3hC5Nu_pNrSjeWstYHuLQ5AC_vmcAcdqSbZrPcyLUKNNRNcPrE5HRnthLaYc3z9qljfnagRJDV6PUv0BsPQzJUgwH_uQ_RtVLenR3fX6g/w336-h336/big-q-750.jpg" width="336" /></a></div>The <i>text threads</i> are another great feature as they are introduced at the beginning of each book. As you are reading, there are tidbits that mention one of the 'threads' that were mentioned at the beginning of the book and it gives you other places within the text to <i>follow the thread...with book, chapter, and verses provided. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Young people are so used to being online and encountering this concept in articles and blog posts that say things like, "read more articles like this here", or "want to know more? Go to this link..." and they provide links to similar articles on the same topic. This is what the<i> follow-the-thread</i> feature feels like in this Bible. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I would recommend this Bible to anyone that is relatively new to God's Word and wants to gain a greater understanding as they read. So it is great for new Christians, people just looking to understand the 'flow' of Scripture, young people, and students. I believe it can be used as a great discipleship tool with new believers. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div>*Disclosure:</div><div>Many thanks to Harper Collins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review. 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If not, keep reading. I've had the privilege of pre-screening the movie and I'm giving you a quick review here on the blog. Make sure you keep reading to the end of this post because I have a fun giveaway too!!</span></p><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Overview</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLXhvD-N2fRoIkXa7a7vh0qJBkUbhUcl4jb2AT_GqsWd2jeEcsrX8bHZHoYViE2tuqAC5zLHUBwQbW3PM9r67rgINS9QjAf3d9pIAXWXPmryAb6uO4UPgd_zQfB6QYT2l77rLC9HSwTW2Aprgz3ayLD20XyTDVhPOjGs2CH82JOu5LKjO3v-OdbxhXg/s2996/5000Blankets_KeyArt%20(1).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2996" data-original-width="2023" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLXhvD-N2fRoIkXa7a7vh0qJBkUbhUcl4jb2AT_GqsWd2jeEcsrX8bHZHoYViE2tuqAC5zLHUBwQbW3PM9r67rgINS9QjAf3d9pIAXWXPmryAb6uO4UPgd_zQfB6QYT2l77rLC9HSwTW2Aprgz3ayLD20XyTDVhPOjGs2CH82JOu5LKjO3v-OdbxhXg/w270-h400/5000Blankets_KeyArt%20(1).jpg" width="270" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Title: <a href="https://www.5000blanketsmovie.com" target="_blank">5000 Blankets</a></span><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Studio: Affirm Films</span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Genre: Family/Drama</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Rating: PG-13, The film has received a PG-13 rating from the MPAA for “thematic elements involving mental illness”.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Run Time: 1hr. 45min. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">In Theaters: December 12 & 13, 2022. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Talent: Anna Camp, Rob Mayes, Carson Minniear, Kim Myers, Rod Hallett, and Cindy Hogan</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Buy tickets here: <a href="https://www.fathomevents.com/events/5000-Blankets" target="_blank">5000 Blankets Tickets</a></span></p><p><br /></p><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">About The Movie</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJEYcGdkB8Y10zZHBOxGMRpbjzLI7exiBl3xLvhMpwZg2azUAAUuWu6PmMURn2qgFY9zqVXeYmiAeBCHFbH8nco-NT7NyM6TXTZ1a0tpc3uyQSn0RasJog-Nala3kUlvkPUqTiVuFzgcTLQUcCYxWiapSF1SbmhNu4_uIsRvw1kKqi7y66Ask_mRygA/s1080/3.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJEYcGdkB8Y10zZHBOxGMRpbjzLI7exiBl3xLvhMpwZg2azUAAUuWu6PmMURn2qgFY9zqVXeYmiAeBCHFbH8nco-NT7NyM6TXTZ1a0tpc3uyQSn0RasJog-Nala3kUlvkPUqTiVuFzgcTLQUcCYxWiapSF1SbmhNu4_uIsRvw1kKqi7y66Ask_mRygA/w400-h400/3.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Inspired by a remarkable true story, 5000 Blankets is filled with hope and highlights the power of family and faith. When her husband has a mental breakdown and goes missing, a woman and her young son set out to find him on the streets, sparking a movement of compassion towards those in need and inspiring a city. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">You want to make sure to see this heartwarming story coming to theaters December 12 and 13. <a href="https://www.fathomevents.com/events/5000-Blankets" target="_blank">Get your tickets now</a>!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Review </span></h4></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">When young Phillip is asked by a reporter what the biggest challenge is he responds, "Making people see what they try hard not to see." </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">From my experience working with the homeless as a volunteer, I find that Phillip is spot on with this statement. We drive by the homeless day after day, trying not to see the need staring us in the face. This movie just may open your eyes and pull at your heartstrings, if not your conscience. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">While, I would say, this would be a great film to take the family to see, I do caution you to make sure you don't take young children. Its portrayal of the father's mental illness could be frightening for young children. However, it would be a great vehicle for family conversations with older kids on issues such as bullying, homelessness, mental illness, purpose, and compassion. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I believe the subject matter was handled well. It starts a little slow but once the plot is established it moves along at a good pace. It is entertaining and keeps you engaged. Most of the acting is excellent. There are some minor characters who aren't as good but that tends to happen in lower-budget films. So it's easy to overlook and stay with the storyline. </span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">You may want to make sure you have a few tissues on hand. It will pull at your heartstrings. </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">I enjoyed this movie and would watch it again with my son. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I'm really late getting this out. So, get your tickets and go see it tonight or tomorrow! Buy tickets today to see 5,000 BLANKETS exclusively in theaters December 12 & 13 only!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Get tickets here:</b> <a href="https://www.fathomevents.com/events/5000-Blankets">https://www.fathomevents.com/events/5000-Blankets</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">*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. #5000BlanketsMIN #MomentumInfluencerNetwork</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Giveaway</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Fun and quick giveaway! Hurry and enter because This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 12.13.22. 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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-72217859270136477082022-12-08T14:14:00.002-05:002023-06-11T15:18:25.036-04:00CSB Lifeway Women's Bible: Review and Giveaway! <p> <span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkR4mAdTBhSj7GOnBcBK6JFvf8IFmvtryic0FDzHM2ih5nRmvpWhBdySL9t3lPuRi82QIvXnlqhrwKbx_P8JexJ2_xyqkyshKMzICPAwXs0XZQNdgzf7OV3hq_2a0hoqIyMqm1k2NxJ57shkYSBiUK7aIlMjNcP79D93Dpg9Qha3cqvP-_A8F1-YhTg/s2250/449879646-lw-womensbible-social-chpromo-v1_square1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="2250" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkR4mAdTBhSj7GOnBcBK6JFvf8IFmvtryic0FDzHM2ih5nRmvpWhBdySL9t3lPuRi82QIvXnlqhrwKbx_P8JexJ2_xyqkyshKMzICPAwXs0XZQNdgzf7OV3hq_2a0hoqIyMqm1k2NxJ57shkYSBiUK7aIlMjNcP79D93Dpg9Qha3cqvP-_A8F1-YhTg/w400-h400/449879646-lw-womensbible-social-chpromo-v1_square1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #2d3c35;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); font-weight: normal;">I'm so excited to be doing another giveaway on the blog this week! I really do love getting resources into my reader's hands that will enrich their walk with the Lord.</span></span><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-weight: normal;">Tis the season for giving and what better gift than God's Word? And this one is for you Ladies! I'm giving away the <a href="https://csblifewaywomensbible.com/?mid=pm%3Ablg%3A221931%7Cacq%7Cna%7Cbibles%7Cchristian_standard_bible%7Cna%7Clifeway_womens_bible_blogger%3Amm%3Ana" target="_blank">CSB Lifeway Women's Bible</a>. So check out the specs and my review and then enter the contest below! </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-weight: normal;">You can win a copy for yourself <i>and</i> order another for a friend with my 50% code...so read on!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><h4 style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9OwY-wC2vSI3hQCb2yNTtXWwE0EpEKuM7gb_uMt6QpNtmjEK_p5sZvbViQAM6irR5vjbFPlbyaJFosV2KyJZ8-YxDRycyDY3i_ddieO8Ir4PdnlRPD6nKjX2-itgEIrp4LmIDu5HaRoTNM87pmsFMRqXTZOBa9JL25Ih1fF5EgI1QVf5xEqTkNlo9Q/s800/a5887b06-125f-6cf1-1bba-1973da415735.