Communion is an important aspect to many congregations. It doesn’t matter what your denomination is. Some do it weekly, monthly or once a year.

World Cup Communion has different packages available to fit yours needs. You can get them with grape juice or even wine. Another option is to order only the juice or just the bread alone.  Or both of them  together. You can order smaller quantities for a small gathering or larger for a congregation. The smaller bags is a great new addition for this company. 

The concord juice and bread is tightly sealed. The seal was easy to pull off. The seal was made for elderly and young alike to pull off the seal without any hassle. They also created the seal to be silent when removing.  The bread is baked at their facility and is baked fresh.  There are options like unleavened, wheat, and even gluten-free. They also have wheat wafers. All the packaging is disposable. They have a 180 day shelf life in a cool and dry place. The company says that you can even freeze them up to a year.

The cups come in a variety to meet your needs. I received three 25 cup bags: Chalice Cups, Elements Cups, and Simply Cups.

Chalice Cups look like little chalices. The chalice is a clear plastic. The bottom of the stem has a piece of unleavened bread tucked inside.

Simply Cups are clear plastic cups with the unleavened bread sealed at the bottom. Nothing fancy with the cups.

Elements Cups are just the concord grape juice in a clear plastic container.

Throughout the years I have prepared cups for communion, Havdalah, and breaking bread for Shabbat at a congregation. Putting juice or wine into the small cups is a mess despite your best effort to keep from spilling. Even with all the gadgets it still tends to be messy. Not to mention when you pass out the cups all the spills while waiting for everyone to get theirs. Then your rushing to get new cups for the spilled ones!

I tried some of the prefilled Communion Cups from World Communion Cups, it sure is convenient and easy to use. I was impressed with it being user-friendly and the quality of the product. The juice was good and the bread tasted fresh and not stale. The biggest take away I had with these was the ease. Everything is prepared from the concord juice to the bread. This would be very practical for a large gathering-not to mention convenient!

This is very practical  for home or hospital visits also. Sometimes I only have a large bottle of grape juice and you have to rush off to a nursing home or hospital because someone is wanting to do communion or have your break bread with them for Shabbat at the hospital. So your find yourself carrying a large bottle of juice and bread in a bag. World Cup Communion would be perfect for this setting. Small Bible studies both in your home or at another person’s home.

Overall I’m impressed with these communion cups. I love that you can order these in smaller and larger sizes. The different assortments to meet your needs is a time-saver and helpful. You can purchase these at: https://bit.ly/WCCInf

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My kids are grown now; I still love children’s books. I love reading them and looking at the content in the books. I must be a kid at heart and love exploring the illustrations in each book! Surely, I’m not the only adult that loves all the wonderful illustrations in books.

I’m excited to share these four books with you. These would make great presents for kids for any occasion.

1. Jesus, Our True Friend by Sally Lloyd-Jones
2. Hey-O Coloring Book by Saddleback Kids
3. The Glorious Image of God by Rousseaux Brasseur
4. Deep Breath, Little Whisper by Scott Jame

Jesus, Our True Friend by Sally Lloyd-Jones

This gorgeous 93- page hardback book contains 7 Bible stories about Jesus and an introduction about our Savior coming into the world.

The stories tell the story of Jesus life in a way that a child can grasp. Simple words but to the point to convey His salvation and love for us. I felt that the stories just didn’t show all fluff but stories of Jesus’ great love and His heart for the lost, outcast, and suffering.

The stories include:

Love Becomes a Human Being

The Two Sisters Jesus Loved

Jesus and the Stone Throwers

Jesus and the Deadly Storm

Our True Older Brother

Breakfast on the Beach

Hey-O Coloring Book by Saddleback Kids

A fun and simple coloring book with over 90 pages of fun. The pages tear out easily with the perforated pages. for kids to color. The pages are thick compared to your average coloring book. 

The coloring book is based on the YouTube videos and storybook Hey-O! Stories of the Bible. The coloring pages are have Bible stories in the Old and New Testament. The illustrations are simple and not complex. A fun coloring book to add to your Bible story reading with your kids.

The Glorious Image of God by Rousseaux Brasseur

We are created in His image is the theme throughout this book. A memory verse is included in the book from  Genesis 1:7.

