A Giveaway
One of the perks of being married to an author is that we receive A LOT of books – and sometimes some to give away on our blogs.
I am excited that I have two copies of Six Prayers God Always Answers by Mark Herringshaw and Jennifer Schuchmann to give away.
Here’s what the inside flap says:
Is it okay to pray for selfish things?
Does a desperate God help me! count as a real prayer?
Is a quickly tossed up prayer-thought as likely to be answered as a carefully articulated and well-thought-out prayer prayed on your knees before the sun rises?
We all have an impulse to pray, but sometimes when we don’t get the answers we expect, we question whether we know how to pray the right way.
In Six Prayers God Always Answers, Mark Herringshaw and Jennifer Schuchmann point out that the most authentic prayers may not look, feel, or smell like the ones we were taught in Sunday school. Using illustrations from the Bible, history, and pop culture, they demonstrate that prayer isn’t about a specific posture or a recitation of words, but rather the foundation of a relationshipa relationship where some unexpected results can occur.
If you’re frustrated because it seems your prayers often go unanswered, Six Prayers won’t show you how to pray better, but it will show you how to discover the answers you may have overlooked, and how relationship matters more than the words.
All you have to do is leave a comment telling me where you live. I will randomly select two winners on Friday night. Google analytics tells me that in an average week I get visits from every state and more than 30 countries – let’s prove it true. 🙂
Can’t wait for your comments! xoxo
Hey Jessica,
I live in Jackson Mississippi. I would really enjoy reading that book as I have recently started researching prayer and the right way to go about it. Elias is precious. Cherish your time home with him because it flies away so quickly.
Jess,
I live in Mpls Mn! My husband and I are going into ministry and that looks like a great resource! Would love to have it on my book shelf!
Hi Jessica,
regular reader here but first time commenter! *blush* Congrats on sweet Elias.
I’m somewhere down in Texas and it is too dang Hot!
XOXO
Hi. I am in southeast Alabama. I enjoy reading your blog and congrats on the new baby.
I live in Lubbock, Texas. Congratulations on Elias! I love reading about him and seeing all of the pictures!
Hey Jessica,
I am from Beckley, West Virginia.
My sister (Leila) was your neighbor in Nashville before getting married and moving. Congratulations on Baby Elias as well.
Be Blessed!
Hi Jess!
I'm from a little town in Texas made famous by a little movie staring Dolly Parton & Burt Reynolds and oh, a song by ZZ Top.
~Angie
I’m reading from Dayton, OH =o)
I live in Louisville, KY. I was praying while driving this morning and wondered if a quick prayer while driving means as much. Would love to read the book! BTW, love your blog! You and your family are so cute!
I live in Maine. Elias is beautiful! I can’t remember how I found your blog… either by blog hopping or through googles recommended reads. Either way, I’m enjoying your blog. Come stop by mine sometime!
hi jessica! i’m in alex city, alabama.
Hello from North TX! I moved here a year and a half ago from Nashville. I found your blog through Angie. Elias is a beautiful baby!! Congrats again on his arrival!
I'm in eastern NC. Love scrappin' & enjoy your blog!
Hi Jessica!
I live in Bethany, Oklahoma. Congratulations on baby Elias! You 3 make a beautiful family!
God Bless!
I live in Winston-Salem, NC – enjoy your blog. Elias is precious!
Nancy
I live in a tiny town called Dayton in Washington state. I’ve ENJOYED reading your blog since you were in labor with your sweet Elias. Have a blessed day!!!
Jana
I live in Granada Hills, CA right outside of Los Angeles. 🙂
Hi Jessica,
I live in Dallas, Georgia. I love books! I’ve enjoyed your blog and posts about Elias. Enjoy these sweet days!
I live in the middle of the country: Nebraska.
This book sounds great. I have a friend who struggles with a prayer she has been giving to God for years. She’d love this book
I live in Charleston, MS. I am commenting from my work computer. I started reading your blog when you guest blogged for Angie Smith. Elias is just precious. Thanks for this opportunity. beth
Posting from the great corn state of IOWA! I had a little boy in April so I love to read about Elias.
~Michelle 😀
Hi Jessica,
I live in Pensacola, Florida. I absolutely enjoy reading your blog…my “first time” to leave a comment….Congratulations on Elias! He is so precious!!!
I live in littleton, colorado again after a 3 month temporary stay (for my hubby’s work) in west palm beach, florida. SO glad to be back!
Jessica,
I live in the small town of Alma, Arkansas. I found your blog through Angie Smith’s blog. In the past few months, i have become a “blog stalker” and yours is one that i check on a regular basis. Your new addition is beautiful! I have a little one who is 14 months old. They are such a joy!!!! 🙂 If you want pics on what to expect as Elias grows, check out my blog!!! 🙂 Children are certainly a gift from God!!
Hey Jessica,
British Columbia, Canada!
Hope you are having a good day.
Hi! I’m Jessica from Michigan!
Hi.
I am from the Elmira, NY area. That would be a neat resource to have. I bet the information in it is awesome. I love reading the posts about Elias. Our daughter, Camielle, was born around the same time. I think she was a day or two later. She was on July 13th.
Have a blessed day!
Hi Jessica,
Jessica here from Charlottesville VA… Long time reader but first time delurking. Hope you don’t mind! 🙂
Hi Jessica,
I’m from Dacula, GA. Elias is just beautiful!
I live in Canton, GA. Your little guy is adorable!
Hello there! I live in Louisville, KY. I’ve been reading your blog for a few weeks, ever since I began reading Angie’s blog. You all remind me so much of me and my group of girlfriends. Congratulations on Elias! He’s beautiful.
Hi there :]
My boyfriend, Jon, and I are so excited about reading Churched. It sounds just like something Jon would write (except in his sarcastic tone, of course 😉
Congrats on the beautiful baby boy. I love the pictures you have of him :]
I live in Kingwood, Texas. It is just outside Houston.
OK, the comment I deleted above boasted that I was the first commenter outside of the US, but then I re-read the list again and saw you have a comment from Canada, so I’ll try again:
Oooh, first commenter outside of North America!
I’m in Southampton, on the South Coast of England, and like a couple of others, I found you via Angie. Lots of love from this side (the colder side) of the pond…
I live in East Meadow, NY..originally from WI tho 🙂
Jen
Hi, I’ve been reading your blog for a few weeks now and I’ve enjoyed it very much. I’m from eastern NC.
Hi Jessica, my name is Bridgette. I live in Lima, Ohio. We are getting ready to go to China to adopt our daughter. We have been through two years of waiting, patience and lots of prayer. I would love this book! I read your blog everyday. Elias is beautiful and you are so cute!
Hey, Jessica, posting from Alabma here!!
The book looks cool!
For the summer, I’m living in Santa Barbara, California with my husband and 9 month old baby, Jude. But we’ll be moving to Rome in the fall!
Congratulations on Elias. He’s adorable!
Bernadette
Good Morning Jessica!
I live in Ellicott City, MD. I just finished reading “The Shack” and would love to read this book on prayer as the other books on my nightstand ate the vaccine book and shepherding a childrens heart. Great books but I need a ME and God book!!!!
Thanks for the give-away!
Shelley
Allyk8@aol.com
I”m in Albuquerque, New Mexico!
🙂
I live in Grand Blanc, Michigan!
I love reading your blog and your husbands!! You guys are fantastic and your son is adorable!!
Hi! I live in Healy, KS.
Sabrina
Hi from sunny and very hot Orlando, Florida! I’d so love to win that book. Just reading the explanation I knew it’s a topic I could really use insight on right now. I find it hard to decipher God’s answers to my prayers. I also have trouble finding time to have “quality” prayer time with God. Here’s hoping I’m one of the lucky random winnners! Thanks!
I live in Brookville, PA… born and raised… 🙂
OK……I live on an island on the west coast of Canada.
I enjoy both of your blogs and am kind of new to the whole bloggy world
I live in Camby, IN!!!
I’m in B’ham Alabama!!
Hello! from Springfield VA –
Hi Jessica,
I would love to read this book. Congrats on your beautiful son, what a blessing he is. I live in Arvada, CO.
Thanks!
De Anne
Reading from Washington, DC area =)
Reading your blog and enjoying Elias from a small town outside of Phialdelphia PA
Hi Jessica,
I’ve been following your blog for quite awhile now from Central Texas. (Hopped over from Angie’s.) I try not to comment too often – makes me feel less like a crazy stalker – which I guess I am – but I’m a quiet stalker. 🙂 Anyway, love checking in on you and sweet Elias. He is beautiful. My daughter says he looks just like my boys’ and her baby pictures. He actually does, which is probably why I think he’s beautiful – that and the fact that he really is. And by the way, I follow your husband’s blog too. He is completely hysterical. Enjoy these moments with Elias. They go so fast.
