I laughed.I cried.It exceeded my expectations. Years ago, my aunt introduced us to the horrible Herdmans and the Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She lent us the book and the next year we watched the 1983 film adaptation. When the email landed in my inbox a month or so ago with an invitation to preview this […]
Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart and a Starbucks Giveaway
As July wanes into August and heat swirls and summer radiates a sunbaked haze, we nudge the a/c down a notch, fill up Stanley cups with ice and water, and send the sprinklers through another rotation. Early morning welcomes coffee on the porch, a chapter or two, and a bit of quiet contemplation before the […]
Gimme Some Sugar: A Delightful Devotional Giveaway
April tiptoed in with sunshine and a whole gamut of temperatures with some gusty strong winds dispersed throughout our days for good measure. It’s not quite the April I would order, but there you are.Chilly or ninety degrees seem to be our options. I would gladly rejoice in an abundant two inches of rain, but […]
Wherein We Chat About The Chosen Season Four and Have a Giveaway
Have you been catching The Chosen in the theater? Did you know Season 4 has been releasing in the theater? 🙂IF you’ve watched this new season, I’d love to hear your takeaways and the scenes resonating with you.If you didn’t know you could go to the theater and watch The Chosen, well, today is your […]
Surprised By Oxford Movie and Giveaway
Happy Monday! Happy week!I’m delighted to tell you about a movie available to rent or buy this month of November!You are now able to watch SURPRISED BY OXFORD from the comfort ofyour own home.Step inside the beauty of Oxford University and discover a timeless story about asking life’s big questions. I bought the book in […]
Journey To Bethlehem Movie Tickets Giveaway
Musicals. Live Theater. Movies. Stories.I love these works of creativity, this method of bringing messages, a way of sharing words.There are many genres or storylines that aren’t for me or don’t resonate.But for the many that don’t, other productions, do. For the ones where I am not the captive audience or ideal reader, other people […]
In Which We Have A Peripeti Home Candle Giveaway
Look what arrived along with November?! I’m delighted to share Peripeti Home candles with you. Not only do I have candles to share through our screens, Peripeti Home has partnered with us for a giveaway! Hurrah! And Ta-da!!!!Look at these two lovely fragrances they packaged with care and sent my way. Peripeti Home offers seasonal […]
Wherein We Look at the Life Counsel Bible and Have a Giveaway
A week ago, this past Friday, the Life Counsel Bible arrived at my door for me to review, photograph, and share with you. {Pssstt…there’s also an Amazon gift card giveaway at the end of this post!} I have a small collection of Bibles, several from reviews and giveaways, that I’ve shared here at ADG with […]
The Hill Movie + Amazon Giftcard Giveaway
A couple of my first thoughts as I watched this movie were: Wow! What is it with people who are so exasperatingly obstinate and belligerent? It REALLY almost physically feels like beating your head against a brick wall, it’s so frustrating and infuriating. You cannot reason with people like this, they will not be told, […]
A Bundle of Beauty and Books Giveaway
I love July. I always have. I’m sure this is in part because it is my birth month. As a kid, it was wonderful to have my birthday halfway through the year and Christmas in the second half. Obviously, this equates to gifts and celebrations! But I love the summer sun and the summer heat […]
The Journey ~ A Music Special + Amazon Giftcard Giveaway
What a lovely combination! Beautiful music, gorgeous countryside, beauty in so many places, insight, and inspiration. I was delighted to get to preview this film, The Journey, and share it with you. Soul-stirring, encompassing richness, a beautiful prelude to Easter. From Hallelujah to a cello rendition of The Sound of Silence to Amazing Grace, the music swells […]
His Only Son & Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
Hello friends! We have a movie and a giveaway to chat about for a few minutes today! Angel Studios, who brought us THE CHOSEN, is releasing anew film, HIS ONLY SON, a film about Abraham andIsaac. Short Synopsis: After being called on by the Lord, Abraham’s faith is tested on histhree-day journey to sacrifice his […]
The Spiral Bible New Testament
{affiliate links in this post. Thank you!} It’s the first day of spring! The wind HOOOOWLS outside my windows.My good farmer man battles the dust and blowing dirt this wind kicks up. He sends me pictures of the curved lines furrowed in the dirt from tractor and ripper. Continued blowing dirt will ruin our wheat […]
The Text Bible
Twelve days into 2023. I’m in a mess of organizing, re-organizing, decluttering, and hauling a few piles to Goodwill. It’s good to do. I even sorted out some books to go find new homes. 🙂 I’m always reluctant to let books go, but the need for space demands a sorting! It makes me happy to […]
Lifeway Women’s Bible
I’m delighted to bring us another Bible giveaway! Isn’t it lovely? This yellow-gold made me so happy. It’s beautiful for Christmas, but feels like it encapsulates all the seasons! Bright daffodils in spring, sunshine yellow for summer’s heat, autumn-gold of brilliant leaves, and the gold of Christmas.The Lifeway Women’s Bible would make a meaningful Christmas […]
Explorer Bible For Kids
The second week of Advent is upon us. Sunshine beams happy out my window this afternoon. I listened to Annie F. Downs’ Advent podcast on my way to Bible study this morning. This second week focuses on peace and last week’s centers on hope. Thought-provoking and beautiful. Let’s look inside the Explorer Bible for kids!It […]
The Abide Bible
Oh, friends! I’m so delighted to bring you this beautiful Bible! The Abide Bible is lovely inside and out.Of course, we know the Word of God is lovely in itself alone.But I, for one, am grateful for all the Bibles and features available to us.We live in an amazing time!I have friends, real-life friends, I’ve […]