The King of Kings + Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

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Many thanks to Angel for providing a one-month Angel Guild membership for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Welcome to the King of Kings

$10 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!

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I am so excited to bring this to my family, friends, and readers. Angel Studios brings stories that matter like TheKing of Kings and many more.When you sign up for the Angel Guild it isn't just another subscription. It is a membership where you can help give feedback to film makers and vote on what projects Angel accepts. Family entertainment that opens conversation and instills learning about Jesus in both children and adults.

The animated film The King of Kings is now streaming on Angel.com and the Angel App and available to all Angel Guild members.

Inspired by Charles Dickens "The Life of Our Lord", The King of Kings features a father telling his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child.

Directed by Seong-Ho Jang and featuring an all-star voice cast—including Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens, Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens, Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilate, Mark Hamill as King Herod, Roman Griffin Davis as Walter Dickens, Forest Whitaker as Peter, Ben Kingsley as High Priest Caiaphas, and Oscar Isaac as Jesus Christ —The King of Kings has captivated audiences worldwide. Inspired by Charles Dickens, the film follows a father and son as they embark on an imaginative journey through the life of Jesus, delivering a fresh and heartfelt take on the greatest story ever told.

About Angel: Angel is a values-based distribution company for stories that amplify light to mainstream audiences. Through the Angel Guild, over 1,100,000 paying members from more than 170 different countries help decide what film and television projects the studio will market and distribute, and support the filmmakers who create films and series that amplify light. Learn more at Angel.com

Check back here after 7/19/25 for my review of The King of Kings.

Now for the Giveaway!

MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enter

Good Luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

One winner will have the chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card! Open to residents of the United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 7.31.25. If you have any problems entering the giveaway, please email marksvilleandme@gmail.com. See below for terms and conditions.

All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. Any person who has won a prize (or whose household has won a prize) in any promotion for this campaign is not eligible to win a prize. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Entrants who have created social accounts to enter Competitions or Sweepstakes will not be eligible to win. All social accounts used must be public.

The winner will be chosen randomly and contacted via email. Void where prohibited by law. One person entering per household, please. MarksvilleandMe and other participating bloggers are not responsible for the prize shipment.

Living Scriptures+ Summer Deal and Giveaway

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Many thanks to Living Scriptures+ for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Welcome to the 

$10 Amazon Gift Card

and 

3 months of Living Scriptures+ Giveaway!

Recently, I was able to try out the Living Scriptures+ Streaming service. I found quite a few movies that I want to watch and have already watched a few. As a young mother, I didn't realize that what you watch is what you invite into your home, I just wish I had taken more care in what we watched with our own children as I did with our child care children. As a much more mature mom turned Grandmother, I cringe at what I used to let my children watch growing up. With Living Scriptures + it takes the guessing out of your content choices. 

Living Scriptures + has roots dating back to 1974, and has spent five decades creating and curating content that strengthens families through meaningful storytelling. My readers can take advantage Living Scriptures + Summer Deal and get 2 whole months of content for just .99 a month. That is a huge discount, and what better time to get started than during Summer Vacation! 

I was able to easily add the app to our Living room TV, which is our oldest and cheapest TV, while our Bedroom TV, which is newer and more costly, did not have the app available. I can still watch in our bedroom through my computer or tablet but hope with the next update to our TV the Living Scriptures + App will be available. So before you sign up, make sure your TV either has the app or the app can be installed. 

Below my readers can also enter to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card and 3 months of Living Scriptures + at no cost. 

Now for the Giveaway!
MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enterGood Luck!

and 

3 months of Living Scriptures+

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 One winner will have the chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card and 3 months of Living Scriptrues+! Open to residents of the United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 7.18.25. If you have any problems entering the giveaway, please email marksvilleandme@gmail.com. See below for terms and conditions.

All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. Any person who has won a prize (or whose household has won a prize) in any promotion for this campaign is not eligible to win a prize. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Entrants who have created social accounts to enter Competitions or Sweepstakes will not be eligible to win. All social accounts used must be public.

The winner will be chosen randomly and contacted via email. Void where prohibited by law. One person entering per household, please. MarksvilleandMe and other participating bloggers are not responsible for the prize shipment.

My new summer sandals

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Recently I was able to try out a new to me brand of sandals from PowerStep. These are from their archwear collection. These sandals give balanced comfort and support while helping stabilize and align the feet to help relieve and prevent pain from mild to moderate pronation. The cushioned midsole absorbs shock with each step to help reduce foot and leg fatigue, while the durable outsole with non-slip tread provides better traction. 

During the summer I pretty much live in sandals and I love how these have adjustable velcro straps. Do your feet get puffy and cause your sandals to not fit well or leave your feet feeling a bit crushed? With these you can adjust throughout the day for the perfect fit all day long. I also love how my heels feel cradled. These have gone to one of my top three picks for summer time fun.

If you are looking for comfort or arch support sandals, my other suggestions are Crocs and Birkenstock. They all have a big thumbs up from me. With the PowerStep line, you can choose from both men's and women's styles, and don't forget to check out the rest of their site; they have many items to bring back comfort while you are on your feet.

Show me your Glory + 10.00 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

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Many thanks to Abba Heart Ministries for providing a sample of the product for this review. My opinions are 100% my own.

Buy Tickets Today to see

in theaters May 13-15

Having been healed in my lifetime and seeing others healed, this movie has my attention. I can't wait to see it and hear of others being healed with only one true answer to how the healing happened. I frequently ask God why I am blessed with being able to see so many miracles, while others beg to be able to see just one? I have come to the conclusion that some people just can't see the miracle; it is like their eyes are closed to it or unable to accept it. 