I would love to get this book! I have recently started an email based prayer group with some girls that are spread around the country. I’d enjoy some insight on prayer as we continue our journey… maybe we could pass it around and recycle the freebie:)
A suburban Chicago reader:)
Tasha
Hi Jessica, I live in rural Riverside, Iowa. I’m a first time poster, it’s sad you had to have a give away for me to post 🙂 I felt that watching you on your little video clips in the hospital and since I’ve gotten to know you a little. You seems so fun, as does your husband. My husband and myself have similar backgrounds as your husband, so your husbands blog has been great to read! Looking forward to his book coming out. Anyway, so that’s not short, but I felt bad for just lurking this whole time. I enjoy your blog, and congrats on little Elias, he’s a doll!
Sarah
I'm from Southeast Missouri and after going through L&D with ya'all I can't stop "watching" for updates on your little cutie. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs!
Sher
Hey Jessica –
I live in SW Michigan…love your blog 🙂
Would love to read it! I live in Cabot, Arkansas/
I’m Marlene from Brooklyn, NY and I would love to read this book for end the summer.
Hi Jessica,
I’ve been reading your blog for a while now. I found you through Angie’s blog. I live in Gaffney, SC. Elias is so sweet. Congrats!
I live in Rayne, Louisiana and I enjoy your blog. I want to thank you for sharing your world with all of us. Little Eli is so adorable! I’ve been with your blog since your labor for Elias. I keep up with about 4 blogs and yours is one of my very favorites! Mary
Hey Jessica,
I am a mom of 3 (ages 7,4,and 17 mos)from Staples, MN. I love reading your blog. You have a very magnetic personality. And a very BEAUTIFUL baby also. Thank you for the opportunity to try and win the book!! How fun.
Jess,
I enjoy reading what you have written, and congrats on little Elias. I live in Edwardsville, IL.
Cheryl
Hello Jessica!
I am in Chicago, IL. We actually went to the UW together…and lived in the same dorm (Go, Bradley)! I read your blog and find great inspiration in your words as well as your committment to your faith and your never ending search for the Lord’s goodness in all things. Congratulations on the newest addition to your family!
San Diego, California loves your blog!!!
Hi Jessica,
Just found your blog, and lucky me, I love to read.
I live in southern CA.
Hi Jessica! I live in Southern CA. Nice and hot, but lots of palm trees! 😉
Jessica,
I live in Warsaw, IN and Love your blog!
Thanks for sharing and making me laugh.
Sweet Home Alabama… Elkmont, Alabama that is… Approximate population:500…
I love that you are married to an author. I have been reading his blog too. Absolutely love books! I’m in Brentwood, TN … a local.
Hi Jessica,
I live in Groveton, New Hampshire!! Congratulations on Elias!
I live in Omaha, NE. I love reading your blog. Your little boy is just precious!
Hello from North Kingsville, OH
Susan
I am from Madison, WI!
I’m from Fort Worth, TX!
Love your blog and Elias is precious!
Jessica,
I am from Factoryville, in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
I found your blog through Angie’s and have enjoyed reading about little Elias. My youngest is almost 5, so it’s enjoyable to hear about babies. I miss having one around!
I would love a new book to read!
Hi Jessica,
I am posting from Dallas, Texas. I found your blog through Angie’s and enjoy reading all about your incredible scrapbooking. I really like seeing all the great photos of that precious baby!
Lauren
Hi Jessica,
I love you blog and Elias is such a handsome little guy! Congrats! We live in Dallas, Texas.
Kendra
Hi Jessica,
We live in Shakopee, MN (near to the cities). I am also a first time commenter- I love your blog- hearing about (and seeing via video and photos) your beautiful family. Congratulations on Elias. What a sweetheart!
Hi Jessica,
I’m just up the road from you in Clarksville, TN. I think I found your blog through another scrapbooker. Your blog led me to Angie’s and I just have to say you two are the most amazing godly women. Really. Your little Elias is a handsome guy too.
I’m in California… we haven’t fallen into the ocean out here yet.
My hubby was just on the phone with me for an hour, upset, because he didn’t know if it was “okay” to pray and believe that God was going to use him as a musician. It’s his dream, but he’s so confused. He wants to do what God wants.
So I’m def. entering this giveaway! I live in KC, Missouri.
Hi Jessica,
I live in southeastern Connecticut and have really enjoyed reading your blog every week. I found it through Angie’s blog.
The book sounds like it would be very interesting to read.
Dee
p.s. Elias is adorable!
Christy from Springdale, Arkansas! Sounds like a great book!
I live in Chandler, AZ (a suburb of Phoenix) I love reading your blog to remind myself of home-I’m originally from Dickson! Have a blessed day!