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div></h4><h4 style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"></h4><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">About the Bible</span></h4><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9OwY-wC2vSI3hQCb2yNTtXWwE0EpEKuM7gb_uMt6QpNtmjEK_p5sZvbViQAM6irR5vjbFPlbyaJFosV2KyJZ8-YxDRycyDY3i_ddieO8Ir4PdnlRPD6nKjX2-itgEIrp4LmIDu5HaRoTNM87pmsFMRqXTZOBa9JL25Ih1fF5EgI1QVf5xEqTkNlo9Q/w288-h288/a5887b06-125f-6cf1-1bba-1973da415735.jpeg" width="288" /></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The CSB <a href="https://csblifewaywomensbible.com/?mid=pm%3Ablg%3A221931%7Cacq%7Cna%7Cbibles%7Cchristian_standard_bible%7Cna%7Clifeway_womens_bible_blogger%3Amm%3Ana" target="_blank">Lifeway Women’s Bible</a> will inspire you to laugh, grow, and worship alongside your community. It includes an in-depth collection of inspirational articles, devotional commentary, study tools, and other Bible reading helps from prominent voices in the Lifeway Women community. As you explore God’s Word, your life will be changed, inevitably affecting those around you, impacting lives one woman at a time.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Features</span></h4></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Includes Bible study and devotional content from Lauren Chandler, Gloria Furman, Lisa Harper, Mary Kassian, Kelly King, Kelly Minter, Trillia Newbell, Jackie Hill Perry, Angel Thomas Pharr, Jennifer Rothschild, Mary Jo Sharp, Priscilla Shirer, Angie Smith, and other Lifeway Women.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Over 100 articles were placed alongside the corresponding biblical text to foster deep reflection on Bible passages and topics focused on the life needs of women</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Nearly 100 short devotional thoughts placed throughout the Bible</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Bible genre introductions with a short overview and reading plan highlighting key passages in that section</span></li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">66 book-focused introductions providing a concise overview with book-specific timelines</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Over 40 character profiles of key women in the Bible with questions for application</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">More than 35 reflection questions to help women engage more deeply with the Bible</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Nearly 100 brief inspirational quotes on the Bible</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Over 25-word studies on individual words or phrases detailing meaning and significance, and over 30 plus charts, tables, and maps</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Two-column text layout</span></li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Easy-to-read 9.5-point type size in black letter text for easy readability</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Durable Smyth-sewn lay-flat binding</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ribbon markers for easy referencing between pages</span></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Concordance</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Presentation page for gift-giving</span></li></ul><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The <a href="https://csblifewaywomensbible.com/?mid=pm%3Ablg%3A221931%7Cacq%7Cna%7Cbibles%7Cchristian_standard_bible%7Cna%7Clifeway_womens_bible_blogger%3Amm%3Ana" target="_blank">CSB Lifeway Women</a>'s Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others. </span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Review</span></h4></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This is a beautiful Bible! This Marigold Leather-touch edition feels like butter. So smooth and soft to the touch. And of course...yellow! How can you go wrong with my favorite color?! Yellow is a happy color, so if you want to infuse a little more joy into your Bible reading each day this is the Bible for you. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjiQLVOkQQyt1S44kzDrr6CmnR1NkMfwkS7-RCUgP8_gSXbJJj5hDmpoBcGl-l1Bzkep_6Dri9bW4jYgZtgYlrewznSK_vl90WHt-I7iC_ZtCBsGVfu8uqYJeCrKBoZeBQJDvFpAbpxuLETKFX38xxPCUCn9GAU7wiV0eUDxBk0J_ZiipvxC-PXGlDA/s800/b2510c6f-165d-4af2-c8ee-696360245d13.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjiQLVOkQQyt1S44kzDrr6CmnR1NkMfwkS7-RCUgP8_gSXbJJj5hDmpoBcGl-l1Bzkep_6Dri9bW4jYgZtgYlrewznSK_vl90WHt-I7iC_ZtCBsGVfu8uqYJeCrKBoZeBQJDvFpAbpxuLETKFX38xxPCUCn9GAU7wiV0eUDxBk0J_ZiipvxC-PXGlDA/s320/b2510c6f-165d-4af2-c8ee-696360245d13.jpeg" width="320" /></a>I would not consider this to be a 'study bible' as there is no cross-reference system within the pages. I love to compare scripture with scripture as I study. But it does have great introductions to each book with both big picture overview, summary, key verses, and timeline to place you fully in the context of the situation and time each book was written. And it is great for note-taking and journaling as you read with its wide columns on each page. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I think the biggest drawback is the fact that it is a bit heavy for me to take along to church or on trips. However, It will be great for my morning Bible reading and journaling. So, yes, I do recommend this beauty to you. And if yellow is not your jam...what?! ...there are six other covers to choose from. And, for a limited time. you can purchase it with the 50% off code below! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">You can <b>Get 50%</b> off the purchase of (1) <a href="https://csblifewaywomensbible.com/?mid=pm%3Ablg%3A221931%7Cacq%7Cna%7Cbibles%7Cchristian_standard_bible%7Cna%7Clifeway_womens_bible_blogger%3Amm%3Ana" target="_blank">Lifeway Women’s Bible</a> with code <b>SAVE50LWB</b> !!!! </span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">CLICK THIS LINK TO ORDER.<a href="https://csblifewaywomensbible.com/?mid=pm%3Ablg%3A221931%7Cacq%7Cna%7Cbibles%7Cchristian_standard_bible%7Cna%7Clifeway_womens_bible_blogger%3Amm%3Ana" target="_blank"> Get 50% OFF with CODE</a>.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> And don't forget to enter the code: SAVE50LWB</span></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">(Only available on Lifeway.com. Limit 1 Bible at 50% off retail price, any Lifeway Women’s Bible sku. Limit one offer per person. Cannot be stacked with any other offer. Valid 11/15/22-12/31/22.)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><i>*Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product for this review. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;">Giveaway</h4></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Enter below for a chance to win a copy of the CSB Lifeway Women's Bible.</span></div><div><br /></div>
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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script><div><br /></div><div><b>Note: 1 (one) copy of the Lifeway CSB Women’s Bible (Marigold LeatherTouch Edition)</b></div><div><b>(Note: This is limited to US winners only. </b></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">#CSBWomensBibleMIN #LifewayWomensBible #MomentumInfluencerNetwork</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CMGQI0QR6nWcqaHwHs86Q4flzFw4vlqDEkrdmoVTwB-woxlCtlaIdNv4tCpqty2Cfyjboyq9XvI3k-1QDCxldIzMXr3WXrUSCV7L7N7KNk1mUEP1znmFgGLGU5lpTlT4lPEyAEdPxLSmNg367uk2LKaGcuRSiQIclNVUzkRlTM3z89O3j5T3iD5P2g/s228/signature%20transparent.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="228" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CMGQI0QR6nWcqaHwHs86Q4flzFw4vlqDEkrdmoVTwB-woxlCtlaIdNv4tCpqty2Cfyjboyq9XvI3k-1QDCxldIzMXr3WXrUSCV7L7N7KNk1mUEP1znmFgGLGU5lpTlT4lPEyAEdPxLSmNg367uk2LKaGcuRSiQIclNVUzkRlTM3z89O3j5T3iD5P2g/s1600/signature%20transparent.png" width="228" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-10864266858413942352022-12-06T21:24:00.012-05:002022-12-06T21:29:57.772-05:00CSB Explorer's Bible for Kids: Review and giveaway!<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I love Christmas! The lights, the tree, the music, the movies, the cookies, and family traditions! All the things! I especially love Christmas morning. Early in our marriage the hubs and I made the decision that once we had children we would be sure to be home for Christmas...so that we could all experience a peaceful Christmas day. No traveling around this holiday. We wanted to establish our own family traditions around this most special day of celebration.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Christmas morning, before the kids opened their presents my husband would read the Christmas Story of Christ's birth from the book of Luke. And just in the moment in the story when Jesus was introduced into the world as a babe in the manger, I would give the baby Jesus to one of the kids to place in our manger, alongside Mary and Joseph. This was our tradition for so many years that they never complained that they had to sit and wait to open presents. And now my daughter does the same with her little family. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Emmanuel, God with us. What a gift!</span></p><blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">See, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which is translated “God is with us.” ~ Matt. 1:23 CSB</span></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">If you know me at all, either personally or through my writing, you know that I have a great love for God's Word. His word is living and active. As I love to tell my Bible Study girls, it's not just dead letters on a page. And so I love to get the privilege of giving away Bibles. I'm so excited that this Christmas season I am going to be giving away the gift of God's Word to one of you! If you have kiddos, keep reading about the <a href="https://explorerbibleforkids.com/?mid=pm%3Afb%2Finst%3A221107%7Cacq%7Cna%7Cbibles%7Cchristian_standard_bible%7Cna%7Cmomentum_ebfk%3Ana%3Ana" target="_blank">CSB Explorer Bible For Kids. </a></span></p><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">About the Bible</span></h4><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDj2jHLhXO_UGqSpAEuH6f7ev68_9UQCiJIn434z-3SQZlVCmY7o4G6nVF_-K-VtLOeEMGf-8vD0r0lqXpVxOU6-UKJl6Db_TyVR0FuImgioTU4s2zz_T_eksJ4Eqlz_cJwCO5vPXKvB9RpZ3n8xtiJ4dLJue8tm_lGdG_FA8G581xX_71Fq38rkmuJw/s2000/9781087758961_06_OpenSpread.