Fruitbearers

Do you agree that service is "love in action"? We serve God by serving others. We share God's love with others by serving them. I'm excited about the This Means Love kit from Group Publishing. This kit makes it super easy for women to plan simple service projects that will make a huge impact. The kit contains 12 project guides providing supply list, brief devotion, complete instructions for each activity, and practical tips, 1 convenient graphics CD that includes reproducible materials for various projects and for promotion, and a copy of the This Means Love Bible Study . The Bible Study includes six sessions on what the Scripture says about loving and serving others, based on the love chapter, 1 Corinthians 13. Each session has three sections: Connecting With Each Other, Connecting With God, and Connecting to Life. Each one ends with Random Acts of Service. The 12 projects are simple but effective, ranging from helping the homeless and caring for the elderly, ...

For moms with kids in school, the most hectic months of the year are usually September and May. The end of the school year involves parties, playoffs, and final projects. The beginning of the year has moms and kids feeling overloaded with shopping trips, sign-ups, and new schedules. I'm glad we homeschool :)! Establishing healthy, positive routines is a tough job. Too often, music lessons, sports practices, and after-school clubs can overshadow the routines that build family and healthy habits—both physically and spiritually. One of the great new Adventures in Odyssey products released this year is 90 Devotions for Kids , aimed at kids 8 to 12. This soft-cover book draws you in with illustrations, puzzles, and kid-friendly applications. It also includes a daily Bible verse, daily challenges, words of encouragement from different AIO characters, and more. Even if your kids aren’t already Adventures in Odyssey fans, they’ll enjoy these daily devotionals, and get to know the ...

About Kathy Kathy Howard calls herself a “confused southerner.” Raised in Louisiana, she has moved with her engineer husband around the U.S. and Canada. She says “pop” instead of “Coke” and “you guys” as often as “ya’ll.” But those things are just superficial – she’s still a southern girl at heart! Kathy longs to see women stand firm in their faith in God no matter the circumstances of their lives. She encourages them to cling to God through troubles and trials to find strength, protection, comfort, and guidance. Kathy will help women: Develop the courage to follow God even when it means taking a risk Connect the wisdom and guidance of God’s Word to the decisions you face each day Find relevance for life in your relationship with God Stand firm in God’s strength, guidance, and peace when life’s circumstances are shaky Gain satisfaction and joy through a deeper, more intimate relationship with God The author of  five books , Kathy has a Masters in Christian E...

Amelita is Court Yard Hounds' second album. Court Yard Hounds is a country-pop-folk band started by Emily Robison and her sister Martie Maguire. They were members of the Dixie Chicks. I have never listened to the Dixie Chicks and have never listened to Court Yard Hounds' first album. Amelita is an upbeat, hopeful, fun album. I enjoyed the instrumental parts and the voices are beautiful. However, I discovered that it's not really my style. The songs are all originals, co-written by the sisters and/or people they know. The track that stands out the most to me is "Phoebe".  It's a fun-filled fiddling jam! "Sunshine" is a surprise song because it's about a sarcastic name given to a person who finds ways to bring others down. "The World Smiles" is a happy song of optimism. Other songs that stand out to me include "The Road You Take" (it's about decision-making), "Gets You Down", and Amelita (a warning message to ...

About the book: 31-Day Spiritual Mindset Makeover by Carlene B. Charlemagne ISBN: 978-1-4787-1190-2 Publisher: Outskirts Press Date of publish: April 2013 Pages: 257 S.R.P.: $39.95 About the author : Carlene B. Charlemagne, MBA, is a spiritual life coach who lives with her husband and children in Somerset, New Jersey. She recognized her calling very early in life as a mentor and coach who inspires and motivates other to live a life of greatness based on the Word of God. My Review: I love reading the book of Proverbs. It is filled with practical wisdom for our daily lives. I enjoyed using this book because I love journaling while having my quiet time with God. Each "Day" in the book starts with Today's Reading (a chapter in Proverbs), Today's Scripture (one verse to focus on), Today's Wisdom, Today's Spiritual Mindset, Spiritual Mindset Journal, and Spiritual Mindset Action Plan. Each "Day" ends with worksheet that includes though...

About the authors: Tom Blackaby is director of International Ministries for Blackaby Ministries International and the former senior pastor of North Sea Baptist Church in Stavanger, Norway. He co-authored The Man God Uses with his father, Henry Blackaby ( Experiencing God ). Tom and his wife have three children. Richard Blackaby is president of Blackaby Ministries International. A noted writer and speaker, he co-authored the revision of Experiencing God with his father Henry Blackaby. Richard and his wife have three children. Experiencing God at Home is written by Tom and Richard Blackaby, sons of Henry Blackaby (the author of Experiencing God ). Based on the foundation of seven principles mentioned in their father's book, they wrote this book to help guide parents to discover ways they can experience God in their families and raise their children up in God-centered, God-honoring, God-serving homes. Parenting (especially when we hope the end result will be children...

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today's Wild Card author is: Kay Wheeler Moore and the book: Way Back in the Gardenia Rows: Everyday God-Moments and the Recipes that Accompany Them Hannibal Books (April 29, 2013) ***Special thanks to Jennifer Nelson, PR Specialist, Hannibal Books for sending me a review copy.*** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kay Wheeler Moore is a Pulitzer-Prize nominee who stirred up her heirloom cornbread from "Way Back in the Country" and her t...