Holy Roar by Chris Tomlin #HolyRoar #FlyBy

Chris Tomlin is one of the most heralded singer-songwriters in the world.  He has sold more than 8 million albums, 11.3 million digital tracks with 13 #1 singles - and definitely growing day-by-day.  He's one of only four artists to ever received the Sound Exchange Digital Radio Award for over 1 Billion digital radio streams!

I was so fortunate to be asked to take a listen to his brand new album Holy Roar and share what I thought about it.  When I was initially asked, I knew it would be amazing - I mean, isn't all his work amazing?!  When I received it, I wasn't disappointed.  Holy Roar shares Tomlin's ideas of freedom, the experience, and the wonder of worship.  It's all about seeing the church come together, lifting hands to God, pouring out our praise with an eternal song in our hearts.  It's about every voice together, changing the way we worship.

It was so hard for me to pick just one song that I thought was a favorite, but I'd have to say it was Nobody Love Me Like You because the message is such a strong one.  It's something that I need reminding of at this time in my life as well.
“Nobody loves me like You love me, Jesus
I stand in awe of Your amazing ways
I worship You as long as I am breathing
God, You are faithful and true
Nobody loves me like You”
Every single song on this album is sure to bring a message to your heart. Tomlin does such a wonderful job with these songs, helping us worship our God!
I highly encourage you to check out Holy Roar here.

Forgiveness

Forgiveness. 

"Show me how to love the unlovable
Show me how to reach the unreachable
Help me now to do the impossible
Forgiveness" - MW

This is what I keep telling myself.  We are supposed to forgive others, no matter what the incident may be.  The Bible tells us this so many times.  Why is it so hard to do so?

I want to forgive some for their pasts, for hurting me, but it's hard.  I know that I deserve better than to hold on to anger, guilt, and all the pain.  Forgiveness would let that wash away.  It doesn't mean I have to forget what happened or to even welcome those in my life.  Just forgive them for what they did.

I will pray.  Pray that I learn how to forgive in all situations.  I want to be happy and at peace, and I know forgiveness is the only way to conquer this.  Forgiveness means healing.  Forgiveness is a way to set you free.

Do you need to focus on forgiving?  Learning how to better do so?  Do you have stories about forgiveness.  I'd love to hear.  Pray with you.  Help in any way I can.  I am here for you.

Hiding Place #TKHidingPlace #FlyBy

Tori Kelly has put out an AMAZING new album, Hiding Place!

It will completely rock your socks off.  I’ve been listening to it around the clock on repeat. She has a fantastic voice and you can simply hear her deep love of music.  Kelly said, "One of the things I want for this album is for people to feel uplifted and encouraged when they listen...I want them to know that, no matter what they're going through, there's a God who loves them so much and so unconditionally, and there's always a reason to feel hope.  That's what I really believe in, and I want everyone out there to hear my heart."

One of the songs on the album she collaborated with 12-time Grammy winner, Kirk Franklin and he also produced the album.
The Hiding Place title came from one of her favorite psalms which says, "You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with songs of deliverance".  It's part that has always stuck with her.
If you are smart and get this album, let me know what you think of it!

Check my Instagram page for a chance to win a copy! @lori.krausen
You can check out how to get your own copy here.

The Star #TheStarMovie #FlyBy

Have you seen any good movies at the theaters recently?
Any children’s movies that are fun for adults too?
I absolutely loved seeing The Star right before Christmas and guess what...it is out on DVD and Blu-Ray now! It tells the Christmas story ina way you have never heard it before and has the best music included! I’ll be honest...when I was at the theater, I got to see it on a holiday weekend, the small theater alone, so sang at the top of my lungs and enjoyed every minute of it - and can’t wait to see it again.

Huffington Post says The Star is, “Full of humor and heart,” while The Dove Foundation says, “The Star is destined to become a classic!”
This movie included so many amazing actors/voice cast, such as Tracy Morgan, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Steven Yeun, Aidy Bryant, Keegan-Michael Key, Patricia Heaton, and many more!
The Star includes over an hour of bonus material full of s ing-alongs, dance-alongs, how-to videos, and some behind the scenes looks.
The Live Guided Bible Study with Devon Franklin is interactive and super engaging.  You can check that out here.

