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Book Review and Giveaway: The Sparkle Egg

Written by Jill Hardie Illustrated by Christine Kornacki Hardcover with jacket, 10 x 10, 32 pages Ages 4 to 8  Visit the official website:   http://www.idealsbooks.com  Facebook :  https://www.facebook.com/IdealsBooks Author Bio Jill Hardie’s first book, The Sparkle Box , ignited a new Christmas tradition that helps center Christmas in the true joy of the season. Now Jill is hoping to touch lives with a new Easter tradition with The Sparkle Egg . She lives in North Canton, Ohio. Illustrator Bio Christine Kornacki illustrated the highly acclaimed The Sparkle Box. She has a love for painting and a knack for bringing stories to life. Christine received a BFA in illustration from the University of Hartford and spends most days painting in her studio, which adjoins a charming café in New Haven, Connecticut. My Review : This is a delightful book about God's grace and forgiveness. Sam loves Easter and its traditions but this year, he fee

Book Review: Your Guide to Living Life Out Loud by Dave Bell

Life is short; how do you intend to live your life? Dave Bell intends to live his life out loud, invites readers to do the same, and is eager to show them how. This book is about his life, his sufferings, his faith, his family, his healing and miracles. At 16, Dave was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive cancer. His life was turned upside down. But by God's grace and power, and the loving support from his family, friends, and church community, Dave Bell has survived and thrived to encourage and inspire others. He's here to testify that God is bigger than any giants we may face. Each chapter (except Chapter 1) ends with Life Out Loud Guide which includes Think Out Loud (thought-provoking questions), Read Out Loud (encouraging Scriptures), Pray Out Loud (prayer), and Live Out Loud (action steps). Each chapter is short and concise. Chapter 14 was written by Dave's Dad (Stuart Bell). There are black and white photos here and there throughout the book. The author sha

First Kisses Collection #1

For a limited time only - Six unforgettable love stories  99 cents!  Buy now at Amazon - Barnes & Noble - Kobo - iBooks - Google Play A brand new anthology from six of your favorite inspirational romance authors - no reprints here! About the novellas: From New York Times bestselling author Linda Goodnight, historical romance The Rambler's Bride : The kissing cowboy Jericho is bent on revenge, but discovers the truth and falls in love with widow Esther. From USA Today bestselling author Janet Tronstad, retro romance Lovebirds at the Heartbreak Cafe : Truck driver Buddy wasn't looking for love, but waitress Penny and her quirky family take over the cafe and his heart. From bestselling author Debra Clopton, contemporary cowboy romance Her Mule Hollow Cowboy : Independent cowgirl Maddie swears she doesn't need help from bull rider Cliff. But the Mule Hollow Matchmakers seem to have other plans... From bestselling author Margaret Daley, romanti

DVD Review: Let God

Let God is a movie about Amelia, a young woman who reluctantly heads west with her husband, Levi, during the gold rush in 1848 and is left alone in the wilderness when her husband is attacked and killed. A dream for a better life turns into a nightmare. Amelia struggles to survive and struggles to trust God. She has to face harsh winter, hunger, loneliness, and the unknown. She doesn't know what to do or where to go. She feels abandoned by God until she meets an Indian boy who follows her around and becomes her companion. In the end, she realizes that God is always there with her guiding her and watching over her. She has lost everything yet she has found real hope in God. The leading actress Jasmine Jandreau gives a fantastic performance. Considering that the cast consists of only 2 actors and 2 actresses and there are very few dialogues, I think it's remarkable that the film did hold my attention :). It's a powerful story about faith and trials. Let God won both “Bes

DVD Review: When Calls the Heart "Lost & Found"

When Calls the Heart: Lost & Found i s a feature length film from the first two episodes of the When Calls the Heart TV series. Inspired by the novel "When Calls the Heart" by Janette Oke and produced & directed by Michael Landon, Jr., this DVD is about Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a pampered, high-class teacher receiving her first job in Coal Valley, a small coalmining town in the Great Northwest. The year was 1910. Elizabeth struggles to adjust to her new environment. She finds a friend and encouragement in Abigail Stanton (played by Lori Loughlin). Abigail's husband and son die in a mine's explosion, along with several other miners. This tragedy leaves many widows and their children in a very difficult spot. They had to work in the mines in order to keep their homes. But mining is a dangerous job! Will their effort pay off? Elizabeth and Constable Jack Thornton (Daniel Lissing) do not get their relationship off on a good note. Jack blames Elizabe