So I said at the beginning of the year that I would not do any more giveaways and I still plan to stick to that except where I have the chance to give something and introduce you to something that I think is inspirational or to help you grow in your walk with Jesus.
I'm excited to tell you about a book that is being released today. It's written by Pete Wilson who is pastor of a church in Nashville (that Angie Smith attends). I first heard about his book through Angie when he did a feature on them after they learned the news of Audrey. The book is Called Plan B. And I think there are SO MANY of you who could relate to this book (including myself). I could have used this book when I was single, when I was struggling with infertility, when Harper's birth didn't go like I thought it would. And I have no doubt there are many days ahead when life won't be picture perfect like I think it should be. Watch this video!
PlanB Promo from Cross Point Church on Vimeo.
In Plan B pastor and author Pete Wilson uses real life stories of disappointments and hurts along with the biblical stories of men and women like David, Joseph, and Ruth to help readers come to grips with the truth that they will face situations that in themselves they are completely unable to handle but that in them God is simply trying to get them to surrender their plans so that they can receive His. He identifies our common responses to difficulties and offers hope, helping us to- Understand what God might be up to
- See how surrender helps us to receive God's plan
- Embrace the community of believers
- Reconcile a God of love with a life of tragedy and suffering
Wilson points readers to the cross as not just the starting line but the centerpiece of our story with God and shares that it is there we turn in our Plan B and find the undeniable relationship between crisis and our hope followed by true spiritual transformation. "God wants to live inside the questions" says Wilson and then reminds us that "the cross is proof that He does not always change the circumstance but that He always has a purpose in every circumstance. He will never let go of us. He will hold us and His cross will be an anchor for you.
It's in bookstores all across the country and on amazon.com. I'm giving away THREE copies HERE. Leave me a comment and I'll draw three winners on Thursday night.
668 comments:
It sounds like a great book!
I've had a lot of Plan B moments in my life. It sounds like a great book!
Sounds like a great book that I really want to read....
I'd love to win this book!
Sounds great...we would love this for our group!
Love,love, love Pete Wilson and would love to win his new book. Praying for them ...
This sounds like a great read!
I love his sermons.. and the interview he did with the smiths!
me me pick me!! :)
Sounds Wonderful!
Looks like a great book!
would love to read this book!!!
Would love to get my hands on this!!
Love Pete's blog and would love to have his book. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Sounds like a great book!
This sounds great! Would LOVE a copy! :)
Would love to read!
This book looks great. I'd love to win a copy.
i would love to win this book!!! i am sure it would be amazing to read!
Sounds like a great book, I would love to win!
This book sounds like it could be a good friends group book. Thanks for making me aware of it.
I would love to read it!
Would love a chance to win. Sounds like a great book with great life lessons.
This sounds like a wonderful book, especially for those who have had lots of times when life doesn't turn out as planned!
Sounds like a great book. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a great book!
Ree
ree_clark@yahoo.com
Me me me!!! My whole life (I guess everyone's life really) is a plan B.
This book sounds great - I'd love a copy!
Thank you for the sharing this book. I'm always looking for a good read.
Hope I win!
Sounds like a good book!
Sounds like a great book! I would love it.
I LOVE inspirational reads! This one sounds great!!!
Sounds fabulous!
I know I would enjoy this book as I am a mommy of 3 dealing with chronic migraine disease (almost daily head pain) and that was def not in my plan A! But God is teaching me so much through the experience. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
I would love this book!! And it would be perfect for my life right now as my husband and I are struggling with infertility and a recent miscarriage. Thanks Kelly for doing this!
Sounds like a wonderful book! Would love to win a copy and then would pay it forward and send it on to someone else to enjoy!
This would be SUCH a blessing in my life right now! Count me in :)
Would love to win it Kelly! thank you for doing this.
I would love to read this book. I have had to change my Plan A several times in life.
I would love to read this book. I trying to learn from my experiences that aren't apart of Plan A.
dear Kelly, this book seems incredible. if i win, i will definitely share this book with my mom and sister. we are all facing what seem to be insurmountable challenges, but i am learning to trust God, and i think this book will help me share that faith with my family.
and Harper is just more adorable every day!
It sounds wonderful! Thank you Pete and Kelly!
I would love to read this book too!
I'm having a Plan B moment right now. My son is in the NICU with PVL so he is very high risk for Cerebral Palsy. I need this book! Love your blog.
Oh, how I could use this!
This sounds like a great book! Thanks for entering me!
I would love to read this book and pass it on to friends as well. I am trying to find joy in God's plan for my life, my plan B.
We're dealing daily with our Plan B. My son was diagnosed with a congenital defect 2 years ago and it has completely reminded me I'm not living "MY" plan anymore. If I don't win this book, I'll be buying it and probably be buying a couple of copies for a friend or two.
I would love to win a copy of this book because I could benefit, as well as many I work with. Thanks
I would LOVE to read this book!!!!!
I would love to win this book!
What a cool giveaway...and a great gift idea for friends who need inspiration while going through hard times! This sounds like a book I would love to read!