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDj2jHLhXO_UGqSpAEuH6f7ev68_9UQCiJIn434z-3SQZlVCmY7o4G6nVF_-K-VtLOeEMGf-8vD0r0lqXpVxOU6-UKJl6Db_TyVR0FuImgioTU4s2zz_T_eksJ4Eqlz_cJwCO5vPXKvB9RpZ3n8xtiJ4dLJue8tm_lGdG_FA8G581xX_71Fq38rkmuJw/w640-h640/9781087758961_06_OpenSpread.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The CSB Explorer Bible for Kids helps kids place God’s word in the middle of God’s world. It's filled with so many fun facts, timelines, photos, and more...bringing the Bible to life for your child with life-changing truth. Scan the QR codes scattered throughout, to bring up engaging videos, discussion questions, and activity pages that will help happy the truths and imagery of the Bible to your child's real-world experiences! It's available in hardcover and (4) LeatherTouch Editions. Every detail is designed to give kids the tools to find their way around God's Word. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><h4 style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "dancing script"; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Features</span></h4><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div><br /></div><div>Alongside the CSB text, special features help readers understand the central message within each book and discover how all books of the Bible fit together.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Book introductions to help kids understand the key truths and takeaways for every book, including the “Who, What, When, Where, and Why”</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>“Christ in Context” articles for each book to show how the whole Bible points to Jesus and the good news of the gospel</li></ul></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>“Discovering the Truth” callouts to help kids understand the essential truths of the Bible and apply them to their life</li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>“Excavating the Past” illustrations and real-world images help connect the dots between important archaeological discoveries and the Bible</li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>“Exploring Creation” facts and images connecting modern-day objects and things in the world today to God and the Bible</li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>“Charting History” illustrated timelines to survey key time periods and events in biblical history</li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>“Ultimate Character” profiles with fun facts and insights for important people in the Bible</li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>“Unearthing God’s Promises” callouts highlighting key memory verses throughout the Bible to aid in Scripture memorization</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>“Big Words” dictionary to look up the meaning of some of the big words found in the Bible</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Corresponding online activities that can be done at home with family and friends, or at church with a group</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>8.5pt type size that is easy to read with words of Jesus in red</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Specially designed presentation page for gift-giving or awards</li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Full-color maps section to help find places mentioned in the Bible</li></ul></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Part of what makes the CSB Explorer Bible for Kids so special is the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). </li></ul><span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.</li></ul></span></div></div><div> </div></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> You can purchase your copy of the CSB Explorer Bible for Kids today!</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkv0YqFzXwndZS93wJk-d4ERA6FPlGjI4I1uxVmKzTrEh71ELExe8-MtWxByfN7yO-MDC0thb2RT32g1_GhUTm0qapZpNVwSdOaGsQULtakvmGYiShj5NUkILlyKftaa8k_DVrQSLC_swPifj1pQkI911u1WmW8M_m9uIldpdZ3FIBDKMFvQwjprxOvg/s2000/9781087758961.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkv0YqFzXwndZS93wJk-d4ERA6FPlGjI4I1uxVmKzTrEh71ELExe8-MtWxByfN7yO-MDC0thb2RT32g1_GhUTm0qapZpNVwSdOaGsQULtakvmGYiShj5NUkILlyKftaa8k_DVrQSLC_swPifj1pQkI911u1WmW8M_m9uIldpdZ3FIBDKMFvQwjprxOvg/w320-h320/9781087758961.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span>• Get 50% off your CSB Explorer Bible TODAY using the code EXPLORERGIFT50. 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Do you set goals? Make plans for the coming year? Or do you just slip into the New Year hoping it all will be better this time around? Wondering which direction to take? </span></span></p><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDOkp7VPmJeFuN1_x9j1tIc8Z4x7IKuhl3p5kmFhdLSSYsbsBBOmmmg6UPxsHkyg4TY7AMVwXdOiHe8zAjgRxKr6Fi3mgipsx2zMxaZ4dS4PiF2388d1Z-wpUi9LXTxsDvB6mctNpLXK1terVcy89W7MHTzQQVZys_IRnViDVUkMJb2lSsYgDn4DPMNA=s4841" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4841" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDOkp7VPmJeFuN1_x9j1tIc8Z4x7IKuhl3p5kmFhdLSSYsbsBBOmmmg6UPxsHkyg4TY7AMVwXdOiHe8zAjgRxKr6Fi3mgipsx2zMxaZ4dS4PiF2388d1Z-wpUi9LXTxsDvB6mctNpLXK1terVcy89W7MHTzQQVZys_IRnViDVUkMJb2lSsYgDn4DPMNA=w400-h330" width="400" /></a></div><p> </p><blockquote><div dir="auto"><blockquote style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: normal;"><blockquote><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Would you tell me, please, which direction I ought to go from here?"</span></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat.</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></blockquote></blockquote></div></blockquote><blockquote><div dir="auto"><blockquote style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: normal;"><blockquote><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">~ Lewis Carroll</span></p></blockquote></blockquote></div></blockquote></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">For me...some years I have spent a 'day of regret'. Looking back at all I have not accomplished from that list of goals from the previous year. Other years I have just slipped into the New Year with high hopes. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I'm not a New Year's resolution setter. Are you? I do think it's important to have goals. But the older I get the more I realize that my most important goal for the year needs to be focused on where God has me at the moment and where He is directing my path. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">In Lewis Carroll's book, Alice asked the cat which direction to go. He replies, "that depends a good deal on where you want to get to." </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">So, where do you want to get to? I want to <i>get to</i> the place where my heart is in sync with God's will and I am walking out His purpose and calling on my life. Because when I'm not, I miss His peace. I miss His rest. I miss His assurance in the trials. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I've written my first article of 2022 for the <span class="nc684nl6" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl gpro0wi8 q66pz984 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/prettyandwiseco/?__cft__[0]=AZVqPunkyZFqSZ4lZTpIGxQtOkQXWjlNCdWfJB1t8WZoN-UkiSTk7D12PgN4Y_mwPgjpfrG2pWXeCGwkmLW_yD5w68Ob7V0cCwPCpgZZ7nM9msFnlv9L0R_ekysvrM_97aypere6unzE0GhH6XTapbFdgK7ZmzSlBI5v0MavaaT_XQ&__tn__=kK-R" role="link" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="0">Pretty & Wise</a> website</span>. (I hope you'll go over and check it out here: <a href="http://www.prettyandwise.com/blog/refocus" target="_blank">Don't Look Back</a>). In the article, I talk a bit about some things I've learned in the story of Lot's wife. (You can find her story in the 19th chapter of Genesis). In short, Lot's wife has taught me to watch the direction of my longing heart. To pay attention to those things that have held my heart captive. And to turn back to God when the path has led me away from His Word and His will.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">While we can refocus our attention and intentions anytime throughout the year, the New Year is the perfect time to reassess where we are in relation to the call of God on our lives. I decided a few years back that instead of a New Year's resolution, I would pray each year sometime in December for God to show me the One Word He wanted me to focus on for the upcoming year. I wanted to know what He was calling me to in the New Year. Was it a new concept? Something to focus on that would lead me closer to Him? </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I know that many people choose a word or a phrase for the year, but I wanted this to be from God and not my own choice. I don't want to pick a word as a goal or an aspiration to achieve. I want to <i>hear</i> from the Holy Spirit and keep in step with Him through this year-long One Word journey. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This year I had not even thought to pray about my One Word, but God just dropped a word on me. MOVE. Wow . . . I'm expecting the unpacking of this word to be quite a ride! Pun intended. I'm hoping I'll be able to share insights as to where this word leads as the year progresses. I do so love an adventure. Don't you?</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I'm extremely thankful that we get to look at each new year as a fresh canvas. White as the newly fallen snow outside my window. God gives us a fresh canvas each and every morning. Each and every time we come to Him in repentance. No matter how bad we may have messed up, He is there waiting for us to turn around and walk back into His loving embrace. </span></div><blockquote><div dir="auto"><em style="caret-color: rgb(37, 37, 37); position: relative; text-align: justify; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23).