Mother’s Day: gifting with intention {Giveaway}
With Mother’s Day nearing, I’m keeping a keen eye out for extra special gifts for my moms. I mean, macaroni necklaces and paint bedecked cards are cute and all, but when the kid is in her thirties (me, I’m the kid), I’m pretty sure the mom expects a little something more. And I get. I totally do. Mom’s have the hardest and most important jobs in the world! And they deserve to be treated like the queens that they are. That’s why my motto this year, while gift shopping, is: Mothers Day gifting with intention!
If your mother is a super woman (I bet ya she is) or if you have any other super women in your life that you’d like to spoil, I highly recommend you pop on over to CUM Books to check out their latest best sellers. I mean, besides for their really amazing Mother’s Day related paraphernalia and gift ideas, they also stock inspirational reads. I love that Christian Art Media has a large foray of books that are both interesting and intentional – leaving the reader with a lot more than just an entertaining story. Here are some of my top picks, that would make really great Mother’s Day gifts. (Oh and I’m giving some of them away too!)
Adamant – Lisa Bevere
Lisa Bevere is a popular international speaker and New York Times bestselling author. This lady is amazing! She has spent nearly three decades on her mission to empower women of all ages, with a mandate to help women find their identity and purpose. I love this so much. You may recall her previous best sellers, Fight Like a Girl, Lioness Arising and Girls with Swords. Well, her latest book, Adamant, is definitely one to get your hands on. The book is described as “theologically deep yet intimately accessible”. In it, she provides you with the tools you need to navigate through a sea of untruths, as we push to find our own truths. A truth that is immovable, invincible, unshakable and the cornerstone of all we are and ever dream to be.
Unexpected – Christine Caine
Australian born Christine Caine is an activist and international speaker. If you know her name, you’ll know that she founded The A21 Campaign – an anti-human trafficking organization. In her latest book, Unexpected, Caine speaks about having peace in an uncertain world. She deals with issues of control (I mean, hands up if you have control issues) and shares about her own journey, giving us real-life strategies and biblical inspiration to help us move from fear and worry to hope and trust in God. Learn how to manage dissapointment, strengthen your heart and build your faith with this glorious read.
Mother Tongue – Leonard Sweet
Leonard Sweet is a professor, teacher and an author of more than sixty books! How is that for impressive? In his most personal book yet, Mother Tongue, he shares a story about an ordained minister and missionary, Mabel Boggs Sweet. This book is full of truths and teachings, and you’ll probably find yourself taking a moment, after each chapter, to let the wisdom sink in. Mabel’s story is one that will have you considering the call of God on your own life. With its focus on heritage and legacy, it will make for a really poignant Mother’s Day gift.
The Way of Abundance – Ann Voskamp
If you guys recall, I’ve reviewed the amazing Ann Voskamp’s previous novels on the blog a while ago. Her new York Times bestsellers One Thousand Gifts and The Broken Way are both amazing reads and I’m so chuffed to introduce her new book to you. In The Way of Abundance Ann tackles topics of grief and brokenness, talks about healing and how to allow it to be a part of your victory. She shares so much wisdom in these sixty vulnerable, soulful stories, and takes the reader through a journey of intimate soul searching and restoration. “Discover how surrendering in unexpected ways is the first step toward receiving what you long for. Discover the good news that your beauty is not in your strength but in your fragility.”
Giveaway!
Are you a mommy or are you looking to spoil a special mommy in your life? You’re in the right place, sister! Thanks to Christian Art Media, I get to give away a couple of these reads to some well deserved mamas, for Mother’s Day! To enter, simply rack up the points the following ways:
1 point – Comment below, letting me know which of these you’re most interested in
1 point – Visit this post on my Facebook account and tag a mommy friend
1 point – Visit this post on my Instagram and tag a mommy friend
1 point per share – Share this tweet:
“Eek, I’m so excited about the #myspreadsheetbrain Mother’s Day #giveaway over on @luchae’s blog! @cartmedia #bloggiveaway #bookgiveaway”
Winner’s announced on Friday, May 11th.
16 Comments
Mbali
I am interested in Adamant – Lisa Bevere
Zasha De Lange
Most interested in The Way of Abundance – Looks great!
flutterbymegs
I would really love to read “Unexpected” by Christine Caine because life is so unexpected and uncertain and any book to help us through this is great in my eyes.
Nadine Thomas
Would love to explore the truths and teachings of Mabel in “Mother tongue”
hopefulltreasures
Ah I’m torn between Christine Caine and Lisa Bevere- I like e them both! Megan xx
Milica
I would love to have “The way of Abundance” it looks like a really deep book, with touchy subjects. It is always amazing to hear other people’s opinions on how to deal with grieve and brokenness.. I’m super excited for this. Would love to share with my mom as well
Melissa Kerridge
Unexpected – Christine Caine …. A little guidance through life and its surprises is always welcomed (“,)
Anusha Naidoo
Adamant – Lisa Bevere
This book is certainly what I need, to help me in my soul searching and give me direction in this life which can be confusing, stressful, mixed emotions etc.
Thank you
Happy Mothers Day to you
GOD BLESS
Carolyn Augustus
The Way of Abundance
Robynne
I would love to read Adamant – sounds like a great book to get stuck into!
Tanya Els
The way of abundance because Ann Voskamp is legend. She has taught us the true meaning of Thanksgiving! My Mom, Aunts, cousins and myself often do book swops. So 1 book makes a difference in many Mom’s lives.
Nicole
I would love to read The Way of Abundance by Ann Voskamp.
Mandy
The way of Abundance awesome book❤️
Wendy
I am interested in the way of abundance.
Melinda
I’d love a copy of The Way of Abundance – Ann Voskamp
Letesha Korasie
I would love to read The way of Abundance