WIN a copy of Motherless by Erin Healy and $10 Starbucks Gift Card

It's been a while since I've done a giveaway that included the best friend for all who write and read: COFFEE. Those of you who know me know my addiction

>insert guilty look here<

You may remember my review of Erin Healy's novel, Motherless back in January. Well, now you can etner for the chance to read it yourself!

To enter, check out the Rafflecopter giveaway options below. Share with your friends!

I'll announce the winner on April 13th. 



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Sarah Kohnle | Spread the Christmas Joy

Lessons for a lifetime, and beyond...

Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
- Deuteronomy 11:19

Love the Lord your God and serve him with all your heart and all your soul. Those are the lessons, Moses said. The important ones. I wonder if those are the lessons my children picked up from me?

Did I worry too much about the magic of Christmas and not the wonder of Christ? Christmas Eve meant assembling toys, nibbling cookies intended for Santa, and even sprinkling flour on the carpet near the fireplace and stomping around to leave a trail of Santa’s soot-covered footprints. I kept a basket of beautiful Christmas books to share, but I confess I didn’t always share the most beautiful Christmas story.

Our house was decorated with an assortment of manger scenes, including one just for play. We prepared costumes for the nativity pageant at church, and even baked a birthday cake for Baby Jesus in our preschool days.

But when did I forget Jesus the man, Jesus my Savior? When did I put my all into the idea of Baby Jesus, much like the film character Ricky Bobby?

If this sounds familiar, take heart. This Christmas, I encourage you to teach your children about the Baby Jesus, but let the conversation continue each day as you teach about his life, the scars of his death and the glory of his resurrection. It is only then when we can serve him with all our heart and all our soul.

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**Sorry, the mug isn't included...it's my roommates ;)

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As an award-winning journalist, Sarah Kohnle covered stories across the Midwest. Her roots were planted in North Dakota and she and her husband currently reside in Missouri.

Website: http://sarahkohnle.com/
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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Shifting-Gears-Sarah-Kohnle-ebook/dp/B00IID45OI

End-of-Summer GIVEAWAY

Me in DC!

It's that time again...the end of summer and the start of school. It's hard to believe that Summer 2014 has already come and gone, but lots happened to make it an amazing summer.

In order to properly celebrate the close of summer, my move to Washington, D.C., and the creation of my new author Facebook page, I've decided to host a fun GIVEAWAY!

Below, I've outlined the gifts (straight from my summer reading list and favorite things) and below that, you'll find the Rafflecopter entry form. Some entry opportunities are offered daily so make sure to visit often! The giveaway starts today and ends September 1st. I'll be announcing the 5 winners on September 2nd with much applause.

Oh...and did I mention that these will be *signed* copies!? YES! These authors are the BEST!!! Click on the links to be directed to my reviews for each book.

The Prizes 

Redeeming the Rancher by Deb Kastner 

Deb does it again with a charming romance and handsome cowboy hero that any girl could get hung up on!

Raptor 6 by Ronie Kendig

I loved this book and couldn't put it down! From page one you'll be caught by the action and intrigue that Ronie is known for.

Words of Conviction by Linda J. White

This, aside from being a fantastic read, also celebrates my move to DC! It's set there and you'll feel like you've been to the city after reading Words of Conviction!

$10 Amazon Gift Card

Who can't use more books...or movies...or whatever you want! That's the beauty of Amazon - there's something for everyone.

 $10 Starbucks Gift Card

And the perfect addition to any morning (or afternoon for that matter) is some COFFEE! Those of you who know me know I'm addicted ;)






**Just a note: Prizes can only be shipped within the United States.

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Spread the Christmas Joy with Emily Ann Benedict and Giveaway | Day 20

Joy from Emily Ann Benedict

Though my family has many crazy traditions, from multiple trees to shortbread mania, I still think my favorite Christmas memories revolves around our lights. My mother decided if we were going to celebrate Jesus' birthday, we needed to get serious about it. So, we got together every light we could find and tackled the house. Lights, after all, became a part of Christmas to symbolize the coming of the "Light of the world."

We covered as much of the landscape and house as we could, including the roof line. For many years we were "that house" in the neighborhood, lighting up the entire block during the month of December. But the best part for me was how it brought people together. Neighbors we rarely got to talk to would come out to watch us put them up and end up talking with us for hours. People we'd never met would stop as they walked by to talk. Then it would start to get dark and cars would slow down as they passed by. It took some time and some effort, but how could we ever say it wasn't worth it?

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Emily Ann Benedict specializes in mystery and comedic novels with a healthy dose of Hope mixed in. Sharing the power of reading, the art of writing, and the love of God with all generations is her passion. When she is not writing, you'll probably find her near a Starbucks somewhere in California with a Dalmatian by her side and a Kindle in hand.
Connect with her: http://emilyannbenedict.com/
Purchase The Father Christmas Profession [here]

You can receive a free copy of her novel, The Moment Max Forgot Me by signing up for her newsletter!

 Calling all coffee addicts! This giveaway is for you ;) Yep, you guessed it. A $10 Starbucks gift card that will fulfill all of your caffeine addiction requirements.

**Giveaway rules: To enter, comment on each the post (or posts) in the month of December that offer giveaway items you wish to win. One entry per person per giveaway item is permitted. All winners will be drawn in January (after the holiday craziness) and will be notified shortly thereafter.