The story weaves it’s way through creation and how we are made in His image. We are His Masterpiece and our unique among all of His creation.

Through His love He showed grace to us in the garden when we needed to be restored. The story ends with His resurrection and a reminder that no matter who we are that we are made in His image.

Deep Breath, Little Whisper by Scott James

Our relationship with Jesus is one of the most important things we can teach our children. Not only do we teach them to read the Bible but to spend time talking to Him. Prayer is very important tool in our relationship with Him. Kids seem to grasp prayer easily but its more than just words but a relationship and sharing your heart with Him. Not just morning and bedtime prayers. Taking your worries and even if it’s just a little whisper.

These are a delightful set of books that are a good addition to your home library or as a gift. You can purchase this book at : https://amzn.to/46jMIqg

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About the Book

Book: Titus and the Christian Coin: An Adventure of Faith and Freedom

Author: Dennis Conrad with Co-Author Derinda Babcock

Genre: Young Adult Historical Fiction

Release Date: November 7, 2025

When Titus refuses to deny his Christian faith, Roman persecution destroys his family and condemns him to a brutal life in the copper mines of northern Italy.

Underground, surrounded by despair and danger, he must choose between hatred and hope, revenge and redemption.

From a mine collapse to an emperor’s audience hall, Titus’s journey spans the Roman Empire during Constantine’s transformative reign.  Alongside Tribune Felix, he discovers that true freedom comes through forgiveness, not force. Authentic historical details bring ancient Rome to life while timeless themes of faith, friendship, and courage inspire modern readers.

This gripping adventure combines accurate historical research with compelling storytelling. Readers will witness early Christian persecution, experience Roman culture, and walk through Constantine’s palace while following Titus’s transformation from broken slave to Roman citizen.

An unforgettable tale where archaeological accuracy meets heart-pounding adventure, proving that faith can triumph over the darkest circumstances and that God’s love never abandons His people.

 

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My Review:

My daughter and I have enjoyed several of Dennis Conrad’s previous books. My daughter was delighted to see one of his books for older kids/young adults. This time around Dennis Conrad has teamed up with another author Derinda Babcock. My daughter is a coin collector and loves history. This was the perfect book for her. Having a daughter that is a struggling reader and finding a book that captivates her is a bonus.

The story centers on faith and freedom. The era is 312 AD during Roman rule. Titus a young boy refuses to deny his faith. Both his parents died in the arena for their faith and Titus is about to experience his own persecution for his faith.  Titus is taken from his home and family to work in the copper mines of Northern Italy. It’s a dangerous place working in the mines. Slavery is a hard and merciless life. Despite all of this Titus clings to his faith even when everything looks dark. Titus struggles and feels despair but he always finds strength to endure the hardship through his faith.

Titus shows grace and kindness to everyone in the mines. Through his courage and bravery he saves a Roman citizen. Most slaves would look the other way with his supervisor being a Roman citizen. He can’t look the other way and ends up saving his life in the mines. Now, Titus finds himself with an opportunity to be granted freedom. The road to getting his freedom isn’t an easy one. He has to rely on his faith to trust a man with his life.

The ended was very satisfying as it gave you a glimpse into the young boy becoming a man.

The book has maps of the journey and a glossary in the back of the book. There is information about coin collection along with some good resources.

This was a wonderful book that kept my daughter and I captivated to the last page.

I received a compl9imentary copy of this book in exchange of my honest review

About the Authors

DENNIS CONRAD is a retired Professor of Speech Communications. He’s taught in the U.K., Central Asia, and Asia. His picture book, Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin, won Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference First Place, Kudo’s Award, for best children’s book. He is a Fellow of the National Writing Project and an Amazon Bestselling Author. Dennis is a life member of the American Numismatic Association. His books are available on Audible.

 

DERINDA BABCOCK is an author and graphic designer. She lives in southwestern Colorado near the base of the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. In her previous career as an English as a Second Language teacher, she worked with students of all ages and many different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The richness of this experience lends flavor and voice to the stories she writes.

More from Dennis

The Dairy Cow: The Origin of My Life as a Writer

By the Author of Titus and the Christian Coin

There it was at my fingertips. It was the evidence I needed to prove I’ve been a writer since childhood.

