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Forty-Seven Days with Jesus Movie Review

Forty-Seven Days with Jesus Movie Review

*Disclaimer: Many thanks to Reel Big Studios for providing a sample of the product for this reviews. All opinions are 100% my own. Have you ever questioned your faith in the past? Have you been forced to deal with life when you didn’t want to? 

The Prince of Egypt Musical Review & Giveaway

The Prince of Egypt Musical Review & Giveaway

*Disclaimer: Many thanks to NBC Universal for providing a sample of the product for this review. All of my opinions are 100% my own. Do you remember either as a kid, or when yours kids were little when the movie “The Prince of Egypt” came 

CSB Life Counsel Bible Review

CSB Life Counsel Bible Review

*Disclaimer: Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product for this review. All my opinions are 100% my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

Have you ever felt stressed, or been anxious, or experienced grief? Have you ever wanted to help a loved one through addiction or even a parenting challenge in your own life?

I know we have dealt with something like this in our lives. For the past year, my life has seemed like it’s been on a downward spiral with things that have happened and with my health. I would soon need to see an oncologist, and my immunologist has found some things in my bloodwork. We will discuss my options when I see her in March, and honestly, I’m looking forward to some relief. However, the Holman Bible and New Growth Press created this fantastic new biblical counseling resource. The Life Counsel Bible provides practical wisdom for all, equipping its readers with biblical truths and counsel on various topics and challenging life issues.

About the Bible

This new Bible offers over 150+ articles with valuable tools and resources for life application and discipleship. It’s an excellent resource for couples, parents, ministry leaders, and anyone who has ever struggled with challenging life choices (yes, that includes all of us!).

  • More than 150 full-length articles from respected Christian counselors and scholars on topics like anxiety, depression, abuse, sexuality, marriage and divorce, parenting struggles, finances, etc. (complete list available at https://lifecounselbible.com)
  • Callout quotes placed near each article provide truth, hope, and encouragement to apply to life
  • Over 100-word studies focusing on keywords applicable to personal healing, growth, and counsel
  • Book introductions including “Circumstances of Writing,” “Structure,” “Contribution to the Bible,” and an extraordinary “Truth for Healing” section with an overview of crucial truths related to healing from each book of the Bible (one of my favorites)
  • Wide margins for notetaking and journaling (another favorite)
  • Robust page-end cross-reference system with over 25,000 cross-references connecting Scripture from Genesis to Revelation
  • Easy to read 9.5-point type size
  • Presentation page for gift-giving (this makes a great wedding/parenting gift!)

My Thoughts on the Bible

As someone who deals with a lot health-wise and has a special needs child, this Bible has been a life-changer for me. I have found several articles that I feel were geared with me in mind, like Autism Spectrum Disorder – Meeting Challenges with Hope and Overcoming Anxiety. The CSB Life Counsel Bible has been a significant change in how I read the Bible and makes me excited to sit down alone and reflect on life. Having the words large enough to see without needing my reading glasses is a huge plus, too. Overall, this Bible is one that I wouldn’t mind sharing with those who may need it the most.

Now that the Christmas season is upon us and giving gifts is something I love to do, I may provide a copy of this to someone in my life. Purchase your copy of the CSB Life Counsel Bible today!

A Coffee Lovers Gift Guide

A Coffee Lovers Gift Guide

*Please note that there are affiliate links in this gift guide where I’ll make a small commission with each link. Can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner? Now is the time to start looking for some great items for that coffee lover 

After Death Movie Review

After Death Movie Review

*Disclaimer: Many thanks to Angel Studios for providing a sample of the product for this review. All of my opinions are 100% my own. Many often wonder what will happen after we die? Where we will go? What will it be like? As a Christian 

Scrape-a-Round Review

Scrape-a-Round Review

*Disclaimer: I was sent a set of Scrape-A-Rounds to be able to help facilitate my review. All my opinions are my own.

