Fruitbearers

  Life is messy and at times pure crazy! Levi Lusko invites readers to take a stand and live their lives intentionally and triumphantly. Take Back Your Life is a 40-day interactive devotional about thinking right so that you can live right. If you feel discouraged and feel like your life just drifts from day to day aimlessly, this book is for you. If you feel worn out struggling with internal battles day in and day out, this book is for you. If you feel helpless facing loss, pain, and/or difficulties, this book is for you. The book is divided into six sections (six weeks): Look in the Mirror, Turn Off the Dark, Cross the Barbed Wire, Run Toward the Roar, Be the Difference, and Think Right, Live Right. Each chapter starts with Scriptures and ends with prayer and thought-provoking questions for reflection/journaling plus some action steps to take.  Take Back Your Life  is filled with Biblical truths, great insights, and practical advice. It will show you how to win the war...

                              (releases today, March 13th, rated PG) Christian Cinema:   http://www.christiancinema.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4094 About the Movie:   Matthew Stevenson is a troubled kid from a broken home. When he vandalizes the local church to get back at his parents, Matthew has to repair the damage to the church to avoid criminal charges. While working at the church, he meets Ernest ( John Ratzenberger ), an accomplished wood carver who created the intricate woodwork decoration that Matthew destroyed. Ernest has become something of a hermit, but reluctantly comes out of reclusion to help repair the church. Now Ernest and Matthew must work together to preserve the church's beautiful antiquity, and along the way, they also manage to restore their faith in God and in life. My Thoughts and R...

I enjoyed listening to this worship CD and dancing along. It's a unique combination of Latin, Gospel, Island, and Funk styles. The music is so upbeat that you can't help but move your body. There are only 3 songs (out of 13 songs) that have a slower tempo. I especially love the music made by the saxophone and the flute. Brilliantly played! The lyrics are simple (sometimes a little too repetitive) but worshipful. The voices are good. The songs on this CD were recorded live at Miami Vineyard Community Church on February 18, 2011. I felt like I was there at the concert :). There are 13 songs on the CD:- Holy Spirit Come Gloria A Dios Solo (With My Whole Heart) Lord Reign in Me I Love Your Mercy At All Times (The Lord Is My Rock) If You Say Go Everything to Me With All of My Heart Your Name Is Great You Restored Me Breathe Hallelujah Anyhow How Great Is Our God Some of my favorites from this album include Lord Reign in Me, At All Times (The Lord Is My Rock), If You ...

(DVD releases 2/21/12) Based on a true story, The Mighty Macs (rated G) is a movie about Cathy Rush who in 1971 became a basketball coach at Immaculata College, a small all-women's Catholic college in Philadelphia run by nuns. She was ambitious and determined to give her team the best chance at competition, even though the team/the school had little prospects. She encouraged the girls (players in her team) to be team players and to pursue their dreams. She coached them in somewhat unconventional ways but it worked. Cathy Rush led the team to win the Women's College Basketball National Championship 3 years in a row (1972, 1973, and 1974). She had been married for about 3 years when she decided by herself (against her husband's approval) that she wanted to become a basketball coach. Her husband, Ed Rush, who was an NBA referee, wanted to start a family, instead. Obviously, this caused friction in their marriage. I understand that she had unfulfilled dreams but she shoul...

A Mile in His Shoes is a family-friendly movie (PG) about a young man diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (a form of autism) and how his God-given talent (his amazing throwing ability) helps him and others. It's about overcoming challenges in life. It is based on the book "The Legend of Mickey Tussler" (a true story). It's directed by William Dear, the director of "Angels In the Outfield." It stars Dean Cain who plays Arthur Murphy, a baseball coach and Luke Schroder who plays Mickey, the main character. Excellent performances! My family and I enjoyed this movie. It spoke to my heart deeply because one of my kids has symptoms that are similar to Asperger's Syndrome but the doctors diagnosed him with anxiety disorder, instead. My son is very athletic and great with numbers like Mickey. He is also sensitive to noise and crowds like Mickey. When Coach Murphy sees Mickey (a farmer boy) throw apples at a bucket for his pigs, he knows that he has just fo...

About The House of Hope One couple’s powerful ministry to some of China’s most vulnerable children Robin and Joyce Hill lived in a gated community in Beijing . Their family’s life was marked by luxury and the security of Robin's job as an engineer. Then one day, as members of their church, they had a chance to tour a state-run orphanage. Haunted by the needs of the children they saw there, for the next four years they tried to help the institute in meaningful ways. In 1998 the Hills planned to leave China, but instead felt a sudden call from God on their lives. They left their gated community--reserved for only non-Chinese residents--moved their family into a small apartment miles outside of Beijing and immediately began to take in foster children. They took in any child, but especially those that needed extra care—terminally ill children that couldn't receive care elsewhere, and those that needed complicated and expensive surgeries that the Hills soon began to coordinate a...

