With a Joyful Noise

Giveaway: Out of the Ashes

July 17, 2018

Author Rebekah Morris

https://www.facebook.com/Emily-Ann-Benedict-164350249985/

Discount: The Unexpected Request

Free: Choices for Max

July 18, 2018

Author Emily Ann Benedict

Discount: Perception, a Vintage Jane Austen Novel

July 19, 2018

Author Erika Mathews

www.restinglife.com

Discount: Promise’s Prayer ebook, Overrun By His Love

Free: Gather ‘Round The Fables

July 20, 2018

Author Ryana Lynn

www.lifeofheritage.com

Blog post: character interview.

July 21, 2018

Author Rebekah Morris

Sale: to be announced

July 23, 2018

Author Amanda Tero

Discount: Journey to Love, Befriending the Beast, The Secret Slipper

July 24, 2018

Author Rebekah Morris

https://www.facebook.com/Emily-Ann-Benedict-164350249985/

Blog: Special upcoming release announcement

July 25, 2018

Author Emily Ann Benedict

Giveaway: The Father Christmas Confessions.

July 26, 2018

Author Faith Blum

www.faithblum.wordpress.com

Blog: Special upcoming release announcement and book sale

July 27, 2018

Author Alicia G. Ruggieri

http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/

Discount: A Time of Grace: The Complete Series

Blog: Spotlight on new book

July 28, 2018

Author Abigayle Claire

https://theleft-handedtypist.blogspot.com

Giveaway and discount: Andora’s Folly

July 30, 2018

Author Alicia G. Ruggieri

http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/

Discount: The Mystery of the Missing Cufflinks

July 31, 2018

Author Amanda Tero

https://www.lifeofheritage.com/blog

Giveaway and new release: “Finding Christmas Joy”

Monday, July 9, 2018

Scripture Graphics #99

Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?...They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. Proverbs 8:1, 9

Sometimes, what makes God’s Word so hard to understand is our attitude. We don’t *truly* want to find knowledge, so we explain away verses instead of accepting them to be right. Is this our attitude toward God’s Word?

Spiritual maturity isn’t how much about the Bible that we know, but how we use it in our daily lives. One could quote whole books of the Bible, yet have animosity toward others and no love, peace, long suffering. Are we striving to just have a knowledge of God’s Word—or live it?

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. John 7:24

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. 1 Corinthians 4:5

We are not called to be judges amongst ourselves based in our preferences and opinions. So often, when we do, we judge only external issues that we see—ignorant of the hidden roots. These verses are a good reminder for me to rest the case in God’s hands—Who sees all details and knows all things.
(Note: this is not the same as turning a blind eye to Biblically-defined sin, but rather applying to things in life where we have formed an opinion or conviction extra-Biblical)

It is kind of a “cool thing” to speak violently. We use violent words in jest and exaggeration... but it is still proceeding from our mouth. This is not how a child of God (i.e. righteous man) should speak—even in teasing. Are we giving heed to the words of our mouth and judging them Biblically?

What Proverbs have you recently read?

Saturday, July 7, 2018

10 Minutes in the Word: Psalms | Book Review

After reviewing the Proverbs 10 Minutes in the Word, I knew I wanted to get my hands on the Psalms version. This one is formatted slightly differently, because there are so many Psalms. Most of the time, you have to read 3-4 Psalms per devotional. Because of this, I realize that it is harder to get a specific theme from the Psalms than it is from the Proverbs. Perhaps it’s because I’m not as emotional a person, but I found the devotionals to be more along the lines of, “Life is terrible, but God is good; rest in God.” There is nothing wrong with this message, but I would finish reading the assigned Psalms, be reflecting on the mighty power of God displayed in those Psalms, then read the devotional, where it put the focus on daily struggles and trouble. Because I know that many people read the Psalms this way, I’m not faulting the devotional. It just wasn’t quite the same outlook I take on the Psalms. At the same time, I cannot say that the studies are unbiblical at all. They go through the history of the writers of the Psalms, which I found was interesting.

Like I said with the Proverbs study booklet, I love the actual book. The book is a perfect size, of good quality, and the prayers and thought-notes are very helpful. So, while I liked the Proverbs book more, I definitely recommend this book as well.

*I received this book from Book Look Bloggers and happily provided my honest review*

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Free: Noelle's Gift | Christmas in July

The Christmas in July blog party has been going on for a few days now! I hope you've got the schedule bookmarked and are hopping along the blogs to get some amazing deals!

Free

Today, it's my turn to offer up a freebie, and it's only fitting that my first "Christmas in July" freebie should be my first Christmas story ever written...

It's only free today, so grab it up while you can!
And, if you read it, I'd love for a review both on Amazon and Goodreads! (Just sharing the Christmas joy, you know ;) )

Giveaway

Remember, there is still a month-long giveaway going on! If you haven't entered yet, please, please grab you some entries! Also, there are individual mini giveaways throughout the month on various blogs as well (another reason you need to visit them everyday ;) ).

GRAND GIVEAWAY

“Christmas Is a Gift” CD (Amanda Tero)

$5 Starbucks gift card (Amanda Tero)

Ebook copy of Coffee Shop Christmas (Ryana Lynn )

“A Christmas Disaster” paperback (Rebekah Morris)

A Holy Passion softcover (Alicia G. Ruggieri)

Ebook copy of Martin Hospitality and Andora’s Folly (Abigayle Claire)

Trust and Obey notebook (Faith Blum)

Kendra E. Ardnek - paperback of The Worth of a King (Just as soon as it comes out.)

eCopy of book one and two in the Father Christmas Series (Emily Ann Benedict)

Audiobook of Sufficient Grace (Jessica Greyson)

Audiobook of Emmeline (Sarah Holman)

Ebook of Overrun By His Love (Erika Mathews)

ENTER HERE: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/483ac2ab25/?

GRAND INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY

eBooks of “Finding Christmas Joy,” “Noelle’s Gift,” and “Hartly Manor” (Amanda Tero)

Ebook copy of Coffee Shop Christmas (Ryana Lynn)

The Unexpected Request Audio (Rebekah Morris)

Audiobook codes for A Mighty Fortress and Be Thou My Vision (one each) (Faith Blum)

A HolyPassion e-book (Alicia G. Ruggieri)

Ebook copy of Martin Hospitality and Andora’s Folly (Abigayle Claire)

The Worth of a King e-ARC (Kendra E. Ardnek)

eCopy of book one and two in the Father Christmas Series (Emily Ann Benedict)

Audiobook of Sufficient Grace (Jessica Greyson)

Audiobook of Emmeline (Sarah Holman)

Ebook of Overrun By Your Love (Erika Mathews)

ENTER HERE: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/483ac2ab26/?

Blogger List and Schedule

July 6, 2018

Author Ryanna Lynn

Discount: Free shipping for Coffee Shop Christmas

July 7, 2018

Author Alicia G. Ruggieri

http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/

Discount: The House of Mercy e-book

July 8, 2018

Author Sarah Holman

www.thedestinyofone.com

Discount: Emmeline

July 9, 2018

Author A.M. Heath

Giveaway: In the Shadow of Thy Wings

Author Kelsey Bryant

Discount: Suit and Suitability ebook

July 10, 2018

Author Kelsey Bryant

https://www.rachelrossano.com/blog

Discount: Second Impressions ebook

July 11, 2018

Author Rachel Rossano

Discount: The King of Anavrea ebook

July 12, 2018

Author Amanda Tero

https://onceuponanordinary.wordpress.com/

Free eBook: Hartly Manor

July 13, 2018

Author Kate Willis

Free eBook: Enjoy the Poodle Skirt

July 14, 2018

Author Kendra E. Ardnek

knittedbygodsplan.blogspot.com

Vlog and Giveaway: The most romantic fairy tales

July 16, 2018

Author A.M. Heath

Giveaway: Out of the Ashes

July 17, 2018

Author Rebekah Morris

https://www.facebook.com/Emily-Ann-Benedict-164350249985/

Discount: The Unexpected Request

Free: Choices for Max

July 18, 2018

Author Emily Ann Benedict

Discount: Perception, a Vintage Jane Austen Novel

July 19, 2018

Author Erika Mathews

www.restinglife.com

Discount: Promise’s Prayer ebook, Overrun By His Love

Free: Gather ‘Round The Fables

July 20, 2018

Author Ryana Lynn

www.lifeofheritage.com

Blog post: character interview.

July 21, 2018

Author Rebekah Morris

Sale: to be announced

July 23, 2018

Author Amanda Tero

Discount: Journey to Love, Befriending the Beast, The Secret Slipper

July 24, 2018

Author Rebekah Morris

https://www.facebook.com/Emily-Ann-Benedict-164350249985/

Blog: Special upcoming release announcement

July 25, 2018

Author Emily Ann Benedict

Giveaway: The Father Christmas Confessions.

July 26, 2018

Author Faith Blum

www.faithblum.wordpress.com

Blog: Special upcoming release announcement and book sale

July 27, 2018

Author Alicia G. Ruggieri

http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/

Discount: A Time of Grace: The Complete Series

Blog: Spotlight on new book

July 28, 2018

Author Abigayle Claire

https://theleft-handedtypist.blogspot.com

Giveaway and discount: Andora’s Folly

July 30, 2018

Author Alicia G. Ruggieri

http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/

Discount: The Mystery of the Missing Cufflinks

July 31, 2018

Author Amanda Tero

Giveaway and new release: “Finding Christmas Joy”

Monday, July 2, 2018

Scripture Verses #98

We can deceive people in our worship, but God sees our heart—not just our words and actions. How often do we truly think of this during the day? (Because worship is not just limited to church-time)

If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. Psalm 139:8-10

Even there... There is no place too sorrowful, no place too hard, no place too confusing, no place too tempting, but God is there to lead and hold us. He thinks of us more than there are grains of sand (vs. 17-19). There is nothing that we can go through which He does not know of or won’t be there for. Even there... God is there.

The Old Testament is the foundation of the New Testament and Jesus’ teachings. We cannot accept Jesus’ teachings then reject the Old Testament (specifically mentioned here: Genesis-Deuteronomy, which covers creation, the world-wide flood, confusion of languages, Israel redeemed from Egypt, and the law—God’s standard for holiness). If we believe Jesus to be true, then we’d better believe the Old Testament, because He endorsed it.

What Old Testament promises comfort you as a New Testament believer?

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Christmas in July - Author Blog Party!!!

I am super excited and thrilled! Not only am I hoping to release a new Christmas book the end of July, but I'm joining with several other Christian authors to have a month-long celebration with giveaways, discounts, and freebies. You'll want to be sure to mark your calendars (or bookmark this post) and come back each day for something new.

Giveaway

We have an exciting giveaway for you guys!!! Two giveaways, actually... one for those of you on our soil (USA), and another for international readers.

ENTER HERE: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/483ac2ab25/?

ENTER HERE: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/483ac2ab26/?

Blogger List and Schedule

July 1, 2018

Author Sarah Holman

www.thedestinyofone.com

Free: “Distorted Glass”

July 2, 2018

Author A.M. Heath

Giveaway: Where Can I Flee?

July 3, 2018

Author Faith Blum

www.fathblum.wordpress.com,

Giveaway: Audiobook redemption code

July 4, 2018

Author E. Kaiser Writes

http://ekaiserwritesablog.blogspot.com/

Spotlight: new cover

July 5, 2018

Author- Amanda Tero

https://www.lifeofheritage.com/blog

Free: Noelle’s Gift

July 6, 2018

Author Ryanna Lynn

Discount: Free shipping for Coffee Shop Christmas

July 7, 2018

Author Alicia G. Ruggieri

http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/

Discount: The House of Mercy e-book

July 8, 2018

Author Sarah Holman

www.thedestinyofone.com

Discount: Emmeline

July 9, 2018

Author A.M. Heath

Giveaway: In the Shadow of Thy Wings

Author Kelsey Bryant

Discount: Suit and Suitability ebook

July 10, 2018

Author Kelsey Bryant

https://www.rachelrossano.com/blog

Discount: Second Impressions ebook

July 11, 2018

Author Rachel Rossano

Discount: The King of Anavrea ebook

July 12, 2018

Author Amanda Tero

https://onceuponanordinary.wordpress.com/

Free eBook: Hartly Manor

July 13, 2018

Author Kate Willis

Free eBook: Enjoy the Poodle Skirt

July 14, 2018

Author Kendra E. Ardnek

knittedbygodsplan.blogspot.com

Vlog and Giveaway: The most romantic fairy tales

July 16, 2018

Author A.M. Heath

Giveaway: Out of the Ashes

July 17, 2018

Author Rebekah Morris

https://www.facebook.com/Emily-Ann-Benedict-164350249985/

Discount: The Unexpected Request

Free: Choices for Max

July 18, 2018

Author Emily Ann Benedict

Discount: Perception, a Vintage Jane Austen Novel

July 19, 2018

Author Erika Mathews

www.restinglife.com

Discount: Promise’s Prayer ebook, Overrun By His Love

Free: Gather ‘Round The Fables

July 20, 2018

Author Ryana Lynn

www.lifeofheritage.com

Blog post: character interview.

July 21, 2018

Author Rebekah Morris

Sale: to be announced

July 23, 2018

Author Amanda Tero

Discount: Journey to Love, Befriending the Beast, The Secret Slipper

July 24, 2018

Author Rebekah Morris

https://www.facebook.com/Emily-Ann-Benedict-164350249985/

Blog: Special upcoming release announcement

July 25, 2018

Author Emily Ann Benedict

Giveaway: The Father Christmas Confessions.

July 26, 2018

Author Faith Blum

www.faithblum.wordpress.com

Blog: Special upcoming release announcement and book sale

July 27, 2018

Author Alicia G. Ruggieri

http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/

Discount: A Time of Grace: The Complete Series

Blog: Spotlight on new book

July 28, 2018

Author Abigayle Claire

https://theleft-handedtypist.blogspot.com

Giveaway and discount: Andora’s Folly

July 30, 2018

Author Alicia G. Ruggieri

http://www.aliciagruggieri.com/category/abrighterdestiny/

Discount: The Mystery of the Missing Cufflinks

July 31, 2018

Author Amanda Tero