Synopsis: How do you explain ... the unexplainable? When does the impossible ... become possible? Why are some prayers for healing answered and others ... never are? Through true stories of the supernatural crashing into human suffering, a compelling new documentary arrives in theaters this spring—unlocking the possibility that the impossible still happens in our world. Meet experts who have studied miracles and suffering, discover true stories of the seemingly unbelievable, and be reminded that prayers can be answered in ways that we could never expect or imagine. If you or someone you love has ever pondered life’s deepest question—“If there is a loving God, why is there so much suffering and evil in the world?” experience hope, encouragement, and awe with SHOW ME YOUR GLORY.

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Check out the trailer for Show Me Your Glory below. 

Check back here after 5/9/2025 for my review.

After seeing Show Me Your Glory, it just proves to me that Jesus still performs miracles in many ways, from healing and even with suffering or death. I love that this movie shows many different walks of life and how they were touched spiritually, personally or through others. This movie shows that Science can only explain so much, and Jesus does the rest. Remember, God doesn't always answer prayers the way we think they should go, and we need to be willing to follow the path he has chosen for us because his story isn't finished yet. Miracles can and do happen to anyone! P.S. Bring the Tissues

Now for the Giveaway!
MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enterGood Luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway 

 One winner will have the chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card! Open to residents of the United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 5.19.25. If you have any problems entering the giveaway, please email marksvilleandme@gmail.com. See below for terms and conditions.

All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. Any person who has won a prize (or whose household has won a prize) in any promotion for this campaign is not eligible to win a prize. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Entrants who have created social accounts to enter Competitions or Sweepstakes will not be eligible to win. All social accounts used must be public.

The winner will be chosen randomly and contacted via email. Void where prohibited by law. One person entering per household, please. MarksvilleandMe and other participating bloggers are not responsible for the prize shipment.

CSB Illustrated Notetaking Bible Giveaway

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Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product for this review. My opinions are 100% my own.

Welcome to the CSB Illustrated Notetaking Bible Giveaway! 

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sponsored by

Lifeway Christian Resources

I am so excited to be able to share the CSB Illustrated Notetaking Bible with my friends, family, and readers. I find that when I use my bible I am highlighting, writing notes, and doodling while learning the word of God.

I have notes and papers tucked into my Bible and Bible case that I find important to my life, inspirational, or for helping to minister to someone. I even have things my children made while growing up from Sunday School tucked in here and there. 

The songs I sing in church or at home are highlighted in my Bible in one color so I can find them quickly. I am also lucky enough to have more than one Bible and I use each of them differently.

In just a few days I will be able to enjoy the CSB Illustrated Notetaking Bible for myself. I am excited to be able to color pictures, verses, etc to give my Bible a pop of color. 

Check back here after 4/15/25 for my review.

I finally got my copy of the  CSB Illustrated Notetaking Bible from Holman Bibles and it is much more beautiful in real life; the pictures I was given to use do not give it justice. I love that it has 2 ribbon markers, which make it great for saving where you are reading and where you may be following along with a sermon. It has many pictures you can fill in with color and plenty of space for taking notes, too. 

This Bible is by no means a lightweight so be aware that it weighs 4 lbs 4oz in the box sleeve that it comes in and 3 lbs 11oz on its own. Depending on your strength in traveling with this, you may want this as a Bible for home study and reflection as opposed to a church or ministry Bible. 

For me I could use it either way because my rollator could hold it when I am moving from one place to another. I am also pretty sure that my current Bible weighs just about as much, if you take into account the case and all of the papers and things I have in it.

I love how this Bible feels and rests while open. It has beautiful maps and a concordance to help you study or find scriptures more quickly. It also has a weekly reading schedule check off list to be able to read the Bible in a year. The only thing that could make this better is if the words of Jesus were in red, but that I can get from several of my other Bibles. 

The CSB Illustrated Notetaking Bible would make a great gift for Easter, Baptism, Birthday, Christmas, etc.

Enhance your personal Bible study with the CSB Illustrator's Notetaking Bible. This uniquely crafted Bible features large, easy-to-read 9.5-point type in a single-column setting with wide journaling margins and line-art illustrations on every page spread. Including filigree designs, Scripture quotes, and other unique Scripture art alongside plenty of space for personal creativity and journaling, this Bible will inspire you to engage God’s Word freshly and excitingly. This beautiful Bible provides the perfect place for meaningful creativity and personalization, over time creating an incredible keepsake for your journey.

Order your copy of the CSB Illustrator’s Notetaking Bible, Large Print Edition today! Learn more HERE.

You can also check out upcoming spring releases through the Holman Gift Guide HERE!

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Now for the Giveaway

MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enter

Good Luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

One winner will have the chance to win a CSB Illustrated Notetaking Bible rv 48.00, Open to residents of the United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 4.21.25. If you have any problems entering the giveaway, please email marksvilleandme@gmail.com. See below for terms and conditions.

All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. Any person who has won a prize (or whose household has won a prize) in any promotion for this campaign is not eligible to win a prize. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Entrants who have created social accounts to enter Competitions or Sweepstakes will not be eligible to win. All social accounts used must be public.

The winner will be chosen randomly and contacted via email. Void where prohibited by law. One person entering per household, please. MarksvilleandMe and other participating bloggers are not responsible for the prize shipment.