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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!

1st Easy Entry–
Leave a comment on this post. See? Easy-peasy.

Extra Entries-
– Follow @Ordinary_Mom on Twitter (or tell me you already do)
– Follow @TommyNelson on Twitter (or tell me you already do)
– Like an ordinary mom on facebook (or tell me you already do)
– Follow w/Google Friend Connect (widget on left sidebar…)
– Tweet about this giveaway { Win a copy of John Trent’s I’d Choose You! via @TommyNelson and @Ordinary_Mom here: http://wp.me/p1gkT7-3c4z }
– Share this post on Facebook (you can use that handy little button at the end of this post…)

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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21 Comments

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  1. Leah @ Beyer Beware says

    April 28, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    This books sounds fantastic. I would love to have it to read with my kids.

    Reply
  2. Leah @ Beyer Beware says

    April 28, 2011 at 10:45 pm

    I am also following you on twitter!

    Reply
  3. Trisha says

    April 29, 2011 at 9:34 am

    I put together a digital photo album for our oldest daughter and added letters to her at the end and she just loves that thing. Being able to add a personal blessing to a book like this would be neat.

    Reply
  4. Trisha says

    April 29, 2011 at 9:40 am

    I follow you too.

    Reply
  5. nikki says

    April 29, 2011 at 11:26 am

    As we are looking into adoption, this book takes on a whole other meaning to me. Would love to share it with my kiddos! 🙂

    Reply
  6. nikki says

    April 29, 2011 at 11:26 am

    I follow you on twitter @nikksworld

    Reply
  7. nikki says

    April 29, 2011 at 11:26 am

    I follow @TommyNelson on twitter

    Reply
  8. nikki says

    April 29, 2011 at 11:27 am

    I tweeted. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  9. nikki says

    April 29, 2011 at 11:27 am

    I follow you on GFC

    Reply
  10. Stephanie says

    April 29, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Wahoo — great giveaway! Thanks Tommy Nelson!

    Reply
  11. Holly says

    April 29, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Looks like a wonderful book!

    Reply
  12. Holly says

    April 29, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    I like you on Facebook already!

    Reply
  13. Holly says

    April 29, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    I shared on Facebook!

    Reply
  14. kk @ the mom diggity says

    April 30, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    Looks like a cute book! I love Tommy Nelson 🙂

    Reply
  15. kk @ the mom diggity says

    April 30, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    I follow you on twitter!

    Reply
  16. kk @ the mom diggity says

    April 30, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    I follow Tommy Nelson on twitter!

    Reply
  17. Katy M Macias says

    April 30, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    I’m a twitter follower!

    Reply
  18. Katy M Macias says

    April 30, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    oh & comment just for an entry–last comment was my favorite number–17!

    Reply
  19. Katy M Macias says

    April 30, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    I tweeted it! 😉

    Reply
  20. Katy M Macias says

    April 30, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    also shared on FB! 😉

    Reply
  21. Jeniffer Rivera-Puls says

    May 1, 2011 at 12:35 am

    Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings!

    Reply

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