</span></em></div></blockquote><p> </p></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I know that God has called me to write . . . and so this year I pray He continues to give me clarity so that my writing will continue to call others to the very heart of God. Will you keep me in your prayers as I refocus on my call to write this year? </span></div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Where has God called you? Whether you choose new goals or one word, I want to encourage you as you plan for the new year ahead. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to direct your paths. Don't leave God behind. If you do, you'll find yourself exhausted. Wait for Him and follow His lead. It's in Him you will find the strength to walk out His purposes for you in the year ahead. There are good works that God has specifically planned for you. We are assured of this in Ephesians; </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 19, 32); text-align: justify; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><blockquote>For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. ~ Ephesians 2:10.</blockquote></span></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Whether you take a day, a half-day, or even an hour to think about the year ahead, let me encourage you from God's Word.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Wait on Him.</span></b></div><div dir="auto"><blockquote><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. ~ Isaiah 40:31</span></i></blockquote></div><div dir="auto"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Let God show you the way.</span></b></div><div dir="auto"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><blockquote><i>I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. ~Psalm 32:8</i></blockquote><p><b>Acknowledge that His ways lead to the right path.</b></p><blockquote><i>In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. ~Proverbs 3:6</i></blockquote><p><b>Know that it's okay when God's plan trumps ours.</b></p><blockquote><i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.</span> ~Proverbs 19:21</i></blockquote><p><b>Be assured that when your delight is in God, He will take your hand and lead you forward.</b></p></span></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: normal;"><div class="verse font-helvetica" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor: pointer; display: inline; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span class="verse-23" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></span></div><blockquote><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div class="verse font-helvetica" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor: pointer; display: inline; outline: 0px;"><span class="verse-23" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;</span></div><div class="verse font-helvetica" id="v-24" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor: pointer; display: inline; outline: 0px;"> <span class="verse-24" style="box-sizing: border-box;">though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand. ~Psalm 37:23-24</span></div></span></i></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">It is my prayer that you will trust that the plan God has in store for you in the year ahead will be for your good and His glory!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5ixFSQ7kYV4nbBGJONb6vLcD6EPsgnmXrT8IDMGQF61XA3AiMDG7ifiXGO9uk_AdLvtl3ciO6L7T7vvynAu3-017d1hQUs6T02Tx7DCaVMH7KJhUFayLg49ebv8ouYoMQK_EPDNMldrnSg1GObe_S9b8O0cJuQikW6KoHweb6TH5I5OS9pY0hZDq16w=s228" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="228" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5ixFSQ7kYV4nbBGJONb6vLcD6EPsgnmXrT8IDMGQF61XA3AiMDG7ifiXGO9uk_AdLvtl3ciO6L7T7vvynAu3-017d1hQUs6T02Tx7DCaVMH7KJhUFayLg49ebv8ouYoMQK_EPDNMldrnSg1GObe_S9b8O0cJuQikW6KoHweb6TH5I5OS9pY0hZDq16w=w200-h113" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;">Don't forget to head over and check out my latest post at Pretty & Wise. Just click on the pic below to get there. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.prettyandwise.com/blog/refocus" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh83_asIF-LS0AG7Y48nxVcqsRJiyoaB081cl-D9E79mHsqeBrZpxfM8PSyxC0ywcLdDUDpX08J67PBMqVjKxVVXv55t8GJNRwCUo8WNuJF4S24hqu6eqv55mk07S11OoS3tffKdP645El6krV4gJwaVYxI7zZBkyXDnauWaVzTJRid07hxfkI9aXniZA=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p></span></div></div>Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-74935342568613323382021-06-28T21:09:00.020-04:002021-06-29T11:35:33.507-04:00Dwell On These Things…Sharing a New Resource<p><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As you know, my purpose in writing here in this space is to bring words that inspire you to have a heart for God...to be captivated by His grace, to be inspired by His Word to live a life that brings Him honor and glory. And sometimes I love to bring resources to your attention that can help you in your walk with God. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">So I'd like to share a new product with you today. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial;">I was blessed with this beautiful box-set of daily inspiration cards from Ink & Willow. I love the line of gift products that this retail division of Waterbrook Multnomah curates, because each gift product is based in </span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial;">biblical truth with the intent to spark a reminder of how God reveals beauty in the midst of our ordinary. I even love the symbolism in the name of this product line. Here is what has to say about it's name: </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(88, 89, 91); color: #0c343d;"></span></span></p><blockquote><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(88, 89, 91);">Throughout literary history, willow trees have been symbols of growth, balance, learning, healing, and harmony. Since willows often grow near streams or rivers, the name Ink and Willow was inspired by the verse in Psalm 1 about the person who delights in God and therefore is deeply planted and able to thrive, bearing fruit and prospering through every season. </span></span></blockquote><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I love this! Don't you? How can you not love products that have their whole purpose in helping us delight in God? This set of inspirational cards can help you to align your heart with God's Truth. Each card is printed on a very heavy card stock and has a one sentence message on one side. </span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_rbZnlmclxU/YNpkG8ELz9I/AAAAAAAAJF4/la1AsPrSc6Qe8x_9IP55YDg82XXJ8O-ygCPcBGAYYCw/s1861/1F884E4B-5671-45BC-A84D-0EB90DECED15.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1861" data-original-width="1689" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_rbZnlmclxU/YNpkG8ELz9I/AAAAAAAAJF4/la1AsPrSc6Qe8x_9IP55YDg82XXJ8O-ygCPcBGAYYCw/w363-h400/1F884E4B-5671-45BC-A84D-0EB90DECED15.jpeg" width="363" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> On the other side it has a correlating longer message that reinforces the message with biblical insight and truths. (It also comes with its own stand).</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nge8P2bYmOE/YNpkG8dGBiI/AAAAAAAAJF4/UmEGC3azsqo1dNB7nMV6yz4mo4tJpIqZgCPcBGAYYCw/s2084/538B6DDE-C2A3-4A2C-9B4B-73C4471F305B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2084" data-original-width="1563" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nge8P2bYmOE/YNpkG8dGBiI/AAAAAAAAJF4/UmEGC3azsqo1dNB7nMV6yz4mo4tJpIqZgCPcBGAYYCw/w321-h400/538B6DDE-C2A3-4A2C-9B4B-73C4471F305B.jpeg" width="321" /></a></span></div><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /></span></span></p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>Here's another example:</i></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"></span></p><blockquote><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Front side: You can trust God's timing to be perfect.</span></span></blockquote><blockquote><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Back side: We all have goals, desires, ambitions, and a set time in mind for each of them. But God may have planse for our lives that differ from our personal goals. His timeline might be drastically different from what we're anticipating. This isn't a cause for disappointment. Rather, we can use this season of waiting on God as another gracious opportunity to grow in faith. </span></span></p></blockquote><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This kind of biblical wisdom can be propped up on your desk or nightstand...or wherever you will see it daily...to encourage you and help you grow in your faith and trust that God's ways are best and that there is hope no matter the current mess or bless(ing) the days may bring. There is so much value in filling our minds with biblical truths. It prepares us to ignore the lies of the enemy that seem to come to us daily. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>My only 'if only' about these cards:</i> </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The messages are definitely biblically based, <i>but</i> I would have loved them even more if they had included an actual scripture quote, or, at the very least, a scripture reference on each card that supported the message on the card. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I also wish they had developed a more femine looking set of cards for us girly girls. These are very nice and are not ugly by any means...just in neutral tones of salmony/orange, greens, greys, and blues. I love the simple lines...just would love them even more in more feminine colors. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">There is so much value in dwelling on truth and beauty as it is found in the Word of God. We are told in Philippians 4:8 to</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> 'think on these things' or as this set of cards puts it...dwell on these things. I especially love how it is stated in the Amplified Bible:</span> </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><blockquote><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable <i>and</i> worthy of respect, whatever is right <i>and</i> confirmed by God's Word, whatever is pure <i>and</i> wholesome, whatever is lovely <i>and</i> brings peace, whatever is admirable <i>and</i> of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think <i>continually</i> on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart. </span></span></blockquote><p></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you are looking for something simple to bring you encouragement each day to 'think on these things', then I would recommend this card set. </span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> <b> About Dwell on These Things Inspiration Cards...from the publisher</b></span></span></p><p></p><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVHcD-Z8OWQ/YNT9igYTRTI/AAAAAAAAJFs/OEYScpW1o0EqqhxEdT5N0ZO3mMXrrkS7ACPcBGAYYCw/s1419/9780593231814.tiff" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1419" data-original-width="1402" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVHcD-Z8OWQ/YNT9igYTRTI/AAAAAAAAJFs/OEYScpW1o0EqqhxEdT5N0ZO3mMXrrkS7ACPcBGAYYCw/w395-h400/9780593231814.tiff" width="395" /></a></div>Your daily inspiration is never far from reach with this unique set of cards that encourage you to see yourself through God's eyes, featuring messages that are biblical and beneficial, all designed to be displayed with the included stand.<p></p>Countless messages enter our hearts and minds each day. Some of these messages are true and helpful. Others are hurtful, destructive, and out of line with the message God wants us to understand and embrace. </span></span><div><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What messages are you choosing to believe and repeat to yourself? When you first saw your reflection in the mirror this morning, what did your internal conversation sound like? Did you speak a message of hope to your heart or a diatribe of defeat?<br /><br />Based on the book <i>Dwell on These Things</i> by John Stange, this thirty-one-day inspirational card set will encourage you to change the message that enters your mind into a positive, biblical one. On the front of each beautifully designed card is a short message to remind you of how God views you and everyday situations. The back of the card reinforces that message with time-tested wisdom.<br /><br />Let this be your first step in a great journey toward self-love and self-acceptance! Change your life by changing the messages that enter your mind.</span></span><div><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Available at these retailers:</b><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593231813?tag=randohouseinc47720-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a> </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Dwell-These-Things-Inspiration-Cards/John-Stange/9780593231814?id=8244764817437#" target="_blank">Books A Million</a> </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/books/652107/dwell-on-these-things-inspiration-cards-by-john-stange/" target="_blank">Waterbrook Multnomah</a> </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.christianbook.com/things-inspiration-cards-truths-overcome-negative/9780593231814/pd/231815?event=ESRCG" target="_blank">ChristianBook.com</a><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">About the Author</span></h2><div><div class="space-y-4 show-lists" style="border-color: var(--color-border); border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(44, 41, 59);"><div style="border-color: var(--color-border); border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-color: var(--color-border); border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box;"><b>John Stange</b></span> is the lead pastor of Core Creek Community Church in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, as well as an adjunct professor at Cairn University, where he teaches courses on counseling, theology, and church planting. John is a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with the John Maxwell Team, as well as a podcast host and the director of the National Mission Board, a ministry focused on church planting and church health. He and his wife, Andrea, have four kids.</span></div></div></div><h2 class="tw-mb-3" data-v-ac478364="" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; border: 0px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: var(--theme_h2_font_family,"sans-serif"); font-weight: var(--theme_h2_font_weight,900); line-height: 1; margin: 0px 0px 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; width: 588px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: calc(var(--theme_h2_font_size)*1px); text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-viuenEYhaAA/YNT7Aqg43vI/AAAAAAAAJFg/IzeT9lM9hMYo92vADJSYZc5qFukXGIpwwCNcBGAsYHQ/s300/bysfhcoqnrqugnlebgkd.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-viuenEYhaAA/YNT7Aqg43vI/AAAAAAAAJFg/IzeT9lM9hMYo92vADJSYZc5qFukXGIpwwCNcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/bysfhcoqnrqugnlebgkd.jpeg" width="200" /></span></a></div><span style="color: #0c343d;"><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ink & Willow</span></span></h2><div data-v-ac478364="" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; border: 0px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; border: 0px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; word-break: break-word;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Ink & Willow encompasses a line of interactive products that infuse contemplation and inspiration into the regular spiritual practice of creative-minded Christians, wherever they are in their faith journey. Each thoughtfully curated gift product is based in biblical truth and sparks a reminder of how God reveals beauty in the midst of our ordinary.</span></p><p style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; border: 0px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; word-break: break-word;"></p><p> </p><p>*I was gifted this product to review from the publisher. I was not required to offer a positive review. This is my honest opinion of the product. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnnr_69oto9SnqaYOcAmJqauyVfq2HOl37MABIhSBqU1EVKgSuEDve54RTEPvSZz7IHH2E3TGPbkTqDXxTQ9bgA53JISYwr4CewW3lBEtX1Okhv6ZLQ_-_c7Oi7H2vKhV-mw4Q1cCkF50/s228/signature+transparent.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="228" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnnr_69oto9SnqaYOcAmJqauyVfq2HOl37MABIhSBqU1EVKgSuEDve54RTEPvSZz7IHH2E3TGPbkTqDXxTQ9bgA53JISYwr4CewW3lBEtX1Okhv6ZLQ_-_c7Oi7H2vKhV-mw4Q1cCkF50/w200-h113/signature+transparent.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p></p></div></div></div>Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-61538023242254558082020-06-15T13:54:00.004-04:002020-11-11T11:42:10.317-05:00Let's Talk About Joy<div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">I'm over at the Pretty & Wise website today! We've been talking about joy all month and I've been STRUGGLING to just SBICAW(Sit Butt In Chair And Write) about this subject. I have written about JOY in the past on my blog in 2018 here: </span><a href="https://www.gayidle.com/2018/06/where-is-joy.html" style="caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank">Where Is The Joy</a><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">. </span></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.gayidle.com/2018/06/where-is-joy.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="368" data-original-width="400" height="368" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uqxusFxmzWM/XueyslICyLI/AAAAAAAAI8Q/kLf5FgzsfLgzV3gL8y19wMBSeTizeBXDwCK4BGAsYHg/w400-h368/IMG_0459%2BJoy%2BOne%2Bred%2Btulip.jpg" title="Where is the Joy?" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.gayidle.com/2018/06/where-is-joy.html" target="_blank">Where Is the Joy?</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-size: 16px;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-size: 16px;"><font face="verdana">That post took off in a crazy direction with pizza, a dream...the nighttime, 'what the heck was that about?' kind of dream...dream interpretation, and a bit of reflection about what God had placed in my hand to do. It's a whole thing...so. Follow the link in the previous paragraph if that has piqued your interest. </font></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-size: 16px;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">Since that time I've done a lot of research on the subject of joy and happiness...and no they are not necessarily exclusive in their respective meanings. I used to think they were, but after pouring over scriptures about joy, digging into the original language with word studies, and reading numerous books written by many authors (some who are biblical scholars), I think differently now. But I digress...because when I finally sat down to work out this most recent article God steered me around that onto a different path...talk about rabbit trails. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="330" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tzq6oUIrdzg/XueagpU6i0I/AAAAAAAAI7E/ZApG3P0_KqIVlsEnc2_Pp-8U1WsoJEktACK4BGAsYHg/w400-h400/jon-tyson-hhq1lxtuwd8-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tzq6oUIrdzg/XueagpU6i0I/AAAAAAAAI7E/ZApG3P0_KqIVlsEnc2_Pp-8U1WsoJEktACK4BGAsYHg/s330/jon-tyson-hhq1lxtuwd8-unsplash.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><font color="#000000"></font></a></div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-size: 16px;"><font face="verdana">My article today, <a href="http://www.prettyandwise.com/blog/the-question-of-joy" target="_blank">The Question of Joy,</a> has most certainly taken on an unexpected twist. Much of it is</font></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"> about Job's suffering, his questions, and God's answer. Not exactly where I expected to end up when I began writing an article about JOY. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">I hope you will go over and read the article...then click on the link at the bottom of the article that says 'community', because that is where we talk about 'all the things'. That is where the sisterhood takes place...those 'you too' moments that let you know that you are not alone in this world. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">Again...here's the link to the article over at Pretty & Wise: <a href="http://www.prettyandwise.com/blog/the-question-of-joy" target="_blank">The Question of Joy</a> </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">See you there! </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Dvc2bCX-RNieMpi6tGSJJPuRViLvRPcUlJkVTN7A7QV2p78CItc_r4WYE5WAbp5n30sXQNLB8s7nhNO-GiBHl9XRZVhaqHYmkZbsOj-EoblHxfUbNIYOe9xLnl6D2G8e9l2qpWwO2RsP/s228/signature+transparent.png" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Dvc2bCX-RNieMpi6tGSJJPuRViLvRPcUlJkVTN7A7QV2p78CItc_r4WYE5WAbp5n30sXQNLB8s7nhNO-GiBHl9XRZVhaqHYmkZbsOj-EoblHxfUbNIYOe9xLnl6D2G8e9l2qpWwO2RsP/" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-71850860600071043032020-05-05T22:55:00.000-04:002020-05-05T22:55:53.567-04:00I Still Believe: Movie Review and Giveaway<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I don't know if you know much about Jeremy Camp. Before this movie, I just knew that I really enjoyed his music. I had not followed his story and vaguely remembered that his wife, Melissa, had had ovarian cancer. Maybe I'm just getting old, but somehow I don't remember hearing the story of his loss. If you are a fan or have been to one of his concerts, you may already be familiar with the story...or parts of it that are covered in the movie. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">After having the opportunity to preview the movie, I now know, as they say...the rest of the story. A story that is both heartbreaking and hopeful. A story of love, faith, struggle, loss, heartbreak, redemption, and restoration. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oAncpzV1PmI/XrH2BmVpH_I/AAAAAAAAI5w/ofjcSDUCjCs5eJ3Voa-7pN-Onp01rtEuQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/ISB_Social_LoveIs_Now_Vert.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oAncpzV1PmI/XrH2BmVpH_I/AAAAAAAAI5w/ofjcSDUCjCs5eJ3Voa-7pN-Onp01rtEuQCNcBGAsYHQ/s400/ISB_Social_LoveIs_Now_Vert.png" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Jeremy's story is really Melissa's story. In the telling of her story, we are given a glimpse into the lives of two young people who put their faith and trust in Jesus, who walk through the kind of trials that can wreck a person's faith, and yet are able to say as Job did, "Yet will I trust Him."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Just in case you, like me, have had your head in the sand and don't already know the full story, no worries...</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I don't want to spoil it for you so I will refrain from sharing it here. Suffice it to say...</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I am so glad that Jeremy has written his memoir so that it could be made into this truly inspiring film. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">At the beginning of the movie, there is a point where Jeremy asks Jean-Luc, lead singer of <i>The Kry</i> who later becomes his mentor, how to 'make it' in the music industry. Jean-Luc replies, "It's not about making it. It's about what our songs give people." He goes on to tell him, "Write what you care about...what you're afraid of...the truth...write what you love." As the movie progresses I realized that this is exactly what Jeremy has done...with his music and with his life. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Here is a spotlight video with Jeremy on the making of the film. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">There is a message that shines brightly within Melissa and Jeremy's story. Putting our faith and trust in Jesus does not mean we will bi-pass the trials and suffering in this life. Suffering is a refining fire. It not only tests our faith but shapes our character, and prepares us for the journey to a higher calling. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">As Melissa said, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">But you have a choice to make. Will you choose to walk through the fire trusting that He is walking with you?</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> When you are broken will you walk by faith? When you cannot see the journey ahead will you walk by faith...or will you just walk away?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I would encourage you to watch this movie. I sometimes avoid movies that make me cry. And yes, this movie made me cry. But I would watch again today if I still had access to the link that was provided to preview the movie...and I <i>will</i> watch it again when I get the movie. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> I believe it will touch your heart and perhaps make you think a bit more deeply about your own life story...your loss, your doubts, your struggles, and your faith. And to know through it all...there is hope!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">As of today's date, May 5th, <i>I Still Believe</i> is available on Blu-Ray, DVD, and digitally.</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> You can get your copy here: </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.istillbelievemovie.com/">I Still Believe Movie Website</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here's another exclusive clip from the movie, courtesy of Lev3L</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">FREE digital edition of<i> I Still Believe**</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I Still Believe </i>pop socket(for your smartphone)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I Still Believe </i>wristband</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Exclusive Q&A with Jeremy Camp(via video)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">While I am not a 'giveaway blog', I do love getting resources into my reader's hands that will enrich their walk with the Lord. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">In the CSB Life Essentials Interactive Study Bible, renowned Bible teacher, Dr. Gene Getz guides readers through Scripture by</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Distilling these truths into life principles, Dr. Gene Getz helps leaders remember and apply the Bible's wisdom to everyday life. The CSB </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;">Life Essentials Study Bible integrates a multimedia digital study </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;">system with more than 250 hours of in-depth video teachings from </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;">Dr. Gene Getz on these essential life principles(accessed through smartphone-accessible QR codes). Questions follow each principle </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;">to inspire personal reflection or group discussion. A topical index and cross-references for all 1,500 life principles is</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;"> included, and each</span> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;">book introduction provides a list of corresponding life principles </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;">found in that book. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;"><a href="https://csblifeessentialsstudybible.com/" target="_blank">CSB Life Essentials Study Bible</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The CSB Life Essentials Interactive Study Bible features a highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible's original meaning, </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture's </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: inherit;">life-transforming message and to share it with others. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dr. Gene Getz is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Rocky Mountain College. He has earned advanced degrees from Wheaton Graduate School and New York University. He served as a professor at Moody and Dallas Theological Seminary and then became a church planting pastor, launching the Fellowship Bible Church movement. He is heard daily on radio in a 2-minute feature entitled "Bible Principles." Dr. Getz has also authored over 60 books.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I'm a bit late getting this review out because I wanted to take a little</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">time to explore it on my own. So, using the copy the publisher has so </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">graciously provided...</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I have been going through the book of Acts, </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">while reading the life principles, and watching the correlating videos accessed </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">with the QR code. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think that if you are looking for a typical Study Bible containing a plethora of research tools while using footnotes and sidebars to explain the text, this will fall short of your expectations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">However, the Life Essentials Study Bible was</span><span style="font-size: large;"> designed with a different purpose in mind. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> The goal is to point </span><span style="font-size: large;">out the life principles found throughout God's Word. These are principles that we, as God's children, are to live out daily. You will find throughout this bible that as a life principle is introduced within the context of a particular scriptural passage it will be clearly explained with notes about related passages...as it allows scripture to interpret scripture. A <i>Reflection and Response</i> question is provided at the end of each life principle teaching to enable you to apply these lasting biblical truths in any number of real-life situations. If you want to go a bit more in-depth in the study of that passage, you need to use the QR code to listen to Dr. Getz teaching on video(each video is around 10 minutes...some longer).</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I especially appreciate the Life Essentials Study Bible APP that is available to use...so that if you are preparing a lesson for a speaking engagement, a sermon, or teaching a class you will be able to look up a principle that you are teaching on within the <i>Principle Finder Topics</i> page and see all the teachings and scriptures associated with that principle. Or, you can even pull up correlating principles on a particular passage you are teaching from. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think this will be a very useful tool in my bible study resource library. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">If you are looking for a resource to encourage you in your walk with the Lord and give you direction for life in a very practical way, I believe you will love this Life Essentials Study Bible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was the first time in weeks that I was not able to be in the room with my son. So there I was sitting in the waiting room. WAITING…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There were more seats than there were people and that was a good thing. There I sat, unaccustomed to just sitting and waiting to go in to see him. I had been with him since the first day he entered the first hospital. Just how many days before? I couldn't even remember. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This was the 4th hospital in a series of transfers...</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #252525;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(37, 37, 37);">I ask that you make yourself known to my friend in th</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(37, 37, 37); color: #252525;">e midst of these uncertain times. Give her your peace...the peace that doesn't always make sense in the midst of the crazy going on all around us.</span></span></i></div>
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(37, 37, 37); color: #252525;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Help us all to take advantage of this time of slowing down and listen to You...through Your word...through Your gentle prompting throughout our days. Help us to see those who are suffering, and to know how we can reach out to those within our own circle of friends and family. </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(37, 37, 37); color: #252525;"><i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I thank you, LORD, that You are good and that You work all things for the good of those who love You, and You work it all for your glory. I am comforted in the truth of these words...Your Word. </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #252525; font-family: "lora"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify;">As we hold that newborn babe in our arms, we begin to see the potential in this tiny human being…one made in the image and likeness of our Creator God. We wonder if that baby girl will grow up to be a carbon copy of her mommy or will she accomplish so much more than her mama had ever dreamed? We see our sons and are in awe that this little man will grow up to be a man perhaps like his father, even having a wife and children of his own someday. We have visions of tea parties, t-ball, and prom dates. But more than anything, I believe we mothers just want our babies to grow into happy, healthy adults.</span><br />
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Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-28317317790344127332019-11-26T21:16:00.000-05:002019-11-26T21:44:01.636-05:00CSB Tony Evans Study Bible Giveaway, Part 2!<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Okay...I just finished doing a giveaway for the new Tony Evans Study Bible. And I thought I would be writing just a regular blog post on the subject of Thanksgiving and being grateful right about now.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But...as the saying goes...the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.</span><br />
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Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-61603183720163646662019-11-14T16:19:00.000-05:002019-11-16T15:29:14.244-05:00Tony Evans Study Bible: A Review and Giveaway!<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's time for another giveaway! </span><br />
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Dr. Tony Evans is one of the most influential church leaders of our time and has been studying and preaching the Gospel for over 50 years. He serves as senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, TX, and founder of The Urban Alternative, a ministry that promotes a kingdom agenda philosophy designed to enable people to live all of life underneath the comprehensive rule of God.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The <span style="border: 0px rgb(225, 225, 225); box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: italic; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tony Evans Study Bible</span> includes extensive study notes and other ancillary resources carefully crafted and curated by Dr. Tony Evans as General Editor and adapted from his sermons, teachings, and writings. These features are strategically placed alongside the biblical text to explain God’s Word in a fresh way. Applying these truths will empower readers to have transformed lives that then transfer the values of the kingdom of God to others.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);">I have to say that I really love this study Bible. I've had been pouring over its contents since I received it from the publisher, thinking that this would be a great study B</span></span><span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ible for the hubs. But this is not a study Bible for men only. It is for everyone. </span><br />
<span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);"><br /></span></span> <span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the Introduction, it says, "This study Bible is based on a simple yet profound biblical worldview: the glory of God through the advancement of His kingdom. This is the unifying theme of scripture from Genesis to Revelation." And with this study Bible Dr. Evans endeavors to "help us study the Scripture with a kingdom mindset, seeking to identify God's rule over every area of our life." </span><br />
<span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);">There are some unique features in this Bible that I have not seen in other study Bibles. One such feature is the "Hope Words" placed throughout this Bible. They are such encouraging words to encounter as you are reading through a passage of scripture. They are set apart in a simple but decorative box and say such things as, "Stop focusing on what you can't do. Start focusing on what God can do." This particular one was placed in Pauls' letter to the Ephesians at the end of chapter 3...after his prayer for the Ephesians. Beautiful. Or in John among the verses where Jesus is praying for His disciples, "God calls us to go against the grain when the grain is going against God. Be in the world, not of the world." </span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53); color: #2d3c35; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);">Another unique feature is the digital links to video devotionals and teachings from Dr. Evans. They are QR codes that you can scan with your phone or iPad and they take you to the videos. And yes, I have watched a few of the videos and they contain such good scriptural teaching designed to enhance your study experience by helping you dive deeper into a topic or providing encouragement in your study. There are also links to videos that take you to video introductions to each book of the Bible as well as Overview videos of both the Old and New Testament found in the front material, "How to Study the Bible" section. So you not only have the written intro that you would expect in a study Bible, you have video teaching to get you into the study. You will love it! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #2d3c35; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(45, 60, 53);">I'm giving away the Black/Brown Leather Touch edition. It's a beautiful cover with feels like butter, soft leather. I'm thinking I will give my personal copy to the hubs and then save up to get the purple cover for myself. I'm not a huge purple color fan, but this one looks to be a lovely lavender. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Okay...so I was sure I was going to get another post written before I did another giveaway, but the opportunity came up to run a giveaway for Father's Day and I couldn't resist. With Father's Day coming up so quickly make sure you enter right away for a chance to win this great Bible for your favorite guy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Which could be <i>you</i> if you're a guy...so...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Speaking of being a guy. Why call it </span><i style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">He Reads Truth Bible? </i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There is this worldwide community of men on a mission to read God's Word together every day. They don't just read the Bible but engage with Scripture through daily reading plans, devotions, and study tools. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This community was founded in 2015 and called, <i>He Reads Truth</i>. (See what they did there?) So the He Reads Truth Bible was developed to offer the community's favorite Bible engagement and study tools all in one place. This Bible invites every man to count himself as part of the He Reads Truth community of "Men in the Word of God every day." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You can read more about this community and check out the He Reads Truth App here: <a href="http://hereadstruth.com/?_ga=2.210790736.430691946.1560293142-1700464907.1560293142" target="_blank">About He Reads Truth</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The <i><a href="https://hereadstruthbible.com/" target="_blank">He Reads Truth Bible</a></i> uses the Christian Standard Bible(CSB). If you are not familiar with this version, it is a highly reliable and easily readable text(much like the ESV). It stays as literal as possible to the Bible's original meaning without sacrificing clarity. So it is very readable to today's reader. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I love doing Bible giveaways because I believe God's Word is THE most important book you will ever read, should you read it. And one of the many things I do love about this particular Bible is that it begins with a section called,<i> How to Read the Bible</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If picking up a Bible and just reading it seems a bit intimidating to you, don't skip the <i>How to Read the Bible</i> section. It will help ease you into the reading by giving you tips on how to approach God's Word, how to understand God's Word, and how to prayerfully read it and to apply it. So helpful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I love that these are not all features stuck at the back of the Bible as some do, making you flip back and forth as you are reading. No. These features are placed throughout the text, where they are relevant to what you are reading. Which really brings the scripture to life as you begin to make connections that might be missed otherwise. </span> </div>
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Gay Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153745029545662623noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070901222381406541.post-40588135320059542912019-04-09T21:30:00.001-04:002020-04-09T10:47:15.283-04:00Pilgrim's Progress Movie Review and Giveaway! <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Have you heard about the new movie coming out Easter Weekend? If not keep reading. I've had the privilege of viewing a pre-screening of the movie and I'm giving you a quick review here on the blog. Make sure you keep reading to the end of this post because I have an awesome giveaway too!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>The Pilgrim's Progress</i>. First published in 1678, this book has remained one of the most widely read Christian allegories still in print! More copies of this epic tale have been sold than any other Christian book, second only to the Bible. It has been translated in more than 200 languages and has never been out of print. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">(not sanctioned by the Church of England) preaching of the gospel in small house meetings. During the 12 years of imprisonment, Bunyan wrote many books, one of which was <i>The Pilgrim's Progress</i>. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">This powerful allegory gives us a tangible description of the spiritual journey a Christian must embark upon. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It gives us a name for our struggle with doubt...even more, a place...a dungeon where lives the <i>Giant Despair</i>. The <i>Slough of Despond</i> accurately gives a name to our times of discouragement and despair.<i> Vanity Fair</i> is a town that represents the indulgence of our own sinful desires. It gives a name to those who would walk beside us on our journey, <i>Faithful</i> and <i>Hopeful</i>. Each of these encounters and so many more in Bunyan's book give us a bird's eye view of what our spiritual journey requires, and in doing so brings hope and encouragement to the reader.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The movie is based on John Bunyan's epic masterpiece,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>The Pilgrim's Progress. </i>A family-friendly feature-length CGI animated film and it is coming<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> to theaters Easter Weekend! </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">April 18 & 20th. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In watching the movie I was quickly drawn into Christian's journey. It is so rich in allegory, that I could not help but make comparisons of the obstacles that Christian encounters along his journey (to the Celestial City) with my own faith journey. Who would ever expect that an animated movie would bring about so much introspection? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I really enjoyed this movie and I think you will too. It is a vivid retelling of the original tale. I would recommend families watch it together and after the movie take some time to talk about Christian's journey. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As for 5-6 years olds, it would depend on the sensitive nature and maturity of your child. For 7 year old to adults, I most definitely recommend going to see this movie.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A beautiful full-color coffee table style hardcover edition of The Pilgrim's Progress Illustrated Storybook($24.95 retail value)!! I have 3 copies to give away to 3 separate winners!!!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Faithful Pathfinder has gone missing! He has ventured beyond the borders. Everyone is alarmed as they are ordered to collect the notes and drawings that he has left behind. Perhaps to find clues as to where he has gone and why.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Why? Why would anyone go beyond the borders? Obstinate expresses his opinion about anyone who would do such a thing. He must be mad!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"... only a madman would be foolish enough to venture beyond the borders! Nothing good comes from veering from the rules, I always say. Nothing at all."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But as Christian Pilgrim begins to clean up what Faithful has left behind, he wonders what Faithful was thinking. And what was this book he left?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"<i>It has been said that no one just finds the book, but rather the book finds them.</i>"</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And so Christian began to read the book, and he read and he read until... in the reading... he begins to feel a heavy burden. He knows what he must do.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And the journey begins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The storyline above is just a teaser of my review for the upcoming movie, The Pilgrim's Progress.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Coming to theaters Easter Weekend! </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">April 18 & 20. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you are looking for movies that give your children the courage to do the right thing...to stay true to the path that God has laid out for them, take them to see this movie.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This film is based on one of the most popular books of all time, The Pilgrim's Progress written by John Bunyan, a pastor who was imprisoned for his faith. And is second only to the Bible in total copies and translations printed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'll be doing a full review closer to the release date and doing another giveaway...possibly involving movie tickets and a book!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the meantime, I would encourage you to make sure you get your tickets early and bring a group. You can visit this page to find a theater near you and get your tickets now: <a href="https://www.pilgrims.movie/" target="_blank">Pilgrim's Movie Tickets</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm giving away a Digital Interactive Storybook, a $20 value!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One each for three separate contest winners! So be sure to enter on the rafflecopter below!! </span><br />
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