UPDATE!
I would like to announce the 2 winners of Cheryl's book "Biblical Minimalism"! I had initially announced giving away one copy of the book, but decided that I would purchase an extra book to give away myself, and Cheryl will be sending a winner a copy of her book. My copy purchased will not be signed, but, the copy Cheryl sends out will be.
So without further ado, here are the winners!
The dear friend who will be a recipient of Cheryl's signed book will be:
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| Connie who blogs at http://crafty-home-cottage.blogspot.com/ will be the blessed winner of Cheryl's signed book. |
The copy of the book I purchased from Amazon to support my dear friend Cheryl will be:
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| Fran! Dear Fran... I do not have an email for you, so if you see this message, please email me with your address, so that I can get the book mailed out to you! |
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Last fall, the Lord laid on my heart the vision to write a book, which I have since published "Through Love's Eyes". After sharing my thoughts with Cheryl about writing my book, she and I together began to work diligently to get our books published. As we walked together on this journey of faith, covid-19 arrived on the scene, and we realized that both our books would be published in a time when typical avenues of book sales would be shuttered. However, we persevered and had our books published. Both of us had just received our own personal copies of our books, and promised to send each other a copy. Both of us, unknowing to each other, mailed copies of our book to each other... and this is not an exaggeration, but simply confirmation of just how the Lord works in little details... we received each other's published books, both on the same day! How incredible is that!
I can tell you this powerful book that Cheryl has written has been poured out of a life spent in prayer before the Lord, and the scriptures, experiences, and insights you will find in this book will be life-changing.
If you have always yearned for that special secret place in the Lord, there are insights in this book that will take you from a life of abundance to a more abundant life in Jesus. You see, following Jesus doesn't guarantee an easy road through life. Instead as we look more closely into the life of Jesus, we see a much different picture, and Cheryl paints that picture beautifully for us... and not only shows you what it must have been like to follow Jesus when He walked this earth, but how it can look today.
Her journey is shared as an example of what walking by faith looks like, but it will not be like your journey... or mine. Each of us are called by the Lord to walk with Him, but how that looks in each of our lives will be different. One thing that will be central to all of us though... is that Jesus is Lord of all, of everything in our heart, lives, mind and soul. Cheryl shares powerful scriptures and testimonies of just how to live that abundant life in Jesus.
Cheryl Smith is the author of the book “Biblical Minimalism,” the story of her family’s journey
from a life of abundance to a more abundant life. She is the author of the
blogs Biblical
Minimalism, where she writes about minimalism from a Biblical
perspective, and Homespun Devotions, where she writes devotionals and
conducts “Inner Views.” She loves to spend time with her husband and son in the
mountains, sing and play Bluegrass music, and write."
- To purchase the book, click HERE
I am giving away a signed copy of Cheryl's book "BIBLICAL MINIMALISM" today to anyone who lives in United States... and all you need to do is leave a comment below letting me know you would like to be entered into the drawing. I will draw the blessed winner next Tuesday, a week from today, July 21 and will update this post with the winner's information.
Be sure and visit Cheryl where she blogs at Biblical Minimalism, and you can also see excerpts from the book on Amazon... this will be an investment you will not regret! With much love to all!
Oh the month of June!
How glorious it is!
The blooms begin to unfold, day by day
and each one brings joy and gladness to my heart!
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| One evening while working in the garden, this incredible sunset glow filled the skies. The whole world was bathed in a soft pink glow! It was amazing to see! |
UPDATE:
Here are THE WINNERS of my giveaway:
Congratulations to: Lavender Dreamer, Mamasmercantile, Mrs. R, Lindal Stoll and MarilynDKC!
I will be contacting the winners for address information... thanks to all of you who left such kind comments, that is so much appreciated!
I will be holding another giveaway soon on my Instagram account, so if you didn't win on this round, do visit my Instagram page, where that giveaway will take place very soon :)
Thank you again for all of your kind comments, wishes and blessings, I appreciate it very much!
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I am thrilled to be able to have my hands on some extra copies of my newly published book, "Through Love's Eyes", and I want to give those copies away to you, my dear faithful readers of this blog!
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| A picture of my book in front of my neighbor's barn, which graces the front cover of the book. |
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| A peek inside the book.... |
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| Another little peek... |
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| Psalms 19... a favorite chapter of mine from which I base the message found in this book :) |
I will be giving away 5 copies of my book. To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment below. The giveaway IS OPEN TO ALL COUNTRIES! I know many of my readers live overseas, and I want you to be able to receive a copy should you be a winner :) And of course, the book is available on Amazon, Wal-Mart, Barnes & Nobles and any other online retailer that serves your area.
If you have already ordered your own copy of the book,
THANK YOU!
but... please still enter the giveaway...
you can always give a copy away :)
I wish I had a book to give to every one of you, my faithful readers! You have been such a blessing, and a source of encouragement to me through my years of blogging here. I want to thank each one of you for your kind comments through the years, and for being here today, as I see a dream of mine come to reality.
If you would like to share this on your favorite social media platform, I would be so grateful! In these difficult times of covid, book signing events are unable to be held, and so I am depending on online methods of reaching out to the public about my book. If you do share on your social media platform, let me know in your comment, and I will give you a DOUBLE ENTRY into the drawing :) You can also share my video found here:
I will announce the winners of the giveaway one week from now, on Thursday, June 25th. Tell your friends, family and anyone who may be interested to stop by and leave a comment :)
With much love to all of you!!!
My dad flew recently to visit with us. It was hard to know how things would be for him flying with all the covid-19 regulations, but thankfully, he flew without any difficulties at all.
With all that is going on in our world right now, I find my solace in walking in early mornings and late evenings in the golden light of those hours. One evening as I was walking the dogs, my heart was heavy for the sadness and heartache in the world. As I glanced up to the skies, I couldn't hardly believe what I was seeing. Do you see it too? I do believe the Lord speaks to us through His creation, and as this incredibly gentle yet invincible hand appeared in the sky, I felt as though it was the LORD reassuring me that this is still HIS world, and He does hold this world in the palm of His hand. We can rest in that comfort, despite the unsettling things happening in our world around us. I pray your heart will be comforted, knowing that His Hand still holds this world, and nothing escapes His attention. It brings great peace to my heart to know and see His picture in the sky for me... and for you...
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| One day we visited Schweitzer Resort. It was a spectacular day with lots of incredible scenery. |
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| There was still snow at the top of the mountain, with lots of water running down the mountainside.
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If you have a social media account, and would like to share the above picture, I welcome you to do so. Perhaps it will encourage another's heart, as it has mine.
With much love and blessings to all!
Hello friends... just wanted to share with you an introduction video about the book "Through Love's Eyes". I hope you enjoy the video that includes pictures from the book and some behind-the-scenes information. The video is taken on my property, with the featured cover photo of the barn in my book as the backdrop for the video.
This video was created by the talented Hannah Duchow, and I am grateful for her creative efforts in making this video possible.
Many blessings to all :)
Video produced by: Hannah Duchow
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I had mentioned in my last blog post that I had a special surprise for you. This is something I've been working on for some time, and I'm quite pleased to announce that I have just finished publishing a book, complete with pictures I've taken, along with pieces of my writing and thoughts. This book has been a culmination of a dream that began many years ago, as a child.
Some of you may not know that I was born in Prince Edward Island. I grew up on the sandy red shores of PEI and devoured Lucy Maud Montgomery's books as a child. I wandered the beaches with their wind-drifted sand dunes, walked the paths of the Enchanted Forest and lifted my face to the salty ocean breeze. The beauty of the world around me there on the island settled deep in my soul. Throughout my life I have always looked for the rich delight of nature around me while experiencing the love of my Saviour and seeing His expressions of love written for me, wherever life may have taken me. It was a dream as a child to one day write a book.
Eventually I left the beautiful island shores, marrying a Texan, and now we reside here in North Idaho, where once again the beauty of the world around me captures my soul each day. I've shared many of the pictures I've taken through the years here on my blog. Sharing the pictures with you, my readers, has been a source of inspiration as well, and last fall, I took a plunge into deep uncharted waters and began to write the book I'd always dreamed of.