SYNOPSIS:   Thomas Kinkade presents  Christmas Lodge : a place where a heart-warming past and loving future meet for one remarkable group of people. During a weekend trip to the mountains, Mary (Erin Karpluk) finds herself at the now- dilapidated lodge where she spent the holidays with her family growing up. She becomes determined to restore the building to its former glory. Inspired by her grandfather and guided by her grandmother in heaven, Mary throws herself into the project, and during the process finds herself drawn to Jack (Michael Shanks), a handsome man who loves the lodge as much as she does. Historically unlucky in love, this chance encounter allows Mary to renew her faith in life and discover her one true love. For an uplifting story about the importance of faith, family and the true holiday spirit, go to the  Christmas Lodge . MY THOUGHTS AND REVIEW: Can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner :)? Christmas Lodge is a clean Christi...

I have lactose intolerance so I like to find alternatives that provide calcium and Vitamin D. I usually drink soy milk and I had tried some rice milk and almond milk before. I was glad to get the opportunity to review almond milk and rice milk from Earth's Own (Canada's award-winning, leading non-dairy beverage company). I was given 2 vouchers which I used at a Whole Foods store for 1 carton of Vanilla Ryza and 1 carton of Vanilla Almond Fresh. Ryza : The only rice beverage to bear the Whole Grains Council seal. Ryza is also the only rice milk to contain 16 grams of whole grains per one cup serving. Ryza contains no added oils, making it half the fat of the leading competitor. My husband used Ryza in his cereal and said that it tasted better than other rice milk we had tried in the past. I used Ryza in green curry and it was very yummy. My 12 year old son and I also used Ryza in our oatmeal. My youngest son enjoyed drinking it straight from a cup. Ryza ...

Theo,  an animated student of Godʼs Word, lives in a cozy corner of a quaint English village, in the heart of the Cotswolds, and entertains two mice, Belfry and Luther.   The first DVD in the series,  Theo: God's Love (containing 3 episodes: Saving Faith, Loving Obedience, Forgiveness, plus a bonus episode: Good News and s pecial features: Animation Basics and A Chat with Mike Joens, the Creator of Theo), released on DVD through EMI CMG on 9/13/11.   Website : http://www.theopresents.com Facebook :     http://www.facebook.com/theopresents Amazon :  http://www.amazon.com/Theo-Gods-Love/dp/B005ETZEPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314304071&sr=8-1 FREE app (available now for iPhone and iPad):  http://www.theopresents.com/ Church Curriculum available now (from LifeWay Christian Stores):  http://www.lifeway.com/Product/theo-church-edition-foundations-of-faith-P005397446 The Buy 1 - Give 1 campaign! For every Theo DVD purchased,...

I am participating in the Curriculum Clean-Out hosted by Jolanthe from Homeschool Creations . I think this is such a good idea for us to bless other homeschool families. The item I'm giving away for free is Science Made Simple Grade 3 . It covers Life Science (Living and Nonliving Things, Plant Kingdom, Animal Kingdom), Physical Science (Matter, Magnets, Electricity), and Earth Science (The Earth's Atmosphere, The Solar System). This book includes a variety of experiments, discovery activities, reproducible activity sheets, demonstrations, and suggestions for resources. To enter : Leave a comment here and your email address. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Ends 10/1 at midnight Pacific time. For extra entries : 1. Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect or NetworkedBlogs                              2....

Kids often lose stuff. Well, some adults do, too :). FoundIt is a company that makes it easy for people to return your lost items while keeping your family's identity safe, eliminating the replacement costs, and minimizing the emotinal pain. When someone finds your child's lost favorite toy, electronic device, sports equipment, etc., that person can text your ID number to FoundIt or enter the ID number on its website and then FoundIt will contact you with the finder's contact info--keeping your family's and child's identity safe. I received a free MacDaddy package to test out. It includes Set of 62 stickers 2 key tags 3 bag tags 1 luggage tag/ID card 2 round tags (great pet tags!) Four years access to the FoundIt Network Read on....to find out how to enter a giveaway to win one free MacDaddy package (valued at $24.99). How FoundIt Works Our research shows that children are more likely to lose somethi...

I received this CD-rom, Charlie Church Mouse Super Pak  ($19.99 retail price) which is a 3-game set, including Preschool, Kindergarten, and Early Elementary for ages 2-8 from Left Behind Games. I used it once for a review which you can read here . It's still in like-new condition. My youngest child is 9 so I just want to bless another family who has a younger child(ren). At the same time, you would be helping me, too :). Thanks, everyone, who enters my giveaway! To Enter (required) : Click here to rate my book review of Primal by Mark Batterson. You'll need to enter your email address and then click the link in the email they send you after you rank my review in order to verify your email address; otherwise, your vote doesn't count. Please leave a comment here after you verify your email address. Deadline: May 31st at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern time)/8:59 p.m. (Pacific time) This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Extra entries: 1. Click here to rate my other book rev...

I am participating in the Curriculum Clean-Out hosted by Jolanthe from Homeschool Creations . I'm a little late in joining so my giveaway deadline will be Friday, May 6th at midnight (Pacific time).  The item I'm giving away is Eenie Meenie Miney Math!  This book is filled with fun games and activities for parents to play with their preschooler(s) while "teaching" them math. The playing/learning takes place during daily routines. To enter: Leave a comment here and your email address. This giveaway is open to US residents only. For extra entries: 1. Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect or NetworkedBlogs                           2.  "Like" my Facebook page, Christ Alone, at http://www.facebook.com/ChristmyLordandSavior/                   ...