I will probably buy this if I don't win it...my fiance just broke off our engagement last week and I'm struggling so much....after being diagnosed with cancer a couple of years ago I thought God was bringing some joy back into my life but I guess that's not His plans for right now.
I would love to read this. Sounds great!
Sounds like such a great book. I would love to read it!
Oh, this book sounds amazing!
I would love to win this book. It looks really good and I think my husband would like to read it too!
I would love to win this book. My children are just becoming adults and it would be so good for them to read. Enjoy these precious days with sweet Harper. They fly by so quickly. dsfox625@hotmail.com
I would love to read this book!
What a great book! Thanks, Kelly!
I follow Pete's blog (as well as his wife) and have been inspired by his views. So interesting that Plan B came out on the very day he was out helping flood victims...
Will have to add this to my summer reading list too!
this looks like an awesome book... well worth a read
I want this book!!!!!
I love the part about how EVERYONE has an aspect of their life that isn't according to their plan. So true! Thanks for offering such a great giveaway.
we could all learn from this book!
This book sounds like the perfect encouragement for me right now.
Would love to read this! Thanks!!
Plan B seems to be my middle name, I bet this book is right up my alley!
Sounds like an awesome book! I am about to be 25 and I'm sure I will have a lot of "Plan B" situations in the next few years with getting married, having kids, finishing school etc. I love reading your blog you have THE MOST PRECIOUS FAMILY!
This book looks amazing!
Thanks for sharing about this book. I think I'll order it if I don't win your giveaway!
Sounds like a GREAT book!
Sounds like just the book I need! I would love to read it.
I would love to win! Thanks for the opportunity. Sounds like an excellent read!
I would love to receive this book to read and then pass on to my sister! :)
Sounds like a great read, can't wait to read it. If I win I am giving it away, I couldn't wait and ordered one for myself and received it the other day.
This sounds wonderful. Even if I don't win in going to check this out from the library or buy it because I think it would help me so much right now. I'm going through a rather disappointing time in my life with being unemployed and still seeking God's match for me and sometimes I find it hard to remember that God is still with me and He hears every cry and prayer. Thanks for sharing this with us!
I feel like I am on "Plan B" right now! I need the encouragement!!
I would love to read this book!!!
Sounds like a book everyone could use in their lives!
Plan B sounds like a great read!
Julie
I would love to read this. Thanks!
This sounds great!
Looks like a great book!
tbmroberts at yahoo dot com
I can't wait to read it! It sounds like something we can all relate too! Thanks for sharing, Kelly!
Hope I'm picked!
sounds like a great book, I would LOVE to win a copy!
I would absolutely love to read this book! :-)
Isn't it funny how God always shows you something when you need to find it? As I sit completely overwhelmed and sad, I check your blog and you're giving this book away. I know for a fact that whether I win this or not, I will be getting this book. I think I need to read it! Thanks Kellyl!
This year has been full of plan b's...
I could so use a Plan B right now!
cant wait to read this! Thanks for sharing!
Sounds like a great book - I would love to read it!
Sounds wonderful!! I'll have to add it to my list :)
Sounds like a great book. I think we would enjoy reading it.
Sounds wonderful! I feel like my life is one giant plan b!
This books looks so awesome and relevant. Thanks, Kelly! Pick me! Please!
I would love to win a copy- it sounds like a great read!
I really hope I win!
I'd love to win a copy of this book! It looks great! I saw this quote on another blog---"Just because I'm not where I thought I'd be at this point in my life doesn't mean that I'm not exactly where I should be" and it spoke to me, just as the message of this book does. I'm so excited to have a chance to win a copy!
Amanda
This sounds like a great book. I'd love to read it.
sounds like a wonderful book that i could really use and relate to NOW! one of my favorite bible passages is jeremiah: 29:11 which goes along with God's plans for us, etc.
if i don't win this giveaway, i will totally get it from the library!
Oh I'd really love to have it! It was already on my Amazon list!
That book sounds amazing! I would love to read it and probably loan it out to all my friends! :)
Sounds like a great book!!!
I would love to read this!
Sounds like a great book, thanks for sharing :)
awesome! looks like a great book!
kathy k.
Sounds like it will be a great gook, would love to read it!
Im almost 25 and still single. It is really getting to me. I could really benefit from this book. Thanks for hosting!
Oh gosh, I bawled through that video. Plan B, the story of my life. Being diagnosed with cancer at age 32? Just one of many Plan B's I've had. I would love to win this book, but if not, it's one I think I need and will definitely be buying. Thanks for sharing and thanks for this giveaway!
This sounds awesome! I would love to read it!
Sounds like a fabulous book - going to have to check it out!
I am sure it would be an awesome book to read! Thanks!
An applicable book for all and one I'm sure I will completely relate to!
Sounds like a great book! I would love to win & read it!
Thanks!
I want to win this for some dear friends of mine!
This book is calling out to me. Sibi from Pearls and Grace featured it today to. I would love to win a copy, but will run ut and grab one if I do not. Thanks for hosting this wonderful giveaway!
