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Christmas Under the Stars Featuring Lauren Daigle Review & Giveaway

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I was able to preview the new Christmas Under the Stars special featuring Lauren Daigle recently. I loved it!

Ok, I love Christmas music. And I love several of Lauren Daigle songs. So I was really looking forward to watching this special.

It did not disappoint!

Christmas Under the Stars featuring Lauren Daigle Review & Giveaway

Lauren Daigle is a two-time GRAMMY-Award winner and multi-platinum-selling artist. Her first full-length Christmas television special, “Christmas Under The Stars with Lauren Daigle,” airs Sunday, December 6 at 9 p.m. EST on BYUtv.

**Edited to add – If you missed this when it aired, you can still watch it on BYUtv!

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Lauren sings several of the Christmas songs that everyone knows and loves. She did an amazing job singing them all. My favorite was her rendition of The Little Drummer Boy.

Interspersed among the Christmas songs, Lauren shares with us. She tells us why these are her favorite songs, little stories about her Christmas memories, and just little tid bits about her life. I enjoyed listening to her stories and getting to know her a little bit.

In addition to the Christmas songs, Lauren sings a couple of her songs. I Will Rescue You, and You Say. I love those songs, so I’m glad she included them in this special.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching, and singing along, with Christmas Under the Stars. I wouldn’t have minded in the least if it was longer!

Christmas Under The Stars with Lauren Daigle on Sunday, December 6 at 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT on BYUtv. You can also stream the program for free on the BYUtv app anytime after the premiere.

Lauren Daigle’s new CD Behold: A Christmas Collection is available here.

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2 Hearts Review – Inspirational Movie Based on a True Story

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This summer, I was able to watch a screener for the new movie 2 Hearts to review. 2 Hearts shows us that every moment is a gift. Several themes run throughout the movie: sacrificial love, hope, family, and miracles.

 

 

2 Hearts movie

 

For two couples the future unfolds in different decades and different places, but a hidden connection will bring them together in a way no one could have predicted. Based on an inspirational true story, 2 HEARTS is a romantic journey that celebrates life, love and generosity of spirit, and will strengthen our belief that miracles still happen.

 

 

2 Hearts Review – Inspirational Movie Based on a True Story

 

2 HEARTS, rated PG13, from Freestyle Releasing/ AMT Productions, stars: Jacob Elordi (Euphoria; KISSING BOOTH), Tiera Skovbye (Riverdale, THE MIRACLE SEASON), Radha Mitchell (DREAMKATCHER; THE SHACK), Adan Canto (X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST; Designated Survivor)

 

 

Fans are loving the trailer for 2 HEARTS! The trailer has 27 million views on YouTube, over 10 million views on Facebook, and nearly 60,000 views on Instagram!

 

Check it out!

 

 

2 Hearts in theaters October 16, 2020!

 

I liked this movie. No, I didn’t love it. I found it hard to follow the story line at first. It took a little bit to get to know the characters and follow the story line. Once the film got going, and I learned the characters, I enjoyed the movie.

There was some language that was unnecessary. I always find it disappointing when otherwise good movies have to use language that gets a higher rating. I suggest you follow the rating advice, or pre-watch it before sharing with your kids or teens. Overall, though, I did enjoy this movie.

 

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2 Hearts is in theaters now!!

 

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Butterfly Box Review

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I recently received a Butterfly Box to review. Never heard of a Butterfly Box? It’s a monthly subscription box just for women of faith. It was so nice to have this Butterfly Box full of faith building items delivered right to my house.

 

Butterfly Box

 

Butterfly Box’s own description:

 

Life is busy, and it can be hard to find the time each day to connect with Christ. Butterfly Box is here to help! We thoughtfully curate a themed box each month to help reclaim those quiet moments with God, build your intimacy with Christ, and live out your faith in the world around you!

 

 

Butterfly Box Review

 

A little about what’s included in a Butterfly Box:

 

~Each month’s box is designed to illustrate a biblical theme and encourage spiritual growth.

~5 to 6 items such as jewelry, artwork, books, decor, personal pampering items, faith sharing cards and other specialty items

~All items are carefully chosen and undergo a rigorous selection process

~Products are faith-based or support small Christian businesses.

 

Butterfly Box Review

 

The theme of this months box was Women of Prayer. It included the book, The Power of a Praying Woman, a journal, this pretty prayer bracelet, and two organic Tea Drops – to make tea to enjoy during your quiet time.

 

Butterfly Box Review

 

If you haven’t read this book, I highly recommend it! This version has a nice leather like cover. I think the fact that they included this instead of a paperback book speaks to the quality of the boxes.

 

Butterfly Box Review

 

Also included the box were these two cards. One tells about everything included in the box. The other is a Weekly Prayer Guide. This can be used over and over again. it includes daily prayer ideas for yourself, your family, your work or ministry, your community, & more.

 

Butterfly Box Review

 

Here are  a few samples of other Butterfly Boxes. They all look as amazing as the once I received.

