Lara Howard

teaching women to think on true things

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Launch of “To Walk or Stay” {GIVEAWAY :: $75 in Giftcards}

It’s official. To Walk or Stay officially releases this week. And I honestly feel like I’ve birthed another baby. Without meds.

But I don’t want to spend time talking about this book in order to get you to look at me. That would be a complete waste. I really only want to talk about the book because God is huge. And He does crazy, wild stuff — like restore homes that the enemy tried to crush.

 

Faith grows quote from To Walk or Stay


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That’s what happened with us. The enemy aimed to destroy me, my husband, my hope. But God had other plans. Redemptive plans. Grace plans. The road wasn’t easy. Faith grown in the valleys never is. But the road was purposeful.

Click here to read more about To Walk or Stay.

 

The Giftcard Giveaways

When people have babies…or write books, we celebrate. So let’s grab a latte AND choose some bling because today I’m giving away a $25 giftcard to Starbuck’s AND a $50 giftcard to The Rusted Chain. {Insert squeals from the audience.}

Share this blog post on your favorite social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest) and then leave a comment below for each time you share. {Up to 3 entries}

Earn another entry by going to The Rusted Chain website and commenting below with how you would spend your giftcard. {1 entry}

And if you buy the book, you get two more entries. Just comment twice saying something profound like, “I bought the book today.” {2 entries}

One lovely lady (or…guy) will get their hands on these TWO GIFTCARDS. And we all know that giftcards rock. Giveaway ends Friday, March 22nd.
 

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  8. Jessica Fuller says

    I would definitely get the Jesus Loves Me Children’s necklace! Very cute stuff at The Rusted Chain! Thanks for the chance to win, and congrats on the Book! 🙂

  12. Melody says

    I would totally get that “fear not bracelet” but then again I really loved the necklace that says “two are better than one” with the reference on the heart…..adorable!!!

  13. Hana says

    Hey Lara, I shared on FB…gotta love Starbucks…and cute jewelry 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway! I’m enjoying the book so far, congrats once again!! 😉

  14. Melody says

    I feel like I’ve hit the annoying factor by leaving this many comments but hey….a girl will go to annoying lengths to win a gift a card. You know how we are with that. I’m the girl that turns chairs upside down looking for a sticker in case a door prize is being given away. So I’m not sure why I’m concerned with this many comments. It’s way less obnoxious than turning chairs over in a sanctuary. Okay…all that to say I’ve ordered two of your books today. One for me and one to give away.

  15. Hana says

    Hmmm…lets, see, if I won 😉 I’d get either a “my fave verse” necklace or one with my children’s names! decisions decisions!!

  16. Melody says

    Yeah, uh, me again. If I read correctly…I’m supposed to leave another comment since I ordered the book. So whalah…here I am again saying I ordered a book. Let the book party begin!!! I’m so happy for you and what God has done in and through your family! My very good friend wrote a book about her husband’s bipolar disorder and suicide and she said the process was incredibly difficult. I admire anyone who completes such a God given but difficult task. I pray God will send forth this book to guide people to Truth and to bring hope where hopelessness is felt. To encourage and spur others in our faith.

  21. Julie Forman says

    Loving that Full Heart necklace over at The Rusted Chain!! In fact forwarded this website to Dave for future gift purchases! ha!

  22. Jolene says

    Lara…I would probably get the two are better than one for me, and a hope necklace for friend who suddenly lost her mom.

  23. Jolene says

    buying the book. Although my hubs says I should buy from you directly so you make more $…

  36. Kathy Roughton says

    Lori, I am so proud of you for the great example you are to all of us. May God richly bless you and everyone who reads this book. Your friend and fellow sojourner, Kathy Roughton

  37. Merica Stum says

    Posted to twitter, pinterest, and the ole FB. SO happy for you Lara, and grateful for the truth that will be coming into so many lives.

  38. Merica Stum says

    With a gift certificate to the Rusted Chain I would purchase the full heart necklace–the 2 heart one because I have more kids’ names than 25 characters!

  42. Kelley Yun says

    Rusted Chain has great stuff! I really like the Tupelo Rain Necklace and the Magnolia necklace.

  56. Nikki says

    Since I adore and have two of the Rustic Chain necklaces, I’d try to limit myself to getting some earrings for me and I can’t wait to get my husband a keychain…

  64. Elizabeth says

    I would love the “fear not” bracelet. Such a powerful reminder that God is in control no matter what. And something that I need reminded of daily as my husband and I continue to try to rebuild our marriage.

  70. Charlotte Nichole Thompson says

    I love the My Fav. Verse necklace. Phil 4:13: I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (STRENGTH). What a great reminder that Christ strengthens me even though the journey may be rough…

  76. Beth Jones says

    Posted on Facebook and Pinterest what a wonderful book this is. I’ve bought two, one for me and one for a friend.

  86. Beth says

    I had to share this on facebook, because your book sounds incredible! Its amazing how our awesome God gives us what we need in His time. My daughter just left her husband after 10 years of marriage and Im hoping your book will help pave the road for God to bring her back. Thank you!

  98. Mrsjsw127 says

    I bought the book! And read late into the night- going through trying times in my marriage…thanks for your encouragement !!

  99. Mrsjsw127 says

    I LOVE the jewelry at The Rusted Chain! I would get “How great is our God” necklace I think….to many to choose from!

  102. Cami T says

    I bought the book. Lara, you are so right. Faith grows in the midst of valleys and comes with a cost. I have been asking all my friends to purchase this book and read it with me. You are such a blessing to me, my beautiful friend.

  109. Suzanne D. says

    Ooh….The Rusted Chain looks super cool! Hard to decided which I would choose but I’m pretty sure it’d be a verse necklace 🙂

  114. kameren says

    Shared on fb! And share your story all the time to encourage others – Thanks for being real!

  118. mxmama says

    “a hope and a future” – that’s the necklace I would get for my friend, Kristin, who spent the last 18 months battling breast cancer.

  120. Betsy D says

    Just bought it too, my sweet friend! Can’t wait to read it. Love you. Celebrating with you!

  125. Laura S says

    2nd post about buying book 🙂 already recommending your book but can’t wait to read it to recommend it based on actually reading it

  128. Laura S says

    love the rusted chain! I would get the Love and Hope for Africa because you know I love Kenya

  134. Angel says

    Well, I am one of the rare few who does not have a FB page and doesn’t do Twitter or Pinterest (can’t tempt myself with such time wasters! lol) So…guess this comment will have to do. Thanks for introducing me to a great line of meaningful jewelery! Obviously a quality company with a very creative mind and God centered heart behind it. If by some miracle I won, I’d have to get the “Fighter” necklace for my friend who is battling stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer, and either the the “True Love Waits” bracelet or Jer 29:11 Fav verse one for my sweet girl who is learning to trust God’s plans for her future. Best wishes on the success of your book, it is much needed!

  137. steph says

    Love the many choices on The Rusted Chain site… love the full heart necklace. Always have wanted one of these.

  145. James-Julia Spears says

    Love everything on the Rusted Chain website! Would probably choose a necklace that had either my kids names, or mine and my husbands initials and our wedding date. It would be hard to choose!

  154. TJ says

    I don’t do social media, and i can’t really afford to buy the book before this give away is over. But I REALLY REALLY need to read this book. I hope you will accept my entry.