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Christmas at the Cabin Movie Review and Giveaway

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• Buy tickets today to see Christmas at the Cabin in theaters starting November 14!

• Christmas at the Cabin is the holiday movie everyone will be talking about!

• From stunning winter backdrops to original music, Christmas at the Cabin delivers pure holiday magic. It reminds us that faith, family, and love can guide us through any storm.

• “Christmas at the Cabin” is the ultimate feel-good family Christmas movie of the season! Starring Todd Terry, Marianne Haaland, Corey Cannon, Sharon Oliphant, and Stacey Sheffield, “Christmas at the Cabin” delivers a touch of chaos and laughter, plenty of heart, and one truly unforgettable Christmas. Beautiful scenery blends with original music and beloved holiday classics, making this a perfect film for the entire family. Make your plans to watch this Christmas.

My Review:

This Christmas movie has a positive element to add this film as a new Holiday Classic. It enclosed Christmas music that will lift your spirits and get you ready to sing along. It contained an unexpected story of a husband and wife traveling to a cabin with her sister. When they arrived they discovered that Josh's friend from college is staying at the cabin too. They are forced to spend the Holidays together and there are conflicts and challenges. Michelle is less than thrilled of the college friend and they struggle to get along. Josh's friend, Guy doesn't believe in God and doesn't understand their faith. In the movie, Michelle gets angry and runs off and meets a cowboy, Luke. He is able to teach her some difficult lessons that change the course of the film. I immensely like the faith conversations in the film and how it assisted watcher to dig deeper into their own faith this Christmas season. I liked how it contained humorous scenes and such a impactful message.

One of my favorite hidden things in the film was the cowboy, Luke played by Todd Terry is one of the main actors in the TV series: Vindication as well as Corey Cannon and Marianne Haaland who also appeared in that TV show and all stared together in this film.

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Check out this awesome interview:

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• Buy tickets today to see Christmas at the Cabin in theaters starting November 14!

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Disclosure:

Many thanks to Faith Channel for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Giveaway: $10 Amazon gift card

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Enduring Word Study Bible Book Review and Giveaway

Posted by Andrew Smith at 12:39 PM comments (0)

• Purchase your copy of the Enduring Word Study Bible today!

• Learn more at EnduringWordBible.com

• God’s Word is meant to be known—and lived.

• God wants you to know, understand, and apply His Word. But

sometimes you need help making sense of a tricky passage or

knowing what it means to live in light of the Bible’s teaching.

• For more than 20 years, readers have turned to Bible teacher David Guzik’s verse by-verse commentary at EnduringWord.com as a source of practical and pastoral in sights into the Scriptures. The Enduring Word Study Bible invites you to join them as you are guided into deeper knowledge of the Bible. Study notes based on Guzik’s commentary help you to explore the meaning of every chapter of the Bible. Pastoral application notes guide you to live in light of Scripture, and feature articles bring challenging topics into sharper focus.

• Features include:

• Introductions exploring key themes of every book of the Bible

• Study notes to help you explore the meaning of every chapter of Scripture

• 400 application notes to help you live in light of God’s Word

• 50 articles offering a deeper exploration of key topics throughout Scripture

• Concordance with more than 200 word studies

• Translators’ notes and cross references

• Line-matched, double-column typesetting

• Clear and readable 9.5-point NKJV Comfort Print®

My Review:

This Bible is a brand new study Bible that is being released very soon. This one is very unique in the fact that it is written by a pastor, David Guzik. He shared his personal commentary and touched on every single chapter in the Bible. He explained how pastors are called to preach the word and teach it to others and he came up with the idea to incorporate it into a Bible. His main goal in doing this is to assist readers in understanding the Bible and applying the word to their daily lives. I liked how he had footnotes at the bottom of the pages and this was written as a commentary feature explaining the verses in detail like a pastor would. He begins the Bible by sharing how important it is to know God. These stated how God created the world, we reveled against God, God restores us, and much more.

