When conflict, rebellion, and resentment overwhelm their family, Charlie and Alice are forced to rethink their parenting strategy. In the process, they realize how critical intentionality and focus are when shaping and molding young lives. FamilyLife’s first feature film explores the challenges and joys that come with raising children. Through a journey that unfolds over 50 years, Charlie and Alice discover the unmistakable power of family. Together, they learn that knowing and living by God’s Word is what brings transformation and hope to any family.

I had an opportunity to watch a preview of this movie.  It follows a couple  on their journey from having their first baby to having great-grandchildren!  It was interesting to see them live through different stages of life.  In my own life, I realize how the baby/young child phase went by so quickly.  We are now entering the tween/teenager stage, and I see how our interactions are changing.  I liked how this movie emphasized that spiritual wisdom is more important than academic success and the importance of dads in their kids’ lives.  I found that the part talking about FamilyLife felt too much like a commercial, but I think the overall message of the movie is important for Christians and non-Christians alike.  Due to some mature content, I would not recommend this movie for young children.

To see if this movie is playing at a theater near you, check out this link.  If it is, enter to win two Fandango tickets to watch this movie on May 1 or May 3!

Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):  Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC 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. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller/FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days on the same blog, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

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I recently joined the New Hope Blogger Co-op and am so excited to be part of this community.  Last week I received a box of samples of natural products to try out, review and share about with all of you.

I received the following samples:

• Axia Essentials: Maximum Strength Axia3 Prodigestive Antacid
• Botanic Innovations: Immuno-Viva Core
• Hi-Health: Soleil Mindful Ingredients Better Bar
• I’m Different Snacks: I’m Different Pineapple Cacao Nibs Crunchy Coconut Clusters
• Innovix Pharma Inc.: Multi-Strain Probiotic
• Natural Factors Nutritional Products: PGX Daily Singles
• Neocell Corp: Glow Matrix Advanced Skin Hydrator
• Paradise Herbs: Omega Sure Omega-3 Fish Oil and Earth’s Blend Superfood Multivitamin
• PopCorners: Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn
• Prana Biovegan: Dark Chocolate Bark with Caramelized Coconut & Probiotic Chia
• Saffron Road: Crunchy Chickpeas Salted Caramel
• SeaSnax: SeaSnax Lime
• Steviva Brands: Nectevia
• Swisse Wellness: Swisse Men’s and Women’s Ultivite and Hair Skin Nails
• Wakunaga of America: Kyo-Green Sprouts Blend
• Youtheory: Tumeric

Of course, the snack items were the products that immediately grabbed my attention.  I am always on the lookout for healthier foods to snack on.  I will be sharing more about those products as I try them.

Another product that caught my eye was the NeoCell Glow Matrix Advanced Skin Hydrator.  This was because I had also received samples of this product, along with NeoCell Beauty Infusion Refreshing Collagen Drink Mix at ShiftCon earlier this year.  Now, I am not a doctor, so please do your own research, but recently I have been hearing a lot about the benefits of collagen.  Here is an article about collagen that I found helpful.  Some of the claimed benefits are healthier skin, hair and nails.

Since I received an abundance of samples from NeoCell, I thought I would host a giveaway for 15 samples of NeoCell Glow Matrix Advanced Skin Hydrator and 15 samples of NeoCell Beauty Infusion Refreshing Collagen Drink Mix.

Happy Valentine’s Day!  I hope everyone has a fun day celebrating love, whether it be with your spouse, family, friends or significant other.

I thought posting a review and giveaway for the WHOLE HEART album by Passion Music would be appropriate for today given the cover art and theme!  WHOLE HEART is the new live album that was recorded at the Passion Conference 2018 in Atlanta, GA.  This album features some well-known Christian artists:

01. Whole Heart (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
02. Almighty God (feat. Sean Curran)
03. God, You’re So Good (feat. Kristian Stanfill & Melodie Malone)
04. Reckless Love (feat. Melodie Malone)
05. Heaven (feat. Sean Curran)
06. More Like Jesus (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
07. Hallelujah, Our God Reigns (feat. Brett Younker)
08. Ghost (feat. Crowder)
09. Ever Almighty (feat. Melodie Malone)
10. Great Are You Lord (feat. Matt Redman)
11. All My Hope (feat. Crowder & Tauren Wells)

I was able to listen to the album in its entirety, and really enjoyed the “live” aspect of the album.  It makes for an immersive music experience.  Kristian Stanfill is one of my favorite worship leaders; his songs are powerful and heart-felt.  I also really like Matt Redman’s rendition of “Great Are You Lord” on this album.

You can listen to Passion music at http://capcmg.me/PassionSpotify 

Starting on February 23, you can buy the digital album release here: http://capcmg.me/PassionWholeHeart 

Enter my giveaway to receive the WHOLE HEART album CD!

“Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):  Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC 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.

Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller /FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days on the same blog, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

I received a Glasstic Water Bottle for free for review, but all opinions are my own.

Finding the perfect water bottle can be difficult.  In fact, I was just recently cleaning out my cupboards, and I found that I had over forty of them–no joke, k counted them!  We donated or threw out the vast majority of our water bottles because they were faulty in some way.  Some were not leak-proof, some were too wide, some were too heavy, some were too flimsy, etc.  Ironically, a few days later, I received a Glasstic water bottle in the mail to test out.  Well, I am happy to report that this one is a keeper and is now my favorite water bottle!

The Glasstic water bottles are unique because they feature an inner glass wall and a protective outer shell made of plastic.  Get it, Glass + Plastic = Glasstic?  It has a lock to prevent spills, and the seal on the water bottle is truly leak-proof.  I once had a water bottle leak in my purse and ruin my camera, so I know the pain of a leaky water bottle.

I like the size of this water bottle.  It fits nicely in our car cupholder.  The handle is also convenient.

I brought it along to the gym and it fit perfectly in the elliptical machine cup holder.

One of my New Year resolutions is always to drink more water.  I have a feeling that my Glasstic water bottle will help me achieve my goal!

I am pleased to offer a giveaway for one of my readers to win a Glasstic water bottle in the color of your choice!

If you are at all familiar with contemporary Christian music, you probably know Matt Redman’s music, if not the artist himself.  Some of his well-known songs have become “Christian classics”, including ‘The Heart of Worship’, ‘You Never Let Go’ and ‘Blessed Be Your Name’.  According to his website, “More recent compositions include the Grammy-nominated ‘Our God’, and the double-Grammy winning ’10,000 Reasons’ – for which he also received a Billboard award in the USA.”

I received a copy of his newest album, “Glory Song”, AND I have an opportunity for you to win a copy for yourself! (See below.)  I really enjoyed this CD.  I like how there are both upbeat tempo praise songs, as well as more slow, contemplative songs. My favorite songs on this album are Gospel Song, and Gracefully Broken. They are powerful from both a vocal and lyrical point of view.

More album information:

Matt Redman teamed up with several of his worship-artist friends for this album, first releasing the track “Gracefully Broken (feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard).” Tasha Cobbs Leonard also released her own version of this song on the same day! The album also features Kierra Sheard, Guvna B, Madison Cunningham, and Kim Walker-Smith.

Social Corner:

Gracefully Broken Top Of The Tower Live Video: 

Gracefully Broken (Lyric Video): 

Gracefully Broken (Song Story): 

Buy Link: 

“Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):  Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC 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. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller /FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days on the same blog, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification.