Scroll down to see the four (yes 4!) books I'm giving away. You can also see the books by clicking on the title of each one on my sidebar under Freebies. Remember, you can sign up to win one or all of the books. I have several copies of each to give away so don't forget to leave your comment.
God bless you - Julie
Friday, November 20, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Life is a Vapor
Every year since my children were tiny, tiny, we've always taken them to the county fair. The past few years, they have looked forward to getting the all-day-pass to ride the rides as much as they want. This year was no exception. They got there when it opened and they left at closing. My oldest got his fact painted (for free) with all sorts of musical motifs. He is an exceptional clarinet player (and guitar player) and he writes songs and is just so gifted. This was the perfect choice.
My youngest son was so happy riding the bumper cars, he never wanted to bother with getting his face painted. My oldest told me they were calling him the vulture on the bumper cars because he would circle and wait and come up behind people and bump them. lol Sounds like him! He's really competitive about everything he does. :)
Here's my oldest sons friend. He also got his face painted - he chose the Star of David because that's what he has been studying at church. He and my son both look sunburned and exhausted. This was probably the last time my son's friend will be able to do this. He has joined the Marines and is now at boot camp.
He and my son have been friends since 2nd grade. He and my son played a duet (on trumpet and clarinet) at my son's high school graduation and were in the band at college. My son saw him through a break-up with his fiance and they were prayer warriors for each other. They still are.
Here's the last picture of my son with his friend a couple of days before he left for boot camp. We had a going away party for him and prayed over him. We are so proud of him and thankful to him for his service to our country. He has written a couple of times and it sounds like he's doing well. We've been so happy to hear from him and we sent him off with a phone card and can't wait until he's allowed to call home.
He's like another son to me and we all miss him terribly. He has such a good heart and is so kind. We are praying for him every day and can't wait to see him again.
These young men were just boys yesterday. Time passes so quickly. I can't believe that my son's are grown and that I'm not homeschooling them anymore. It's hard to believe that this other young man is in the Marines! Life really is just a vapor. Treasure your family and follow the Lord with all your heart. In the end, it's what really matters!
God bless you - Julie
My youngest son was so happy riding the bumper cars, he never wanted to bother with getting his face painted. My oldest told me they were calling him the vulture on the bumper cars because he would circle and wait and come up behind people and bump them. lol Sounds like him! He's really competitive about everything he does. :)Here's my oldest sons friend. He also got his face painted - he chose the Star of David because that's what he has been studying at church. He and my son both look sunburned and exhausted. This was probably the last time my son's friend will be able to do this. He has joined the Marines and is now at boot camp.
He and my son have been friends since 2nd grade. He and my son played a duet (on trumpet and clarinet) at my son's high school graduation and were in the band at college. My son saw him through a break-up with his fiance and they were prayer warriors for each other. They still are.Here's the last picture of my son with his friend a couple of days before he left for boot camp. We had a going away party for him and prayed over him. We are so proud of him and thankful to him for his service to our country. He has written a couple of times and it sounds like he's doing well. We've been so happy to hear from him and we sent him off with a phone card and can't wait until he's allowed to call home.
He's like another son to me and we all miss him terribly. He has such a good heart and is so kind. We are praying for him every day and can't wait to see him again.
These young men were just boys yesterday. Time passes so quickly. I can't believe that my son's are grown and that I'm not homeschooling them anymore. It's hard to believe that this other young man is in the Marines! Life really is just a vapor. Treasure your family and follow the Lord with all your heart. In the end, it's what really matters!God bless you - Julie
Monday, November 2, 2009
Book Review - The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book
I just finished reading this book, "The Offician Chuck Norris Fact Book" and I absolutely loved it! I want to give you my review of it but first, here is some information about the book:Hundreds of thousands of humorous Chuck Norris facts have been published, traveled around the globe via the Internet, and gained an international audience of millions. Chuck Norris facts are a quirky, extremely popular Internet phenomenon that has entertained fans from all over the globe. In the last several years, Chuck Norris has been asked repeatedly from the heartland of America to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, “Which facts are your favorites?” For the first time ever, in The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book, Chuck gives readers not only his favorite “facts,” roundhouse-kicked by the man himself, but also the stories behind the facts and the code by which Chuck lives his life. Fans from every corner of the globe will enjoy both the fanciful and inspirational from one of the world’s great action heroes. This book makes a perfect gift.
ISBN: 978-1-4143-3449-3
Trim Size: 5 x 7
Binding: Softcover
Release: November 2009
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Chuck Norris
is a TV and film actor who has starred in more than twenty films and is well known for his popular television series Walker, Texas Ranger. He is also a martial arts expert and a bestselling author of numerous books including Black Belt Patriotism and The Secret Power Within. Norris's nationally syndicated column appears in Human Events, Town Hall, and World Net Daily, among other outlets.
