Are you ready for some Christian bubbles/myths to be busted? Author Amy Spiegel does just that in her book, Letting Go of Perfect. These myths are man made and tend to rob women of joy and cause them to go absolutely crazy in the process. You'll learn the truth about how God's Word can bring nie meaning to our every day life. Spiegel takes a look into our closet of Vanity Fair, our inner life that is evident in our outward choices. You'll find that you, yourself, is your own worst enemy. In order to be perfectly in line with God there are things that we need to let go of in life; we must let go of the idea of being perfect. What is right for one person may not be what God wants for you. We must be real, transparent. Spiegel shares 6 things we must let go of and 1 item we must grasp dearly.
How about you are you striving for perfect and just seem to be spinning your wheels? Well then maybe you could use a copy of Amy's book. I have one for giveaway. Is there something you feel you must let go of ....share in a comment or maybe you want to take a stab at one of the six things that Amy says must be let go of in the book. If you guess one of her 6 things you'll get a bonus entry for the book. Also I'm going to reward those that follow my blog tell me you are follower: gfc, email, etc.. and I'll give you a bonus. Please be sure to leave a way of contact. I must limit this to US residents only. I'll run this giveaway for the whole month of July. I'll draw a winner from all the qualifying entries on Aug. 1st.
a copy of this book was provided by the author and media collective for this review and giveaway
With honesty, creativity and sprinkled in humor Darlene shares her thoughts on what a job description of a mother would look like from her experience. She shares that which needs to be accomplished in the role and challenges found in the job. Brock concludes with the job may be difficult but seeks for those women that are willing to take up the task of raising daughters. No experience necessary; all on the job training. It isn't always easy but it will definitely make your life richer in the process. There is nothing more important or fulfilling than being a mother. I must say this was a very wonderful read and if you have little girls it is time you get started. However, if you have boys the same concepts could apply. Just a plain good motherhood book.
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her debut book, Darlene, who balanced a career in the recording
industry alongside motherhood, relates 13 coaching metaphors for how to
raise children. In talking about her new project she stated: “This book
is about what I learned - about the jobs you need to master, the advice
from other women that helped me, as well as some realities about the
life and culture we live in that informed my perspective. You can take
on the most difficult job in theworld – raising daughters – and not only
live to tell about it, but smile along the way.”
Visit the Grit and Grace project site here.
Visit Darlene's blog here.
Now for the fun part. I have a copy of this book I'd love to giveaway. Think outside the box and give me a job title you think may be in this book. She's creative in her titles. If you guess one that is in the book I'll give you a bonus entry. I must however, limit this to US residents only because of mail cost. I'll draw a winner on June 16th for this book from everyone that comments. Please be sure to leave a way of contact. Thanks.
a copy of this was provided by the author and media collective for this review
At this time of the year we reflect on giving thanks..Well that is just what Chris Tomlin's new CD How Great is Our God is all about. Reflecting on who we should give thanks and praise to. Our thoughts and music should always be uplifting to the God who created us for His glory. I myself haven't yet gotten into the new praise worship type of music, but the music on Chris' cd is all about how wonderful Our God is. I'm still stuck in the old fashion hymns age. Chris' songs on this cd takes some of the hymns to the praise and worship level. Check out his site here.
Would you like to win a copy of Chris' How Great is Our God? Then you are in luck. Because giving is the season, I am going to giveaway my once listened to copy plus in Media Collective's mistake I was sent an extra copy so I have 2 copies One once used and one never opened to giveaway. I'm going to use Rafflecopter to do this giveaway. However, you must follow the mandatory entries (there are two of them) before any of your entries are counted. One: leave a blog comment telling me if you'd ever heard of Chris Tomlin Two: be a follower of my blog. I'll draw two winners on Monday, Dec. 5th. Be sure to leave a way of contact. Please I must limit this to US residents because of cost of postage.
a copy of this music cd was provided by the author and media collective for this review
Published in association with OakTara, Help Wanted is flavored with honesty, humor, compelling stories and creative solutions. It navigates the various jobs moms must accomplish in the dynamic, yet often challenging mother-daughter relationship to make the maximum difference in their girl’s life.
Coach
Creative Counselor
Time Manager
Media Director Academic Advocate
Professor of Gender Studies
Relationship Counselor
Sex Ed Teacher
Financial Consultant
Bodyguard
Communications Specialist
In-Home Demonstrator
Military Specialist
In talking about her new project the mother of two stated: “This book is about what I learned - about the jobs you need to master, the advice from other women that helped me, as well as some realities about the life and culture we live in that informed my perspective. You can take on the most difficult job in the world – raising daughters – and not only live to tell about it, but smile along the way.”
Darlene Brock is a motivated self-starter who, while raising her two daughters, found time to produce award-winning music videos, manage recording artists, promote concerts throughout the US and serve as the Chief Operating Officer of a record label. Yet, when reviewing her varied accomplishments and successful career, she proclaims her most important and fulfilling job is being a mom.
Darlene and husband Dan R. Brock are legends in the music industry. Co-founders of Forefront Records, home of GRAMMY ® Award winning artist TobyMac, the power couple have recently launched The Grit & Grace Project. A company that is dedicated to helping women reach their full potential, merging two of the primary strengths innate to women, Grit and Grace, calling upon those strengths to find purpose as individuals, wives and mothers.
Now for the giveaway. Only requirements are 1.) be a follower or subscriber to my blog and 2.) live in US. Be sure to leave a way of contact. I'll draw a winner on Sat. May 14th.
a copy of this book was provided by the author and media collective for this review
"Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become." -C.S. Lewis