Hi Jessica,
Been enjoying your blog…I am a reader of Angie’s Blog….congrats on such a beautiful baby boy!
I would love to be blessed by that book! 😉
Oh yeah….I live in Shiloh, NJ!
Blessings!
Hi Jessica, I live in Rossville, GA
I am fairly familar with Nashville because we lived in Clarksville for a few years
I am the furthest away, reading from Holland, but I don’t really want you to send me the book, I have too many I still have to read. Nanja
I live in Lakeland, FL. Since moving to Florida and being recently separated, I've been doing a lot of soul searching. Ways that I can better my life not only for myself but my three children. Growing up we attended church regularly & I've slowly lost my way from God & would like to fill that hole in my life again. I think this book would be a great asset.
Hey Jessica
I live in Greensboro NC and love visiting your blog! Elias is so handsome and you are glowing! Looks like a great book about prayer!
Tacoma, WA!! Love your blog and your commentary on all things!! Keep writing! -Rachel
Chris from M I crooked letter, crooked letter I…..ah well, you get it…Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hi Jessica, I love to read your blog…found you through Angie. Your sweet boy is precious, enjoy every moment. My Levi is almost 3 and it is going by so fast! 🙂 I live in Lenoir, NC. God bless you! Sheyna
Hi, Jessica…
Sara from Cedar Falls, Iowa
I was literally having a conversation today with a friend about different ways to pray and listen. We decided we had a lot yet to learn. 🙂
sara
http://www.gitzengirl.blogspot.com
Hey there!
I’m in Louisville, KY. I won one of your giveaways before – so please don’t pick me. I didn’t see anone from KY and couldn’t let you go without all 50 states.
i live in millersburg pa. its a 1/2 hour’s drive north of the state capitol of harrisburg. we’re known for our river ferry. its the oldest working ferry in the country (i think..)
I’m about 30 min. down the road- Dickson, TN
Elias is getting so big- so fast. Enjoy every second of Mommyhood!
Hi Jessica:
I live in Houston, Texas. BTW, you have a beautiful family!
Hi Jessica,
I have been reading your blog now since you posted on Angie’s blog during sweet Audrey’s birth. You are an inspirational person.
I am reading from Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia and it is freezing here at the moment.
Take Care and keep enjoying your beautiful Elias
Sally
hi jessica!
i live in leander texas where it is horribly HOT!! i love you and your husbands blog. i came via angie’s blog.
blessings from texas ~
Put one of those live feed on your blog and you will see people from all over the place. Finland, Sweden, Bolivia – I’ve seen lots from international.
I’m in Washington state!
I’ve found that the desparate prayer gets answered – esp. IMMEDIATELY w/comfort! But maybe that’s just me!
God bless!
Jessica,
Interesting that I found this post, I have been questioning all of my prayers. We lost our son on Valentine’s Day this year, and have since lost 2 through MC. I am struggling terribly with my faith right now. It looks like I should read this to see what prayers are really being answered.
Destiny
Hi there!
I am in Knoxville, TN and would love a chance to win this book! I’ve been following your blog since before precious Elias was born and just love it! He is TOOOOOO CUTE!
Cindi
I’d love to win this!!
-Rachel from Norfolk, VA
Arrrrggghhhhh I lost my post to cyber-space! I love your blog and then I came to see this post. Some would say I’m a voracious reader and I love to read and use that gift as a ministry. Alot of the books I get my hands on get donated to my church’s library OR the favs I keep and will circulate amongst the peeps!
I live in Wisconsin but wish I could move to a warmer area…maybe Nashville?!
Thank you for the updates on your family and the baby. So cute!! Love the pictures! Blessings to you…..
Angie in AZ.
Since I’m stuck inside most of the time for a fear of melting outside, I would love this book to keep me busy!
Elias is so cute… you’re going to be so happy that you did a weekly update later on… keep it up, it’s a great record!
Hey Jessica,
I’m from Jonesboro, Arkansas!! I love reading your and your husband’s blogs. You guys seem like such great, down to earth people. I would love to meet you one day and kiss little Elias’ cheeks!!
HI,
I’m Emily Rowe and live in Sayre, PA! Yipee, I love books!
Hey, Jessica, I live in Midlothian, TX, and enjoy hearing your updates. The book on orayer sounds awesome as I know my prayers are answered BUT I tend to overlook that if they aren’t answered obviously.
Enjoy being at home with Elias. Even though when you do return to work, know it will be bittersweet. I actually was a better mom once I returned because I had “me” productive time and then when I was at home, I cherished the time and was more efficient in all areas. I encourage my fellow new mommies that it will be good!