I would love to win this! It sounds like a great read.
love your blog and would love this book!! thanks for the opportunity!
linda
joeandlinda2000@yahoo.com
Kelly- WOW! This brought me to tears when I watched this video. It is exactly what is going on in my life right now. A newlywed who now has to go to Plan B. The struggle of combining finances, lives, families, etc..it can all be overwhelming. I am not sure why I decided to come over and read this "Plan B" post- something inside of me was telling me I needed to, boy- I am glad. If I am not a winner of this book, I will most definitely be going to pick it up!
Thanks for posting this! It is amazing the way that the Lord gives a message to us, isn't it?
Sounds like a great book!!!
Would love to win the book! lynch.jennifer4@gmail.com
Oh I love to read and books like Plan B are the best..I hope I win this book, but if I don't thanks for showing it to me, so that I can get me one....
I would love to read this book!!
brandi.walzer@yahoo.com
Can't wait to read this book! Becky
I would love to read it!!
So appropriate for everyone in every stage of life!
laneydebra@yahoo.com
Sounds like a great book!
Looks like a great read!
I just watched the promo video. I wish I could be honest and tell you all the things from my life that came to mind. But I can be honest and tell you that I cried through the whole thing. If I don't win a copy, I will definately be purchasing one. If nothing else, thank you for introducing me to this book.
I would love to win this book!
Looks like a wonderful book ~ Thanks for the chance to win!
This book sounds Amazing and I would love to read it! May God Bless.
I am always up for a great, Godly book!!
This sounds like a very good read! I'd love a chance to win (=
I too had a plan and it is not going in my direction! I really am trying hard to let it go and leave it in God's hands.
I would love this book...to give to the perfect person!!!
Can't wait to read it!
I'm living a plan b life right now - sounds like a book I should read.
I have been wanting to read this, and I'd love to win it! :)
Would love to read this!
This book seems to be exactly what I need right now! Thanks for sharing.
I would love to have this book....thank you for the chance, and for your blog
Diane
jdeb@bresnan.net
I NEED THIS BOOK-----WE ALL NEED THIS BOOK! Thanks, Kelly
I have followed Pete & Brandi for awhile thanks to you & Angie!!! Looking forward to reading his book...what an inspiration!
I'd love to win this book!
looks like a great book that could be just what i need!
i'd love to have a copy of this book. thanks!
I would love to win this book, read it, and then give it to a friend that NEEDS to read it! :)
I would love this book!
i'd love to check this book out! :)
This seriously sounds like something I need to read. Badly. =o/
have just discovered pete wilson. i have listened to many of his sermons in the past 2 weeks. am excited about reading his book even if i have to buy it.
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this book!
christina.w.albritton@gmail.com
It sounds like a great book...........i think we have all had some plan B moments in life
This sounds great. I'd love a copy!
Sounds like a book I need to read at this point in my life. Thanks for the chance!
I will for sure be buying this book of I do not win a copy here. And I can tell you if I do win it, it will be the sweet Spirit talking to me, becuase that's just where I am right now! Thanks for the great give away!
This is exactly what I need in my life right now...Looks like an awesome book!!
Sounds like a great book. Would love to read it.
i would love this book!
I would love a copy of Plan B...
Kelly, as a 49 year old single woman that has never married or had children...I could really use this book...as you can guess what my major disappointments are...I am on Plan B...I need this book...so if I don't win it then I will order it...cause I know the Lord wants me to read it.
Norah
Sounds like a great read!
I would love to win this book!
I would love to win this book!
I would love to win this!!! I want to read it and I would love to share it with my friend, Rachel, who is struggling with infertiity. Thanks!
Sounds like an incredible book - I can't wait to read it!
Missy A!
Looks like a great book. Great plan!
I would love to read this book! Thanks for the chance to win!
Would love to read this book!!
I would love a good book to read!!!!
I would love a copy of this book :)
so excited to read this book!!!
What an awesome book! Thanks Kelly for doing this and spreading God's love.
I would love to win (or even buy HA!) a copy of this book! It seems so good after watching the promo!
I would love to win this book!
I'd love this book.
jbrodt at gmail dot com
i'd love a copy! :)
Sounds like a book everyone should read--believers and non-believers alike. I'm excited to read this!
I would love a copy of this book.
erica.nall@gmail.com
Sounds like a great book.
seem to be having a plan B time in my life right now, could use this. thanks for talking about it.
I'd love to read!!! Thanks!
Been following for a while :) Harper is about the sweetest punkin around <3
Joy
Would love to win a copy!
Want to win this book! I will keep my fingers crossed!! Love your blog! It is so fun to see what you have going on in your life like we are friends and I cant wait to see what you are up to! Have a blessed week!
I definitely want to read this.
I would love to win this book and think I'd benefit from it so much!
I wouls love to read this book!
Kelly, I would love to read this book and also share it with my Aunt who recently lost her 16 yr old son in a car accident.
I would absolutely love to read this book!
Sounds like a great book! Can't wait to read it!
I would LOVE to read this! So applicable!
Sounds great...would love to read it!
Would love it!
Would love to read this book.
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