There is a helpful chart that shows each book of the Bible and the author, date of writing, and how many chapters and verses. They are color coded too into different key features. I liked how he included an introduction to each book of the Bible and provided a background on the author and what we need to pay attention to while reading it.

One of my favorite features included the four gospels side by side: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and how they all synoptic together. It was presented in a table format. It showed who the original audience was, who Jesus Christ was portrayed as, percentage spoken by Christ, keyword, and much more. It thought this was extremely helpful in seeing the similarities and differences throughout the Gospel and provided an easier to see key features.

There is pastoral application notes throughout the Bible. At the very end of the Bible, there is an identity in Christ chart, 30 days of getting to know God, 30 days of getting to know Jesus, a concordance, maps, just to touch on some. The Bible was enclosed in a beautiful brown leather over and had two ribbons, a blue and gold color to help you keep track of your place.

• David Guzik (Author & General Editor) Bio:

David Guzik is a pastor, Bible teacher, and author of the Bible commentary used by millions at EnduringWord.com. David has been in Christian service for more than 40 years, including two church plants and more than seven years as a missionary in Germany where he was director and teacher for Calvary Chapel Bible College Germany. David and his wife, Inga-Lill, have three adult children and three grandchildren.

^•Purchase your copy of the Enduring Word Bible today on Amazon!

Amazon Buy Links:

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Thomas Nelson Page: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/enduring-word/

Disclosure:

Many thanks to HarperCollins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Giveaway: 1 copy of the Enduring Word Study Bible (Brown Leathersoft version)

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Peace of God Bible Review and Giveaway

Posted by Andrew Smith at 7:28 PM comments (0)

Purchase your copy of the Peace of God Bible today!

• You were made for peace—and to be a peacemaker. The story of the Bible is the story of peace—peace with God and with one another. But peace isn’t simply a feeling of calm or ease. It is a way of experiencing life as we were always meant to—in relationship with our Creator and with each other. We can recover a completeness that was once lost but is restored in the gospel.

• The Peace of God Bible invites you to experience peace with God as you trace this important theme throughout Scripture. By meditating on it daily as you read 365 devotions and application notes, you will find the encouragement you need to live out of the wholeness you have in Christ—and be equipped to share that peace with others.

My Review:

Peace of God is a brand-new Bible featuring key themes covering all the topics relating to peace. In the beginning of Genesis, we read about how in the Garden of Eden there was peace and harmony. In Revelations, we see how God restores the Earth and we see all of the broken pieces being put back together and peace returns. In the middle which we are currently living in, we face struggles, temptations, disappointments, heartbreaks, and sadness. In scriptures we are reminded of how we walk through the valley of the shadow of death as seen in Psalm 23. This Bible touches on peace and how we can choose to live in it every single day.

It contained devotions, articles, study themes, peace notes, book introductions, cross-references, and a concordance. The Bible stated how peace appeared 614 times in the original language of the scriptures and is a constant theme in Jesus’ teachings. They looked at Paul and how he had a plan for peace. He enclosed steps towards peace and how we can recover and maintain it.

One of my favorite devotionals included covered the topic of being strong and courageous see Joshua 1:9. As we remember, Joshua was the leader after Moses died and he was commanded to live courageously. This scripture discussed how we are commanded to be strong and how we should have courage. We don’t need to be afraid. Paul reminded us also that God hasn’t given us a spirt of fear.

I immensely enjoyed this Bible and how impactful it is on encouraging us to live our lives in peace. The devotions were refreshing to the spirit and provided us with reminders to enhance our moods while keeping us Christ centered. The Bible is easy to read and the font is the perfect size. It also comes with two ribbons to keep track of your process and it makes it easy to cross reference.