Kathleen
Jessica,
Thought it would be fun to get in on the chance to win the book. Even if I don't win I think it is great that you are doing this give away. Your son is so cute. Best wishes to you and your family. Oh, I almost forgot, my name is Marie (wife to Dan, mom to Stavros & Eleni in New Port Richey, FL)
Hi Jessica. I’m a lurker. : ) I live in Largo, Florida.
Sarah
Hi Jessica!
I’m in Knoxville, TN. I found you through Angie’s blog. You are hilarious, and little Elias is adorable!
I live in Lubbock, Texas. HOT, Windy, west Texas!
Hi Jessica,
I live in Virginia. Nothing too exciting, but it feels like home 🙂
Congrats on having Elias home, he is beautiful!
~Melissa
I am reading from Mckenzie TN
Hey Jessica! I check your blog out about 3-6 times a day to see if you have added more! Elias is GORGEOUS! I’m reading from Jacksonville,FL
Jenna
Hi Jessica,
I check in on you daily from Phoenix, AZ. Elias is such a cutie. I am excited that you are back to blogging about crafting and memory making. That is ONE of my passions.
Cindy
Here’s another Canadian! I’m in Windsor, Ontario. I don’t want the book on my bookshelf – I want it in my hands, being read 🙂 (and written in and underlined and highlighted and tear-stained). Thanks for sharing Elias with us.
God bless you,
Rick
Hi Jessica,
I found your blog because of Angie’s (and Audrey’s) story. Your son is adorable-something I’m sure you’ve heard a kabillion times. I live in Baltimore and I’m a big fan of reading…looking forward to Churched! 🙂
MAK
Jessica,
I am Kim and I live in Indiana
Hi Jessica!
I live in Canton Ohio. I love reading your blog & would love to win the book!
Hi Jessica!
I’m a regular reader from Chicago, IL, but first time responder (amazing what a free giveaway will do to get people to respond!). Love reading your blog, and seeing new pictures of that beautiful baby of yours!
Eastern NC
I stumbled across your blog by another and have followed. You have a beautiful family.
Hey! We’re in Snellville, GA! Would love the read and am looking forward to your husband’s new book – out soon, right?
Waukesha Wisconsin — enjoying Provocative Faith and Beatitudes by Matthew right now — no brownie points, I know this selection is random 🙂
Hi Jessica-
I am Britt from Lincolnton, Georgia. Read your blog daily and look forward to the humor!
I love reading your blog from Plymouth, MN. I too am a new mom to a 3 month old baby boy and love hearing your stories…Don’t you LOVE being a mom! Feel free to visit our blog if you have time…
brandonjurgens.blogspot.com
Hi Jessica!
I have been following your blog since your wonderful labor!! I have two boys of my own and it is so awesome to be a mom.
Christine
Fairfield,CA
I am reading from Mt. Juliet, TN. Very close to you! 🙂
Shelly
I live in southwestern Michigan. Thank you for your blog entries and updates and personal items as well as God’s glory!
Well, I didn’t read through all your comments, but here’s me from Pittsburgh PA!! I certainly don’t expect you to send me a book, but I am looking for any new reading material to jump start my spiritual journey
Columbus, Ohio!
I live in Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
Love your blog (and your husband’s too)and hearing about your little boy. He’s adorable!
Jessica,
I live in St. Louis,Missouri. Been following your blog for awhile now 🙂 Congrats on baby Elias, he is precious! You have an adorable family! Looks like a great book!
Blessings,
Jennifer
Southeastern Idaho!
Love your blog.
–Kristin
Hi Jessica,
Your son is beautiful.
I live in Mahwah, NJ.
Keep writing!
Andrea
Hi Jessica! I’m a lurker… I found your site through Angie’s… Congrats on baby Elias, he’s gorgeous!! I’m from Kansas. I usually live in Wichita, but I’m about to head back to school in Manhattan (KS… the Little Apple. =) )
God bless!
Hey Hey! I live in Katy, Tx. I throughly enjoy your blog for many reasons. 1. Elias is a cutie and its been fun to see the both of you share your experiences. I love your sense of humor! 2. I love your artistic side. I am about to start my 1st yr. teaching. I am actually getting my room together now and kids come in 2 weeks. I am going to use some of your scrapbook ideas. O yea, I am an art teacher. Love it! Be Blessed.
I’m a close neighbor…Dickson, TN
Hi…I am in Colorado Springs, CO
Hi there. You have one cute baby. I live in sunny Key West, Florida. Come on down and see us sometime.
