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Good Books are Better When Shared Coloring Page

It’s been awhile since I’ve published one of my “Scripture Sunday” coloring pages, but today seemed like a great day to begin that tradition afresh. Pretty coloring pages, like good books, are better when shared, so here is this week’s printable.

This coloring page draws its inspiration from 1 Thessalonians 2:8.

Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.

Good books are better when shared

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It is one of several vintage art prints I used in my newest devotional journal, Count Your Blessings. Don’t you think it’s pretty?

I firmly believe the sentiment expressed: Good books are even better when shared! That’s one reason I share my monthly reading lists on this blog. You can also find short reviews of many of my recent reads on Instagram under the hashtag #flandersfamilyreads.

But the book I want to tell you about today is extra special to me, because it was written by a dear friend about an even dearer friend. 🙂 The title of the book is The Sweet Gospel, the author is Mandy Ballard, and the subject is the Lord Jesus Christ and His incredible, sacrificial love for us!

Good books are better when shared - The Sweet Gospel by Mandy Ballard

Oh, How Sweet to Trust in Jesus!

This book project has been in the works for some time now, and it is so satisfying to finally see it in print! I love Mandy’s heart for the gospel. It runs so deep that she is even donating all the proceeds from the sale of her book to HeartCry Missionary Society in order to help spread the Good News of Christ’s redemptive love to those who’ve never heard.

The Sweet Gospel by Mandy Ballard

Of course, ANY time is the right time to savor the Good News of the Gospel, but it seems particularly fitting to do so during this present season of Thanksgiving and Advent. And if good books are better when shared, Thanksgiving is a great time to share The Sweet Gospel with others, as well.

If you haven’t already tasted the sweet gospel yourself, I pray you’ll accept the wonderful gift God offers you today, then spend the rest of your life savoring it and sharing it with others:

  • “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” – Psalm 34:8
  • “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
  • “If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” – Romans 10:9

Count Your Blessings — More Good Books worth Sharing

For more information about my new book, Count Your Blessings or any of the other devotional journals in this series, simply click through the following links.

  • Joy to the World: A Devotional Journal for Advent
  • How Do I Love Thee: A Devotional Journal for Wives
  • Count Your Blessings: A Devotional Journal for Thanksgiving
  • Be Still My Soul: A Devotional Journal for Boys
  • Bread of Heaven: A Devotional Journal for Culinary Artists
  • All Things Bright & Beautiful: A Devotional Journal for Nature Lovers
  • Moment by Moment: A Devotional Journal for Girls
  • Because He Lives: A Devotional Journal for Easter
  • God Bless America: A Devotional Journal for Patriots
  • Sweet Child of Mine: A Devotional Journal for Moms
  • Blessed Assurance: A Devotional Journal for Fruitful Living

Good books are better when shared - Devotional Journals by Jennifer Flanders

Mandy joins me in wishing you a richly meaningful season of thanksgiving for Christ and all the sweet, countless blessings that knowing Him affords!

Good Books Coloring Page

Good Books Coloring Page

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  1. Tamara says

    September 13, 2018 at 9:24 am

    What happened to Mandy’s blog and all social media?

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      September 13, 2018 at 2:31 pm

      Mandy is alive, well, and still happily married and serving the Lord. If you need to reach her, you may do so by writing mandy(at)biblicalhomemaking(dot)com. Thanks for your concern!

      Reply
      • stacy dixon says

        December 3, 2018 at 4:57 pm

        Did she give up her blog?

        Reply
        • Jennifer Flanders says

          December 13, 2018 at 7:26 pm

          Yes, she did, Stacy.

          Reply
  2. Lillian Hughes says

    November 19, 2017 at 7:12 am

    Count Your Blessings

    Reply
  3. Tiffanie h says

    November 16, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    The one for girls

    Reply

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