Imagine my surprise when I found The Dairy Cow in my garage. Not just any cow. It was the one I had drawn a picture of and written about in the 1960’s.

I walked by the image and ten lines of writing every day growing up because my mother placed the famed picture in the hallway on the way into my bedroom.

Why would something like this be so important to a man who has written an award-winning children’s book, Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin, and The Two-Cent Piece about the first coins with the words “In God We Trust?”

From starting school until fifth grade, I was a slow reader. My teacher took me aside one day after class and asked, “Have you ever had your eyes checked?”

My response. “No, but my father wears glasses.” After an eye exam, and glasses were prescribed, I could see.

My grades started improving. By the time I was in high school, I was given a scholarship to the six-week University of Kansas Speech and Debate Institute. It changed my life. I earned a master’s degree in Speech Communication. One year, I became Speech Coach of the Year. I ended my career as a Professor of Speech Communications.

The picture of the cow and the little I wrote about the history of cows is an heirloom from a bygone era.

Writing the earliest manuscript of Titus and the Christian Coin, my current young adult novel, required skills I acquired over a lifetime of writing including my writing and illustrating The Dairy Cow.

May God bless you and your family,

Dennis Conrad

Blog Stops

For Him and My Family, March 12

Simple Harvest Reads, March 13 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, March 14

Guild Master, March 15 (Author Interview)

A Simple Texas Girl, March 15

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 16

Fiction Book Lover, March 17 (Author Interview)

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 18

Vicky Sluiter, March 19 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, March 20

For the Love of Literature, March 21 (Author Interview)

Capturing Luminous, March 21

Lily’s Corner, March 22

Little Homeschool on the Prairie, March 23

Artistic Nobody, March 24

The Bookish Pilgrim, March 25

Giveaway

To celebrate his tour, Dennis is giving away the grand prize of a $100 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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There are so many Bibles out on the market and you can find just about anything to fit your niche. I’ve reviewed quite a few over the years. I’ve seen many amazing features in Bibles throughout the years and some features that have made me cringe.

What it comes down to is that the Word of God isn’t watered down or changed for me. Unfortunately, I have seen some that are just that. I can look beyond the fads and the majority of translations and features as long as the Word of God’s hasn’t been altered drastically.

The New Living Translation is an easy translation for many to understand and I have found very appealing to many individuals.

I have the beautiful Grace & Bloom, LeatherLike cover. If you want more of a traditional elegant cover you can purchase that also. They have a beautiful Sage Green cover and others to choose from. I use to like simple covers but, now I lean towards something that catches my eyes.

Some features include the Wide Margin that is for journaling. You can write down sermon notes or scripture references. There are faint lines for writing notes. I have friends that doddle and add their own own art for portions of the scripture. The paper isn’t extremely thin but certain pens or markers may bleed through. I am not a journaling type of a gal or a doodler. I’ll write scriptures or notes in my Bible but, that is my extend of writing in my Bible. It’s just not my niche.

The Filament feature is very practical and you can scan the pages to access over 25,000 study notes, 1,500+ devotionals, over 350 videos, maps and infographics, topics, and much more.  There is also a decent library of worship music. You can dive in deeper study on topics. It’s a nice feature for those who like to access these types of features. The Filament App is free.

The Bible has a single margin. A few scripture references and a tad bit of notes. If you are looking for a Study Bible then this is were you will use The Filament App. This isn’t a study Bible in itself if that is what you are wanting. The words of Jesus are Red-lettered.

There is a Tyndale Verse Finder in the back for a word/topical study that will direct you to varies scripture verses.

Another feature I like is the Visual Overview of the Bible. It has several key events that are laid out in a visual format. Everything from maps, the plaques of Egypt, the Feast of the Lord, and several other visuals that put the scripture in a visual aspect. I thought this section was nicely done.

You can find out more about at  https://bit.ly/NLTWideMarginFG

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Disclosure:  I received this complimentary product through FrontGate Blogger Network in exchange for my honest thoughts.

 

Biblical Encouragement for Everyday Motherhood

Have you ever whispered to yourself, I’ll be a better mom tomorrow…but tomorrow never comes? Maybe you’re comparing yourself to other moms and feel you aren’t measuring up. But don’t lose hope. Just as moms in Scripture learned from life’s ups and downs, with God’s help, you can become the mom you long to be.

Moms of the Bible explores timeless life lessons from Bible moms of all types, revealing how their stories of failure, faith, and hope can help you fulfill your own calling with confidence. From the redeemed Rehab to the horrible Herodias, each story unveils eye-opening insights and powerful applications that can help you as you seek to raise up children who impact their generation with fearless faith.

Author Rhonda Stoppe engages you with the warmth and wisdom of a trusted friend who’s been there herself. For mothers of all ages and stages―including step, adoptive, foster, and grandmothers raising their grandkids―this uplifting look at the moms of Scripture will empower you to influence the culture in profound ways through your sacred ministry of motherhood.

 My Thoughts:

 The most rewarding and difficult job is being a mom.  Everything we do has consequences one way or another with our children. I want my children to see Jesus in me and my prayer has always been to let me be a light in my words and actions to my children’s lives. Some days my actions and words aren’t showing Jesus’ light. While you may hear people joke about parenting doesn’t come with a manual. The good news is that there is a manual and the only one we need is in the Bible.

 

You can purchase this at https://bit.ly/momsofthebiblefg

In this book every chapter focuses on a woman from the Bible. Not every woman is perfect and has flaws and makes mistakes. There is not sugar coating it in the Bible nor does the author just show moms being perfect godly woman. So you can sigh in relief they weren’t all perfect!

The book is broken up in three parts: Fearless Moms, Flawed Moms, and Faithful moms. It touches on Rehab, Mary, Herodias, Lot’s wife, Eve, and other mothers.  I’ve dived into to varying studies of the Bible but I can honestly say I have never done one that looks at several of the mothers throughout the Bible.

This was a very easy and quick read. I liked that it links scriptures and you can also scan the QR code or use the address link to hear Rhonda teach on the chapter. It was a nice addition to the book. The chapter ends with “Life Lessons” which has some practical insight and other scriptures to look at.

The book points out very practical advice. Like letting us let out kids see how important our own relationship is with Jesus. That alone makes a huge impact on our kid’s lives.

This could be used by grandmothers, mom’s to be, or even foster moms too. This would also make a good book for a mom’s Bible study.

I enjoyed this book and thought it was inspiring read that I needed at this time. You can enter to win a copy of yourself here or click below.

Disclosure:  I received this complimentary product through FrontGate Blogger Network in exchange for my honest thoughts.

 

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About the Book

Book: Ambush of the Heart

Author: Mary Connealy

Genre: Historical Romance

Release Date: February 3, 2026

When bandits strike in the wilderness, can love and faith overcome the shadows of danger?

As Owen Riley and his fellow Marshals escort Delaney Bridger, her brother, and an escaped prisoner to Fort Russell, a gang of outlaws ambushes them, bringing death and devastation to their party. With their lives on the line and the outlaws in pursuit, Owen directs the rest of his battered group to temporarily seek hiding at a remote ranch.

After the attack leaves her brother seriously injured, Delaney helps Owen, nursing him and a wounded Marshal back to health while danger looms ever closer. Despite the threat at their heels, romance sparks between Owen and Delaney as they fight for survival on their perilous trek to the fort. Can they overcome the obstacles and find a future together?

 

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My Review:

 I’m still in my funk with reading books that I normally don’t read. Mary Connealy is a new author for me.

 This is the first book in the “Rocky Mountain Marshals” series. The story starts out with a bang-literally into a gun fight.

The year is 1870; Owen Riley and several of his US Marshals are escorting the family of the new commander of Fort Riley.  The two grown children need their protection to get to their destination. Along with the family they have a prisoner. They leave Colorado to heading to Cheyenne, Wyoming. The prisoner’s family devises a plan to break him out. Many of the men are injured in the escape plans and the stakes are higher with getting everyone to Wyoming safely. They decide to take a more dangerous and rugged route after the ambush.

The characters are complex and delightful. Delaney is a spit fire and strong willed woman. All the women traveling are tough as nails and God fearing women. I love the faith of all the individuals.