Chuck and his wife Gena continue to be involved in many charitable, Christian and civic endeavors, including two trips to Iraq to support American troops, the Make–a–Wish Foundation, Veterans Administration National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans, the United Way, etc. Chuck and Gena Norris are also advocates for an elective Bible education course offered now in 475 public school districts in 38 states.
Chuck Norris' greatest mission at the moment, however, is to raise the value and standards of at–risk young people through his KICKSTART organization. KICKSTART is a martial arts program offered to junior high kids in Texas in lieu of their regular physical education classes.
Chuck and Gena and their children live on their ranch near Houston, Texas. For more information on Chuck Norris and the KICKSTART program, go to: http://www.chucknorris.com/.
My review:
As I stated before, I really loved this book. It was funny, thought-provoking, inspiring, and just an overall good read! I was all ready a Chuck Norris fan from way back, but even those who aren't necessarily fans, will find this book good.
At the beginning of each chapter, there is a carcitature of Chuck with one of the famous sayings that are so prevelant on the internet and even posters. For instance one of my favorites is, "Superman wears Chuck Norris pajamas to bed at night". Hilarious! I love Chuck's sense of faith, family, and patriotism. He has so many motivational thoughts throughout the book that will make you see how we all have something to contribute and not to give up on our dreams. For myself, I'm definitely keeping this book on my bookshelf to turn to when I need that extra boost to keep going for my dreams. Really - it was that good.
Lest you think this is a book of "look at me, I'm so good" - let me set you straight. Chuck is upfront about his failures as well as his successes. He gives glory to the One that deserves the glory and Chuck's faith in God is evident on nearly every page.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book. It was SO good and I know you'll love it, too.
(You can find a link to this book on my Amazon.com widget on the sidebar. At less than 10 bucks it would make a great gift for someone you love or for you! Remember, if you go there using my widget, I can get a little credit with Amazon. :) Thank you!)
God bless you - Julie
Friday, October 30, 2009
Book Giveaway - There's More to Life than Making a Living
There's More to Life than Making a Living by Jack C. McDowwellA significant life has positive meaning and value beyond individual success. It means contributing to the lives of others and showing compassion. In this book, Jack McDowell shares the six keys to a life of significance: Find your calling, learn from your experiences, acquire habits that build character, discover the joy of generosity, build relationships for life, and don't retire. Each chapter contains specific actions that will help readers master the six essentials. These steps are the harvest of Jack's own experiences and they are, he says, "the gifts of a providential God to this seeker after a life with deeper and more lasting meaning."
Giving is man's God-ordained purpose. This book will provide encouragement and resources for the journey to a more significant life. It is a personal invitation to discover that there is far more to life than just making a living.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jack C. McDowell was born in Hollywood, California, during the depth of the great depression. He served The Salvation Army for 38 years, devoting his life to the organization's financial needs and dedicated officers. In 2005, Jack endowed and sponsored the opening of The Salvation Army's School for Leadership Development, whose purpose is to build spiritually motivated leaders and equip them with the resources and skills to complete their mission with The Salvation Army.
- Publisher: Faith Words
- Category: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
- Format: HARDCOVER BOOK
- Publish Date: 11/4/2009
- ISBN: 9780446555944
- HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO ENTER:
You don't have to have a blog, but you must have an email where I can get in touch with you. If you don't leave an email and I can't get in touch with you, I'll have to choose a different winner.
Only residents of the U.S. or Canada area eligible to win and we will not ship to P. O. Boxes
I have 5 copies of this book to giveaway courtesy of Hatchett Books! I will choose winners by
random.org. and the books will be shipped to the winners directly from Hachette Book Group
I will do the drawing on November 20th and notify the winners by email on the 21st.
God bless you - Julie
Book Giveaway - Climate for Change
Climate for Change by Katharine Hayhoe and Andrew Farley
Global warming: it's one of the hottest scientific and political issues of today. And yet we've all found ourselves asking . . .
- It's freezing outside--where's global warming now?
- Climate is always changing--how do we know this isn't just a cycle?
- Why should Christians care about global warming when we know the world won't end that way?
For all the talk about climate change, there's still a great deal of debate about what it all means, especially among Christians. A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE offers straightforward answers to these questions, without the spin. This book untangles the complex science and tackles many long-held misconceptions about global warming. Authored by a climate scientist and a pastor, A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE boldly explores the role our Christian faith can play in guiding our opinions on this important global issue.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Katharine Hayhoe is a professor in the Department of Geosciences at Texas Tech University and CEO of ATMOS Research, a scientific consulting company. She contributed her research to and served as Expert Reviewer for the Nobel Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Katharine's work has been presented before the U.S. Congress, highlighted by state and federal agencies, and featured in over 200 newspapers and media outlets around the world.
