Check out today’s Fiction Friday episode for the scoop on the giveaway we’re running!
That’s right! We’ve got all of those books to giveaway to one lucky winner today! They are great titles that you can share with your certain someone.
As a reminder… for your chance to win, leave your name in the comments section of today’s post and tell us what makes your someone special, well, special! Tell us about your wife, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend… or someone else in your life that is a great example of God’s love to you.
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Today’s giveaway starts at the posting time of this blog and ends Sunday night (2/11/13) at 11:59 p.m. central time. You must be 18 years old to enter and you may only enter once. The winner will be selected at random. For questions about the rules and regulations of this giveaway, please contact Rachel McRae at One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234.
My husband is the most loving and caring man I know. His middle name should be “serve”. He truly has the heart of God when it comes to service. I love him and I’m thankful that God put us together.
I am thankful for my husband who puts up with me and helped me through chemo treatments 2 1/2 years ago.
My wife is the most precious gift God has given me. We are both active duty Army and have a 2 year old girl . She and I have been deployed multiple times and have been blessed to share two of those together. Even when we are apart we still read the Bible together on Skype and have our prayer time. I love her for making time even when she is tired from a 16 hour shift in the ER. She is overseas right now so please pray for Kiara that God would keep her and the other soldiers safe.
My husband loves me at my most unlovable, and to be honest, that’s much of the time!
My name is Susie and my husband is special because he treats me like a queen
My husband and I celebrate our 30th anniversary this week. He is special for many reasons but mostly, I appreciate his heart for the Lord and his pursuit of Him. He spends regular time in the mornings with the Lord, we pray together (not as regularly as we’d like but…), and we are reading through the book, Devotions for a Sacred Marriage (which I HIGHLY recommend!).
My husband is a wondeful man of integrity and cheers me up when I’m low. He’s much fun to be around and is my best friend.
My husband is a great godly man and I am proud to be his wife! I love how he prays for me and wants me to be the best I can be in the Lord ! He is a wonderful witness for our God, going into the jails weekly to tell others about God’s love!!! I am blessed…..
My husband is truly a gift from God. He is the most humble man I know, with a true heart for God and his family. I love our discussions on the Word of God that start as a quick “what do you think about….” and end up a 2-3 hour discussion, just enjoying the things of God together. I love that he has regular Bible studies with our daughters, and truly works to build better relationships with them at all times. I love that he stresses to them over and over that there isn’t anything that they can’t ask him. I love that he puts his family second only to God. I love the little (and big!) things he does for me just because he loves me. When I had my last daughter, he had several hundred hours of sick leave so he took 6 weeks off work to take care of me and the kids. The man did EVERYTHING!! He cooked, cleaned, did laundry, homeschooled the girls–all of it!! Whenever I tried to do something he’d say, “I’ve got this. Go enjoy the baby. This is your time to bond with her. I’ll be back at work soon enough and you’ll have this stuff again.” In all of that, though, he still found time to play with the girls and bond with the new little one himself. In fact, her favorite place to be was laying on his chest sleeping!
He is truly an amazing man, and I am so thankful that God put him in my life. I don’t deserve him by far, but I love him with all of my heart and I’m so thankful that I know HE LOVES ME, TOO!!
My husband is a very loving, caring individual. Even after working all night, he does the laundry for me (so I don’t have to go up and down stairs..I have arthritis in my SI Joint) . He spoils me rotten, and loves me on my worst days.
My husband of almost 39 years is the most rock solid guy I have ever met. That’s what attracted me to him in the first place. We were high school sweethearts from the spring of our junior year. He’s been a great husband and dad, and is SO many peoples’ favorite fix-anything man!!
Over the past 6 years of marriage, my husband and I have been through a lot together! Yet he consistently stays loving, kind, and patient with his not always loving, kind, or patient wife. I’ve watched him love me through so many ups and downs, and he has taught me what God’s love looks like in living form. I’m most thankful for him as he’s truly a gift from God.
I have a very special sister that has always been there for me, I have stayed with her when I need a place to stay, she supports me by listening when I need someone to talk to, she sends little gifts from time to time to say she cares and is just a wonderful person to be part of our family. She is just as nice to others too as well as family, a help when needed in all ways.
Love my sister…
My hubby is special because even though he’s in Minnesota for his mom’s funeral, he’s also going to get me some See’s candy for Valentine’s day!!!! ♥♥♥
My husband is a very loving and helpful. We cook together, work together on the cleaning and he even scrubs the floor. He is pretty quiet sometimes but when he has no answers we pray and he holds me close.
My special someone is absolutely hilarious!. This person couldn’t tell a lie even they wanted to. I love this person dearly.
My husband of 26 years is very special because he is so caring and supportive. We get closer and closer emotionally as the years go by – we are true soul mates. He is my best friend that I can share everything with and know that he will always have some words of wisdom to share with me! He finds little things to do every day to show he loves me – even if it is just a hand hold or hug
Every day I learn from my father who is still alive mentally but not physically. He has problems with short term memory but each day is a blessing. My brother,sister and I are taking care of him every night for supper,because he cannot feed himself. for me it is a long drive of one hour each way but a joy to be able to give back for the many years that he took care of us.
My husband is a wonderful, loving, and understanding husband and father. He is an awesome example to my girls of they type of man they need to find for their boyfriend and later their own husband. He works hard to provide for us, and he just as hard as the spiritual leader in our home. We would be lost without him, and I would have a huge whole in my heart if I no longer had him in my life. I love him so much!!
I would have to say it is my husband. He has given his all to support me that I might stay home to raise our two sons. He works very long hours. But still comes in to do his things for the Lord. He might be teaching a class filling in for the pastor and do the sunday service. Hope early every morning to do his studies with God before he even goes to work. Finds time to love his grandchildren when they are visiting no matter how tired he is.. He will sit play a game a or read a story. Sometimes he would come after working all night and bringing me flowers at midnight. I thank God for the wonderful husband He has given me.
My special husband is such a blessing – I didn’t find him until I was 27 and we married when I was 29 but he has given me 4 amazing step children and 9 1/2 grandchildren – and he also was the one to help me find Jesus
My husband is one of a kind. He works hard for his family all day and then comes home and spends time with the kids and me. I don’t know too many dads that change diapers and help out so much around the house. Some days when I feel as though I haven’t done gotten much done at the house, he’ll turn to me and say, “You kept the kids alive today, thanks.” God has truly blessed me with a wonderful husband. So thankful!
Well, my late husband was my someone special that still inspires me daily. I have such great memories of the special times we spent together. He was my support system in all ways! He was romantic! He had the softest hands, and his touch meant so much to me. There’s not an hour that goes by that I do no think of him. Heaven is fuller because of him. Happy Valentine’s Day to my baby in heaven. We were only married for a short 25 years. I thank God daily for the memories I have of him.
This is such an AMAZING giveaway!!!!!!
So my adorable person in my life is a toss-up between my hubby GREG & my 19 mo old son JESSIE!!!
I LUV THEM SOOOOOO MUCH!
Here are some reasons…
#1 SUPER HANDSOME
#2 SUPER FUNNY….things they do, things they say
#3 SUPER GODLY…these guys help me stay accountable, and encourage me to grow closer to God. We luv reading the bible together, even my son gets in on it by praying (though it really sounds like “chew,chew,chew….AMEN!!!) and of course we always say AMEN & clap!
#4 SUPER THERE FOR ME… my mom passed away in March and it was super hard because she was my best friend too. If it had not been for God using my sweet GREG & JESSIE to brighten the dark days….I dunno….
Through 16 1/2 years of chronic illness and 3 babies lost, my husband has loved me with a steadfast, patient, grace-giving, and laughter-filled love! We truly love because God loved us first and I see it in his love for me. He is my partner in JOY!
My husband is special because he is such a hard worker to support us. He works 2 full time jobs so we can pay off a surgery I had to have that my insurance didn’t cover and he NEVER complains. He supports me no matter what and loves me just the same as the first day we met – well maybe more!
I am beyond blessed to have married my best friend! He is the most selfless man I know. Not only does he always put me and our children (James is 4 & Bella is 2) first, he also lays his life on the line every day for others as deputy sheriff. He is always the guy who is serving others. I dont know why the Lord chose to bless me with such an amazing man, but I couldnt be more thankful. I work hard to make sure that every day I serve him as much he does others, and I pray every night that he will come home to us. He is an amazing daddy, husband, and deputy, and I love him with all my heart!
My mother is my example of love. Every since I was small she made Valentine’s Day special for us. It was about her love for her children and God’s love for us. My favorite gift is the Bible I still use that she gave me on Valentine’s Day. For me Valentine’s Day is more than just about couples, but about just love in general. That’s why I chose to share about my mom. She’s incredible example of agape love.
My husband is the most wonderful man! He is very loving, sensative, and just overall a great guy! We have been through many trials in our 15 years of marriage, but I would do it all over again! He is my best friend, husband, and wonderful father to our four kids! Thank you for a chance to brag about him and to win some books!
My husband is the greatest guy ever! We both met while we were in our 50′s. So it was a Senior Romance! He is just the kindest, fun loving, dedicated to God, kind of man you’d ever want to meet. A day doesn’t go by when he hasn’t at least told me a dozen times how much he loves me. When he comes home from work at night he tells me his heart ached for me while we were a part. I know there isn’t a thing he wouldn’t do for me if it was in his power to do so. We just celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary on January 24th. Love this man!!
My daughter Michelle is a gift from god to me. She is a wonderful mother to my grandson Jacob who is another gift. Michelle tried for 5 years to get pregnant and finally our Jacob was born. When he was 18 mo old, my daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was a trooper and continues to help others who are going through cancer treatments. I am so very proud of her and her willingness to always be there for those in need.
My husband continues every day to bring joy, laughter, excitement and gentleness to our marriage every day, but with a strength that holds me up and keeps us booth strong!
We met right after I graduated homeschool high school in Kodiak, Alaska, he was 22 and a black hair, green eyes, 6’1 muscular hottie, who worked on his families’ Commercial Fishing boat with his Dad and 5 other siblings! His Mom had died of a brain anurysim when he was sixteen.
But we were both VERY shy and did not date that year. Because of some problems of my own… I rushed into marriage with a Dear Friends son that I didn’t really know. It was an awful 12 years of alcohol and abuse. But God safely brought me and my baby boy safely out!
Then God brought my treasure back into my life, and between his tenderness and Gods healing I learned to trust and love again!
This week we celebrate 14 years of marriage together! He adopted my son ASAP and our son will soon graduate High School top of his class! And turn 18!
We also have a daughter who will soon be 13 and our youngest is 11 1/2. James (my husband) has been by my side in the last 14 years through…2 miscarriages, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer WHILE pregnant, a Radical Hystorectomy six weeks after birth, Perpetual Menopause for over 11 years, no hormone replacement because of high breast cancer risk, thinning and breaking bones, Fybromyalgia, thyroid malfunction, 13 surgeries, a fall off a mountain trail that has led (long story short) to FOUR YEARS of total bedrest and constant pain!
And yet he lets me know every day how much he loves me! How THANKFUL HE IS FOR BEING THE MAN GOD CHOSE TO WALK THIS PATH WITH ME!! AND HOW HE WOULD DO IT OVER AGAIN IN A HEART BEAT, even if he could see down the road ahead to what was coming!!!
NOW THAT, is Christlike LOVE , in daily action!!
My husband Jon is my most “special someone”. One of my favorite things about him is his ability to stay calm and collected, especially when I am frustrated and frazzled. He helps me to slow down and focus on what is most important, and not get carried away with emotional reactions. I love you, Honey! : )
My husband of 20 years still thinks of me before himself.
I developed a chronic illness in 1993. I got progressively worse because I didn’t receive a proper diagnosis of what was wrong until 2007. Currently it has affected my mobility (I use a wheelchair now), respiratory tract, eyes, teeth, jaw, skin, digestive tract, and caused my hair to come out in clumps. Pain that started waking me up began in the year 2000. After the 2004, I developed even more allergies including gluten (wheat, rye, barley, oats), soy, peanuts—and a long list of others in the food, chemical & environmental groups. I also developed asthma and blockage of some of my lymph glands. Since 2005, severe pain has been with me every minute. Although I am receiving treatment now, I am in the late stage, so none of things I developed has been reversed.
During all of this time, my husband has prayed with me first to find out what I had, and then for healing. As time has gone on, and I became worse, he has picked up the slack in every department. Although he has a demanding job, he does all the cooking, washing, chauffeuring the kids, etc. In 2005, my Dad became bed fast with Parkinson’s. My 82 year-old mother was keeping Dad at home to care for him. In addition to taking care of me, he made the hour round trip drive to their home often to shower dad, cut his hair, take him to all the doctor’s appointments and a long list of other things. He did that until Dad passed away in 2008. Since I am an only child, there was no one else to help mom but my husband.
Today, my husband has to help me with every part of my life–and he has never complained about any of it. He even tells me I am beautiful which I am very far from it these days. But all of this is a real burden, and he is tired all the time. He is a dedicated man of God, and loves me and our family very much. He certainly didn’t expect this when we made our vows for better or worse, but he has really stepped up the plate.
So the long answer to your short question of what makes my husband special, all of the above and more.
Blessings,
Becky Isaac
ischu9@aol.com
My wife is wonderful!!! She has put up with me for over 38 years…and she says that she is sticking around for more!!!!!
My sweet husband is the soulmate I never thought I would find. He loves me unconditionally and supports me in so many ways. He is a wonderful stepfather to my children and the greatest ‘Pawpaw’ to our grandchildren. He is my best friend, prayer partner, book-lover, truth-telling hunk!
Loving Him Always,
Donna Robertson
My six year old daughter, Alyssa, is the sparkle in my life. I can’t think of anything more wonderful than sharing a good readin session together. After multiple losses of pregnancies and a very traumatic birth where she had to be resusitated – I am so grateful for the gift of her life.
I have a lot of special people in my life. My entire family is special for standing behind and with me when I need them to, they give me a shoulder to cry and something to laugh about when needed. I thank the all for being there when needed.
griperang at embarqmail dot com
my husband has always been such a hard worker and provider, hes retird now but still always finding something today, i have arthritis and fibromyalga and he helps with the cooking, the laundry and even the vacuming.
Shirley Blanchard
We are counting to 50 years together this November. It takes a special man to stay faithfully committed! He is a Blessing every day.
While my husband and parents are great examples and love me… it is my two kids that come to mind when thinking of examples of Gods love in my life… I say this because they are 2 and 4 and their love is unconditional… they think that I am perfect… even when I forget something or am tired… that is like God he forgives me and loves me unconditionally!
My mom is who comes to mind… while she has passed away I still mss her… she loved me and my two brothers unconditionally and considered us HERS even though we are adopted and my one brother has some learning and developmental disabilities… She was always a phone call away and would come when I needed her… I cant wait to see her again in heaven! “)
My husband loves me no matter what. I can always count on that. What a blessing as God knew how important this quality would be to me in my husband
My husband is perfect for me. I am so blessed God drew us together nearly 20 years ago. He is fantastic at living out the scripture “serve one another in love”. His heart for me and our children – both biological and foster – is incredibly strong and founded in God. Just last night I told him that when we are together I feel content – like everything is right when we are together.
My husband is the most wonderful gift that God has given me on this earth, next are my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The last 55 years hasn’t always been easy, but with God at our side we have made it great. I don’t know what I would do without him, and hope I don’t have to find out.
My husband prays with me everday befe he goes to work and he calls me everyday from work just to see how I am doing. He surprises me with special treats like chocolates or fruit or even wood to build a project I want. He looks at me with love in his eyes and always prefers my company. We are best friends and the ‘spark’ has never left our marriage! He is a gift to me!
My husband is special because for years he’s been working the night shift to provide for us and he really hates night shift! He’s even turned down the day shift on occasion.
My husband is special because he is my best friend and I just love him dearly.
I am 25 and still single and the person who probably understands me the best is a younger sister who is 15. Despite the age different we are very close and like all the same things. She lives in a different state and comes to stay with me for a week every year, we look forward to our time together months in advance and are currently planning details for her next trip up.
My husband loves me for who I am and tries to show his love in so many ways.
My husband is special to me not only because I love him, but because of his great capacity to forgive and show compassion for everyone. I am inspired to be a better person because he is in my life.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Beth
I couldn’t ask for a better wife than the one God has led me to. I would surely be lost without her.
I sweet, special husband, Bill, has taken amazing care of my through on going lingering affects of failed back surgery and post Lyme’s disease damage. No matter how tire he is at night, after working at least 6 days a week, he stands in front of the cabinet that holds all of my various caffiene free teas and picks the one he thinks is right for me that night. He self-lessly works hard and takes care of me each and everyday.
I LOVE him with all my heart!
My mom is a great example for me.
I am truly a blessed woman. God sent me a great husband 15 years ago. We, of course like most couples, have had our ups and downs over the years, but I can truly say that he is my soul mate. He has always been a good man, but not always the spiritual leader of our home. He never once tried to stop me from going to church or anything like that. He actually went with me most of the time, but his heart wasn’t 100% sold out to God. Then about 2 years ago, he rededicated his life to God. The change in him I cannot even began to explain. He is such a tenderhearted man and has such compassion for people (lost and saved alike.) He has grown so in his faith. 1 year ago, he surrendered to call of ministry. He has so far been on 2 mission trips to Haiti and Guatemala. He has preached at many of our churches nearby and given his testimony about where God has brought him from. Now he is the spiritual leader of our home and an awesome father. I love him for being himself of course, but I love him even more for being someone that my small children look up to and want to be just like. I love him for loving me!!!
My husband and I have been married 39 years and looking forward to at least 39 more. He’s an exceptional husband, father, and grandpa. He has worked very hard all these years taking care of his family and putting his three children through church school. Like most marriages, there are some ups and downs but luckily we have had very few, mainly because of his wonderful Christian character. It’s probably easy to tell that we have been married for a good while when I can give him a certain look and he knows I would like some chocolate and he runs right over to the store. What a good man!!!!
I love the way he makes me smile, I love the way he loves me.
I have been married to my wonderful husband for almost 29 years and he truly is the love of my life – hand picked by God for me. His love serves me every day. And I love how he knows me so well, although at times it can be a bit disconcerting… but all in all, it is wonderful to be known so well, and still loved so much!
My special person is a former pastor’s wife. She is now in a nursing home and almost 88 yr old. She calls me her “little girl” still to this day! She has been stedfast is mentoring many and showing what a real christian should be like!!!
What makes my husband special? He is a man who loves God and strives to grow closer to Him everyday. He is a great friend, a great father, a great leader, a great member of our church body, and an especially great husband!
Lots of medical issues this year, but my husband
has been totally supportive. Takes me to
appointments, does all the cooking and
holds me all night when I ache so badly
that I can’t sleep. Almost 40 years…a gift from
God to me.
My parents are a shining example of Gods love to me. They will be married 66 years next month. They are always there for me and show the love of Christ to everyone they meet.
Thank you for the chance to win.
My husband is my prince charming.
My husband is special person who allows God to use him and his abilities in helping others. He loves his family and takes care of us all.
My special someone is my husband. He is supportive and very patient. He is my best friend!
I think of my son Tom. Since his Dad died four years ago, he has made Christ the center of his life and testifies of the love of Jesus to all he can. He buys Bibles, and gives them away. He speaks in Juvenile homes, and he gives a name engraved Bible to each recipient. He takes night Seminary classes, and he studies every night for several hours. His love and passion is clear to all who know him. And he never tires of telling about his Savior. His valentine from me could be these books of stories written by outstanding Christians. Lifeway Bible Book Store knows him by name, because he buys all those devotional books and Bibles there. It would be an honor to receive these for him. And of course, he might give me time to read them too before he gives them away!!!
My special someone(s) are all the christian female mentors (x-pastor, ladies’s conference speakers, missionaries, bible study leaders, Sunday School teachers, etc.) that have had a hand in helping me mature as a christian – they are examples of God’s love to me.
My someone special is my husband of 35+ years. One of the things that make him special to me is his willingness “to try”.
My husband passed away 8 years ago at the age of forty nine. My special someone is my grandson Samuel. He is two years old and gives me a reason to get up each day. I love your books and would love to win.
Steve, my husband, is my someone special. He has taught me to true meaning of love. We have been on a wonderful journey and each day I am excited to see what is next.
My daughter Brie Jenkins is special because she is so giving and kind to others, she deserves more, so much more than she is given.
Okay, so the giveaway is cool, for sure, but any chance to brag on my wife is gold. Over the last year, Ama has finished her master’s degree in Marriage and family therapy, and begun and continues an internship with the county running a process group and counseling individuals for drug and alcohol abuse. She’s done all of that while also working with special needs kids in an after-school program through the YMCA AND is currently carrying our first child. She’s an amazing woman and has improved my lie in countless ways. I’m a very, VERY lucky man!
My husband is a very special guy! He’s courageous in his faith and is kind and generous too! We are a great team, and both of us love working for God!
My husband wanted to move from NE to FL 13 1/2 years ago, I told him okay if I didn’t have to work outside the home. He kept his promise and I have not worked outside our home since then. He’s also always there to support me in anything I do.
wfnren(at)aol(dot)com
My “someone special” is my best friend (I wish he were more). He is a very special person. He is Generous to a fault. I lost my home and everything I own, except the clothes on my back, in 2010. He took me shopping and made me pick out some clothes to wear and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Thanks to him I at least had the neccessities. He constantly lifts my spirits, puts smiles on my face and always puts me first. I have truly been Blessed and I thank God very day for bringing him into my life.
Wanda
When I think of someone special the first person to come to my mind is my Mom. She is the glue that holds our family together.
My husband is very special to me . He has stood by me through several illness. I could not have made it without him . Please enter me in your contest . Thanks