Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" ~Matthew 4:4
When Cheryl Smith, a long-time blogging friend, contacts me and asks if I'll help to promote her latest book, Homespun Devotions - Volume Three, I am thrilled! I've read and enjoyed her previous devotional books, and I can't recommend them enough to those of your searching for a down-to-earth, home-grown collection of stories that are sure to enhance your daily walk with God.
Cheryl's unpretentious writing style reveals her beautiful heart. She puts the reader at ease right away with her honesty, transparency and hope in the Lord's love for her and for all of us. She is an expert at finding the miraculous in the mundane (as my blog's subtitle states) and can turn everyday occasions into unique opportunities to encounter God's presence in entirely new ways.
Here's how Cheryl describes her labor of love:
Homespun Devotions - Volume Three continues a series of books that record the piecing together of many of the stories of my life and the rich spiritual truths that God has imparted along the way. As you read these homespun narratives of faith, family, love, marriage, motherhood, friendship, and the music that is such a part of my heritage, you will discover glimpses into moments of the soul-searching and intense struggles I have experienced while journeying to a place of complete surrender to the One who bled and died for me.
Beautifully said!
While we all need spiritual nourishment, the Lord knows we also need our daily bread. Cheryl has included as a bonus in this volume 50 tried and true family recipes that reflect her Southern roots. They are sure to delight all of you who love to cook.
And here comes the fun part: Leave a comment below to be automatically entered in a chance to win a free copy of Homespun Devotions - Volume Three. Your name will be placed in a hat, my husband, Danny, will do the drawing, and the winner will be announced on next Tuesday's blog. I'd love to include my out-of-country followers in this drawing, but the high cost of shipping overseas is prohibitive. I know you will graciously understand.
Should you not win, you can order any of Cheryl's devotionals from Amazon.
May her latest collection of devotions touch your heart as deeply as it has touched mine!
Amen!
About the author:
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son in the mountains, sing, play her guitar, and write. You can hear her original songs on YouTube@mountainhopeband.
What I love is seeing the miraculous in the mundane!! So many people bypass or discount ordinary or small things.
ReplyDeleteThey absolutely do, Ginny, and it's such a shame. So many wonders are found in the small things, not the grand.
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Congratulations to Cheryl. And thank you Martha for this post promoting her latest book.
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You are so welcome, Victor. God bless!
DeleteThank you so much, dear friend, for writing such a beautiful review of this latest endeavor! I am deeply grateful to you for your faithful support, friendship, and encouragement all these years. May the Lord richly and abundantly bless you for all you do!
ReplyDeleteYou are more than welcome, Cheryl. It's such an honor that you would entrust this promotion of your amazing book to me. It was a joy to do so!
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Loved the other two Martha. Somewhere along the line I reviewed them but I'm not sure when. I was in contact with Cheryl for awhile but lost touch. I'm glad she is okay. I look forward to reading this next devotional. The other two are in the church library (along with someone's books about a squirrel). :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Cheryl will be thrilled to know that her previous devotionals are in your church library, Bill! That's a great way to share the word with others. And thanks for having my books there, too. Such an honor!
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I love how heartfelt and genuine your review is. You make Cheryl’s work feel accessible and inspiring, and the mix of devotions with family recipes makes it extra inviting.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly does make it extra inviting, Melody, I agree! Cheryl is a dear sister in Christ and I hope you will order this devotional.
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A great line - "finding the miraculous in the mundane." If I think about it long enough, that's where we usually find it.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, Glynn! The mundane things are where miracles flourish. We simply have to have eyes to see and ears to hear.
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Good review and congrats to Cheryl
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christine.
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Thank you Martha for this review. Big congratulations to your friend Cheryl, and I hope she is blessed as I know her readers will be as well.
ReplyDeleteHer readers will most definitely be blessed by her latest devotional book, Shug. Cheryl is a gifted writer, indeed.
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Martha, What a good and loyal friend you are! Congratulations to Cheryl on her new book. All her books sound really good.
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