Susan
Hello Jessica,
I live in Anchorage, Alaska. With my husband and our two daughters. I love reading your blog and am imspired by your faith.
God Bless!!
another “secret reader” from TX…haha! 🙂 love reading your blog, matthews and angies! come visit me anytime! and feel free to send me an email so i can send you an invite to my family blog. oh, btw, i just ordered the scrapbooking kit you suggested in a previous post! can’t wait to get it!
Hi Jessica,
I live in Bismarck, ND. I am a faithful reader of your blog, and have commented a few times.
Hi Jessica,
I live in Columbia, MO! I enjoy reading your blog and really enjoy your video blogs! Congrats on your new baby…cherish every little second because what they say is true…it goes by fast!
From,
A mom of 4!
I live in Fontana, California. I would love to read that book as I recently lost my first grandchild and lately I feel like my prayers are totally unheard, even though I know that is not true. I’m struggling and any help that I can get is welcomed. Your son, Elias is just precious! Thank you for sharing him with us.
Maria P.
Hi there Nicki here from New Zealand – I’m still finding my faith – have always believed but have felt very disappointed with some ‘Christians’ who leave their Christianity at the Church door. I have have stumbled on to both yours and Matthews blog. I’m learning to pray and many of my prayers are being answered.
You have a precious wee boy.
Nicki
Jess,
You, your blog, your husband and your sweet son are all adorable…not necessarily in order of rank! 🙂 I read your blog regularly and love hearing about Elias’ progress.
Up north in Wisconsin,
Lisa
marklisa@borderlandnet.net
Hi,
I live in the Netherlands.
I’ve been reading your blog since I saw the videoblogs surrounding Elias’ birth 🙂
Hi Jess !
One of your faithful readers….
Jackie Carl, from Marion, IN.
hey there!
just left a comment about diapers before I read this post…
I’m reading from central Virginia!
Hi Jessica,
I have been a long time reader of your blog and now I’ve got my husband reading Matthew’s blog (they have a lot in common). Congrats on Elias, he is so sweet and he was born on our 11th wedding anniversary!
Anyway, I live in Goodlettsville, TN!
Thanks for sharing your life with us!
Nicole Stropes
I’ve already left a comment, but I thought leaving two wouldn’t hurt. I live in Grand Blanc, Michigan and would very much enjoy a copy of this book. I’m growing everyday in my faith and am eager to read anything I can get my hands on. =]
So to be I’ve been reading for a while. When I first started reading, we lived in California, now we live in Virginia. Our little guy in 4 1/2 months old now. I’ve been praying for you all as you enter into the amazing journey of being parents. Thanks for writing!
Meredith
Hi Jessica. I live in Chapel Hill. I love your blog, it brings back so many memories of when my four kids were babies. And you have inspired my youngest daughter (11 years old) to start scrapbooking!
Jessica,
First of all…congratulations on your adorable Elias!! I found your blog through Angie’s and have been reading but haven’t commented before. I would LOVE to receive a package here in upstate NY from you containing the Six Prayers God Always Answers book.
Hi I’m from Clinton, IA and somehow stumbled across your blog. I find it very entertaining and inspiring. I have a 2.75 year old and another due early January. I would love to have a book for me to read that wasn’t about pregnancy or child development. Thanks for the opportunity!
Dawn
Hi Jessica,
I live in Massachusetts and I’ve been reading your blog for a little while now. I think I found it through a link to your husband’s page in Stuff Christian’s Like. Congrats on your beautiful boy, enjoy him. 🙂
Not too far…Knoxville,TN. Love our blog!!! I’m hooked=)
Hey Jessica-
First of all I love your blog and ur husband blog is so funny. I found you by reading Angie’s blog. BTW.. Elias is one cute adorable baby is I have to say so myself.
I live in Fruitvale, Texas. A very small town in East Texas. Im close to the famous First Monday Grounds in Canton, Texas. Maybe I will get lucky and win. Have a great week having fun with Elias.
Hey Jessica,
I live in Bentonville, Arkansas!!
Your little guy is so precious! Ditto on the fact that it goes by soooo fast! My little one is 9 months old, and I am trying to figure out where the time has gone?!
Beth
OK, the funny thing is, I wasn’t going to post for this because I didn’t want to seem greedy. However, after reading your reminder, I realize that it’s OK to be greedy for how to better communicate with God! 🙂 As a fairly new prayer warrior, this would be a great resource for me, I think.
Simone in MN
Hey Jessica – I live in Loganville, Ga and have been keeping up with you through your pregnancy and birth of your adorable son.