Now that it seems winter is here for most of the United States, it only means that it’s time to get out those ice scrapers. Here in the Carolina’s we are having a abnormally strange winter so far and we haven’t had any snow, but we are sure we will get it soon. Having lived in Maryland for a good part of my life though, made me realize that sometimes I don’t always like using a regular ice scraper. But if you too aren’t into using one and for many of us who live in the south, then this is the best thing to use with our little ice we get.

How it works

The Scrap-a-Round is so easy to use, even a toddler can use it. It is a round cone shaped that is easy to hold. We all know how it is when your hands are cold and you know you have to scrap your windshield, it’s hard to do. But not with the Scrap-a-Round, this thing is so easy to use and easy to scrap all the ice off your windshield and windows. While we don’t get a lot of snow and ice here in North Carolina, we do get a lot of frost on our cars. For those who do live in a colder climate, this would be the perfect gift to give to all those who need it. You can purchase yours here today since it seems the US is getting blasted with cold within the next few months.

Is a Move in Our Future?

Is a Move in Our Future?

This has been a question that we’ve talked about for the past 7 months now and still not sure if it is. Back in 2021, Jason applied for a new position within the company he works for and he interviewed for an instructor position. This 

Vacation is Over

Vacation is Over

It’s hard to believe that our summer vacation is over already. We were lucky enough to stay at two different resorts this past week with some family members. We stayed at Riviera Resort which has been deemed a new favorite for me and that’s saying 

Going on Vacation Soon

Going on Vacation Soon

It seems like we went on vacation forever ago, but it’s been about 8 months since we returned home from our cruise. This year we are heading to Walt Disney World again but we’re not sure if we are doing the parks. This was a last minute trip planned and to tell you the truth, maybe not going into the parks may be a good thing. We are staying in two different resorts because we had enough points that we had to use up before August 1st. One thing that I feel I didn’t do as well on our last vacation was vlog much. I didn’t get nearly enough footage to share on YouTube and it makes me sad.

Where are we staying?

The golden question we keep getting asked after they find out we are heading back to the the World is where are you staying? Yes, the golden question. Well, I’d like to say that we are staying in a resort where we’ve stayed before, but we are staying in a completely different room category and view. For the last 3 nights we will be over at Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village in a 2-bedroom Savannah View and let’s just say Olivia is excited! We’ve stayed in a 2 bedroom before at Old Key West, but this time it’s different. We actually had the points to stay here.

Disney's Riviera Resort with natural trees and a blue sky

The first half of the trip we will be staying in one of my dream resorts I’ve been wanting to stay in. Yes, it’s Disney’s Riviera Resort in a 2-bedroom Preferred View. To say that I couldn’t be more happy is an understatement. And trust me I will be shooting videos to share with everyone including a few reels. The only thing is I may be looking at another vlogging camera that is a little more compact than what I have. I currently have a Canon M50 with the kit lens of 15-45mm. But on every vacation we go on, I normally upgrade to another camera.

When are We Going?

I can’t believe I’m about to say this but we are headed to Disney at the end of July. We have done mid-July before and we spent a lot of time at the resort in the pool. Since we had to use up our points for 2021 and 2022 by August 1st, it was a week that Jason could get off work. We are of course going down before we hit the parks (if we go) and that is when we will be staying at the Riviera. I do plan on taking advantage of the free transportation that the resorts have to offer. I plan to walk around the resort and explore it more to share all the good details with you when we return.

While we are on vacation, we do plan on checking out the outlets because you never know what you may find. We plan on cooking a lot during the trip unlike the other trips we’ve ever taken in the past. I want to say the only two times we ever cooked at the resorts was when we stayed off-site both times. I’m looking forward to staying at both of these beautiful resorts, but I’m most excited about my dream resort!

GATSBY Chocolate Review

GATSBY Chocolate Review

*Disclaimer: I received this product from Moms Meet to be able to help facilitate my review. All my opinions are 100% my own! One thing that I absolutely love is indulging in chocolate…dark chocolate especially. I have always had a love for it ever since