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The month will close on a warm note as I cruise the Caribbean with Candace Cameron Bure, Tammy Nolan, and Casting Crowns. You can't beat that—unless of course there's a golden street beneath your feet! We're joined this glorious month by two authors, Susan May Warren and Amy Wallace. Their interviews give us a peek into their newest books, giving us something to pick up and read while we enjoy the great weather that May brings our way. Between all of these wonderful occasions I celebrate one of the greatest blessings of all—that of motherhood. The Bible tells us that children are God's gift to us, a precious gift I'm not worthy to neither receive, nor will I ever be worthy, ready or equipped. It's only through Him that I nurture these children, and then watch in awe as they grow. Praise God for His kindness and grace, and for each growing flower He plants in our path. "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate." ~ Psalm 127:3-5 Blessings, Read CWO daily at "The Internet Cafe":
____________________________ Living in Freedom
How it must pain God when He frees us from addiction, whether it be to food, alcohol, smoking, porn, binging, purging..., whatever our stronghold is, only to find us returning to it once again, hoping to find tranquility; excusing the struggle we have with our weakness so we can worship and cling to the golden calf once again. Start living in freedom today. Read more... ____________________________ Candid Candace
Candace also answers a reader who asks, "What do you think about sex before marriage?" Find out more about "The Wager" at: __________________________ Radio Interview:
Susan May Warren is a multi-published, award-winning author with Tyndale House and Steeple Hill. This month, on CWO Radio, she chats Jill Hart about her latest release titled, Wiser Than Serpents. __________________________ The Preacher's Wife
Lisa McKay, a former devotional writer in our Internet Cafe joins us as a monthly columnist. As a senior pastor's wife, Lisa’s understands the ups and downs that ministry holds, but is steadfast in the belief God has a special affection and protection for those whom He has assigned to proclaim His truth. By sharing hopeful, practical insights from her own experience, Lisa’s desire is to show those married to the ministry how to thrive, not merely survive, in this God-given role. __________________________ Laurel Interviews
Her first book in the Defender of Hope series, Ransomed Dreams was published in April of 2007. She is also a contributing author to God Answers Mom's Prayers, God Allows U-Turns for Teens, Chicken Soup for the Soul Healthy Living Series: Diabetes, and A Cup of Comfort for Expectant Moms. Amy has come bearing gifts, so make sure to also check out the book draw and giveaway that have this month. __________________________ Heart-Warming
Devotionals
Freedom in Times of Disappointment Read more... Worth the Wait The year I turned seven, I'd forgotten to save for a present. I remember writing a syrupy poem and presenting it to Mama, along with a Mason jar filled with white trumpet-shaped flowers I'd picked in a field behind our orange orchard. Read more... Last Time They irritate me. I don't know why. I suppose I could trace it back to those curly, loop-de-loop straws I bought way back when the kids were younger. I wanted them to like the straws, but not so much that they'd use them. Because if they used them, say, for milk, then I'd have to be diligent about cleaning them. You can't procrastinate your dish washing when you've got milk-coated curly straws waiting in the sink. Read more... Find Your Peace Rock And underneath, my foot feels an anchor, a verse from my Bible reading in the dark still of coming day, a verse that I nearly skimmed over, but now revisits me, knowing it is a lifeline meant for this very moment: “No, there is no other Rock. I know not one” ~ Isaiah 44:8. Read more... Memories of Mother I find myself getting so caught up in my own world—the struggles and battles of my existence. I often Read more... God's Answer So, to answer the question above from the author of “Little Women,” this girl had a very difficult time without anybody there to help me through my troubles. Read more... __________________________ Beauty Secrets Passed Down
This month Shelley reveals beauty tips passed down from mothers to daughters as well as some ancient secrets from the past. Read more... __________________________ The Art of Memory Making
One of the most significant things we can do for our families (and ourselves) is to create positive and happy memories. Through our homes, we have an opportunity to design an environment that connects us to the blessings of life, and provides positive reminders of special moments. Read more... __________________________ Cakes from Mom's Kitchen
Bonnie also shares a couple of cake recipes that her mother passed down to her over time. Enjoy! __________________________ Blog of the Month Each month CWO chooses one blogger from our list of Sarah Markley - The Best Days of My Life Sarah says, "Being the wife of Chad and the mother to two little girls makes me convinced that I am living in the BEST DAYS of my life thus far." We hope you take a moment to visit her site:
__________________________ Special Giveaway We have a special giveaway this month. Author Amy Wallace is giving one of our readers a gift pack. This gift pack includes a signed copy of Healing Promises, a Healing Promises mug, and a Starbucks gift card! Visit CWO's Book Draw, for you chance to win! __________________________ "Her Life Reflected" Christian Women Online, in conjunction with Art Bookbindery, is sponsoring the “Her Life Reflected,” writing contest. Deadline for submissions was April 21st. __________________________ Join CWO on Facebook
Just a reminder to all of you facebook fanatics out there—CWO has a facebook group too! If you haven't joined on yet, please click the link above, and join us today. We'd love to see you there! ____________________________
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Live Well:
This month Candace chats with a reader who asks, 
When I walked into the kitchen this morning and saw that straw sticking out of a too-short cup, my first thought was, That is absolutely the last time I buy straws.
He rebukes my winds. His word, alive, relevant, sovereign, from the lips of an illiterate child, calms my waters. “Peace, be still.” 
forget that there is a world of people who are at the same moment dealing with pain and heartache. 
For thousands of years beauty secrets have been passed down from one generation to the next. In fact we still use some of these fabulous remedies today, such as milk baths, which Cleopatra was known for. 
This month, Bonnie talks about the responsibility of motherhood, saying, "Being a mom is one of the greatest responsibilities bestowed on a human. If you compare it to other things God asks us to do, it can be overwhelming." And we all know it is! Every once in a while we just need to sit down for a coffee, some cake and a prayer! 
