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--  'ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING:

LIVING ABOVE ANXIETY AND

LONELINESS'  -- (Young Readers Edition)

AUTHOR MAX LUCADO 

with ANDREA LUCADO

~Post Includes:  Book Spotlight,

Author Bio, Review & Giveaway~

 

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⇒ Book Name:   Anxious for Nothing (Young Readers Edition)

⇒ Author:   Max Lucado

⇒ Publisher:   Tommy Nelson

⇒ Purchase Link:   https://amzn.to/3l0yByG 

⇒ Book Blurb:

Our kids are under tremendous stress and pressure, with a rapidly changing culture demanding more and more from them. More attention, more screens, more intensity, more fear. Anxious for Nothing helps young people overcome the anxiety and pressures of today’s world and come to a deeper understanding of God’s loving presence as promised in Philippians 4:6-7, drawing on content from Max Lucado’s bestselling book of the same name.

In this chaotic age of social media, packed schedules, and an increasing awareness of the world’s problems, it’s normal for young people to feel overwhelmed sometimes. But the good news of the gospel has not changed. This encouraging book will help middle-graders and tweens take control of their feelings and choose to focus on God’s truth.

Practical, motivating, and biblically grounded, Anxious for Nothing (Young Readers Edition) is a timely book for kids who feels overwhelmed, lonely, or anxious, or who simply want to experience God’s abundant joy and peace.

• In this young readers adaptation of Anxious for Nothing, Max Lucado uses honest stories, relatable Bible study, and practical helps to encourage middle-graders and tweens to receive God’s peace as they let go of anxiety, depression, and loneliness.

 

• This much-needed book adapts content from You Are Not Alone and Anxious for Nothing. With the warmth and authenticity that has made him a beloved pastor and writer, Max Lucado, provides middle-graders and tweens with biblical hope and powerful strategies to help them flourish amidst struggles encouragement that God is near, He cares, and He listens. Truths to claim for themselves in difficult moments practical ways to work through their worries and rely on God’s faithfulness.

 

• This special edition of Anxious for Nothing also includes: a note to kids from author Max Lucado, application questions, journal prompts, and activities that guide kids in Christ-focused mindfulness, callouts and infographics featuring relevant Bible verses and takeaways, and sidebars addressing technology-related stress.
  

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My Review:

This 'Young Readers Edition' of Anxious for Nothing was written for middle-grade students, ages 8-12. In the Introduction the author extends a warm welcome to young readers by stating he is proud of them for seeking an answer to the question, "How do I deal with worry?" (Page xi)

He defines worry as 'letting tomorrow's problems ruin today.' (Page xi) What a simple definition for such a powerful emotion! The author moves on to share Bible verses that deal with worry and anxiety before encouraging readers to seek God's tools for dealing with worry and anxiety. (Page xii)

The book is broken down into four sections; each section contains two or three chapters covering topics such as celebrating God's goodness, asking God for help, staying positive, and thinking about good things. 

Each chapter is filled with scripture references, Bible stories, anecdotes from real life, prayers, age-appropriate infographics and sidebars to help readers remember the lessons being taught, and acrostics to give readers a visual way to practice the teaching (i.e., C.A.L.M. in Chapter Eleven.) The back matter includes a touching Closing Note From Max Lucado, Sources, and Resources. 

This author's writing tone is very age appropriate, warm, inviting, and encouraging. I found this book to be inspirational for adults, too. I highly recommend this volume to families, church schools, Sunday school teachers, youth group leaders, church libraries, and anyone who is looking for some inspiration in our chaotic and stressful world.

I received a paperback copy of this book from the publisher through JustRead Publicity. My thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.

 

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⇒ Giveaway – (1) winner will receive a print copy of the book. (print US only, ebook international. Void where prohibited by law or logistics. Instagram is not affiliated with nor responsible for this giveaway. Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on October 18, 2021.)

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Find the links to read more great Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday posts from middle-grade authors and bloggers at Greg Pattridge's 'Always in the Middle' Blog.

  

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--  'AN ALPHABET FOR CHANGE'  --

AUTHOR STEVE HALLBLADE

~Post Includes:  Book Spotlight +

Excerpt, Author Bio & Giveaway~

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Welcome to the Blog Blitz for An Alphabet for Change by Steve Hallblade, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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ABOUT THE BOOK

 

Title:  An Alphabet for Change
Author:  Steve Hallblade
Publisher:  Good Soil Press
Release Date:  May 21, 2021
Genre:  Devotional

An accessible and thoughtful book that provides concrete steps for people to take as they seek to be genuinely transformed in their relationship with Jesus. 

The alphabet provides a simple road map that will draw you into the readings and encourage you to take practical steps toward personal transformation. 

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EXCERPT:

KINDNESS --

If I were to ask you to rate your kindness meter on a scale of one to ten, where would you put yourself? I think most of us would determine that we probably fall in the upper mid-range. Statements like, “I’m a fairly kind person,” or “I demonstrate kindness most of the time,” seem to ring true for me. Maybe a seven or eight on the scale, certainly no lower than a six if we call ourselves Christians, right?

If we were graded on a curve, these scores would seem to suffice. But this is not a curve-based system; we are called to do better than that. I am not advocating a performance-based belief system whereby we should be kind to gain points or favor from our God. No. God’s grace through Jesus’ sacrifice is sufficient. What I’m getting at is that our response to that grace should be flowering fruit that demonstrates who we are in Christ.

Regardless of the rating you gave yourself in the exercise above, there is room for growth. Let’s make kindness a priority. Think of ways that you can demonstrate kindness to those around you, both big and small. Exercise that muscle in your life and let’s create a culture where our fruit can ripen. 

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PURCHASE LINKS*: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository | IndieBound

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

Steve Hallblade currently owns and operates a private marketing firm just outside St. Paul, Minnesota. Both he and his wife, Kristine, are active in the community at Eagle Brook Church in the Twin Cities. They have two adult children and live in Hugo, Minnesota.

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CONNECT WITH STEVE: Website | Facebook | Instagram

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a $25 gift card to Starbucks, a $25 gift card to Amazon, and a signed copy of An Alphabet for Change.

 

Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight October 4, 2021 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 11, 2021. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

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--  'A PICTURE OF HOPE'  --

AUTHOR LIZ TOLSMA

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Welcome to the Takeover Tour for A Picture of Hope by Liz Tolsma, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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ABOUT THE BOOK

 

Title:  A Picture of Hope
Series:  Heroines of WWII
Author:  Liz Tolsma
Publisher:  Barbour Fiction
Release Date:  October 1, 2021
Genre:  Christian Historical Romance 

A Photojournalist Risks Her Life to Save Children 

Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this new series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII. 

Journalist Nellie Wilkerson has spent the bulk of the war in London, photographing mothers standing in milk lines—and she’s bored. She jumps at the chance to go to France, where the Allied forces recently landed. There she enlists Jean-Paul Breslau of the French underground to take her to the frontlines. On the journey, they stumble upon a great tragedy, leaving a girl with special needs being orphaned. 

Can Nellie and Jean-Paul see the child to a safe haven while being pursued by the Nazis, who are pressed by the advancing Allies and determined to destroy all they can before they flee? 

PURCHASE LINKS*: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository | IndieBound | Christianbook | BookBub

 

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MORE BOOKS IN THIS SERIES

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Liz Tolsma is the author of several WWII novels, romantic suspense novels, prairie romance novellas, and an Amish romance. She is a popular speaker and an editor and resides next to a Wisconsin farm field with her husband and their youngest daughter. Her son is a US Marine, and her oldest daughter is a college student. Liz enjoys reading, walking, working in her large perennial garden, kayaking, and camping. Please visit her website at www.liztolsma.com and follow her on Facebook, Twitter (@LizTolsma), Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. She is also the host of the Christian Historical Fiction Talk podcast.

