Celebrate the harvest season with the bestselling Precious Moments®characters.
Full of the beloved artwork and timeless messages of gratitude, Happy Harvest is a sweet reminder to enjoy every season together. As the leaves change and fields yield their fruit, it is time to celebrate a Happy Harvest with
all of God’s creation! Talk with your children about God’s beautiful
world in autumn and all the joys it holds—falling leaves, big round
pumpkins, warm cider, and crackling fires that bring us closer together. This
charming board book will remind you of all your favorite aspects of the
harvest season and invite you and your children to thank God for His
abundant provision.
Jean
Fischer is a professional writer with a solid background in publishing.
While working as a senior editor and creative manager at Golden Books'
Activity Products and Audio divisions, she managed the creative
development of activity books and award-winning audio/book products. As a
freelance writer, Jean has co-written with Christian celebrities Sheila
Walsh, Thomas Kinkade, John MacArthur, John C. Maxwell, and she
recently compiled stories for The Jesus Calling Bible Storybook written by best-selling author, Sarah Young.
Years ago, a picnic basket brought two hearts together. For Rachel and Mike, history may be about to repeat itself.Rachel
Fisher is devastated when the young man she’s loved for years leaves
her to date her best friend. Her heart is broken, and she has all but
given up on love. Determined to keep her mind off the pain, she starts
teaching at an Amish school for children with learning disabilities. Since
his father became ill, Mike Lantz has been overwhelmed with the
responsibility of providing for his family and caring for his
six-year-old brother, John. When John joins Rachel’s class and she
learns that his mother is deceased and his father sick, she desperately
wants to help the family, even with something as simple as a meal.With
her parents’ old picnic basket, Rachel begins sending food to the Lantz
family. As the weeks go by, John’s grades start to improve, and the
attraction grows between Rachel and Mike. They can’t deny that their
friendship is growing toward something more, but both of them are
hesitant to risk a more serious relationship. The last thing
Rachel wants is another heartbreak, and Mike is worried about providing
for his loved ones. Will the two be able to reconcile their past hurts
with new hope for the future?
Here is Amy telling us about The Courtship Basket:
About Amy:
Amy Clipston has been writing for as long as she can remember. Her
fiction writing “career” began in elementary school when she and a close
friend wrote and shared silly stories. She has a degree in
communications from Virginia Wesleyan College and is a member of the
Authors Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Romance Writers
of America. She is the author of the bestselling Kauffman Amish Bakery
series and Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel series with HarperCollins
Christian Publishing. Amy works full-time for the City of Charlotte,
NC, and lives in North Carolina with her husband, two sons, mother, and
four spoiled rotten cats.
I loved this story. Amy Clipson takes us back to Lancaster County Pennsylvania for the second installment in her Amish Heirloom series. This sweet story begins with the marriage of Veronica Fisher and Jason Huyard. Mattie and Leroy have 3 daughters, Veronica, Rachel and Emily. Rachel is enjoying the wedding and dreaming of her own wedding to David Beiler. Oh they weren't engaged just yet, but had been dating for four years so the she knew they would soon be announcing their intentions. Suddenly her dreams were evaporating into thin air when she happens upon David and her best friend, Sharon, talking about their own relationship and being open with Rachel about it.
Rachel shows great strength of character when she accepts the job at the Amish school for children who needs extra help. She never imagined herself as a teacher, but she has made up her mind to put all her energies into her position. When assigned a new student John Lantz she finds herself drawn to this young student who recently lost his mother. Unfortunately everything she tried in class fell short of getting John involved in the classroom work, so taking it upon herself she approached his older brother Mike Lantz about not only John's behavior, but his academics.
Mike Lantz is a young man who is truly overwhelmed with responsibilities. His father and uncle share ownership of Bird-in-Hand Builders, but since his father's illness Mike has stepped up to do his father's work. Of course that also extends to their home and care of the animals. He has cousins to help with his father during the day, but in the evenings he's left with the responsibility of not only caring for his father and younger brother, John.
Rachel shows up at their house to talk with Mr. Lantz not realizing the home situation and spoke with Mike about John. Mike tried to explain the situation and that they were trying to help John. Rachel feeling bad about how it may have looked to Mike about her concerns and decided that she wanted to help in any way possible. Her sister Emily gave her the idea to possibly prepare a meal a few times a week and send home with John and also to help tutoring him. Rachel became excited about this plan and hoped it would help convincing Mike to forgive her actions.
This is a very sweet story with elements of betrayal, forgiveness, love and lots of faith. Rachel was a character that I found to be very strong. She was dealt a blow, but didn't let it keep her down. She showed her strength of character so many times throughout the story. Mike was someone I immediately liked. His love of family and stepping up to take on responsibilities he knew nothing about. I was immediately drawn into the plot from page one and with each page I turned I became more invested in the story. This is a book I would recommend to anyone who loves Amish stories.
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publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book
review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The
opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with
the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
Next book in the series, The Cherished Quilt, is set to be released Nov., 2016.
When Christopher Hochstetler comes
from Ohio to work at his uncle’s shop in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, he
gets off on the wrong foot with Emily Fisher. But when he finally opens
up to her about his tragic reasons for leaving home, her heart begins
to change.When Christopher
compliments an old quilt, Emily decides to make a similar quilt for
Christopher as a gesture of friendship. Emily knows she must guard her
heart, as Christopher is not a baptized member of the church, but she’s
suddenly found someone with whom she can imagine sharing a future. When a
family emergency calls Christopher back home to Ohio, Emily decides to
finish the quilt, in spite of her pain, and send it to him for
Christmas. But when Christopher receives it, will he have the courage to
truly follow his heart?
As an on-the-go teen, you’re moving fast. God is moving faster! The
New King James Version Teen Study Bible will help you keep in step with
all he has done, is doing, and will do in the world and in your life.
This Bible will help you discover the eternal truths of God’s Word and
apply them to the issues you face today.
Features include:
• We Believe: Unpacks the Apostles Creed to reveal the biblical foundation of faith
• Panorama: Keeps the big picture of each book of the Bible in view
• Key Indexes: Help with in-depth Bible study
• To the Point: Reveals what the Bible says about pressing issues
• Dear Jordan: Offers biblical advice for teens
• Instant Access: Tells what God says to you personally
• Q&A: Tests your knowledge of Bible trivia
• Bible Promises: Highlights Bible verses worth remembering
• Book Introductions: Provides an overview for each book of the Bible
• Complete New King James Version (NKJV) Bible Text.
My Thoughts:
I have been looking for a bible for my son who is now 15 and has advanced from his first bible. As you know there are lots of bibles on the market, but for me it was important to find one that would fit with his age. When given the opportunity to review this bible I was very excited to see if it was one that would be a good fit for him and fortunately it was.
Let me tell you a little about this bible:
Hardcover
1632 pages
8.50 X 5.40 X 1.75 (inches)
8 point font in black letter text
Features include:
We Believe: Unpacks the Apostles Creed to reveal the biblical foundation of faith
Panorama: Keeps the big picture of each book of the Bible in view
Key Indexes: Help with in-depth Bible study
To the Point: Reveals what the Bible says about pressing issues
Dear Jordan: Offers biblical advice for teens
Instant Access: Tells what God says to you personally
Book Introductions: Provides an overview for each book of the Bible
Complete New King James Version (NKJV) Bible Text
This is a wonderful bible and resource for any teen. It will help them in their study of God's word and their understanding of all he has done and will do in their lives. I really liked the Dear Jordan sections which are questions/concerns a lot of teens have. I also liked the Q&A section. I do believe this is a great bible for the target audience (ages 13-16) and do believe this bible could last through all the teen years.
I would recommend this for any child in their teens.
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It was just a simple singing competition that would be fun to
audition for. Who knew what kind of doors it might open for a
sixteen-year-old from Garner, North Carolina.
Go Big or Go Home is the story of a kid with country songs in his
soul. The special thing with Scotty McCreery, however, is that he has
this God-given ability to sing those tunes the exact way they should be
sung. Daring to enter the limelight at such a young age, Scotty finds
himself embraced by the nation, and even overseas, as he competes on
"American Idol". This is his journey from his North Carolina roots to
winning America’s most popular singing competition and launching a
musical career he had always dreamt about.
Go Big or Go Home narrates Scotty's journey from a kid imitating
Elvis on the school bus to 30 million across America tuning in to see
him win Season 10 of "American Idol”. Now as he completes his
ground-breaking fourth album, Scotty shares a glimpse of where he came
from and the impact his faith, family and friends have had on a humbled
guy who keeps asking “why me?”
My Thoughts:
I loved this book as Scotty McCreary opens up about his journey, faith and life that lead him to become the next American Idol.
Scotty begins his story by telling about his grandmother picking up a book about Elvis at a bookfair when he was in preschool which started his obsession with Elvis. Two years later his mother bought him his first Elvis cd which sealed his fate. He tells about how growing up in Garner, NC and how living in this small community outside of Raleigh not only grounded him, but made him the man he's grown into.
He says that home isn't just a starting point; it's also a place that can ground you and keep you normal, even if your life has suddenly been uprooted and feels anything but.
He describes his first idol competition which was actually in Clayton, NC. His mother signed him up for the Clayton Idol without his knowledge. He sang Living Color by Jamie Johnson and suddenly found himself not singing anymore, but more like breathing. During the performance the lyrics stirred his soul and it felt more like releasing rather than reciting mere words.
He discusses his faith and how he was saved at the age of 12 during a youth retreat. He says that there are lessons in our struggles. Some lessons we figure out; some we might not figure out until we are on the other side of heaven. He describes the bible as basic instructions before leaving earth. One of his favorite verses is Jeremiah 29:11.
He discusses in depth the journey from Garner, NC to the huge stage in California, from audition to winning American Idol. The ups and downs of the journey and how the idol judges and other contestants became, however briefly, his home away from home. I really like how he shared all aspects that made him into the young man and performer that he is.
If you like Scotty McCreary then I urge you to read this book and see how he is more than you ever imagined. I was impressed with him while watching American Idol, but after reading this book I am more impressed with the man he has become.
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The Chronological Study Bible
presents the text of the New King James Version in chronological order -
the order in which the events actually happened - with notes, articles,
and full-color graphics that connect the reader to the history and
culture of Bible times. It is the only NKJV study Bible arranged in
chronological order.
Features include:
The entire New King James Bible with translators' notes, arranged in chronological order for absorbing and effective Bible study
Full-color illustrations of places, artifacts, and cultural phenomena that give you a dramatic, "you are there" experience
Fascinating articles that connect the Bible text to world history and culture
Daily Life Notes that explain how people lived in Bible times
Epoch Introductions and Historical Overviews that provide vivid chronological context
Transition Comments that set the stage and prepare you for the biblical text that follows
"Time Capsules" of world history that accompany the Bible text
Time Panels and Charts that show the flow of Bible history
In-text and full-page color maps of the biblical world
A handy scripture finder index that provides rapid access to any passage
Topical Index Scripture Index, Concordance, and Glossary to facilitate study
Dynamic One-Year and Two-Year daily reading plans—allow you to read through the Bible chronologically in one or two years.
Eight pages of full-color maps
Blank lined pages for personal notes
Presentation page
Ribbon marker
9-point text size
9.75" x 6.75" x 1.75"
My Thoughts:
Wow, what a wonderful study bible.
I had never seen a bible arranged chronological so for me this was a fascinating find.
The cover is both soft, pliable and beautiful.
It's written in easy to understand language. I opened the bible and began reading through the New Testament. I was amazed at the amount of information it contained. It is listed as Epoch Eight which is The Coming of the Messiah. It lists the dates as being 37 B.C.-A.D. 30, gives the archeology of the past, peoples and groups, the biblical literature and introductions to Jesus Christ. As it begins there is section listed as Transition which gives a prehistory of Jesus, also included is a time capsule which bears witness to a time frame. Also given are time charts and panels which give the reader a visual as to exactly what was taking place. Beautiful in-text maps which shows Jesus' travels. For me each of these inclusions helped to put everything I was reading in better perspective. At the end of the book/bible there's a section that includes cultural and historical topics which answered questions and brought topics to light I had never considered. Of course there's a glossary and concordance, plus index of scripture passages. At the very back included is either a one or two year daily reading plan, For me this is a wonderful addition to my Bible study program. It will enhance my understanding of events and God's message. It would be difficult to use this in church, but in my opinion could be used if necessary. I find myself picking this Bible up after church to for a further understanding of the message. This is a Bible I would recommend to everyone. It will help in understanding exactly how everything unfolded innot only the prophesy but also the coming of Jesus, his ministry, his death and resurrection. **I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
