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All these cold days have created the perfect environment to catch up on some reading...a hot cup of coffee, a snugly blankly and chair, and a new book...

A Memory a Day for Moms - is a five year inspirational journal that would make such a meaningful gift. Set up similarly to a day planner, each page as the date, and 5 spots (for 5 different years) to record memories of your children. There are journaling prompt questions, Scripture verses and a brief prayer on each page. What a special book~

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So Much to Celebrate is a treasure of adorable pictures and ideas. It made me immediately begin planning something to celebrate. Divided into ideas for set holidays and seasons, the pictures and recipes are easy to use. The style of the decorating is so fun and fresh. What a great resource!

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God Made the World is the cutest board book. Filled with creative illustrations and rhyming phrases, this book is a fun and informative read. We read the book two times in a row! We love it already.

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After reading the Magnolia Story, I was excited to also read Capital Gaines. Written in the same style as Chip and Joanna's first book, Chip retells his story..what brought him to the successful place they are today.  His encouragement to enjoy and celebrate the journey along the way is refreshing and encouraging. I love the simple format, the vivid stories and the life lessons mixed throughout.

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Picturing Heaven - 40 hope-filled devotions with coloring pages is a beautifully illustrated coloring book written by Randy Alcorn. Scripture is spread throughout the book as well. The pages are thick, What a beautiful gift book and what an encouraging message.

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Simonetta Carr's Irenaeus of Lyon is a beautifully illustrated and extremely informative biography written for young readers. Even as an adult, I found myself immediately drawn to the story and timeline, following the illustrated maps and pictures provided within the text. What a perfect way to introduce and educate young readers with Christian biographies. I will be looking for more books in this series.

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I don't typically venture much further than hand lettering, but I did find Everyday Watercolor interesting and encouraging to try out a few techniques. The instructions seem easy to follow and I love that the pages aren't over complicated with intricate steps.

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The Parables of Jesus' author was unfamiliar to me, but the simple retelling of these stories from the Gospels would be a perfect companion to an in depth Bible study. Each chapter begins with the Scripture references for the parable. It was easy to read and informative.

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I love a creative looking book - this book, A Field Guide for Every Mission looks and feels like a regular field manual. The pages are thick, the book has creative graphics and the information is laid out in an easy-to-digest way. Believers need the encouragement to view their current situation as a mission field. It is so easy to think that we are so far removed from a mission opportunity, dismissing Jesus' commands and instructions. This book is filled with practical ideas and ways to demonstrate the Gospel where you living currently.

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I am a big fan of these "God Bless My..." books. God Bless My Family was a fun addition to our collection. I received the book the same day we were headed to visit my sister and her family. It was perfect to read it with all the cousins, naming our family members mentioned.  Grandparents, aunts, uncles, mom, dad, siblings, cousins. The illustrations were adorable. We love these rhyming board books. This would also be a fun way to help small children pray for family members.

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I must admit that I snatch up all Biblical resources I can find to help my children as they mature and grow into the adults that God wants them to be. Secret Keeper Girl: the Power of Modesty for Tweens is an excellent addition to my arsenal. The book is easily held in your hands, colorful and illustrated in an attractive way for tween girls. It's filled with illustrations and key phrases to catch their eye. And it is full of truth and Scripture.

The Secret Keeper Girl: Mom - Daughter Devos with Coloring Experience is a perfect book for us to plan to work through together. Seven weeks of 5 days each - the devotions seem to be a great time length, appropriate for girl's attention span at this age. Again, it is full of Scripture and truth. What a great way for a mom to share with her daughter what God's plan is.


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We love cute rhyming books. Ten Little Night Stars creatively adds a star with each turn of the page. With each star added, another part of the bedtime routine takes place. The illustrations are so adorable, the pages are thick and child-proof, and the story is a perfect bedtime tale.

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Gospel Centered Mom has changed my way of thinking about motherhood. I am overwhelmed at the big picture that God has for my life and thanking Him for my desperate need for Him. As I read this book, I was convicted by Scripture and drawn closer to my Savior. What a winner of a book!

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Easter Love Letters from God is the perfect addition to our countdown to Easter tradition. Filled with stories of the last week of Jesus' life on earth and Scripture, this will be the perfect resource for family devotions. The illustrations are brightly colored and the lift-able flaps will keep the children entertained.

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A Very Happy Easter Prayer is an adorable rhyming board book that will also be added to our stack of Easter books. The rhymes are easy to read. The illustrations are colorful and cute. And my kids loved pointing out which animals were featured on each page. Its a great book to help us thank the Lord for things that really matter.

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Although I am not Vegan and know very little about this diet choice, I love learning substitutes and getting recipe ideas. Vegan Comfort Classics is a colorful recipe book filled with delicious looking pictures and descriptive, easy to follow recipes.

