This book is a Christian Devotional book that takes you away to the lake and relaxing times. This devotional is set to take you away from everyday life, time to rest, relax, and renew. The journey starts from page one, packing for the trip, starts with a bible verse, a devotional story, Prayer and a question for you to ponder. Each chapter after that is about a subject such as Building Character, Blackberry Cobbler, Unwanted guests and etc. The book is filled with different DIY projects, recipes, crafts and much more. Everything in this book pertains to the title of the book, a lakeside retreat. This is a fun book! It is hardcover and colored pages. What a delight it would be for someone of your gift list to get this book. A wonderful book that will make you want to read over and over, and do the crafts and recipes that go along with the devotionals. GET THIS BOOK!!
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About the Book
Book: Lakeside Retreat
Author: Marci Seither
Genre: Devotional gift book
Release date: July 5, 2022
Close your eyes for a moment. Inhale. Can you smell the pine trees? Now listen. Can you hear the loon’s call echo off the water and the geese honking as they fly overhead? Now imagine tasting the smoke-tainted marshmallows straight out of the campfire. Think about feeling the warm summer sun on your skin and the cool breeze against your face.
Lakeside Retreat is an invitation to surround yourself with the majesty of God’s creation and wrap yourself in the warm blanket of Scripture’s wonderful, eternal truths.
Let this collection of vacation-themed devotions, recipes, and DIY projects transport you to a quiet place of rest, renewal, and connection with God.
About the Author
Marci Seither’s writing career began after her humor article about a cookie baking fiasco she experienced with her kids was published in a small-town newspaper. Since then she has authored two books and hundreds of articles for local papers as well as written for Guideposts, Light & Life, and Focus On The Family.
Besides writing, she enjoys teaching workshops, speaking, food photography, canning, and anything that involves using real butter.
Her biggest joy, besides being married to John and raising six kiddos, is being grandma to six of the cutest kids in the western hemisphere. She recently moved from CA to TN.
More from Marci
I don’t know about you, but there is something about being at a cabin, on a lake, or in the woods. The pine scented air is crisp; the water is refreshing, and lingering over a hot cup of coffee as the sun comes up over the tree tops causes one to just sit in AWE at God’s fingerprints in creation.
Growing up, some of my favorite memories were made camping with cousins and hanging onto an inner tube that was tied to the back of a ski boat, now, just listening the loon’s call echoing off the rippling water at sunset is something I savor, well, that and a perfectly toasted marshmallow for my s’more.
This book was so fun for me to write. I spent two weeks at the cabin with one of my best friends, Ginger Vennerstrom and her two granddaughters. Our husbands were able to join us for the second week and that was when we went on our crazy kayak adventure. We baked yummy treats, took nature walks through the woods, sat around the campfire, and did a lot of swimming.
One of the highlights was to take the pontoon boat down to the point and see the eagle’s nest with the half grown eaglets squawking from the edge, hoping one of their parents would bring a freshly caught fish.
I loved learning about the area that had once been a logging camp and hear stories about the cabin that is lovingly named Swan Stuga and the people who made it special.
Besides the 40 devotions, there are journal prompts and 12 tutorials for things you can do with your family such as make a pinecone bird feeder, follow a recipe for the perfect berry cobbler, and how to experience the night sky in a way you might have never considered.
Most of the photos, including the picture on the cover, are ones that I took at the cabin so readers will not just read about the lake; they will feel like they have actually been at the restful shores of Lake Nebagamon.
Here is a 1 minute video that captures the joy of Lakeside Retreat.
The cabin is calling…
https://video214.com/play/7FivHcu0KSCbkJZIl9EpMA/s/dark
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Marci is giving away the grand prize package of a canvas tote bag filled with Lakeside goodies that include a blanket, mug, signed copy of Lakeside Retreat, and a solar lantern for your next outdoor adventure!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!