This is a page turner and fast paced plot. The end was a tad of a cliff hanger with parts of the story. I suspect that it will fill in the blanks in the next book in the series. I’m glad I took a chance to explore a new author. I was pleased with the book and look forward to the next book in the series.

Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through Celebrate Lit Bloggers in exchange for my honest thoughts. 

About the Author

Mary Connealy writes “romantic comedies with cowboys” and is celebrated for her fun, zany, action-packed style. She has sold more than 1.5 million books and is the author of the popular series A Western Light, Wyoming Sunrise, and many other books. Mary lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her very own romantic cowboy hero.

 More from Mary

Two things drove my interest in The Rocky Mountain Marshals Series. In book #1, Ambush of the Heart, I got to begin that adventure.

The first thing: U.S. Marshals. I did a bit of research and just began discovering how much I didn’t know. I mean…what are U.S. Marshals? The only one I could think of was Rooster Cogburn in True Grit. But my research was confusing. Yes, there were lawmen out hunting for outlaws. But a lot of that was because Oklahoma Territory back then was Indian territory and thus, had no law beyond tribal law. And, because of that, outlaws had gotten to running into Oklahoma and treating it like they’d reached base in a game of tag.

Because it was federal, the government came up with a federal solution. The U.S. Marshals Service already existed. But chasing outlaws into a place with no law…that was new. I went to Fort Smith, Arkansas, known back in the past as the gateway to Indian territory. So many outlaws passed through there that, a part of my research led me to the brand-new U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith.

I could write an entire series about Bass Reeves alone, a former slave who became a U.S. Marshal. Some of my reading suggests he was in part the inspiration for the Lone Ranger and it’s said in his 32 year career as a marshal he arrested 3000 outlaws. He has a TV Series on Paramount+ TV. A network I don’t have.

I found so much of this out because I went on a research trip. (I don’t do that often) Very fun and I learned a LOT.

My second driving interest was…just how lost could someone get in the wilds of the Rocky Mountains? I’ve read so much about Pathfinders…Kit Carson, John Colter, James Beckwourth, John Mullen (a guy I’d never heard of who is so interesting he deserves his own book!). I definitely count Sacagawea among them. These bold, adventurous explorers who went out in the wilderness and found their way through. It was NOT easy.

One thing I found really interesting (all those pathfinders are interesting!) was talk about The Donner Party. That Donner Pass cut 400 miles off the trip to California on the California trail. That might sound ridiculous to us, but back then, in a wagon train, especially in rugged country, that 400 miles was a huge lure. Of course they tried it. People were always trying to find a shorter way through those treacherous mountains.

So, my hero Owen, is transporting a federal prisoner who escaped jail, from Denver to Fort Russell near Cheyenne, Wyoming—where he’s due to hang.

An attempt to break him free by his gang drives the escorts and those with them—including beautiful Delaney, into the Rockies and whoa…they didn’t know how to get out…especially one pair who got separated from the main party.

One other twist is, my three heroes…the guys (the women are heroes, too of course) but the men, Owen, Morgan and Tex, all appeared in the book Marshaling Her Heart, book three in my Wyoming Sunrise series. Writing that book awakened my interest in U.S. Marshals. And I loved those tough men and wanted to … ahem … well, maybe tame them just a little.

So come and join me as my travelers, including the bold and brave Owen Riley and the beautiful and trail savvy Delaney Bridger, are chased from behind and more lost with every step they take ahead. They fight the outlaws, the Rockies and their growing attraction, to find their way home.

Blog Stops

Texas Book-aholic, February 18

Holly’s Book Corner, February 19

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, February 19

For Him and My Family, February 20

Betti Mace, February 21

Devoted To Hope, February 22

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, February 23

Pause for Tales, February 23

lakesidelivingsite, February 24

She Lives To Read, February 25

Labor Not in Vain, February 26

Jeanette’s Thoughts, February 26

Books You Can Feel Good About, February 27

Lyssa Loves Books, February 27

Locks, Hooks and Books, February 28

Cover Lover Book Review, March 1

Bizwings Blog, March 2

Jodie Wolfe, March 2

Little Homeschool on the Prairie, March 2

Connie’s History Classroom, March 3

 

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Mary is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Bookshop.org gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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