The 3-Minute Prayer Jar Devotional by Wanda E. Brunstetter

 The 3-Minute Prayer Jar Devotional

Book Summary

Inspired by New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter’s The Prayer Jars series. . .

The 3-Minute Prayer Jar Devotional: Daily Inspiration for Women delivers the same life-changing inspiration as Wanda E. Brunstetter’s unforgettable stories. Every reading will help you draw closer to your heavenly Father.

Your prayer life will be transformed as you read through these daily encouraging devotional readings centered around the themes of forgiveness, hope, and healing.

With each turn of the page, you’ll discover the unchanging truths of God’s Word alongside meaningful prompts that guide you to write out your personal prayers or favorite, promise-filled Bible verses to add to your very own prayer jar. (Simple instructions are included in the introduction.)

Once you’ve finished reading the last page, you’ll have a full prayer jar of your very own. Use it to infuse your heart with inspiration and encouragement when you need it—or share it with a friend who could use some faith restoration of her very own!

Here is my prayer jar! This cute Stitch is keeping an eye on it!

The 3-Minute Prayer Jar Devotional is available from Amazon*.  Wanda E. Brunstetter's other devotionals are The Prayer Jar Devotional:  Healing, The Prayer Jar Devotional:  Hope, and The Prayer Jar Devotional:  Forgiveness.  The author also has the fiction series The Prayer Jar Trilogy.  The Amish Ballerina by Richelle Brunstetter with Wanda E. Brunsteter comes in ebook on September 15 and paperback on October 1.  If you follow Wanda E. Brunstetter on Amazon, they will notify you when she has a new book release. Thank you for dropping by today.  I will return next week to share new books with you.  My birthday is this week and, hopefully, I am going out to lunch as well as doing a little shopping (it all depends on my mother).  I hope that you have a wonderful week.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

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The Prayer Jar Devotional: Forgiveness by Wanda E. Brunstetter

 The Prayer Jar Devotional:  Forgiveness

Book Summary

Inspired by New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter’s The Prayer Jars series. . .

 

The Prayer Jar Devotional: Forgiveness delivers the same life-changing inspiration as Wanda E. Brunstetter’s unforgettable stories. Every reading will help you draw closer to your heavenly Father. Your prayer life will be transformed as you read through these dozens of encouraging devotional readings centered around the theme of forgiveness. With each turn of the page, you’ll discover unchanging truths of God’s Word alongside meaningful prompts that guide you to write out your personal prayers or favorite, grace-filled Bible verses and then add to your very own prayer jar. (Simple instructions are included in the introduction.)

Once you’ve finished reading the last page, you’ll have a full prayer jar of your very own. Use it to infuse your heart with inspiration and encouragement when you need it—or share it with a friend who could use some faith restoration of her very own!

The Prayer Jar Devotional:  Forgiveness is available on Amazon*.  Wanda Brunstetter along with Richelle Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter, and Lorine Brunstetter Van Corbach has Sisters by the Sea coming out October 1.  I will return tomorrow with Having a Fudgy Christmas by Nancy Coco.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader 

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God Sees Her by Our Daily Bread: Review & Giveaway!

About the Book

Book:  God Sees Her

Author: Our Daily Bread

Genre:  Devotional

Release Date: March 3, 2020

Following the overwhelming success and rave reviews of God Hears Her, we’re bringing you another devotional written by women for women to reassure you that God is with you. God Sees Her is a beautifully styled gift book containing 366 meditations with accompanying Scripture that speak to the heart of women.

The title comes from a story in an Old Testament book of the Bible—Genesis—where Hagar is on the run, alone in the desert with nowhere to go. The angel of the Lord finds her and calls her by name. After this encounter, Hagar exclaimed, “You are the God who sees me” (Genesis 16:13). Women today need this same assurance . . . God sees you, God knows you by name, and God cares about every detail of your life.

Let these short Our Daily Bread devotionals written by women like you wash over your soul and remind you each day that God is near. The handy size, ribbon marker, and decorative cover make it perfect for gift giving to your girlfriends too.

Click here for your copy.

More About God Sees Her

This is a follow up to the successful 365-devotional, God Hears Her. So far, it’s moved more than 200,000 copies.

