Hope. Isn’t this what all of our hearts need? Some days more than others. Sometimes it feels that hope has vanished. We can’t seem to see it. We can’t find it. Discouragement and heavy cares hold us hostage. Our world has felt crazy here in March with panic, fear, and trepidation dogging people’s days. Sometimes […]
Read a Bit {For All Who Wander}
The back cover of this book opens with this verse “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief!” Mark 9:24 I was hooked. I’ve long loved this verse and I whisper it often as a prayer all of its own. I turned the pages and as I read, I was again reminded of how much I appreciate […]
Read a Bit {Don’t Overthink It}
I’ ve been looking forward to this book from Anne Bogel! It’s definitely on my list of favorites I’ve read in 2020. Yes, I know, we’re only two months into 2020, but this book will stay on my list. I have loved all of Anne Bogel’s books. Reading People was her first and circles conversation […]
Read a Bit {What’s So Wonderful About Webster?}
Hey friends! I’m excited to share this picture book with you today! If I’m honest, I will admit that it feels like to be a “good” Christian, I need to be this deep, theological person who uses lofty terms and grand words and is always pondering the in-depth mysteries of God. I do not minimize […]
Read a Bit {Journey to the Cross}
Today I have a book to prepare us for Easter. Journey to the Cross contains forty devotionals from the (in)courage community. I’m excited about this book during the spring and Easter season. It would work well for Lent. I appreciate focusing on the Advent season and finding a book, devotional, or study specific to Christmas. […]
Read a Bit {Marriage That Works}
We have a smattering of snow covering the ground this morning. Just enough to frost everything white and add a glistening prettiness across the landscape. It’s perfectly snuggly! Book, blanket, and cappuccino, please!!! I have a Baker’s book review for us! Marriage that Works by Chip Ingram “A marriage that works,” says Ingram, is more […]
Read a Bit {in want + plenty}
Today we’re opening the cover of in want + plenty by Meredith McDaniel. I received this copy from Revell to review. I was delighted to have it arrive. Hope*writers is well represented in this book. 🙂The foreword in this book is by Emily P. Freeman and Meredith McDaniel is a fellow hope*writer! This book is […]
Read a Bit {Chasing Vines}
Chasing Vines by Beth Moore This book arrives in bookstores everywhere on February 4th! I’ve been reading an early copy as part of the launch team. No surprise, Chasing Vines holds valuable words, truth, and good words to stir us to contemplation and center us in abiding in Jesus, our One True Vine. Oh, I […]
Read a Bit {Still}
Here’s the second book joining us for……………………. Still by Jenny L. Donnelly This book is a review read I received from Revell. Who is this book for?Want to truly rest in God’s peace, even in the middle of days gone wild? When chaos abounds, the frantic search for shoes and keys is on, and a […]
Read a Bit {The Promises of God Storybook Bible}
How about a new series of posts? It’s not a new theme or some totally different jaunt than I’ve ever taken here at A Delightful Glow. Nothing life-changing. No earth-shattering discovery! 😉 It’s book talk and book pages and book titles! It’s pausing to take a quick peek at ONE book and think about what […]
Maddie’s Christmas Pie
The bell twinkles on the shop door,As it swings open wide,A sugar-sweet aroma,Greets Maddie from inside She loves The Flaky Pie Shop,A pastry pie boutique,Choosing all the Christmas pies,The highlight of the week! Maddie claps her hands with joy, And presses ‘gainst the case,Pies, pies, pies, lined up inside!She smiles with happiness. Which will you […]
Wherein We Chat About Christmas Books {Surprise Children’s Bundle Giveaway}
Pull up a chair! Grab your favorite coffee mug! Let’s chat! FIRST……………we have a delightfully fun giveaway at the end of this post! Zonderkidz is gifting a Surprise Bundle of six children’s Christmas books to one of YOU, my comrade blog friends! I’m super excited about this fun idea! I don’t even know which books […]
Gratefulness and a Fresh Start Bible Giveaway
A fresh new week! AND……….a week of thankfulness! Every day is a good day for gratitude and some days require more than others, I dare say! 🙂 The week of Thanksgiving is always a fresh reminder to me to be intentionally grateful in my life. It’s overused I’m sure……. {and there are situations when this […]
Pages & Projects {100 Words of Affirmation and Scarlett’s Spectacles}
Three books and two dishcloths! 🙂 Oh, and a few other book mentions if I remember! I truly love how pretty this navy yarn looks as a dishcloth. It definitely has me thinking about wintertime and all things cozy. I must be in a navy mode because I picked up Christmas giftwrap at Wal-Mart this […]
Good News! God Made Me! Board Book and Giveaway
Good news on this Monday morning! It’s arriving in the form of two pretty cute board books! They both have Good News! in the title! Isn’t that delightful?! Yes, yes it is! 😉 These two books are new this month from Glenys Nellist. You’ll find The Wonder That is You also by Glenys Nellist in […]
Flash and Henry Bookset Giveaway
It’s sixty-six degrees here today and the sun is shining against a perfectly gorgeous, blue, Kansas sky! It’s a bit windy for my taste, but hey, I’ll take me some lovely fall weather. YES, I WILL. 🙂 I mixed up an English Toffee cappuccino for a midafternoon break and curled up with The Joy of […]
