"A Lifelong Love" Giveaway

I have a great marriage. In fact, I live in a bit of a fairytale. Sometimes, when I hear other women talk about their husbands I get survivor guilt. Why do I get to be so happy? We often joke that in order for your marriage to be great you have to have the three "L"s: Love, Like, and Lust and we have all three in abundance.

I don't usually like reading books on marriage because they get me all in upset and feeling like everything needs to change. I'm impetuous to say the least. My husband, Mr. Steady, plugs away while his wife is in the corner freaking out because we don't __fill_in_the_blank__ like the book says we ought to. You know, the important stuff like having hobbies together. Never! He isn't interested in what I am and I'm not interested in what he is. So why force it? We'll both be unhappy. Eventually it wears off and we go back to being happy.

When I was asked to review "A Lifelong Love" by Gary Thomas, I kind of sighed. "Another book on marriage." Groan.

NOT SO!!! This is definitely in the top 3 best books on marriage I have ever read. I wish I could give a copy to every single married person I know. I read "Sacred Love" by Gary Thomas and thought it was okay but perhaps a bit dry and not really practical. Don't judge this book on that one. This is a great book.

One of the very first things that made me stop and rethink how I treat my husband was when Mr. Thomas was recounting a counseling session and finally stopped the woman and said, "Would you be happy if your daughter-in-law treated your son the way you treat your husband?" Ouch. Good one. It stayed with me. Let me tell you, I immediately went into serving mode. (I told you I'm impetuous.) Hopefully this doesn't fade like other 'marriage fads' have.

Truthfully, if I'm devoting myself to pursuing God and serving my husband, our marriage can only improve. I need to be looking to Christ for my fulfillment which can then bubble over into my relationship; not the other way around. This book helped to remind me of that. This was timely and I think my husband is happy I read it.


Fortunately, you don't have to take my word for it about the stellar quality of this book. Leave a comment below and I'll enter your name in a draw for a free copy. Honestly, hardly anyone enters so your chances are good. Draw will be made November 5th, 2014.Good luck.

Legal stuff:
"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”

"God's Amazing World" Book Review and GIVEAWAY

Cute cover, sweet dialogue, major theological problem. Sigh.

I was so pleased to review "God's Amazing World" by Eileen Spinelli. My daughter said, "Oh yay! Can you read it to me?", when she saw it. But, there is one flaw in this book that I can't overlook.




"God's Amazing World" is about Bo and Gracie, two cousins and their afternoon spent talking about God's creation. Adorable. Then, out of nowhere the character Gracie says, "Next time you are afraid, remember this - God make the dark. Both day and night are good." WAIT A MINUTE! Yes, both day and night are good and yes, you don't have to be afraid BUT, God did not make the dark. Genesis 1:2 says "now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep... and Gen 1:4 says the separated the light from the darkness. See, darkness isn't something that is created at all; it is the absence of light. When you flick a switch, you don't turn on the dark, you turn off the light. Lastly, 1 John 1:5 says This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.

It might seem like I'm splitting hairs or overreacting but I don't think so.

Oh, almost forgot, the publisher has given me permission to hold another give away of this very cute book. (It really is adorable) If you'd like your name in the draw, let me know. :)






BTW, I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.


Author Bio
Eileen Spinelli is the author of numerous children’s books, including Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch; The Best Story, and Two to Cuddle. Eileen lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Illustrator Bio
Mélanie Florian is an illustrator with dual lifelong passions for storytelling and helping children discover the world. Both passions guide her work today creating vibrant, whimsical illustrations. Mélanie enjoys her inspiring surroundings as she works in the French town of Annecy, in the midst of mountains and a beautiful lake.



"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.
Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.