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CONNECT WITH LIZ: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

 

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a copy of A Picture of Hope and a $15 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight October 6, 2021 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on October 13, 2021. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Print US only. Ebook international. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

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MONDAY YOUNG ADULT

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⇒ Book Name:  Live on Purpose: 100 Devotions for Letting Go of Fear and Following God

⇒ Author: Sadie Robertson Huff

⇒ Publisher: Tommy Nelson

⇒ Purchase Link – https://amzn.to/3ESGlKX

⇒ Book Spotlight:

Learn how to celebrate every moment in life while living enthusiastically and following your God-given passions with New York Times bestselling author Sadie Robertson’s devotional Live on Purpose. Teens and young adults will reach new depths of faith as they discover how to live life to the fullest with Sadie’s 100 meaningful devotions. Recommended for ages 13-16.

Live on Purpose takes the life-changing themes from Sadie’s bestselling books Live Fearless and Live and helps you apply those truths through Scripture, prayer, and her passionate message to live well.

Live on Purpose is a valuable message for anyone eager to make a difference in the world and is a perfect gift for a graduation, a birthday celebration, the holidays, or a faith anniversary. This book will help you discover that when you follow your God-given passions, nothing can stop you from living your most enthusiastic, purposeful life.

• Live on Purpose, Sadie Robertson’s confidence-inspiring devotional based on her bestselling books Live Fearless and Live, offers intention in your everyday time with God and helps you make the most of your amazing, one-of-a-kind life.

• In each entry, Sadie shares her personal journey with God and gives you practical tools for . . .
  Overcoming fear and living with confidence
  Living without limitations by setting aside fear, anxiety, and comparison
  Authentically celebrating every moment in life
  Replacing temporary highs with the promises of God
  Dreaming big and living like it’s on purpose!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

With a social media audience of more than 6 million, Sadie is a wholesome role model and enthusiastic voice for her generation. Sadie’s fanbase follows her hit podcast, WHOA That’s Good; watched her become runner-up on season 19 of Dancing with the Stars; or read her bestselling books including Live, Live Fearless, Live Original, and Life Just Got Real.

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MY REVIEW:

It has been several decades since I was in the targeted age group for this devotional. As an adult, I have worked with junior high/middle school and high school students as a youth group leader, Sunday School teacher, supervisor of high school aides in my classroom, and as an paraprofessional at a high school. As an adult who is interested in the spiritual, mental, and emotional development for this age group, I jumped at the chance to review this book.

 

I was not disappointed!

This book is beautifully-packaged and will appeal to male and female readers with its black and blue type and unadorned pages of devotions. 

 

Each devotion includes a short title, a Bible verse, message of several paragraphs from the author, and a two to four sentence prayer which applies to the Bible verse and the lesson for the devotion.

Many of the devotions regard peer pressure. Specifically, the negativity that one must navigate through on social media. Even though I did not grow up with social media when I was this age, I can see the pitfalls of this method of communicating.

 

The author encourages readers to not compare themselves to others in the areas of appearance, wealth, etc. She reassures them that God created them in His image with a plan for their lives. Then she provides examples of how readers can accomplish these goals by focusing instead on God and His purpose and path for their lives.

 

The author's feeling tone is warm, welcoming, positive, supportive, and encouraging. I believe young readers will respond positively to her youthful writing style.

 

If I could sum up the message of this book as I see it, I would quote the final sentence from Devotion 25, 'Cool and Confident':

 

"Be cool and confident in who God has created you to be, and live the life God has called you to live."  Sadie Robertson Huff, author, page 55

 

I highly recommend this book for readers ages 13 to 16, families, church libraries, Sunday School/youth group leaders, and for older adults who want to get in touch with their younger selves.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my opinions and thoughts shared here are solely my own. 

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⇒ Giveaway – (1) winner will receive a print copy of the book. (US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics. Instagram is not affiliated with nor responsible for this giveaway. Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on October 11, 2021.)

⇒ To Enter this giveaway, find the details at:  @justreadtours - https://instagram.com/justreadtours/

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Find the links to read more great Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday posts from middle-grade authors and bloggers at Greg Pattridge's 'Always in the Middle' Blog. 

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