Monday, September 1, 2025

Book Launch and Give-Away

 


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:

Cheryl E. Smith is the author of the books "Biblical Minimalism:  Following Jesus from a Life of Abundance to a More Abundant Life," "Homespun Devotions - Volume One," and Homespun Devotions - Volume Two."  She blogs at www.biblicalminimalism.com, where she writes about minimalism from a Biblical perspective, and www.homespundevotions.com, where she writes devotions and conducts "Inner Views."  She loves to spend time with her husband and

son in the mountains, sing, play her guitar, and write.  You can hear her original songs on YouTube@mountainhopeband.

24 comments:

  1. What I love is seeing the miraculous in the mundane!! So many people bypass or discount ordinary or small things.

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    1. They absolutely do, Ginny, and it's such a shame. So many wonders are found in the small things, not the grand.
      Grace and blessings!

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  2. Congratulations to Cheryl. And thank you Martha for this post promoting her latest book.
    God bless.

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  3. Thank 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!

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    1. You 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!
      Grace and blessings!

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  4. 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). :)

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    1. I'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!
      Grace and blessings!

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  5. 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.

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    1. It certainly does make it extra inviting, Melody, I agree! Cheryl is a dear sister in Christ and I hope you will order this devotional.
      Grace and blessings!

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  6. A great line - "finding the miraculous in the mundane." If I think about it long enough, that's where we usually find it.

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    1. Absolutely, Glynn! The mundane things are where miracles flourish. We simply have to have eyes to see and ears to hear.
      Grace and blessings!

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  7. Good review and congrats to Cheryl

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  8. 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.

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    1. Her readers will most definitely be blessed by her latest devotional book, Shug. Cheryl is a gifted writer, indeed.
      Grace and blessings!

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  9. 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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    1. They certainly are good, Debby, and I can't recommend them highly enough. Hope you'll become a fan, too!
      Grace and blessings!

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  10. Thank you for this wonderful introduction friend. Aloha!

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  11. "Miraculous in the mundane" ... I don't know how I missed seeing that subtitle (here), but it's not something I'm likely to forget!
    Of course, I've heard sermons and read testimonies grand, but those which resonate most deeply are simple and common sensical from one's heart. Congratulations Cheryl!

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    1. That is so true, Myra. The simplest, most seemingly insignificant things often hold the richest treasures for our souls. Meet the Miraculous in the mundane every day!
      Grace and blessings!

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  12. Congratulations to Cheryl for completing another volume of her devotionals! May God spread her wisdom and insight far and wide. You do not need to put my name in the hat, Martha. I won Volume #2 in another drawing a while back. It's better to spread the wealth!

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  13. Olá, Martha
    Ótima postagem, Cheryl é muito talentosa, que o Senhor continue abençoando todos os seus projetos, um forte abraço.

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Book Launch and Give-Away

  Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'...