Amy
Hi Jessica!
I’ve been a fan of your blog for a few months now, anticipating the arrival of Elias and so enjoying the stories of both his arrival and how he has so wonderfully found his place in your family. The book sounds like something that would be perfect for me right now. Hope I win 🙂 Thanks!
Tara Greeson
Climax, NC
Hey Jessica –
Thanks for the giveaway. Would love to win the book! I also love reading your blog – only wish I had started one when my first one was born.
I live in Claremore, OK.
Diana
Hi
I live in Macomb, Michigan. Congrats on the beautiful baby 🙂
Linda
I’m from Southeast Alabama and love reading your blog. Elias is so adorable. Enjoy every minute with him because they grow SO fast!
Amy
I live in Alabama. I’d love to read that book!
Brandi –
From Utah.
Also a first time commentor but regular reader.
You have such a cute family.
‘Is it okay to pray for selfish things?’. That’s something I ask myself every day!
I live in Dundee in Scotland 🙂
I live in Austin, Texas. Thanks for you giveaway!
The book sounds very interesting. My father-in-law was just diagnosed with Lymphoma, so the prayer thing is huge right now. I feel like I am praying selfishly, so it would be neat to read this book. Sonya W.
Hello Jessica,
I am from Rayne, La. and I love reading your blog and congrats on Baby Eli…..he’s a cuttie! If I’d win the book….I would give it to my neighbors who are suffering the loss of their beautiful baby girl. You can read their blog at http://www.catecantrell.blogspot
God bless you
and
your beautiful fly.,
Mary
South Carolina.
Came to your site through Angie’s months and months ago. Love your blog and your husband’s.
Renee
I live in NC. Go Heels! Maybe this book would tell me why God hasn’t answered my prayers for a husband. Just kidding! Sort of 🙂
Em
Pennsylvania
I don´t see any other swedes.But heres one!=) I´m from a city called Karlskrona (karlscrown) in the south of Sweden,just by the baltic sea.That sea is the first thing I see when I look out of the window. lovely.
//Johanna
Love your blog! Howdy from Houston, Texas.
I live in Levelland, TX. I enjoy reading your blog. It does not really seem that long ago that we were first time parents with a beautiful baby boy (he is 30 now)! Elias is just precious, perfectly made and perfectly loved by his mommy and daddy. Enjoy! He will still be precious at 30!
Hi Jessica,
I live in Aurora Colorado. I enjoy your blog. Your baby is a cutie. I can’t believe he is a month old already.
I would love the book on prayer.
God Bless
Hey Jessica,
I must say, you have a very cute little guy! He’s sure to be a heart breaker!!
I live in Edmonton Alberta (Canada)
Jess…I am from your home town OSHKOSH WI!!!! Also a classmate of yours 🙂 Would love to read this book. mylittlecavey97@yahoo.com
Hello from Braselton,Georgia
Hi Jessica,
I’m from Yukon, Oklahoma and love reading your blog. Elias is adorable.
Dropping into say hi Jessica, and throwing my name in for the book – Madison, WI! Elias is adorable – congratulations to you and Matthew!
Nashville, Tn…..very curious about my faith and what direction to go in next. Even if I am not chosen blogs like yours are very encouraging and are helping me in my journey!
Thanks and welcome to parenthood!
We’re in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada! *waves towards the south-east*
I’m in good old Nashville. Congrats on the newest edition to your family!
-Jennifer
HEY JESSICA…MY NAME IS CHRISTY AND I LIVE IN PARIS,TN. I HAVE BEEN READING YOUR BLOG NOW FOR A WHILE. ELIAS IS SO SWEET! I AM A STAY AT HOME MOM OF 4 KIDS UNDER AGE 7. THEY ARE SUCH A BLESSING TO ME. I OFTEN THINK I AM PRAYING SELFISHLY OR NOT ENOUGH…WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE BOOK. HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOUR FAMILY.
Hi Jessica.
I live in Kingwood, Texas (outside of Houston). I see you have another reader from my neck of the woods. Your baby boy is precious!
Hey! LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog, your little guy is precious!
Catrina
From Corvallis, OR
Home of OSU, GO BEAVS!!!
hey there,
reading from saskatoon, saskatchewan (canada)!
been reading matthew’s blog for a while now, and we just had a baby boy in march so i love reading all about elias on your blog!
hi, i am Jonny McCormick and i live in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Study in Sheffield, England. And at present working in Muskoka, Canada.
SouthEast Coast of North Carolina! 🙂
thanks!
