The Chosen Season 4 (Review and Giveaway)

Hello, Elegant Ones!

I pray that your 2024 is off to an amazing start.

The Chosen chronicles the life of Jesus with its interpretation of Biblical stories. Dallas Jenkins, the creator and executive director, and his writing team also add additional stories that connect these stories and provide context for the viewer. You will have to keep your eyes open. You may say,” That’s not in the Bible; I don’t remember that.” These are the stories that Jenkins and his team added and creative interpretation. They may have happened, but we don’t know. This would be a great time to reread your Bible and get better acquainted with the life of Jesus.

Bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com had the opportunity to screen the first three episodes of the new season of The Chosen before it premiered in theatres today. Intense emotions fill each episode that put us on the edge of our seats as we follow the life of Jesus Christ, His apostles, and other followers. As Season Four unfolds, more people are coming to Jesus and following His teachings. Religious leaders are threatened by Jesus’ growing popularity and team up with the Roman oppressors to put a stop to His work. With many forces coming against Him, Jesus calls on His followers to RISE UP.

The first three episodes debut in theaters today (February 1st) and will run for two weeks. Episodes 4, 5, and 6 premiere on February 15th, while the final two episodes will start on February 29th.

Check out the official trailer for Season Four here:

Click HERE for ticket information and theatre locations.

Once the entire season concludes in theatres, The Chosen will debut on streaming and TV platforms, as well as The Chosen TV and mobile apps. ” Last year, we dipped our toes in the water by releasing a few episodes in theaters. The response was so strong, and Season Four is so big, that we knew we and Fathom had to give views the theatrical experience for all eight episodes,” Jenkins said.

Giveaway Details
In conjunction with the release of Season Four of The Chosen, we are pleased to host a $10 Amazon gift card giveaway. To enter, leave a comment stating your favorite movie based on a Bible story.

The giveaway runs until February 8th at 11:59 pm. One person will be selected at random and announced on February 9th.
PLEASE NOTE: The giveaway is limited to United States residents. The winner’s full name and email address will be submitted to our marketing team, who will send the Amazon gift card at a later date. We will email you to confirm your full name and email address before submitting it.

Disclosure:
Many thanks to Come and See Foundation, Inc. for allowing us to preview The Chosen, write this review, and offer the giveaway to our readers. All opinions are 100% my own.

Life Counsel Bible (Giveaway Winner Announcement)

Hello, Elegant People!

When we face challenging times, we can seek answers by studying God’s Word in the Holy Bible. Often, these challenges can be overwhelming when we don’t know how to apply the scriptures to our situation. With the new Life Counsel Bible, we benefit from a counselor who can provide practical and sound advice based on God’s Word.

The new Life Counsel Bible provides Biblical counsel and practical wisdom for pastors, ministry leaders, counselors, parents, couples, or any individual seeking practical wisdom through applying God’s Word. The Life Counsel Bible, written in the Christian Standard Version (CSV), features more than 150 articles on marriage, parenting, relationships, and many other relevant topics. This Bible is a complete counseling tool kit, an all-in-one resource. The article on self-esteem was in-depth and written in a way that made me think about how I can benefit from using it in my life.

Giveaway Winner!
We recently offered a giveaway with the release of the new Life Counsel Bible. Congratulations to JODI H., who will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card. Jodi, we will contact you on how you will receive the gift card.

Be on the lookout for a new giveaway coming soon to our blog!
Thank you for being a part of our blogging community. We truly appreciate it!

Life Counsel Bible (Review and Giveaway Announcement)!

Ciao Lovely People,

I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday weekend. And I hope you were able to sift through the many emails and text messages this Cyber Monday highlighting everyone’s wonderful products. When you feel that rush of being overwhelmed it can take over the holiday. Time to evaluate what is happening here and pause. Remember, the Bible always has something to say to help you reconnect with personal time with the Lord.

 I recently had the opportunity to preview the new Life Counsel Bible, which provides Biblical counsel and practical wisdom for pastors, ministry leaders, counselors, parents, couples, or any individual seeking practical wisdom through the application of God’s Word. The Life Counsel Bible, written in the Christian Standard Version (CSV), features more than 150 articles on marriage, parenting, relationships, and many other relevant topics. This Bible is a complete counseling tool kit, an all-in-one resource. The article on self-esteem was in-depth and written in a way that made me think about how I can benefit from using it in my life.

Life Counsel Bible features detailed introductions to each book and more than one hundred word studies focusing on keywords applicable to personal healing, growth, and counsel.

Biblical studies and Christian counseling together in one place is the focal point of this Bible. Click HERE! to find a complete list of the articles. Purchase your copy today so that in 2024, you will have a jump start on your breakthrough. This Bible is ideal for anyone who struggles with stress, anxiety, grief, or getting through the storms of life. In essence, the Bible is for everyone. I believe that every reader, no matter where they are in their journey through life, will find several articles that will resonate with them.

