Time for another Fall Into Reading 2009 book giveaway, sponsored by Bethany House! But first, here’s last week’s winner:

The winner of God Made Your Body and How God Makes Babies is:

Comment #1: Ami

Congrats!

Here’s how the giveaways during Fall Into Reading 2009 book giveaways work:

Every Thursday, I will post about a new book that’s up for grabs (occasionally, there may be more than one book!). If it sounds like a book you’d like and you want to be eligible to win it, just leave a comment on the post and I’ll put your name in the virtual hat. I’ll leave the post open for comments until the following Wednesday at noon. I’ll then randomly pick a commenter and announce that person as the winner when I put up the next giveaway.

Also, I apologize to any international readers, but these giveaways are only open to readers in the U.S. or Canada.

Disclosure/disclaimer: The books for the Fall Into Reading giveaways are graciously provided by the publisher. I have not had a chance to read them, so can not offer an endorsement or critique. All book information is provided by the publisher.

This week’s giveaway:

From the publisher:

The Love Dare challenges individuals to love their spouse more. Closer shows wives and husbands how to grow that love together.

“This book is an outgrowth of our trying to draw closer to each other while having a true desire to improve our spiritual growth as a couple,” say authors Jim and Cathy Burns.

Introduced with Scripture verses and engaging stories, each devotional inspires faith conversations—those quiet talks so vital for emotional and spiritual intimacy in a marriage. Guided, practical action steps round out each reading.

“These Scriptures, stories, and main points are some of our favorites of all time,” say the authors. “The discussion topics have brought about great times of connection and even a few tears with tension—but the net result has been a drawing closer together.”

Covering everything from healthy conflict to spiritual connection, these 52 devotions speak to the felt needs of most couples. Plus they are flexible, meaning couples can read one a day or one a week—however it fits into their schedule.

“Our challenge to couples is to start small and invest thirty minutes a week,” say Jim and Cathy. “This opportunity for togetherness is not about a legalistic time, it’s about setting a priority for spiritual growth and connection.”

Practical but authentic, simple but not simplistic, Closer is the perfect alternative to the bulky, one-dimensional marriage devotionals on the market today.

Visit Amazon.com to learn more and read reviews for Closer