So today, I'd like to introduce you to my book.... Through Love's Eyes.
The back cover:
Because the white font is hard to see in the photo, this is what it says:
You can find the book online at Westbow Press, which is currently the best place to buy the book, as it does offer free shipping within the United States. For those who are outside the United States, the book can be purchased here.
I'll be sharing a little more about my book in the days to come. The pandemic has certainly changed a lot of things for the publication efforts of this book, as book signings are not an option. So I'm working on some creative ways to share my book with the world, and in a few days, I hope to share some of those with you.
I want to thank each of you for your words of encouragement through the years, as they have culminated in pursuit of an opportunity to share my world through pictures, to a world that needs comfort, encouragement, and hope more than ever before. Through Love's Eyes shares beautiful scenery coupled with encouraging scriptures, writings, and thoughts to encourage the reader's heart and ultimately turn our hearts to praise and worship of the Creator who designed it all for our delight.
With all of the Lord's love, grace, and peace to each of you!
Some of you may not know that I was born in Prince Edward Island. I grew up on the sandy red shores of PEI and devoured Lucy Maud Montgomery's books as a child. I wandered the beaches with their wind-drifted sand dunes, walked the paths of the Enchanted Forest and lifted my face to the salty ocean breeze. The beauty of the world around me there on the island settled deep in my soul. Throughout my life I have always looked for the rich delight of nature around me while experiencing the love of my Saviour and seeing His expressions of love written for me, wherever life may have taken me. It was a dream as a child to one day write a book.
Eventually I left the beautiful island shores, marrying a Texan, and now we reside here in North Idaho, where once again the beauty of the world around me captures my soul each day. I've shared many of the pictures I've taken through the years here on my blog. Sharing the pictures with you, my readers, has been a source of inspiration as well, and last fall, I took a plunge into deep uncharted waters and began to write the book I'd always dreamed of.
So today, I'd like to introduce you to my book.... Through Love's Eyes.
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| This is the front cover of the book |
The back cover:
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| The back cover |
Because the white font is hard to see in the photo, this is what it says:
About the Book
With over 100 pages of spectacular photos, inspirational writings and prose that accompany the images, this book is sure to fill your heart with joy as each scene is shared with a descriptive phrase, poem or thought from the author’s perspective. Marilyn Moseley’s skills as a hobby photographer capture the essence of her world and her writings seek to uplift the reader and ultimately bring all glory to the Creator who designed it all.
About the Author
Marilyn Moseley is an avid hobby photographer living in North Idaho who shares her photography and inspirational writings on her blog (MountainTopSpice.blogspot.com) and with the two writing groups she is a member of. Her love for the Lord and ambition as a writer began at an early age growing up in Prince Edward Island, Canada, the home of Lucy Montgomery. Leaving the red soil of the Island, she married a Texan, and now lives in North Idaho with her husband, two children, 20 chickens, two dogs and the reigning king of the home, Mister Simba the cat.
You can find the book online at Westbow Press, which is currently the best place to buy the book, as it does offer free shipping within the United States. For those who are outside the United States, the book can be purchased here.
I'll be sharing a little more about my book in the days to come. The pandemic has certainly changed a lot of things for the publication efforts of this book, as book signings are not an option. So I'm working on some creative ways to share my book with the world, and in a few days, I hope to share some of those with you.
I want to thank each of you for your words of encouragement through the years, as they have culminated in pursuit of an opportunity to share my world through pictures, to a world that needs comfort, encouragement, and hope more than ever before. Through Love's Eyes shares beautiful scenery coupled with encouraging scriptures, writings, and thoughts to encourage the reader's heart and ultimately turn our hearts to praise and worship of the Creator who designed it all for our delight.
With all of the Lord's love, grace, and peace to each of you!
Psalms 121:1-2
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth.
Amidst the difficulties that the world is facing right now...
Spring's blooms have arrived in all their splendor!
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| Seen on my daily walk, these wild phlox are lighting up the landscape with their resplendent blooms. |
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