Forever Beloved

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NINETEEN | FAV POSTS

Today’s prompt: A list of your favorite blog posts you’ve written.

Oh, how fun this prompt was! I always love going back and re-reading past posts I’ve written. Here is a list of my top 10 favorite blog posts ever.

1.  Parenting A Child With Anxiety – This post is so very special to me, and so close to my heart. With this blog post, I want to give you a glimpse into parenting a child that has been diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, slight OCD and Dyslexia.

2.  Why I’m Not Raising A Feminist Daughter – This explains why we teach submission, headship and living a Christ-centered marriage. While it might not be the worlds opinion, we are following Gods word. That will bring joy, peace, contentment, fulfillment and freedom! And in turn, your life will bring glory to God. Isn’t that what it’s all about?

3.  An Open Letter To My Husband On Our 20th Anniversary – Twenty years ago, we became husband and wife. At 22 and 20, we were just a couple of kids so madly in love. We didn’t know a lot back then, but we knew one thing for certain: we belonged together.

4.  Saving Your First Kiss – We need to recognize the kiss as an incredible gift that God has given each one of us to fully embrace and enjoy in the right context. Instead of lowering its value and blowing it off as just-a-kiss let’s view it as a precious, sacred gift.

5.  Dear Body – Remember when we were little and we were friends? You weren’t good or bad or fat or thin or ugly or beautiful. You were just me.

6.  Walking Through Valleys – I am walking in a wilderness right now. A wilderness full of friends walking hand-in-hand, while I walk alone.

7.  I’m Tired Of The Not-Enoughs – I had all the right words for her but I was too busy living with not enoughs, I couldn’t model this truth for her.

8.  An Open Letter To Those Who Have Walked Out Of My Life – I will always love you. I know that sounds unbelievable for me to say. Especially since you’re the one who chose to walk out of my life. But those words hold true.

9.  Piece By Piece – Sometimes a difficult day comes out of nowhere, surprising you with its emotions and frustrations.

10. Kindness Matters – Kindness is honestly one of the greatest gifts you can give someone. As Christians, kindness is something He expects from us.

Snuggle Time Psalms {Book Review}

Snuggle Time Psalms
By Glenys Nellist
About the book:

Did you think the book of Psalms was only for adults? Think again! Snuggle Time Psalms, written by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by Cee Biscoe, is the perfect way to introduce little ones to the poetry book of the Bible. This padded cover board book uses simple concepts, rhyming text and adorable art to help children engage with the Psalms. Beginning with “Bedtime Peace” and ending with “Wonderful Me!” this collection of fifteen bedtime poems enables young children to discover the One who holds them in his arms, leads them like a shepherd, created them just as they are, and cherishes them with a love that never ends … snuggle and see!

When my Sunday School littles hear me say I have a new book for us to read, they instantly run to my bag to see what magic it holds.  As soon as they saw this book, and the adorable cover, I heard immediate shouts of now, now!

 
This cute little board book is just the perfect size for little hands!  The illustrations are just precious. There are fifteen bedtime prayers that will bring the psalms into your little ones life.  Each page contains a psalm paraphrased for little ones. Some of the words seem challenging or difficult for young children to understand but I just took that as an opportunity to explain the word in terms they would understand.  I had their undivided attention throughout the entire story, they loved it!
This book was provided to me free of charge by Book Look in return for my honest review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

Voiceless {Movie Review}

When I was contacted by Icon Media and asked to review a movie for Christian Cinema, I leapt at the opportunity.  Once I read the film synopsis, I was completely drawn in and couldn’t wait to watch it.  And I was blessed to have a private screening of Voiceless!

As someone who has not only a strong opinion on abortion but also had their life spared by adoption, I can testify that the movie hits home. What they are telling us is it’s time to take a stand for the voiceless! As I’ve said before, we must stand for life. We must be a voice to the nations. If not us, then who? Who will speak out for these little ones?

In the myriad of pro-life films, Voiceless stands out as…well, first and foremost, it stands out. Whether by accident or design, the story of Voiceless is unlike any other movie in the mini-genre of films that speak out against abortion. The recently discharged soldier who had a rough upbringing, found God and now is running a community outreach program; his wife who, in the end, has to take a step of faith and stand beside her husband; and the teenage girl that has to choose between having her baby and getting kicked out of her home or having an abortion.
 
There were so many powerful key points made in the movie.  What it means to be pro-life, taking a stand even when you’re the only one standing, reaching out to broken people even when it’s messy, a church more concerned with numbers and appearing politically correct and following a convicted heart.
There was one quote in the movie that really struck me and left me wondering if we as a Christian community, and myself as a Christian, are doing enough to stand for the voiceless.  

The church has become more like a lamp tucked under a basket than a pillar of light on top of a hill.

In life, we have to make choices and they aren’t always easy.  In Voiceless, Jesse had to make a choice.  Is he going to take the easy way out and back off, which is what everyone wants him to do, or will he face a major confrontation which will require him to put everything on the line…not just his job, but his freedom and marriage as well.

And last but not least, faith. Voiceless is filled with the theme of stepping out in faith!  That through Him, we have strength.  The entire movie spoke so loudly of Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Voiceless is gripping, emotional, touching and quite powerful. It displays a perfect amount of love, faith, devotion, and strength. It gives a voice to those who have yet to be heard.

In theaters October 7

Voiceless is a good message-movie, and it makes its case smoothly and clearly, but it’s also an excellent drama. This is a movie that can be recommended for all ages!  I simply cannot say enough great things about this movie!  

Special thank you to Icon Media for providing me with a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review. My review is my own personal opinion.