My Thoughts

God Sees Her by Our Daily Bread is a heartwarming devotional.  I like how each devotion has a story or experience with related scripture with it all tied together.  They help a woman get through each day with food for thought.  The devotionals are encouraging and positive.  I also thought they were meaningful, relevant to life today, and thought provoking.  It is nice that each one is short and easy to read, but the message will stay with you throughout the day.  I like the variety of authors who provided the devotions in this book which gives us different perspectives.  This compact devotional has a lovely cover with a ribbon bookmark.  God Sees Her is a great way to start the day. 

Giveaway

To celebrate their tour, Our Daily Bread is giving away the grand prize package of a God Sees Her hardcover, God Hears Her leather-like, God Hears Her journal, God Hears Her CD, God Hears Her pen, and God Hears Her Scripture & Encouragement cards.  Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway. Click here to enter.  Good Luck!  God Sees Her is available from Amazon* in ebook and hardcover.  Thank you for stopping by today.  Tomorrow I will return with Pumpkin Spice Peril by Jenn McKinlay.  It is the 12th A Cupcake Bakery Mystery starring Angie and Melanie.  I hope you have an inspiring day.  Take care, stay safe and Happy Reading!

Kris
The Avid Reader

Blog Stops

Texas Book-aholic, April 28

Girls in White Dresses, April 28

The Avid Reader, April 29

deb’s Book Review, April 29

For Him and My Family, April 30

Lighthouse Academy, April 30

Emily Yager, May 1

She Lives To Read, May 1

Remembrancy, May 2

Lis Loves Reading, May 2

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 3

Inklings and notions, May 3

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, May 4

Godly Book Reviews, May 4

Older & Smarter?, May 5

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, May 6

Genesis 5020, May 6

Blossoms and Blessings, May 7

amandainpa, May 7

For the Love of Literature, May 8

Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, May 8

Splashes of Joy, May 9

Hallie Reads, May 9

Artistic Nobody, May 10

Nancy E Wood, May 10

Little Homeschool on the Prairie, May 11

Bookishly Beverly, May 11

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God Hears Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women--Review, Recipes, and Giveaway!

About the Book

Book:  God Hears Her

Author: Our Daily Bread

Genre: Non-fiction / Christian / Devotional

Release Date: September, 2017

Tour Dates: February 1 – 14

When you’re having one of those days, you just want to know that someone is on your side. You have more than just someone  . . . you have your Heavenly Father! He is with you. He is for you. He hears your heart’s cry. And He will reassure you of this through the beautifully designed, hardcover devotional collection, God Hears Her. The personal stories, Scripture passages, and inspirational quotes pulled from Our Daily Bread devotionals will lift you up and remind you that God is bigger than the trials you face.

Click here to get your copy!

About the Author

Our Daily Bread Publishing - Our Daily Bread Publishing is a division of Our Daily Bread Ministries. Founded in 1938, the ministry has grown from a small group of dedicated radio listeners to millions of people around the world who use our Bible-based resources, including the beloved Our Daily Bread devotional. Our Daily Bread Ministries is a non-denominational, non-profit organization with staff and volunteers in over 37 offices working together to distribute more than 60 million resources in 150 countries. Regardless of whether it’s a radio or television broadcast, DVD, podcast, book, mobile app, or website, we provide materials to help people grow in their relationship with God.

More from Our Daily Bread

‘Feels Like Home’ Winter Recipes

As the weather turns colder, it becomes the time to pull out those tried and true winter-time recipes. You know, the ones that make us (or even keep us) warm on the inside. This is the time for the food that just feels like home.

Kirsten Holmberg and Elisa Morgan from the God Hears Her blog have shared some of their families personal recipes. These are the ones that are good for everyone. Feel free to try them yourself, bookmark them for later, or share them with a friend.

From Kirsten Holmberg:

In the winter, I’m partial to any slow-cooker soup or stew because I love coming home to it in the evening. My favorite is a Vegetarian Chili with some Italian influences:

2 bell peppers, diced

2 stalks of celery, sliced

2 lb zucchini halved and sliced

1 lb fresh mushrooms, halved

1 large onion, diced

3 cans diced tomatoes (fire roasted or herbed for the most flavor)

1 can tomato sauce

1 small can black olives, sliced (or fresh in any amount desired)

1 can cannellini beans

2.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning

2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced

½ cup water

Toss it all in a slow cooker for a few hours on high, or all day on low. Or, put it on the stove instead and simmer until the veggies are cooked through and the flavors blended (about 45 minutes). Parmesan cheese on top for an extra zing.  From The Avid Reader:  You can also serve this over pasta.

