I’d Choose You {Giveaway!}

I told you I had more in store!

At the end of a bad day, Norbert the little elephant is not feeling very special, but Mother Elephant reminds her son that she will always choose him, and so will God.  Watch Norbert’s self-worth* grow as Mother Elephant gives him a special blessing through meaningful touch, spoken words, expressing high value, picturing a special future, and making an active commitment.

Based on the million-selling book The Blessing by John Trent, I’d Choose You! shows parents how to give the five elements of a biblical blessing to their child.  It even includes a page where parents can write their own blessing, creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake for a very special child.

A key resource in the Blessing Challenge being taken by parents across the country!

*Quick disclaimer- anyone who knows me knows I’m not a fan of the pop psychology concepts of self-esteem and self-worth.  In fact, I actually think most people, including most children, actually have too high an opinion of themselves… but that is a subject for another day.  That being said, we all have a need and desire to be loved and accepted, especially by the people closest and most important to us…

This book is a sweet and simple example of the way a parent’s blessing can change the word, in that moment, for a child.

I read, and truly appreciated, The Blessing several years ago.  After reading I’d Choose You!, I’ve been re-inspired to be a blesser!  I don’t want my children to go another day without knowing, really knowing, how much I love them, and how much they are loved and cherished by the Lord. 

What about you?  Have you made a conscious effort to bless you child(ren) today?  I pray for parents, mother’s especially, across this nation and into the world beyond, that we would really catch a vision for loving and blessing our children!

Win a free copy of I’d Choose You!
from Tommy Nelson and an ordinary mom!

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Leave 1 comment per entry, by midnight (CST), Monday, May 2nd, 2011.  One random winner will be chosen and announced on Tuesday, May 3rd. This contest open to US residents only. (So sorry to the rest of you! Another time!)

A huge thank you to Tommy Nelson, for providing our family with a preview copy of this book, and for supplying another for one of you!

Disclosure- Tommy Nelson did provide a free copy of this book, but I assure you they did not pay me to say nice things about it.  Also, this post contains an affiliate link, which could mean a few more cents in our family’s homeschooling books budget should you happen to make a purchase after clicking the aforementioned link… Thank you!

PS- There is still time to enter to win a copy of The Oak Inside the Acorn! (see previous post…)

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