The Star runs 86 mins and is rate PG. I hope you will take some time to see the movie (again if you’ve already seen it).  You can buy it here.

Lemons are a Girl's Best Friend - Preorder for 3/6/18

How often do you pamper yourself?
     Daily?
          Weekly?
               Monthly?
                    Never?
Do you go somewhere to get pampered?  Do it at home?  Does it cost you a fortune?
I know for me, I don't "pamper" myself with massages, lotions, oils, and other beauty regimes at all.  A little because I'm not big on people touching me, some because I'm not quite sure what they're using on my body, but mainly...to be honest, it's because of the costs.  I am a savvy shopper and like to get things on sale and cheap.  I don't mean I like to get poor products.  It means, I shop around and get the best products possible for myself.  I like to be healthy and want my body treated the same way.
I found the perfect book for those of you that are the same way!

Lemons are a Girl's Best Friend by Janet Hayward includes sixty superfood recipes (30 different superfoods) to look AND feel your very best.  If you've heard of superfoods, but aren't exactly sure what they are, American Heart Association said, they "are good for your heart and your overall health when incorporated into a heart-healthy diet that's balanced in lean protein, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat milk and dairy products".  There really isn't a full list of superfoods anywhere, but many are spoken of through various sites if you search for them.
Hayward included foods such as: avocado, mango, peaches, blueberry, mint, seaweed, etc. in this book.
I love the way the book is organized!  There is a page which has the name of the superfood, followed by the properties of the food.  The page next to it is an illustration/drawing.  When you flip the page, it has a recipe that is good for your inside (something you can eat) and then the following page has a recipe that is good for your outside (a beauty treatment).  Majority of the recipes are five ingredients or less, which I love  I enjoy cooking, but the fewer ingredients a recipe has, the better chance of me trying it again.
I can't wait to get started on making some of these recipes, especially the beauty treatment ones! I can guarantee they're going to smell good.  I'll definitely share with friends and family when I start cooking.
I hope you check out a little about Hayward and this book here and pre-order one for yourself (and even a loved one).  It's nice and hardback and bound so will last you through all your cooking adventures.  Let me know what you end up making!

I received this book from Blogging For Books for this review.

New York Street Style

New York Street Style is an adult coloring book by Zoe de las Cases I was given the opportunity to review by Blogging for Books. The covers of the book are blueish-purple color with pink drawing on them. Inside, the drawings are all done in black. This book shows you the city that never sleeps. It goes through this fashion industry with its drawings. There’s isn’t a written story as some coloring books have. There are drawings of outfits, accessories, the city life, skylines of the city, and more for you to spend time coloring. The book is bind together nicely, so pages won’t be falling out as you open the book to spend time on your masterpiece.
If you’d like to take a look more at this book and/or purchase it, check it out on Amazon here.

Adorned 365 Devotions for Young Women #FlyBy #AdornedByGod

Growing up, one of my favorite things to do was to read a devotional magazine. I loved having a daily devotional to spend some time with. It helped me to have some quiet time to learn not only about the Word of God, but also about myself. I was very excited when I was asked if I wanted to review Adorned 365 Devotions for Young Women by Zondervan, which is geared toward young women, 13 and older. I knew this would be some thing my younger cousin would love.

Every day features an easy-to-read, relevant devotion which is paired with a scripture. There is enough space to allow for journaling to allow readers to reflect. This book focuses on the tough topics girls face every day - friendships, relationships, bullying, social media, etc. and shows them how God sees them as wonderful and precious! It is what everyone needs to hear.

     

If you’re interested in seeing more about Adorned, you can check it out here to get a FREE 7-day download.

If you would like to get your own copy for a young woman you know (geared at 13 and older), check it out here.

I am also giving away a copy, thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC - if you’d like to enter to win a copy, please do so at the raffle copy below.

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