Spotlight on 'Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers' by Michelle Medlock Adams & Wendy Hinote Lanier

Hello Bookworms!

2024 began with the loss of our family pet. After eleven years of bringing joy to our hearts our Yorkshire Terrier crossed the Rainbow Bridge and her remains sit on my mantle. Not a day goes by that I do not think about my girl and her loss is constantly felt by me and my family. There is something about pets, especially dogs, that touch my spirit, which is why this adorable devotional that I am featuring today caught my eye.

I am sharing an excerpt from this unique devotional that I hope you will enjoy and, as always, don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers by Michelle Medlock Adams & Wendy Hinote Lanier, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers
Authors: Michelle Medlock Adams, Wendy Hinote Lanier
Publisher: Iron Stream Media
Release Date: September 17, 2024
Genre: Juvenile Christian Non-Fiction/Devotional

Can Dogs Really Teach Us More About God?

Award-winning authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Wendy Hinote Lanier say yes! That’s why they’ve teamed up to offer Paws-itive Inspirations—a great way to help dog lovers connect with God and learn more about their favorite breeds.

Paws-itive Inspirations will have kids and adults alike digging up treasures about their favorite pups, as well as discovering new breeds and learning important biblical truths in every devotion. Each Fido-themed entry encourages readers to dig deeper into God’s Word as they uncover fascinating facts about our canine friends. The 90 devotions cover different dog breeds and include:

   Unleashing the Truth (key Bible verses)
   Digging Deeper (self-reflection questions)
   Fido 411 (interesting tidbits about the breed)
   Weekly Tail-Waggers (activities to reinforce each lesson)

Paws-itive Inspirations blends faith, fun, and canine facts to give readers a deeper understanding of God’s Word. The interactive format makes for a meaningful and memorable faith journey!

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Excerpt

But no matter what you call them or what they look like, there’s one thing all dachshunds have in common—they are bold! They are known for their determined, spirited nature, and their ability to push fear aside and hunt badgers or take on a much larger dog. Kind of like David in the Bible. Remember him? He was a shepherd boy—the smallest in his family—who killed a lion and a bear to protect his father’s sheep. So, when the giant, Goliath, came against their people and no one could defeat him, David volunteered and took him down with a sling (sort of like an ancient slingshot) and a couple of stones. Everyone else looked at Goliath and said, “He’s too big to kill,” but David looked at Goliath and with boldness said, “He’s too big to miss!”

That’s the kind of attitude we need to have when we face giants in our lives. Maybe you’re facing the invisible giant of fear—fear you won’t be accepted by others, or fear that you won’t have any close friends. Whatever giant you’re battling today, you don’t have to battle alone. You can have that same boldness that David had—the same boldness that dachshunds have— and you can face any giant head-on, knowing God is with you and in you! Be bold in your faith and watch those giants fall.

About the Authors

Michelle Medlock Adams is an award-winning author of over 100 books with close to four million books sold, including her best-selling What Is . . .? board book series. Michelle has written countless articles, helped pen a New York Times bestseller, hosted TBN’s Joy in Our Town TV program, and taught at more than one hundred writers conferences. Michelle is married to her high-school sweetheart, Jeff. They have two married daughters, two grandsons, and two granddaughters.

Connect with Michelle by visiting michellemedlockadams.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Wendy Hinote Lanier is a Texan, dog lover, and only child who always wanted a puppy rather than a brother or sister. She is a former elementary teacher who writes and speaks for children and adults on a variety of topics and is an award-winning author of more than 50 books for children.

Connect with Wendy by visiting wendyhinotelanier.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a print copy of Paws-itive Inspirations and a $25 Visa gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 17, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 24, 2024. Winners 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.

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