 In rapper Lacrae’s Deeper Podcast, he shared his issues and how Christian and biblical counseling should be merged. You can watch Lacrae below. Opening up is difficult, and welcoming biblical counseling is needed now more than ever.

Giveaway!
We are pleased to announce a giveaway in collaboration with Lifeway Christian Resources. One of our readers will win a $10 Amazon Gift Card.

To enter the giveaway, comment below, sharing one area of your life where you desire Biblical counsel.

The giveaway will run through Thursday, December 7th, at 11:59 pm (Central Time). We will announce the winner on Friday, December 8th.

PLEASE NOTE: The winner must be a United States citizen. Their full name and email address will be submitted to our marketing team, who will send the Amazon gift card. We will email you to confirm your full name and email address before submitting it.

DISCLAIMER:
Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product to write this review. All opinions are my own and not influenced by monetary compensation.

Surprised by Oxford (Giveaway Winner Announcement)

Hello, Elegant Ones!

Is it possible to be a person of great intellect and also to be a person of great faith? Many people would say that the two traits cannot exist in the same person and must be one or the other. This topic is the premise of the new movie Surprised by Oxford, which my hubby and I recently viewed.  

Surprised by Oxford is based on the award-winning memoir of Dr. Carolyn “Caro” Drake, an intelligent but emotional college student torn by her past. Drake is an American student who arrives at the University of Oxford intending to attain her Ph.D. in Romantic English Literature. Her confusion about the true meaning of life makes her friendship with a charming young man difficult. However, she reluctantly becomes willing to open her heart to vulnerability, faith, and love. You must watch the movie to discover if Caro finds true joy.

Giveaway Winner Announcement
In conjunction with Surprised by Oxford being released to Vimeo to buy or rent, we offered a giveaway for one of our readers to watch the movie at no cost, with a discount code provided by Evolve Studios. Congratulations to 

~~> Wen B. <~~

Your name and email address will be submitted to our marketing company, which will send you the details regarding the discount code.

Disclosure:
Many thanks to Evolve Studios for the opportunity to view this movie, write this review, and offer the giveaway. All opinions are 100% my own.

Surprised by Oxford (Movie Review and Giveaway)

Ciao, Beautiful People!

It’s the holiday season for love. However, it is not only romantic love but an agape, more profound love.

In collaboration with Evolve Studios, we are offering an opportunity to see its new movie, Surprised by Oxford, on Vimeo.

Surprised by Oxford is based on the award-winning memoir of Dr. Carolyn “Caro” Drake, an intelligent but emotional college student torn by her past. Drake is an American student who arrives at the University of Oxford intending to attain her Ph.D. in Romantic English Literature. Her confusion about the true meaning of life makes her friendship with a charming young man difficult. However, she reluctantly becomes willing to open her heart to vulnerability, faith, and love.

Is there something more to life than success and fame?

You must watch the movie to discover if Dr. Drake finds true joy. Here is a sneak peek to the movie:

Surprised by Oxford is available to Buy or Rent on Vimeo during November!

*The movie does contain some adult language and adult situations. Viewer discretion is advised.

Giveaway Opportunity
One of our lovely readers will receive a free Vimeo download code to watch the film at no cost. To enter the giveaway, leave us a comment below, telling us what you think the meaning of true joy is.

The giveaway runs until Monday, November 20th at 11:59 pm (Central Time). The winner will be randomly selected from the comments and announced on Tuesday, November 21st. Please Note: This giveaway is limited to US residents only.

Disclosure:
Many thanks to Evolve Studios for the opportunity to view this movie, write this review, and offer the giveaway. All opinions are 100% my own.

Fighting For The Soul Of Your Child (Giveaway Winner Announcement)

Greetings, Elegant Ones!

Young people today are encountering a world I did not see when I grew up. Parents are asking, how do they raise a child in a time when so many evil forces are trying to get to them?

Written by Jimmy and Karen Evans with their daughter Julie Evans Albracht, Fighting for the Soul of Your Child provides the necessary tools to keep the parent-child relationships strong and aligned with what God has planned for them.

This book is a valuable resource for parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents to refer to often. To be a good parent, you must be a lifelong learner willing to grow in areas in which you never thought you would need to be strong. A child is a gift from God, and fighting for their soul is a worthy battle. With God’s help, it can be a winning battle.

You can order directly from the XO Store. Use the coupon code MIN25 to save 25% off the purchase price.

Giveaway Winner Announcement
In conjunction with XO Publishing, we offered a giveaway, allowing one of our readers to win a copy of the book. Congratulations to

~~ LEELA ~~

who will receive her own copy of the book.
Leela, we will be in contact with you about getting the book to you.

Our next giveaway will be starting soon, so stay tuned!