Marie from Grand Rapids, Michigan 🙂
Our small group is always looking for interesting books to discuss. Would love to read this one together.
Sherry
sventer@comcast.net
Lynchburg, VA
Hi Jessica!
I’m a regular reader (linked over from Angie’s blog) but this is my first post! Congrats on Elias! He’s absolutely adorable. 🙂
For the record, I’m in extreme south Alabama! 🙂
Dearest Lord,
Here I reside in El Cajon, California, in the eastern proximity of San Diego. I pray for thine divine guidance in Jessica, Lord, thus granting her to randomly chooseth my humble soul to receivith this literary collection of knowledge concerning divine meditation and supplication.
And everyone agreeing that I should get the book said….Amen.
Hi Jessica and Matthew, and baby Elias. I started reading your blogs when the baby was born, after following the link from Angie’s. I live in small town Ontario, called St Marys. Nice to meet your family!
Pam
I live in Minneapolis. That is all.
Hi Jessica,
I live in Round Rock, Texas.
Thanks!
Hi Jessica,
I’m from San Diego!!!!! 🙂
Sarah
Blog hopped here from Angie’s blog and have been checking in ever since from just south of you in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Congratulations on your family now that sweet Elias made y’all one! Enjoying your blog in Keller, TX (just north of Fort Worth).
Melanie 🙂
I live in Sabina, Ohio. I found your blog via Angie Smith’s and have been praying for you through your pregnancy and enjoy seeing how happy your family is! Elias is adorable!! Jenny Wells jennandmarkwells@hotmail.com
Hey Jessica,
I’ve gotten hooked on reading your blog about litte Elias from Angie’s blog. What a great family with such great faith. I’ve picked up a couple of your husband’s books and I am hooked.
I live in Sioux Falls, SD.
Hi Jessica,
I live in Frederick, Maryland and I would love to read this book 🙂
~ Stacy
I’m from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
I think if I ever had over 200 posts to my blog I might either die or think I won a popularity contest. I live in Danville, PA
Hello!
I’m living abroad in Bavaria, the southernmost part of Germany.
Jessica, I live in Jacksonville, Fl. I would love to read this book. Thats so cool of you to give them away. Congrats on your new baby. He is adorable. I have my third on the way.
Ashlee
I’m a Carolina girl! Charlotte, NC to be exact.
What a great giveaway!
Hello,
I am from a tiny town,Covinton, Indiana, and I love how easy it is to relate to you guys. Your blog is quite refreshing.
Hey Jessica,
I live in Nashville down the street from you, and I would like the book because I need to help my friend Matthew out who needs to learn how to pray. He is a lovely lad, yet the questions he asks me about prayer are so hard that I don’t always know how to answer. For instance, one time he asked me to pray for a boy named sue.
I was horrified. I guess I just didn’t know where to begin. Anyway thank you for listening. Keep me in your prayers!
Hi Jessica,
I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan! I found your blog through Angie’s, and I am a regular reader! Congratulations on Elias! He is adorable!
~Lacy
Reading from Miami, Florida (and wondering more about prayer as I currently pray that tropical waves/depressions/storms veer away from land…)
I am from Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hi Jessica- I live in Savannah, Ga and found your blog months ago through Angie’s. I have enjoyed so much reading about your pregnancy (I am due in December), hearing about Elias and your awesome scrapbooking ideas. As I get more and more pregnant and less and less energetic, I would love to have a book to read- especial a Christian one! Congrats and GL!
Opps- forgot my name!
Elizabeth 🙂
You guys are precious! 🙂
Hi Jessica,
Long time reader, but first time to comment.
I live in Mansfield, TX. I am a wife and mother of four.
to get to know me see our family blog: rollinwiththerooneys.blogspot.com
I live in Texas, where yes, it has been hot but we are supposed to cool down starting tomorrow!!!
Love, Pamela
Hi Jessica,
This may be past your Friday night comment dead line, as I am reading late tonight. I have linked to your blog from Angie’s back when you were writing for her during Audrey’s delivery. I have enjoyed your writing and seeing your beautiful Elias! I’m writing tonight from Magnolia TX.
Jenny F.
Hi Jessica,
I really enjoy your husband’s books. The one you are giving away sounds very interesting too, although I’m not sure if you gave it away yet…
I’m from right here in Nashville, TN! I was trying to see if I was the only one, but there are way too many comments.
Congrats on your baby boy. My daughter is turning one tomorrow. They really do grow up so fast.
P.S. My family is looking for a church since we very recently moved here. Do yall have any suggestions? Thanks so much! God Bless – Christy
I live in Lafayette, Indiana
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