http://grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/ en tim@grafmartin.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-01T20:26:53-05:00 http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/courageous_dvd_release_contest_winners/ http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/courageous_dvd_release_contest_winners/#When:19:26:53Z I would like to thank everyone for participating in the Courageous DVD Release Prize entry. We have chosen our two winners. Join us in congratulating: Keener from Calgary and Shirley from Coaldale, AB. They each win a prize pack valued at $106. Courageous prize packs contain: • Courageous Exclusive Collector’s Edition DVD • Courageous Soundtrack CD • The Resolution for Men book by Alex and Steven Kendrick with Randy Alcorn • The Resolution for Women book by Priscilla Shirer • Courageous Living book by Michael Catt • The Resolution Frameable Print from Dayspring • Dayspring Courageous Greeting Card If you would like to take advantage of other opportunities like this, watch our website, our twitter feed, and join us on facebook. We welcome your participation. 2012-02-01T19:26:53-05:00 http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/february_leadership_blog_event/ http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/february_leadership_blog_event/#When:03:09:46Z Check out some new resources for leaders to consider. Baker Books Mere Apologetics: How to Help Seekers and Skeptics Find Faith by Alister E. McGrath A Place at the Table: 40 Days of Solidarity with the Poor by Chris Seay You can find more information like excerpts, press releases, interview questions, images, release dates and endorsements on the books in the hyperlinks above. Participation in the blog review event is easy: *Please contact us by end of day Thursday, January 26th or comment below *The offer is open to Canadian mailing addresses. *Reviews will need to be posted anytime prior to Wednesday, February 29th 2012. Are you interested? 2012-01-26T03:09:46-05:00 http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/february_blog_review_event1/ http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/february_blog_review_event1/#When:13:12:36Z It’s time for another ALL FICTION blog review event! Bethany House Blue Moon Bay by Lisa Wingate Sixty Acres and a Bride by Regina Jennings In Too Deep (The Kincaid Brides Book 2) by Mary Connealy Revell Words Spoken True by Ann H. Gabhart When the Smoke Clears (Deadly Reunions Book 1) by Lynette Eason Chasing Mona Lisa by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey   You can find more information like excerpts, press releases, interview questions, images, release dates and endorsements on the books in the hyperlinks above. Participation in the blog review event is easy: *Please contact us by end of day Wednesday, January 25th or comment below *The offer is open to Canadian mailing addresses. *Reviews will need to be posted anytime prior to Wednesday, February 29th 2012. Are you interested? 2012-01-24T13:12:36-05:00 http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/real_marriage_contest_winner/ http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/real_marriage_contest_winner/#When:14:29:18Z I would like to thank everyone for participating in the Real Marriage Date Night Prize entry. We have chosen our winner. Join us in congratulating: Bonnie from Victoria. She wins two copies of the book “Real Marriage” + the DVD Study Kit + 2 movie tickets + 2 regular popcorn + 2 regular pop. If you would like to take advantage of other opportunities like this, watch our website, and join us on facebook. The next contest is already up and running: Courageous DVD Contest. The odds of winning are quite high. We welcome your participation. 2012-01-18T14:29:18-05:00 http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/the_voice_new_testament_blog_review_event/ http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/the_voice_new_testament_blog_review_event/#When:17:26:27Z The Voice Bible translation is a faithful dynamic translation of the Scripture done as a collage of compelling narratives, poetry, song, truth, and wisdom. The Voice New Testament by Ecclesia Bible Society As a special bonus, any blogger that posts their review on their blog on or before the deadline, will receive a complimentary copy of the full version of The Voice Bible once it releases in March! “The Voice has the best of both worlds in that it is both a lively contemporary dynamic translation by people who have a sense of contemporary idiom and the product of careful, thoughtful review by biblical scholars with respect to its accuracy in conveying the original languages” -Peter H. Davids, PhD “As one who worked on the The Voice—-and did so entering in with some skepticism—I can say that much care was given to be accurate as pastors and scholars were teamed up to produce the text.” -Darrell Bock, PhD Participation in the blog review event is easy: *Please contact us by end of day Sunday, January 15th or comment below *The offer is open to Canadian mailing addresses. *Reviews will need to be posted anytime prior to Friday, February the 10th. Are you interested? 