TWO BOOKS TO GIVE AWAY!

I'm thrilled to announce that I have another giveaway for you, my readers - and this time there will be two books given away to TWO blessed winners! Let me introduce these wonderful authors to you, and all you will have to do is leave a comment below which book you'd like to receive, or both! Yes, you can enter for both if you'd like! 

KATHY M. QUINN

Please meet my dear friend, Kathy Quinn! Kathy has been writing for many years and has become a friend of mine through an online Christian writing group. She recently started a new blog where she has been introducing her book series, The Torn Robes including the setting for her book as well as introducing the back story of the characters.  

Here is Kathy's introduction to herself and her books!

Hello, everyone! I'm K.M. Quinn, award-winning writer of the Torn Robes Book Series.

As a wife, mother, and grandmother, I truly enjoy spending time with my family and staying active. Whether it's horseback riding, boating, or simply taking a walk, I love being outdoors. I’m also an avid researcher with a passion for history, learning, and exploring new things. Born and raised on the East Coast, I have a deep love for the ocean, which is reflected in my books, set along the beautiful beaches I cherish.

I'm thrilled to celebrate my journey as an author with you!

I began writing my first novel, “Torn Robes: Choices, “while juggling a career in the corporate world and raising a family.

For many years, "Torn Robes: Choices" was my constant companion. It became a labor of love, fueled by a passion that God placed in my soul long ago. My personal experiences with God's guidance and direction inspire me to share His unconditional love and constant forgiveness through life's tough times and challenges.

The second book in the series, "Torn Robes: Reckoning," looks at the impact of poor choices and highlights the transformative power of God’s love. 

I’m currently working on the third book, "Torn Robes: The King's Highway," and can’t wait to share it with you! 

To celebrate this journey, Marilyn is hosting a book giveaway! If you love stories that explore the beauty of imperfection and the strength of the human spirit, I’d love to send you a signed copy of Torn Robes: Choices. The characters in my stories, whether they are school board members, parents, or students, are all ordinary people with many imperfections. Through their imperfections, they demonstrate uniqueness and courage. I have journeyed with each one of them for quite some time and developed a fervent attachment to them, just as I hope you will.

My hope is that with each page, you will laugh at their humor, scoff at their sarcasm, feel the depth of their sorrow, and embrace their hope. Please remain steadfast during their moments of confusion and immerse yourself in the miracle of God’s love!

To get the inside scoop I've started a biweekly blog, "Torn Robes: A Journey Through the Characters and the Town." In this blog, I dive into the development of both the characters and the town, weaving in personal stories from my life that have shaped their narratives. I'd love you to join me on this adventure!

For more information, or if you'd like to drop me a line, please visit my website at: www.kmquinn44.com .

Wishing you abundant blessings, always, K.M. Quinn.

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I hope that you will welcome Kathy to our blogging community and drop by to say hello at her blog!   www.kmquinn44.com  You will be blessed by reading her book, as her characters are relatable in their struggles and faith journeys. 

CHERYL E. SMITH

I also want to present to you another book just released by a dear friend whom many of you may know, as I have hosted giveaways for her two previous books in the Homespun Devotions collection.  My dear friend, Cheryl Smith has just published her third book in the Homespun Devotion series, and this is one you don't want to miss! It is packed with special devotions written from her heart, and also included in this book are some of her very favorite recipes! If you haven't met Cheryl before, you can find her blogging at www.homespundevotions.com 

Here is what Cheryl shares about her newest book: 

Christian living is like a quilt—multi-colored scraps of wisdom gleaned and assembled one stitch at a time. We learn as we go, as the common thread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is woven throughout the everyday moments, events, and situations we encounter. Only He can tie the pieces together and create something of beauty that will serve to warm the hearts of others and surround them with His grace.

"Homespun Devotions: Volume One" began a series of books that record the piecing together of many of the stories of my life and the rich spiritual truths God has imparted along the way. Homespun Devotions: Volume Two continued that process; this is Volume Three. As you read these homespun narratives of family, love, marriage, motherhood, friendship, and the music that is such a part of my heritage, you will discover glimpses into moments of the soul-searching and intense struggles I have experienced while journeying to a place of complete surrender to the One who bled and died for me.

Homespun Devotions: Volume Three is unique, in that it also includes a recipe after each of the 50 devotionals! Some of the recipes are mine, others are ones I have accumulated. But each recipe is special to my family and me.

I point you to no denomination, religious group, or sect—only to the foot of the cross of Jesus Christ, where redemption, restoration, healing, and peace still freely and lavishly flow. He loves you with a never-ending, unconditional love—I pray you embrace this truth afresh and with a deeper persuasion as you read.

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TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY! 

Please comment below which books (or both) that you'd like to be entered into the drawing for, and I will post the winners here on Sunday, August 24th (two weeks from today). 

And since I've just uploaded my newest video, I want to share that with you! In my last post I shared that we had gone to Priest Lake to celebrate our Daughter-In-Love's birthday.  While there, I filmed a video of Priest Lake and its beautiful blue waters splashing onto shore. Riley and I walked along the outer edge of the lake, and I found a beautiful little spot that I took a video of and took some time to sit and just worship the Lord, and I wanted to invite you along with me in the video.  

I think you will enjoy this newest video, A Worship Experience at Priest Lake! I know I feel so close to the Lord when I am outside in His creation. I pray the video is a blessing to you :) By the way - Riley does show up in the video! 

Many blessings to all! (Don't forget to enter the giveaways!)