From Elisa Morgan:  A Cranberry Nut Bread recipe handed down by my mom, Paige Lee

2 cup flour

½ tsp salt

1 ¼ tsp baking powder

½ scant tsp baking soda

1 cup sugar

Sift above ingredients together twice. To the juice and grated rind of 1 large orange, add 2 tbs of melted shortening and enough boiling water to make ¾ cup. Mix with dry ingredients and add…

1 beaten egg

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup halved fresh cranberries

Bake in greased loaf pan for 75 minutes at 350 degrees.  If you double the recipe, bake a little less time and use 3 loaf pans. It also makes good muffins and can be frozen.

My Thoughts

God Hears Her:  365 Devotions for Women by Women by Our Daily Bread Ministries is a lovely devotional for women.  It has a beautiful hardcover with a page for each day of the year.  It is a compact size at 6 ½” by 4 ½” which makes it easy to take with you (if you desire) and it fits nicely on top of my Bible.  There is a foreword written by Elisa Morgan which I found enlightening.   On each day there is a scripture passage, a short story (in a way) or verse, and then a short devotional that relates to the scripture passage.  They are easy to read, and I found them encouraging.  Each page is thought provoking, enlightening and positive.  Reading each page is a great way to start or end a day (depending upon your schedule).  It would also provide a nice pick-me-up in the middle of the day.  I like that at the end there is information on the writers of God Hears Her.  God Hears Her is especially beneficial for those new to the faith, but seasoned Christians will find new insights (I know I did).   I am glad that I picked up God Hears Her as it is a wonderful addition to my daily devotions.

Giveaway

To celebrate their tour, Our Daily Bread is giving away the grand prize package of  a God Hears Her hardcover, God Hears Her leather-like, God Hears Her journal, God Hears Her CD, God Hears Her pen, and God Hears Her Scripture & Encouragement cards.  Be sure to comment on the blog stops (schedule below) for nine extra entries into the giveaway.  Click here to enter.  Good Luck!  God Hears Her is available in hardcover and ebook*.  You can find a complete list of retailers on God Hears Her website.  Thank you for visiting today.  For my Sunday post, I am featuring Pride, Prejudice and Poison by Elizabeth Blake tomorrow.  It is the first novel in A Jane Austen Society Mystery series.  I hope that you have a lively day.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

Blog Stops

The Avid Reader, February 1

deb’s Book Review, February 1

Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses, February 2

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, February 2

Texas Book-aholic, February 3

Mary Hake, February 3

God is Love, February 4

Emily Yager, February 4

Genesis 5020, February 5

A Diva’s Heart, February 5

Girls in White Dresses, February 5

Lighthouse Academy, February 6

amandainpa, February 6

For Him and My Family, February 7

For The Love of Books, February 7

Inklings and notions, February 8

Andrea Christenson, February 8

Blossoms and Blessings, February 9

CarpeDiem, February 9

Older & Smarter?, February 10

She Lives to Read, February 10

For the Love of Literature, February 11

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, February 11

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, February 12

Godly Book Reviews, February 12

Artistic Nobody, February 13

Back Porch Reads, February 13

Little Homeschool on the Prairie, February 14

Kat’s Corner Books, February 14

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The Beautiful Word 365 Devotional

Hello!  I wanted to share my review of this lovely devotional with you. The Beautiful Word 365 Devotional has a page for each day of the year.  It is a lovely hardcover book (slightly padded cover) with a decorative cover (which is what captured my attention).  The book measures 8 ¼” by 6”.  The devotional is divided into months with a page for each day.  Each page has a scripture to read, discussion on the verse, and a prayer.  On each two-page spread there is a pretty artwork on the far left and the space for journaling or writing notes at the right.  The pages are made of nice quality glossy paper.  Perfect for writing notes in pen, and they will not bleed through (no room for coloring).  Using this devotional is a good way to start each day.  I appreciate the color illustrations and the book setup.  Each devotion is short but meaningful.  I am very happy with The Beautiful Word 365 Devotional.  I do wish that they had included a ribbon bookmark.  It is the only thing lacking in this attractive book.  This devotional would make a great gift to female friends and family members.

Pillow Stalk by Diane Vallere is currently available for $.99 (Kindle version).  It is the first book in A Madison Night Mystery series.  I hope you have a blessed day!  I will be reviewing Appetite for Innocence by Lucinda Berry on Wednesday.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader