Charlie The Tramp Book Review and Giveaway 12/12/2016

I had the opportunity to review Charlie The Tramp. I thought it was funny when my daughter asked me why would any parent let their kid become a tramp. Of course, the character isn't a human kid, Charlie is a beaver who wants to be a Tramp when he grows up. Charlie did not want to grow up and do all the hard work beavers do. So his parents let him try out the Tramp deal. Charlie comes home from Tramping, does work for food, finally he decides to build his own Beaver Dam. And decides that sometimes he would be a Tramp and at other times he would build a pond.

Very cute book that every child should read. They might ask you odd questions like my daughter asked. You could win a copy of this great book by entering the giveaway. Would be a nice Christmas Present for a young loved one.

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Christmas Love Letters From God Book Review

CHRISTMAS LOVE LETTERS from God:

Written for children ages four to eight, Christmas Love Letters from God cleverly combines both prose and poetry as the story of Jesus’ birth unfolds. The book includes seven stories, beginning with Isaiah’s prophecy and ending with the visit of the wise men. Following each story, the child will find his or her own letter from God, folded into a small envelope attached to the page. Each letter begins with a space in which to write the child’s name, so each one can be specially addressed to the child.

Written as if God is speaking, each personalized message gives the young reader a sense of wonder as they discover anew the Christmas holiday and the birth of Jesus. A very special Bible verse, entitled God’s Perfect Promise, also accompanies each story and letter as God’s personal words of love, promise, and hope.

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Now this book is a very cute idea for children. You have an assortment of Bible stories and you bring the children into the story when they receive a love letter from God straight from the Bible. This book is very creative and I believe it will help children grow closer to God. This is the perfect book for my nine year old daughter. She loves to read and she loves God. My daughter also loves Bible stories. I could also see this book used in church for Children's church. Into today's world, children have so many things blasting them. My kids with their iPads which leads to Google and other things that take up their time. My kids had to be on a cruise for five nights without internet or telephones. We got back to board games and found other ways to have fun. I think books like this can do the same thing. Take children away from the internet and television for awhile and actually be touched by God with personal letters from his Word. Even though this book is geared to 4-8 years old, my daughter and I still love going through it together.

SAY & PRAY DEVOTIONS First Words, Stories, and Prayers Review

I had the opportunity to review SAY & PRAY DEVOTIONS First Words, Stories, and Prayers. This was a very cute children's devotional story book. Another fun book for my little grumpy niece Sophia. Her mom will have fun going over this little book with her daughter.

Bestselling children’s author Diane Stortz has sold nearly 300,000 books—Bible storybooks, devotionals for children, and more. This brand-new title, Say & Pray Devotions, is the perfect beginner devotional for little ones.

Parents who already know and love the Say & Pray Bible will love Say & Pray Devotions as it helps their youngsters continue to engage their faith in a personal way. Featuring the same fun style of artwork and the educational elements as Say & Pray Bible, this devotional for little ones will teach the basics of identification and comprehension while sharing biblical principles for life. Each devotion offers a topical message to help little ones learn and follow biblical principles.

Enter this giveaway for your chance to win a copy of this great book:

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Is The 2016 Presidential Election Rigged?

I watched the debate last night. Trump gave us his plan and Hillary dodged most of the questions. After it was over, the only thing people were talking about was whether or not Trump would concede the election. I think this is a clue that this election may be rigged more than any election we have seen in modern history. Here's why.

Every poll you see has Hillary way ahead of Trump, even though she doesn't answer questions, lies, lies, lies some more, and her political history is horrible. Trump said she is a horrible woman and she is doing everything possible to prove his point.  It seems to me whenever I turn on the television, every channel tells me that Clinton will win, Trump cannot win no matter what. It makes me think Trump is right and the media is trying to suppress the vote. I will vote for Trump anyway and hope my vote counts.

Not only are the Democrats against Trump, many Republicans are either against Trump or are not supporting him. Who needs enemies if you have friends like this? Also the media is against Trump. Fox News who claims to be fair and balanced, seem to love to throw punches at Trump. This makes for a very interesting election.

Wikileaks shows that the Clinton campaign is paying people to go into Trump rallies and start fights. Makes you wonder if they also hired people to fire bomb and destroy some of Trumps places of campaign business that we see on the news. The only thing you see on the news about Trump is bad news.

Like I said, I watched the debate, Trump won by a mile and many television stations are still saying Hillary Clinton had another win. Sorry, I thought it was the season premiere of The Walking Dead. When asked a question, Hillary stared into space like a zombie. She had a glare in her eyes. Are we really going to have to do drug tests before Presidential Debates in the future?

Also, many conservative talk show hosts are not supporting Donald Trump. Glenn Beck supported Cruz and spends three hours a day making fun of Trump, which does nothing but push his fans towards Hillary Clinton.

Many people believe the Hillary people used woman to say Trump groped them to make woman voters hate Donald Trump.

Voter Fraud-I believe there is and will be plenty of voter fraud in this election. Hillary Clinton will do whatever it takes to win this election. It may not matter, but I will vote for Trump because I am sick of the way politicians act towards the people of America. Donald Trump is not a politician and this is why many politicians are against him. They don't think it is fair that a man (who is not a politician) got the nod to run for President of The United States. Is the election rigged? Well you already told us Hillary won three weeks before the election, so what do you think?

