Review & Giveaway: Deny Yourself by Lisa Chan

True Beauty: Deny Yourself Once again, I was blessed to be able to work with David C. Cook to review Lisa Chan’s (wife of best-selling author and pastor Francis Chan) 2nd installment of her 3-part True Beauty Series.  Last fall I reviewed the first in the series called Be Still and was able to bless… Continue reading Review & Giveaway: Deny Yourself by Lisa Chan

The Action Bible: Review and Giveaway

The Action Bible With 5 kids, we’ve tried out our fair share of Bibles, Devotionals and other Bible-related materials.  I am a firm believer in making sure the Bible is understandable and enjoyable, and am not opposed to using Bible “story” books to help make the Bible come alive to my kids at the various… Continue reading The Action Bible: Review and Giveaway

Sunday Sip: James 4:8 – Why we don’t come near to God

Why we don’t come near At 4 years old, my daughter would want to snuggle up next to me, but then would start poking and kicking me trying to hurt me.  I would ask her if she really wanted to snuggle.  She would say yes, but didn’t have an explanation as to why she was… Continue reading Sunday Sip: James 4:8 – Why we don’t come near to God

Sunday Sip: Proverbs 4:23

Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Or as the NIV states ” . . . for everything you do flows from it!” I LOVE this verse!  It has recently become my verse that covers everything I do – as a mom, wife, friend, daughter, and… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Proverbs 4:23

Review & GIVEAWAY: Be Still – by Lisa Chan

True Beauty: Be Still New film helps women who are caught up in the busyness of life. Press Release, 6/25/2012: Every woman knows the feeling. Regardless of her age, her income, or her family situation, women today are facing the challenges of a busy life and the stress that comes with it. Obligations to children,… Continue reading Review & GIVEAWAY: Be Still – by Lisa Chan

Sunday Sip: Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! On Friday (Good Friday) I talked about how thankful I was for what Jesus did for me. But that was only HALF the story . . . Today is an even MORE joyful day!!  Why? No . . . it’s not because the Easter Bunny is going to bring me chocolate eggs and… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Happy Easter!

Sunday Sip: Psalm 16 – Secure, Protected & a Delightful Inheritance!

30 x 3 W’s At the 1st of this month, I had made a decision to be more diligent in spending time with God every day.  We  (my “Daddy” and I) talked about it, and I felt like He was asking me to spend  30 minutes in His Word (specifically the Psalms), 30 minutes in… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Psalm 16 – Secure, Protected & a Delightful Inheritance!

Sunday Sip: Ephesians 2:10 – God’s Masterpiece

God’s Masterpiece I talked with you this past week about being U(nique) – about being U and being Unique.  Have you thought more about it?  Are you starting to be convinced that there really is something special and unique about you? I hope so.  Because it’s the truth! Another aspect of that truth is this… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Ephesians 2:10 – God’s Masterpiece

Sunday Sip: Introduction & Proverbs 14:1

What is a “Sunday Sip” For those that didn’t know – I write another blog called Drink From the Deep.  It is a place for anyone to come and find refreshing and “life-giving drinks from the well of God’s love”.  I wanted to bring you guys a “sip” each week (a scripture, a word, or… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Introduction & Proverbs 14:1