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdqbjPq9nsg

• Features include:

• Book introductions to help reveal the part peace plays in each book of the Bible

• 365 devotionals based on a key verse or passage to guide you in how to receive and live by God’s peace

• 365 peace notes offering short, powerful insights to help you understand more deeply the wholeness you have in Christ

• Topical indexes to help you study on your own how God's peace can shape different relation-ships in your life

• Articles explore what the peace of God is, how to find or recover it, and how to experience eternal salvation because of what God has done for you

• Concise concordance and index of features

• End-of-page translators’ notes and cross-references

• Line-matched, double-column typesetting

• Clear and readable 9.5-point NKJV Comfort Print®

• Learn more at www.PeaceofGodBible.com

• Jeremiah Johnston, PhD (General Editor) Bio:

Jeremiah J. Johnston, PhD, is an elected member of the preeminent New Testament scholarly guild Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (SNTS) and ministers internationally as president of Christian Thinkers Society (www.christianthinkers.com). Jeremiah loves the local church, and also serves as pastor of apologetics and cultural engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church.

Purchase your copy of the Peace of God Bible today on Amazon!

Amazon Buy Links:

Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/Peace-God-Bible-Experience-Throughout/dp/1400334985

Brown Leathersoft: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400334993

Thomas Nelson Page: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/peace-of-god/

Disclosure:

Many thanks to HarperCollins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Giveaway: 1 copy of the Peace of God Bible

Grow Movie Review and Giveaway

Posted by Andrew Smith at 10:10 AM comments (1)

• Fall plans just got bigger. #GrowTheFilm is in theaters October

17! Tickets are on sale now. https://growthefilm.com/

• Watch this fun fall film with your family - Grow is only in theaters starting October 17!

• Buy tickets today to see Grow in theaters starting October 17!

• A story of love that grows. At the heart of GROW is the touching bond between a prickly aunt and her spirited niece. Their journey shows that sometimes the family we need grows where we least expect it.

• The most colorful cast of characters. From curmudgeonly farmers to over-the-top rivals, every character feels like they’ve stepped out of a cozy, autumnal fairy tale. Charlie’s pumpkin “Peter” isn’t the only thing full of personality—the whole town bursts with quirky charm.

• Pumpkin spice in film form. Opening October 3, GROW is perfectly timed for fall and Halloween season: cozy, funny, and a safe, whimsical alternative to scary movies.

• “Wild gardening” meets whimsy. Charlie’s affinity for plants will inspire kids—and kids at heart—to dance to their plants and care for the environment.

• Synopsis: In the Pumpkin Capital of the World, stoic farmer Dinah Little (Golda Rosheuvel) begrudgingly takes in her spirited niece, Charlie (Priya-Rose Brookwell). But Charlie isn’t an ordinary child—she has a special knack for connecting with plants that quietly reflects her own longing to feel just as seen and loved. As the town prepares for the annual pumpkin-growing contest, Charlie sets her sights on winning. With the help of quirky Arlo (Nick Frost), plot and pumpkins thicken as rival growers pull every trick in the book. Will Charlie and Dinah’s unlikely entry stand tall against the fiercest competition the town has ever seen? As her pumpkin grows, so does her bond with Dinah, and together they learn the real prize is joy, laughter, and family.

My Review:

This movie features a fun filled cast enclosed with a Fall theme. The majority of the movie is watchers enjoying the journey of growing the giant pumpkin. There is completive competition among all kinds of age groups and this girl, Charlie has a dream she will become this year’s winner. She has a gift that allows her to connect with plants when she touches them. She able to feel and understand them and what they need. It was interesting to watch her connection with plants and it makes you think about the green thumb saying. The film also showcased the relationship between aunt and niece and how they were able to develop a deeper relationship. There is core message in the film and will remind us the importance of living our lives. There is a reminder that these days are the best days of our lives. We need to forget the worst times and focus on the positive. I really liked the film and how festive it was towards the Fall season. It doesn’t really cover Halloween even though it did have a pumpkin theme. This makes it very family friendly and could even inspire kids to have their own growing a pumpkin contest.

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