“Healing Family Relationships” by Rob Rienow

Posted on November 23, 2020 by WordPress.com Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Words Hurt….

Fights and friction in a family can make life miserable.  This book points out some ways that healing and reconciliation might take place.  There are some good suggestions and steps to take.  The author recommends things such as praying about the situation, wiliness to admit being wrong (if you were) and offering apologies when appropriate.

But you also need to be prepared that the person(s) you have a disagreement with may never accept your apology, or give you one, if you were the one wronged.  Ultimately, the Biblical advice holds true, you must be willing to offer forgiveness even if you were the one that was hurt.  Despite that seeming like the last thing you want to do, you will suffer more if it is not done. Unforgiveness will eat into your life and soul making you miserable the longer you put off doing it.

This is a good resource for finding peace with others based on Biblical guidelines.  The hope is to get reconciliation with others, and this book will support you trying to do that. Not everything is easy, but, if the suggestions are followed, healed relationships could be the result

The author has spent years bringing peace and healing to the hearts of family members and relationships.  I recommend this 5-star book to anyone who needs help with a fractured relationship.

Bethany House has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Healing Family Relationships, for the purpose of review.   I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

The Author’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/visionaryfam

The Author’s Website:  www.visionaryfam.com

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CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible Giveaway! by CSB Bibles Holman

Posted on November 19, 2020 by WordPress.com Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An Exciting New Bible!

Another Bible?  Yes, but not like any that is usually seen.  The Christian Standard Bible (CSB) is a translation that sticks to the meaning of the original language but is also clearly understood.  Additionally, when reading the scripture, the goal of this Bible is for the reader to understand the following three things:

What was the world like at the time of the Bible passage?

What is the meaning of the geographic location?

Would people, at the time of the scripture, understand a significance not easy to understand now?In order to do that, this volume has:

Hundreds of full-color images, maps and illustrations that apply to what is being read.

More than 275 full-length articles along with 40 “Digging Deeper” articles to increase understanding.

Each book has a complete introduction that tells the setting, the author and circumstances at the time of writing.Additionally, the 9.5 font is easy on the eyes, there are two built-in book marks, and despite being a substantial volume, it is not difficult to carry.  This hard-backed book is filled with good quality paper, unlike the typically thin Bible pages.  Full of colorful pictures, maps, and extra items–little known things about scripture–that all work together to make you feel like you have traveled to the Holy Land without leaving your armchair.


The result is an exciting way to study scripture in a 5+star Bible, that I highly recommend. I am happy to say tickmenot has one of these great Bibles in my blog giveaway.

This is your chance to win!

I am happy to say I have one of these great Bibles valued at $50 to giveaway.  Want a chance to win? First, my blog must be followed to enter this giveaway.   Go to the upper right side of this page and follow my blog.  Then note in the Rafflecopter your email address, and that you have followed me, or you already are a follower.  I will use your email address to contact you if you win, and will not pass it on.

For a second entry, follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookreadingtic/ .

The best of luck to you.  This is only open to those 18 or older & residents of the USA, in one of the 50 states.  No purchase necessary!  This ends December 1, 2020*

This giveaway is now over.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

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Only one entrant is allowed per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from Walking with Jesus in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win.   Only one entry per household.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

Giveaways only valid in the 50 states of the USA.

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“Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to LEV3L Digital for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

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Homemade Cashew Butter, Naturally Gluten-Free

Posted on November 17, 2020 by WordPress.com Support

Finding cashew butter free of allergens became difficult, so we started making our own.  We will never go back to store bought.  This is easy, quick and the only additives are the ones you put in.

3 cups of Cashews, with nothing added, we use the large jar from a box store

2 Tablespoons of Swerve, Sugar or nothing at all

2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

We make this in our Vitamix Blender.  Put all the ingredients in the blender.  Start at lowest speed but quickly move up to highest speed.  While it is blending, use the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

At first, it will make a loud noise, but as it turns into cashew butter, the noise will change from high to very low.  You will also notice that all the nuts have been mixed, and you are done.

It will take around 2 minutes or less, and you will have about two cups of cashew butter.

It will be warm when it is first done, but will cool quickly.  Store in clean jar with a lid.

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Cashew Butter Cookies, Gluten-Free or Regular

Posted on November 16, 2020 by WordPress.com Support

1 cup cashew butter, creamy*

1/3 cup brown sugar Swerve (or brown sugar)

6 tablespoons cashew milk, room temp

1 vanilla bean, scraped, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup Chuck’s gluten-free flour blend, use regular flour if not gluten-free

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ ground ginger

generous pinch of Sea salt (only use if nut butter is unsalted)

1/3 cup white, granulated Swerve ( or white granulated sugar)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Make the dough: In a large bowl, add the cashew butter, ginger and Swerve.  Mix until creamy. Stir in the cashew milk and vanilla bean scrapings. Next, add the flour, baking soda and salt, mix to combine. The dough will be tough to stir, using your hands to mix it together will be easier.