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We loved everything about The Legends of Easter Treasury. Beautifully illustrated stories tell the significance and Christian meaning behind symbols and Easter and signs of spring. The week before Easter, we read these stories and I loved seeing my kids draw connection between Easter traditions and Jesus death and resurrection. This will be a yearly read for our family.

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Gobi is the cutest story of "a little dog with a big heart." This true story is beautifully illustrated and contains little action/sound phrases throughout that kept my children entertained.

The story of determination and perseverance were inspiring. And the developing friendship was fun to watch unfold. We loved this book!

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I have learned so much from Carol Kent's writings and her testimony in the past. I was excited to receive this devotional for review: He Holds my Hand, Experiencing God's Presence and Protection.

The compact, hard backed book holds one years worth of daily thoughts. Each entry starts with a quote, has a few paragraphs from Carol Kent, and ends with Scripture. It's a treasure.

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Gracelaced and A Gracelaced Journal are the most beautifully illustrated books I own. Ruth Chou Simons hand letters Scripture in the most amazing way. The book follows the four seasons (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall) as it lays out devotional thoughts, journal prompts and Scripture. I love the dig deeper Scripture lists too. The journal is adorable with full illustrated pages of Simons' art and plenty of pages to make my own.

Many of the illustrated Scripture verses could also be framed. These books are beautiful and an immediate favorite.

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Sally Clarkson has delivered another well-written book inviting us to invite others into our lives. The Life Giving Table focuses on nurturing faith through feasting, one meal at a time.
The quotes, Scripture and tips are inspirational and challenging.

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Even though hand-lettering is my art form of choice, I enjoy looking through other art technique books. Colored Pencil Painting Portraits was a book full of technical tips and examples. Those wishing to perfect their portrait skills would benefit greatly from this glossy paged book.

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30 Days to Joy - a one month creative journal is a perfect gift to pass along to an artistic friend. The book is filled with inspirational quotes and journaling/drawing prompts.

It's a handy size, perfect to stick into a purse or handbag. The cover is attractive. The ink on the inside pages is a calming burgundy tone.

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Having loved a similar book (Praying for Boys), I was excited to review Praying for Girls. Even though it is by a different author, the Biblical truths and easy prayer prompts are still just as present in this book. Pray for her identity, her heart, her mind, her relationships, her purpose...I love that there are blanks for you to insert your daughter's name - praying specifically and out loud has changed my prayer life.

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This adorable hard back Bible (The Blessed Garden Bible) is the perfect little girl Bible. Illustrated devotional thoughts are sprinkled throughout the Scriptures. "Why should I read the Bible?"  "How do I forgive?" How can I let God's love shine through me?" And the International Children's Bible is easy for them to understand. I look forward to reading the Word with my daughter.

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After taking a "Women in Church History" course in college, I have loved learning about the powerful women who have helped Christianity to spread throughout the ages. Sometimes it was them going into a scary country on their own. Other times it was a wife supporting her leader of a husband. Reformation Women is a welcomed addition to my collection of books on Women in Church history. What a powerful reminder of what God can do with a heart surrendered to Him.

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Wow! The Good News in Four Words is an adorable children's book with cute illustrations and a clear gospel message. From the fall of mankind to the cross to the tomb, my kids were able to see how all these Bible stories fit together in God's perfect plan. What a perfect way to share the Gospel with your children.

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As a young adult, I was an avid reader. I loved tales of missionaries and their adventures to advance the Gospel. God's Smuggler is a true account of Brother Andrew, written for middle-school age readers to enjoy. A few black and white illustrations are sprinkled throughout the story.

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Even though I have two small children already, I still learned so much from this book. Things I wish I'd known Before We Became Parents. by Gary Chapman.  I chuckled at some of the concepts because of their truth. You'll find chapters that include these topics (and more): That having children radically changes your schedule, that potty training is no laughing matter, that sometimes parents need to apologize, and that marriages do not thrive on autopilot.

Many of these ideas are easy to forget in the day-to-day life with kids. This is a book I plan to re-read every so often, reminding myself of the truths found within. I always appreciate Gary Chapman's teaching style.

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A Layman Looks at the Lord's Prayer is a great, simple resource for any believer. Each phrase from the Lord's Prayer gets its own chapter - Scripture is used to further break down the principles that Jesus taught his disciples. What a great short book. What a great resource on prayer.

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You can do this was not a book I would read again. Seemed to focus more on self-.promotion. I understand the need for confidence building, but inspiration for this book seemed to come from man's quotes rather than Scripture.

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Jane of Austin was a fun, lighthearted Christian novel. I had never heard of the author but was lightly entertained by her easy writing approach. It was a fun summer read.

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I love Hannah C. Hall's "God Bless My..." books. They are adorable. They rhyme perfectly. And the board book format is perfect for little hands. The covers area always padded and the illustrations are beautiful. God Bless My School is a fun addition to our collection. It focuses on getting ready for school and the activities that can take place throughout the day. This could be used for kindergarten or a preschool setting.

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