launch Day Book Review:Being Ok with where You Are By Stacey Thacker

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I was flattered to be chosen to be a part of the launch Team for being ok with Where You Are   by Stacey Thacker.

Matter of fact this is the second book in which Stacey has been an author of that I have read in the last year that has deeply touched my life.  The first was Hope for the Weary Mom which she co-authored with Brooke McGothloin.  That book found me in a cery dark and lonely place back in January and February  of this year.  It brought me to my knees with broken tears.

Soooo when I saw Stacey was putting together a launch team for her new book which technically launched September 3rd on Amazon.  I had try.  Stacey writes from the deepest parts of her heart.  Most of us would cringe to let someone else know whats in those parts of our hearts, but through her boldness and courage Stacey touches THOUSANDS OF WOMEN!

So as I started this book everything was going amazing in my life.  Literally AMAZING!   But in the last week.  I have become NOT ok with where i am.  It’s Amazing how God gives just what you need right when you need it.  And this book was no different.  As I answered the study question in the first few chapters I found myself thinking, “wow things really are going well!”  But little did I know what was coming this week.

This week has been full of tests, trials, frustrations and faith testing moments.

I’m not okay but I am getting there.  Between Hope For The Weary Mom   and Being Ok With Where You are At  I am finding myself with quotes and promises running through my head at each turn.

The book had 10 chapters but you may not have to read them in order.  You should read the first two chapters in order.  They go hand in hand and are essential to the process but the rest of the book you can hop around to which chapter best pertains to you and your situation.

For instance:   This week I have come to realize that people who said two short months ago that the had our Autic sons best interests in mind, really don’t.   I am not struggling with the ” c word” (chapter 4 -Comparison) but instead I needed reminding of   Standing on His promises (chapter 5) Having Perseverance (chapter 8)  and living thankfully (chapter 9).

His promises is not only will he never leave ME. Or forsake me, but he won’t leave or forsake Weasel either.  HE ALWAYS has Weasel’s best interest in mind…always!

I need to persevere for Weasels sake.  I need to fight for him, his needs and our morals as a family!

And then i need to live thankfully…i need to be thankful for these trials.  Because it is through these trials that my attitude will point to God!   These trials have the potential of helping others..   And that is what my llife is all about…helping others!

This book has touched my life so deeply and no matter your circumstances and where you are God Can and WILL. Help you to be okay with where you are!

You can find the book on Amazon for $3.99

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DVD Review-Least Among Us (Lionsgate)

This Movie is based on a true person.  Richard Kelly is a young African American  who is struggling during the time if Martin Luther king Jr  He has big plans as he has a job all lined up that will help pay for the medication his ailing mother needs.  without him knowing his mother fills out an application to Westbury Seminary in California.  After attempting to calm violence he is placed in jail  for assault of  a police officer.  Thru a turn of events he is forced to go to the seminary in order to reduce his sentence.  And by doing so and through God working in this man’s life BOTH he and the seminary are changed for the better!

As for my personal thoughts on this movie……it’s a good one BUT it challenges you.  I think I liked it better the second time around.  there is a lot to process and many characters.  it is an eyeopener that just because Seminary is attached to a school’s name it doesn’t mean it’s a solid one.  Also being in a Christian environment doesn’t mean that racism or for that matter sin isn’t still there.  Money can corrupt and hearts can be hardened to God. In an amazing set of events God reaches young Kelly and changes him from the inside out and in  not so easy ways.    In the end the transformation is simply amazing. Stands are made and we learn just before the credits roll what Richard Kelly does with the rest of his life!

On  a side note we have not yet let our children  (ages 6 1/2 and under watch this movie)   due to violence.

 

What’s in The Bible With Buck Denver

Phil Vischer

Do you know the name?  If you have had a  preschooler in the last20 years you should (Oh BOY  do I feel Old)  He is the creator of VEGGIE TALES!  For a long time i loved Veggie Tales But have you noticed that it has changed…and in my opinion NOT for the better!   I believe that this has to do with Phil Vischer no longer working on Veggie Tales  there has hardly been a  reference to God and there has been no Bible stories since Gideon!  Well except for the Christmas story “The little Drummer Boy”  Which talks about Jesus’ Birth BUT the little drummer boy is never mentioned in scripture!  So enough of my soap Box and Onto our family’s new favorite go to video series.

WHAT’S IN THE BIBLE WITH BUCK DENVER

So what’s sospecial?

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Women of Faith Confrence-November 4th and 5th

So back a few months ago i was catching up with some friends on facebook when one of my friends(who also has a blog) linked to a Booksneeze offer to be a Women of faith blogger.  They were offering not just one BUT two free tickets to any of the Women of Faith Conferences this fall.  All you had to do was send in some info,post a badge to your website and publish two blog posts one before and one after the conference!. I was super excited But I figured who would select me and my little old blog!  I knew too that this could be a great chance for me to go since funds are limited.  Well i had no idea how many they would choose probably only one per city right so when I saw that my friend Jen from Reflections in the window had been chosen I was bummed BUT the tickets went to a great blogger …..But when I went to check my email can you guess my delight when I too had been chosen.  I was ECSTATIC!

 

This joy was renewed when I got my tickets in the mail too.  But I was also reminded that I had to write this blog post…..

 

So if at all possible come join me in Rochester for the Women of faith Imagine tour November 4th and 5th!

And A HUGE thank you to both Women of Faith and Booksneeze  for such an awesome privilege!