Roll and flatten: Using a 1.5 tablespoon scooper, scoop out the dough and roll into balls, or make balls that are about 1 1/4 inch.  Roll each ball in regular Swerve.  Place the balls of dough about 2 1/2 inches apart on a baking sheet.

Using the back of a fork, flatten in a crisscross pattern. When flattening, dip the fork in white Swerve between pressing each the cookie to keep them from sticking.  Use the bottom of a cup dipped in Swerve if you do not want to use a fork.

After rolling cookie balls, if there is leftover Swerve in bowl, sprinkle evenly over cookie tops after flattening.

Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool a few minutes, transfer cookies to wire rack and repeat with remaining dough.

Makes about 18 cookies.

Store: Store cookies in an airtight container in the freezer, less any cookies you will be eating immediately. Remove individual cookies from freezer as you want to eat them.

Recipe can easily be doubled.

*We make our own Cashew Butter, see recipe: Homemade Cashew Butter, Naturally Gluten-Free.

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“The Right Kind of Fool” by Sarah Loudin Thomas

Posted on November 14, 2020 by WordPress.com Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Wrong Place at the Wrong Time!

Being in the wrong place at the wrong time causes 13-year-old, deaf, Loyal Raines to find a recently dead body.  In shock, he stumbles to the cabin of his estranged father.  Loyal’s life is turned upside down as he tries to figure out the identity of the killer, only to discover his life is in danger, too.

Additionally, his father is back in his life.  Will his parents reconcile?  Has his dad been gone because of Loyal and the fact he is deaf?  Should Loyal admit the rest what he saw?

This amazing story packs a punch with the twists and turns that are taken to find the murderer, you will be surprised who did it.  On top of that, the tale of his parent’s relationship will captivate you from the beginning, and keep you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen.

Will Loyal ever feel he is normal and, not have to prove it to himself, his father, or the rest of the town? Can he untangle his parent’s complicated relationship?

I highly recommend this 5+ star book.  It is a clean tale, from a Christian viewpoint, that will keep you engrossed from the first page, until you reluctantly come to the end of the tale.  There is mystery, family skeletons, puppy love, bullying, and surprising friendships between the covers of this book.  Older teens and up will enjoy this tale.

Bethany House Publishers has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, The Right Kind of Fool, for the purpose of review.   I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

The Author’s Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SarahLoudinThomas

The Author’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sarahloudinthomas/

The Author’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SarahAnneThomas

The Author’s Website:  www.sarahloudinthomas.com

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“Dinosaur Christmas!” by Penny Dale

Posted on November 13, 2020 by WordPress.com Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dinosaurs to the Rescue!

Oh no, Santa is stuck on Christmas Eve, what will he do?  It is the Dinosaur Rescue to save the day.  They arrive in a variety of things–snow mobiles, heavy machinery, hover crafts and many more—all to free Santa.

There are so many machines, dinosaurs, and work that children will feel the excitement jump off the pages as they all pitch in to save old Saint Nick and Christmas.

Bright illustrations enhance every page of the story in this over-sized, hard-backed picture book.  Little ones will love to have this during Christmas, but the enthusiasm of the season comes through any time of the year. Children will be thrilled with the ending, along with the pictures that illustrate it.  This 5-star book is filled with happiness, and is recommended for two to five-year olds.

Candlewick Press has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Dinosaur Christmas!, for the purpose of review.   I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

The Author’s Website:  http://www.pennydale.co.uk/about.html

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“This is a Book of Shapes” by Kenneth Kraegel

Posted on November 12, 2020 by WordPress.com Support

Shapes, Smiles & Lots More!

This board book may seem to start out like many other shape books until page seven is reached.  That is when everything goes downhill, literally, an emu appears, with a wagon full of pancakes, going down a hill.

This tongue in cheek children’s book will keep adults laughing as little ones enjoy more shapes and animals doing outrageous things.  There is a porpoise reading knock-knock jokes and a rhinoceros doing even sillier things.  Sturdy pages fill this substantial book that is over seven inches wide and tall.Instead of a children’s book that makes the kids giggle, this one will make BOTH the adults and children laugh as they go through it.  But it does fulfill its mission as a shape book, with some extras—along with smiling faces, and an instant good time. I highly recommend this 5+ star book to babies through age three.  It is the best shape book I have ever seen!