Andrew Farley is the lead teaching pastor of Ecclesia (EcclesiaOnline.com) and co-hosts Real Life in Christ, a 30-minute program that airs every week on ABC-TV in the West Texas area. Andrew served as a professor at the University of Notre Dame for five years and is now a tenured professor at Texas Tech University. Andrew has coauthored three textbooks and more than a dozen journal articles. He is also the author of The Naked Gospel: The Truth You May Never Hear in Church.
- Publisher: Faith Words
- Category:RELIGION
- Format: HARDCOVER BOOK
- Publish Date: 10/29/2009
- ISBN: 9780446549561
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO ENTER:
Leave a comment at the end of this post and make sure you leave a way for me to get in touch with you. To get more entries, follow this blog (leave another comment letting me know you are a follower) and mention this giveaway on your blog (again, leave me a comment letting me know you did this and leave a link) .
You don't have to have a blog, but you must have an email where I can get in touch with you. If you don't leave an email and I can't get in touch with you, I'll have to choose a different winner.
Only residents of the U.S. or Canada area eligible to win and we will not ship to P. O. Boxes
I have 2 copies of this book to giveaway courtesy of Hatchett Books! I will choose a winner by
random.org. and the books will be shipped to the winners directly from Hachette Book Group
I will do the drawing on November 20th and notify the winners by email on the 21st.
God bless you - Julie
Book Giveaway - Can God Be Trusted?
Can God Be Trusted? By Thomas D. WilliamsFather Williams explores the most common obstacles that prevent people from trusting God, including personal betrayals, unfulfilled expectations, and seemingly unanswered prayers. He then explains what is reasonable to expect from God and offers practical tips for ways to grow in trust.
Williams is becoming a revered voice in the Christian community for his insightful writings on issues that really matter to Christians. In this new book, Father Williams will help readers understand, not only how to trust God in spite of doubts and confusion, but to truly know God can be trusted.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
- Publisher: Faith Words
- Category: RELIGION
- Format: HARDCOVER BOOK
- Publish Date: 10/13/2009
- ISBN: 9780446515009
Leave a comment at the end of this post and make sure you leave a way for me to get in touch with you. To get more entries, follow this blog (leave another comment letting me know you are a follower) and mention this giveaway on your blog (again, leave me a comment letting me know you did this and leave a link) .
You don't have to have a blog, but you must have an email where I can get in touch with you. If you don't leave an email and I can't get in touch with you, I'll have to choose a different winner.
Only residents of the U.S. or Canada area eligible to win and we will not ship to P. O. Boxes
I have 3 copies of this book to giveaway courtesy of Hatchett Books! I will choose winners by
random.org. and the books will be shipped to the winners directly from Hachette Book Group
I will do the drawing on November 20th and notify the winners by email on the 21st.
God bless you - Julie
Book Giveaway - The Misunderstood God
The Misunderstood God - The Lies Religion Tell About God by Darrin Hufford
THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD tells the truth about who the Creator is. This book analyzes what religion says about God's heart and personality and measures it up to what God calls Himself: Love. It simplifies a generation's tangled perceptions of God by taking a journey through the sixteen aspects of love described in one of the most well-known Bible passages in the world: 1 Corinthians 13, also known as "the love chapter." So many Christians have been bombarded with confusing teachings and doctrines that their understanding of God resembles a tightly tangled ball of Christmas tree lights.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Darin Hufford is the host of the Into the Wild podcast and the founder and president of the Free Believers Network. He travels and speaks throughout the world on knowing the heart of God. Currently, Darin lives in
Publisher: Windblown Media
Category: Religion
Format: Trade Paperback
Publish Date: 11/2/2009
ISBN: 9781935170051
Leave a comment at the end of this post and make sure you leave a way for me to get in touch with you. To get more entries, follow this blog (leave another comment letting me know you are a follower) and mention this giveaway on your blog (again, leave me a comment letting me know you did this and leave a link) .
You don't have to have a blog, but you must have an email where I can get in touch with you. If you don't leave an email and I can't get in touch with you, I'll have to choose a different winner.
Only residents of the U.S. or Canada area eligible to win and we will not ship to P. O. Boxes
I have 3 copies of this book to giveaway courtesy of Hatchett Books! I will choose winners by
random.org. and the books will be shipped to the winners directly from Hachette Book Group
I will do the drawing on November 20th and notify the winners by email on the 21st.
God bless you - Julie
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