2012-01-12T17:26:27-05:00 http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/real_marriage_contest_ends_jan_16th/ http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/real_marriage_contest_ends_jan_16th/#When:15:41:30Z Help us Spread the Word & Win a Date Night Prize Pack! -Be part of the release of this new book by Mark and Grace Driscoll -Win two copies of the book “Real Marriage” + a DVD Study Kit + 2 movie tickets + 2 regular popcorn + 2 regular pop! It is not too late to join! See the details here!The more you share, the more chances you have to win! These are the ways you can be involved. Each activity counts as an entry and multiple entries/emails are allowed to increase your chances of winning! SUBMISSION DEADLINE MON Jan 16th, 2012 AT 5PM EASTERN TIME 2012-01-11T15:41:30-05:00 http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/honouring_our_most_active_bloggers/ http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/honouring_our_most_active_bloggers/#When:18:21:11Z As 2011 comes to a close, we thank all of you for your interest in the resources we provide. We are truly grateful for the many of you who blog and love to engage the books/videos/curriculum and take time to offer your thoughtful reviews. As one way to say thanks, we wish to honour our most active bloggers of 2011 with their first names and in descending order of the most books reviewed online: 1. Tracy (tie for first) 2. Shirley (tie for first) 3. Trisha 4. Carol 5. Gill 6. Kim 7. Christina 8. Jeremy 9. Janet 10. Carrolle We wish everyone a good New Year and happy/nourishing reading for 2012! 2011-12-28T18:21:11-05:00 http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/january_leadership_blog_review_event/ http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/january_leadership_blog_review_event/#When:00:15:35Z We are offering three books this month that will likely appeal to leaders and beyond. Baker Books Pastors in the Classics: Timeless Lessons on Life and Ministry from World Literature by Leland Ryken and Philip Ryken and Todd Wilson Bethany House The Emancipation of Robert Sadler: The Powerful True Story of a Twentieth-Century Plantation Slave by Robert Sadler with Marie Chapian Revell 7 Money Rules for Life: How to Take Control of Your Financial Future by Mary Hunt You can find more information like excerpts, press releases, interview questions, images, release dates and endorsements on the books in the hyperlinks above. Participation in the blog review event is easy: *Please contact us by end of day Sunday, December 25th or comment below *The offer is open to Canadian mailing addresses. *Reviews will need to be posted anytime prior to Tuesday, January 31st 2011. Are you interested? 2011-12-24T00:15:35-05:00 http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/january_blog_review_event/ http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/january_blog_review_event/#When:02:53:41Z -Lots of great fiction + Financial book = great way to start the new year! Bethany House The Captive Heart (The Daughters of Caleb Bender Book 2) by Dale Cramer The Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassen The Rose of Winslow Street by Elizabeth Camden The Emancipation of Robert Sadler: The Powerful True Story of a Twentieth-Century Plantation Slave by Robert Sadler with Marie Chapian Revell The Keeper (Stoney Ridge Seasons) by Suzanne Woods Fisher 7 Money Rules for Life: How to Take Control of Your Financial Future by Mary Hunt You can find more information like excerpts, press releases, interview questions, images, release dates and endorsements on the books in the hyperlinks above. Participation in the blog review event is easy: *Please contact us by end of day Sunday, December 25th or comment below *The offer is open to Canadian mailing addresses. *Reviews will need to be posted anytime prior to Tuesday, January 31st 2011. Are you interested? 2011-12-21T02:53:41-05:00 http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/real_marriage_blog_review_event/ http://www.grafmartin.com/index.php/grafmartin/blog_post/real_marriage_blog_review_event/#When:14:11:36Z Grace and Mark Driscoll unabashedly confront submission, finances and sex – including the ‘Can we DO that?’ questions couples are too embarrassed to ask their pastor – and more! Real Marriage by Mark Driscoll and Grace Driscoll (Please note: A copy of the Advanced Reader’s Copy will be provided. This is not the final edition and may contain errors). Known for his candid – and to many, controversial – messages, Pastor Mark Driscoll will once again send shock waves throughout the evangelical world, confronting head-on subjects that most would dare only explore behind closed doors. Already the talk of Christian publishing circles months before its release, Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship & Life Together (Thomas Nelson Inc.) – co-authored by Mark’s wife, Grace - hits stores on Jan. 3. Also available that day will be a study kit containing 12 video sessions along with participants and leaders guides, to enable couples and singles continue the experience in small groups or one-on-one. Reviews will need to be posted anytime before Monday, January 16th. Are you interested? This will be an opt-in offer. If you are interested in being a part of this blog review event, please be sure to contact us or reply below *Please reply by end of day Monday, December the 19th (today) indicating that you would like to participate! Also watch for our online contest running from January 3rd until the 16th! 2011-12-19T14:11:36-05:00