Candlewick Press has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, This is a Book of Shapes, for the purpose of review.   I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

The Author’s Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/kennethkraegel

The Author’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kennethkraegel/

The Author’s Website:  http://www.kennethkraegel.com/this-is-a-book-of-shapes.html

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Random Ramblings: Joy Comes in the Morning!

Posted on November 11, 2020 by WordPress.com Support

In 1992, my maternal Grandmother, Helen, passed away, and I grieved intensely, especially the night before the funeral. The visitation was scheduled an hour before her morning services.  I had hoped to remain calm and collected during it, but I could not keep the tears from rolling down my face.

I was also concerned about my Aunt Dorris.  Although she was from my dad’s side of the family, over the years, Granny and her had become inseparable friends.  Because I knew her so well, I was aware she was grieving as much as I, but trying not to show it.  She told me there were many people there I had known years ago, but at this point, hadn’t seen for a long time.  My aunt wanted us to get a chance to speak with them, and she especially wanted to introduce Chuck, my husband, since none had met him.

That is when the first chink in her wall of calmness fell.  Because Aunt Dorris began introducing Chuck to everyone as Thurman.

As I stated earlier, my husband’s first name is Chuck, his last name is Isaac.  Thurman was the name of my cat.  My poor Aunt didn’t realize what she was saying because she was so intent on keeping calm.    My husband and my eyes met, and we both sort of shrugged.  We didn’t want to correct her, heaping embarrassment on top of her now obvious grief.  Aunt Dorris went on to introduce my husband using my cat’s name to scores of people.

Then the second chink fell when she said his last name.   Person after person had questioning looks on their faces when she stated my husband’s last name was Richards–which they all knew was my maiden name.  Many also knew of my long-time pet, Thurman, the cat.

When Aunt Dorris continued saying Chuck was Thurman Richards, there were some priceless looks on people’s faces, some whose eyes got as big as saucers.  I had to choke down a laugh.

Finally, I was able to quit crying, and even smile.  The Lord sent me something that morning, through my dear aunt, that made me grin, and even caused me great joy—at a time when I didn’t think I would do either thing again.

By the way, Aunt Dorris never realized what she had done, and we never told her.

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning,” Psalm 30:5

When my daughter was born four years later, I had the honor of naming her Helen.  Aunt Dorris joined Granny shortly afterward.  My hope has been that when the two friends were reunited in Heaven, Aunt Dorris let Granny know she had a namesake.  

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“My Favorite Color” by Aaron Becker

Posted on November 11, 2020 by WordPress.com Support

Color My World!

This isn’t your ordinary board book of primary colors.  Instead, the world is a rainbow of hues and this book proves that.  Show your child there is a whole spectrum of shades.  For instance, look at the page with blue, there isn’t just one choice, but twenty-five!

Besides the wide variety of colors, cutouts that can be held up to the light are scattered across the book.  Children will love peering at them to see how the shades can change depending on the amount of light that comes through.  They can also see how the colors look with a white or black background.

This large book measures in at 12 ½” by 12 ½” with sturdy pages, that will be enjoyed by children up through three or four years old.  As the pages are turned, the colors can change depending on how it is moved.  Get ready for a good time as you explore the world of color with the child in your life, you will both be enchanted by this 5-star book!

Candlewick Press has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, My Favorite Color, for the purpose of review.   I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

The Author’s Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/aaronbeckerillustration

The Author’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/storybreathing

The Author’s Website:  https://www.storybreathing.com

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“To Read or Not To Read” by Ink & Willow

Posted on November 10, 2020 by WordPress.com Support

A Journal, a Diary, a Book of Thoughts!

This is unlike any journal I have ever seen before.  That is because it is geared toward those who read, a lot, and who like to keep a record of what has been read–along with their opinions (reviews) of the books.  The majority of the volume is devoted to that purpose. A variety of each book’s attributes can be noted on the volume’s forms:  the title, author, date read, when published, book type, opinion, rating (5 books being the best), why it was read, any inspiration from the reading, and if it would be recommended to others.

The book is small (5 ¾” wide by 7 ¼” height), but is substantial, that feels good in the hands with pages made of good quality paper.  It would fit nicely in a pocket, backpack or purse.  There is a place to list books to read, making your own personal TBR (to be read) pile.  It also contains some trivia.  For instance, there are a variety of lists, to name a few:  Pulitzer Prize Winners since 1948; The BBC Top 100 Reads; PBS:  The Great American Read.

Book quotes are inserted throughout the book, along with a small number of short biographies of, little-known or rarely highlighted, people.  This is a journal, a diary, a book of thoughts, a perfect item for voracious readers.  For those in that category, it would be a 5-star book.

Ink and Willow (WaterBrook & Multnomah Gift Line) has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, To Read or Not to Read, for the purpose of review.   I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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