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake

Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pasta Bake

Prep Time: 15 Minutes | Total Time: 40 Minutes | Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS

• 12 oz uncooked egg noodles
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken stock (from 32-oz carton)
• 3 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon ranch dressing and seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
• 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
• 5 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
2. Cook noodles in salted water as directed on package for minimum cook time. Drain; place noodles in large bowl.
3. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil until hot. Cook onion in oil until soft and translucent. Season lightly with salt. Add chicken stock; heat to simmering. Stir in cream cheese until melted and combined. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the ranch dressing mix. Pour mixture over noodles. Fold in chicken, bacon and frozen peas. Spread in baking dish.
4. In small bowl, mix melted butter, bread crumbs and remaining 1 teaspoon ranch dressing mix until well coated. Spread over noodle mixture.
5. Bake about 20 minutes or until top is crisp and sauce is bubbling. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Trump, Pence, Hillary and Kaine, My View Of The Candidates

When I looked at the candidates for President, I came up with my own view of the candidates. This is what I think when I look at Trump, Pence, Hillary and Kaine.

Donald Trump-Donald Trump is not a politician, he is a businessman. I look at Trump and I see a businessman who has been very successful. He loves beautiful woman, you can see that by his wife and his past relationships. I believe Trump is a normal man's man. He is a hard worker who tells the truth in a very blunt way. This gets himself in trouble at times, but you always know where he stands. To me Trump is believable because he always does what he says he is going to do. He wants to make America great again and I believe he actually will if he becomes President.

Mike Pence-Pence is a religious man who is also a politician. When I look at Pence, I see a conservative man who believes in the same things I believe in. I could see Pence as a preacher or minister in a church, but he is running with Trump to be Vice President of the United States.

Hillary Clinton-I see a life long Politician who has done whatever it takes to get where she is. She rode into politics on the shoulder of her husband. I believe Hillary would be a fantastic lawyer for people who are injured or are making believe they are injured. Hillary will do whatever it takes to win, regardless if the individual is guilty or not. She will do whatever it takes to be President, including lying and cheating. This is who Hillary is and this is who she will always be. And no, I don't like her and can't believe she is the best thing the Democrats could come up with this time around.

Tim Kaine-Tim Kaine is a lifelong politician that fights for Liberal causes. When I look at Tim Kaine, I see a used car salesman. You meet him, he talks a good talk, sells you the car and makes you feel good about your purchase. However, when you get home, you find out there are all kinds of things wrong, but Tim refuses to stand behind his vehicles. He is a great talker, but watch your back.

This is how I look at these candidates. I think each one have their own strengths and weaknesses, although I admit I have seen nothing but weakness from Clinton for many years. I think Pence is the strongest when it comes to character, Trump is the strongest when it comes to business and creating jobs, Kaine knows his way in Washington, but don't trust him, he will break your heart. Hillary does everything wrong and gets a pass from everybody except for Donald Trump. Her greatest strength is putting people down and making herself look good, when there is nothing there of substance.

The Afters Live On Forever CD Review and Giveaway 9/29/2016

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The Afters - Live on Forever Bio:
It’s easy to assume stories of trial and triumph are just for the Bible or the history books. But miracles still happen, even when adversity hits hardest. Just ask Josh Havens, guitarist and lead vocalist of The Afters. He relates how the band’s latest effort, Live on Forever, began during a season of tragedy.

Just as the band regrouped to record, Havens witnessed the wife of a close friend contract cancer. Drummer Jordan Mohilowski (who produced the new album) had a brief health scare, and a close companion in his church—part of the worship team—was hit and killed by an impaired driver. She was a young woman, Havens says, who had unlimited potential.

But Live on Forever–the band’s fifth with the Fair Trade label-still took shape as a celebration of faithfulness, protection and promise—one that shimmers with strong rhythms, undeniable energy and compelling pop hooks. The album finds Havens in strong, soaring voice as he invites listeners to find shelter and strength in God. “If any theme has emerged, it would be ‘inspiration and motivation,’” Havens says.

Havens himself felt a deep need to hold on after another loss struck: The band’s longtime soundman, Anthony Martinez, saw his newborn daughter die in infancy.

Ask Havens to pick out a song that sums up the spirit of the album, and he chooses “Battles.” “It was the last song we wrote and the fastest we wrote,” he says. “We don’t typically write songs fast; we’ll change lyrics and melodies and craft our songs carefully. But ‘Battles’ poured out, the music and lyrics, in one day. It’s about standing up against fear and knowing God is always with us,” Havens explains. “It’s one of the takeaways we hope people get: ‘Don’t give up to fear.

Havens shares how, half a world away from his home in Phoenix, he caught a small glimpse of heaven’s reassurance. The place: downtown Amsterdam. The occasion: a dinner between shows with band members and spouses—including soundman Martinez and his wife. For their baby daughter, the Martinez couple had chosen an unusual moniker with an unusual spelling: Pieper. Against all odds, it also happened to be exactly how the intimate restaurant they dined at spelled its name. Still, no one was prepared for what happened at the end of the meal. “We were talking about baby Pieper, and as we got up to leave, we noticed that the only thing on the walls—the only thing—was a framed document, an award for hospitality. And the date on the award—the only date in the place—was Pieper’s birthday. Her mother just started bawling.” Havens sums up the reassurance all took home that night: “We thought, ‘This is where God’s angels fly: right in the middle of the loss.’ God gives us little glimpses to show us he’s here.”


“We worked on this record for almost two years and over those two years, it was a real season of loss,” Havens recalls. “But in the end, Live on Forever is about moving us to trust God, to stand up against fear. It’s an ‘ante up’ record, an anthem for people’s lives: ‘God you are with me in all this. I’m not alone.’”

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I had the chance to review this great CD. I actually never heard of this group, but did hear some of their songs. I think it's because i'm old school when it comes to Christian Music, like Amy Grant and PETRA. This CD gives us what we need as Christians. A CD filled with songs we can sing along with that have plenty of meaning. I had cancer in my kidney and nearly bleed out after the operation. I think we all have had close calls, lost people close to us or know of somebody who has gone through things that make us appreciate our lives. This CD helps you to appreciate the life we have waiting for us in heaven.

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