 

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Butterfly Box Coupon Code

 

Butterfly Box subscriptions make great gifts! Use code WELCOME10 to get 10% off a subscription for yourself, or as a gift.

 

 

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Butterfly Box Giveaway

 

Enter to win a 6 month subscription to Butterfly Box!  An over $190. value!

Go here to enter the giveaway!

 

 

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Generation to Generation Book Review

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I recently received a copy of Generation to Generation to read. Generation to Generation is the new book from the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, written by the founders daughter, Yael Eckstein.

The sub title Passing on a Legacy of Faith to Our Children aptly describes this book.

Chapters include Shabbat, Passover, Shavuot, Tisha B’Av, the High Holy Day, Sukkot, Purim, and tzedakah. Within those chapters, discussions include teaching our children, priorities, gratitude, hope, forgiveness, faith, courage, generosity, and more.

Generation to Generation Book Review

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews was founded in 1983 by Orthodox Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, whose vision for building bridges of understanding and cooperation between Christians and Jews has been translated into the largest Christian-supported humanitarian agency helping Jews in Israel and around the world. You can learn more about the organization and Rabbi Eckstein here.

For more than 2,000 years, the Jewish people have preserved and maintained their faith from generation to generation, despite being exiled from their land and suffering persecutions, pogroms, and even the Holocaust, where six million Jewish women, men, and children were killed at the hands of the Nazis. In her book, Generation to Generation, Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein unlocks the keys to how the Jewish people have successfully passed on the legacy of faith through the family,  and offers insights into how Christians can incorporate these principles within their own families to pass on a strong and living faith.

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The author, Yael Eckstein, is President and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, the largest provider of humanitarian aid in Israel.  You can find more info about her on the book site, www.generationbook.org

Generation to Generation Book Review

You can tell how good a book is by how many pages you mark! This was not just for a picture. These are actual markers I placed while I read this book.

Generation to Generation Book Review

I love that at the end of every chapter there are 3 pages to help you see where what was discussed in that chapter is mentioned in the New Testament, Family Talk – family discussion questions, and Bible verses to memorize.

In this example you find out how Tisha B’av is mentioned. These pages are very informative. You just may see a connection that you haven’t seen before.

Generation to Generation Book Review

Depending on the ages of your children, you may be able to read these Family Talk questions just as they are. For younger kids, you can easily simplify the questions to their level.

At the bottom of this page is a section just for parents. These sections will encourage and inspire you to learn and live these principals with your children every day.

Generation to Generation Book Review

The page of Bible memory verses includes selections from both the Old and the New Testaments. The verses vary in length. You choose which one, or more, will work for you family.

Generation to Generation Book Review

I highly recommend this book if you have children. I wish I had had this book when mine were younger! Yes, my kids are now grown. I still loved this book!

I highly recommend this book if you have ever delved into your Jewish roots, or would like to. You don’t have to have young kids to read this book! She does talk about kids a lot, but the book isn’t written for kids, it’s written for adults.

I highly recommend this book if you desire to learn how to share your faith with your children on a daily basis. The author shares many, many examples of how to live out the principles in this book. Ways to weave your faith into everything you do every day with your family.

Maybe you don’t have kids. Or like me, your kids are grown. Give this book to those in your life that do have kids. Grandparents, share this book with your kids, so they can share it with theirs.

 

 

Generation to Generation is available on Amazon.

 

 

 

 

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Before the Wrath DVD Review & Giveaway

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Have you heard of the term eschatology? Eschatology is a branch of theology concerned with the final events in the history of the world or of humankind. In other words, the end times.

In this inspirational documentary, Before the Wrath, you’ll hear from researchers, anthropologists, theologists and eschatologists about newly discovered evidence from the time of Christ. This new evidence reveals how and why the rapture must occur. You will also see new biblical insight that gives us hope and helps us to prepare for what’s coming.

 

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Before the Wrath starts with Jesus, where he lived, the people, the culture. Not only was Jesus a Jew, he was a Galilean. So were all his disciples. The Galileans had developed their own customs, different from the rest of the area where they lived. Jesus spoke to his disciples and his followers, referencing these customs, so they all knew exactly what he was talking about.

We, as modern day Christians, do not know about these customs. So we often miss these references.

The discussion of the Last Supper and communion is fascinating. It covers some cultural comparisons between a Galilean wedding and the last supper that I have never heard before. But that makes so much sense now!

 

The way the betrothed couple behaves after the betrothal compared to Jesus, what he says at the Last Supper, and what he says about returning are extremely similar when compared culturally.

 

Before the Wrath

 

No one knew the day and the hour of a Galilean wedding. Not even the bride and the groom. Only the father. It was a surprise wedding! Wow. See the comparison?

 

We’re not supposed to deal with the actual date. We are supposed to deal with the preparation.

 

 

 

The symbolism of the bridegroom going to his bride is breath taking when you see how the wedding ceremony compares to Jesus’s return.

 

Satan hates marriage because of what it represents. A microcosm of what awaits in heaven. A picture of what will be fulfilled when it comes (the rapture).

 

In discussing marriage, some of the statistics given were alarming to me. You can tell Satan hates marriage, and will do anything to stop or end it.

 

I am fascinated with this film! In case you couldn’t tell by the number of times I said fascinated. lol  I have just barely touched on the topics covered. It’s going to take more than one watching, for sure! You are going to want to get the DVD so you can watch it multiple times. I know I do!

 

Before the Wrath was released on March 3, 2020 by Ingenuity Films.

Before the Wrath narrators and experts include:

Narrated by Kevin Sorbo
(God’s Not Dead, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys)

Jack Hibbs
Theologist and Host of ‘Real Life’ on SiriusXM

Amir Tsarfati
Founder and President of Behold Israel

Jan Markell
Founder of Olive Tree Ministries

JD Farag
Theologist and Eschatologist

Scott McConnell
Executive Director of LifeWay Research

Jay McCarl
Ancient Middle Eastern Anthropologist

Lizette Dillinger
Qualitative Director at LifeWay Research.

 

Before the Wrath is award winning!

  • #1-selling documentary DVD on Amazon for three straight months.
  • #4-selling film in America during a time in April behind JUMANJI, 1917 and FROZEN 2.
  • #1-selling film on Christian Cinema, even after three months.
  • Nominated for multiple film awards including best documentary and cinematography.

For more information, visit the Before the Wrath website.

You can also follow Before the Wrath on Facebook and Instagram.

 

Download a free discussion guide to help with a great understanding of Bible prophecy and the rapture.

Use the free Bible reading plan, a 5 day study of key passages that tie in with Before the Wrath.

 

Before the Wrath is fascinating, breath taking, and faith building!

 

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2 Hearts – Inspirational Movie Based on a True Story

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Check out the trailer below for the new film 2 Hearts! I’m really looking forward to seeing this movie!

 

2 Hearts movie

 

For two couples the future unfolds in different decades and different places, but a hidden connection will bring them together in a way no one could have predicted. Based on an inspirational true story, 2 HEARTS is a romantic journey that celebrates life, love and generosity of spirit, and will strengthen our belief that miracles still happen.

 

2 HEARTS, rated PG13, from Freestyle Releasing/ AMT Productions, stars: Jacob Elordi (Euphoria; KISSING BOOTH), Tiera Skovbye (Riverdale, THE MIRACLE SEASON), Radha Mitchell (DREAMKATCHER; THE SHACK), Adan Canto (X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST; Designated Survivor)

 

2 Hearts in theaters October 16, 2020!

 

Fans are loving the trailer for 2 HEARTS! The trailer has 27 million views on YouTube, over 10 million views on Facebook, and nearly 60,000 views on Instagram!

 

 

For more information, visit the 2 Hearts website.

And check out their social media pages:

Facebook
Instagram
Twitter

 

Look for my 2 Hearts review, and a giveaway, coming in September!

 

*Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” My opinions are my own.

A Few of NEW My Favorite Things – Books & Snacks!

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I’ve discovered a few new favorites things recently.

And replaced a well worn favorite.

 

A Few of My NEW Favorite Things

 

A Few of My Favorite Things – Books & Snacks!

 

The Piggy in the Puddle has been a favorite of mine for years. I love reading it out loud. It is so much fun! As you can tell by the book on the right in this picture, it didn’t really survive my kids. lol

Now that we are fostering, and have grandkids, I need a new book to share with them! If you’ve never read this book with your kids, you really must!

 

The Piggy in the Puddle book

 

 

If you like to try new snacks, then Snack Nation just might be your new BFF. lol You pick how many snacks you want, if you want it one time or every month. Then enjoy your snacks!

A fun way to try new products and enjoy some you already love. Makes for an easy family movie or game night. The snacks are delivered for you!

 

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If you’ve never seen a National Geographic book, you have been missing out! The quality is top notch. Here are my two newest books.

 

The Treasury of Bible Stories includes stories from Genesis to Daniel.

Treasury of Bible Stories

 

The illustrations in this book are amazing. I’m excited to share this book with my grandkids. They will love it! I know I do.

 

Treasury of Bible Stories

 

Among the stories are sections that cover Bible facts, and some science. Like the one below about rainbows.

 

Treasury of Bible Stories

 

The Encyclopedia of American Indian History & Culture is an amazing book! I wish I had had it when we were homeschooling and my kids were learning about Native Americans.

 

Encyclopedia of American Indian History & Culture

 

The contents are divided according to the regions of the country. Making it easy to find exactly what you are looking for.
Encyclopedia of American Indian History & Culture

 

The pictures and information are combined in a way to make it easy to read and learn.

 

Encyclopedia of American Indian History & Culture

 

Timelines are included, making this a great reference book, too.

 

Encyclopedia of American Indian History & Culture

 

That may have been picture over load, lol, but I wanted you to see how awesome these books are!

Hopefully, some of my new favorites become some of your new favorites!

 

 

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