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Good morning,<br /><br />As you got up I watched and hoped you would talk to me. Just a few words, such as thanking me for something good in your life yesterday or last week would do.<br /><br />But I noticed you were busy selecting the right clothes for work. I waited again to hear from you. When you ran around the house collecting papers, I knew there would be a few minutes to stop and say hello, but you never slowed down.<br /><br />I wanted to tell you that I could help you accomplish more than you ever dreamed possible if you would just spend some of each day with me. At one point, you waited fifteen minutes in a chair with nothing to do. I waited to hear from you.<br /><br />Then I saw you spring to your feet; I thought you wanted to talk to me, but you ran to the phone and called a friend. I watched as off to work you went and waited patiently all day long to hear from you. With all your activities you were too busy to talk with me.<br /><br />I noticed at lunch you looked around; maybe you just felt embarrassed to talk to me. You glanced three tables over and noticed some of your friends talking to me before they ate, but you wouldn't.<br /><br />There was still more time left, and I hoped that we would talk. You went home and had many things to do. After they were done, you turned on the TV; just about anything goes there and you spend many hours watching. I waited as you continued watching TV and ate your meal but again you wouldn't talk to me.<br /><br />At bedtime you were totally tired. After you said good night to your family you plopped into bed and fell asleep. I had so much wanted to be part of your day. We could have had so much fun and accomplished so much together.<br /><br />I love you so much that I wait every day for a thought, prayer or thanks. Well, maybe tomorrow! I'll be waiting.<br /><br />Your Friend,<br /><br />God</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Experience is the hardest teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson afterwards.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01469846240672137569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121014005255055657.post-25115496157113056952017-08-19T09:31:00.000+05:302017-08-19T09:31:08.251+05:30Scars for Life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind
shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that
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A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced
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weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred
by the vicious attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches
where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to
the son she loved.</div>
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The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy after the
trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And
then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I
have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom wouldn't let
go." You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. No,
not from an alligator, or anything quite so dramatic. But the scars of a
painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret.
But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go.</div>
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In the midst of your struggle, He's been there holding on
to you. The Scripture teaches that God loves you. You are a child of God. He
wants to protect you and provide for you in every way.</div>
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But sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous
situations. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril - and we forget that
the enemy is waiting to attack. That's when the tug-of-war begins - and if you
have the scars of His love on your arms be very, very grateful. He did not and
will not - let you go.</div>
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Clear your schedules January 21–22, 2016, because Focus on the Family and The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission will host <b><a href="http://evangelicals.life/" target="_blank">Evangelicals for Life</a></b>, a major pro-life conference held in conjunction with the March for Life event.
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The event will take place in Washington, D.C., at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Evangelicals from across the country will gather to hear from leading speakers, such as David Platt, Russell Moore, Jim Daly, Kelly Rosati, and others—to be equipped and encouraged to become a voice for life! The event will also be <b><a href="http://evangelicals.life/simulcast/" target="_blank">simulcast for FREE</a></b> so individuals, churches, and organizations from coast-to-coast and around the world can take part.
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Speakers will encourage evangelicals to engage the culture on issues of abortion and end-of-life decisions, and the event will affirm the evangelical belief in the sanctity of life, that every life matters to God and is created in His image.
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Russell Moore will be speaking at Evangelicals for Life. He is President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is a theologian, ethicist, frequent cultural commentator, and author of several books. In the guest post below, he speaks to the importance of hosting the conference in the midst of the cultural battle for human dignity.
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As many Christians sat at their computer and watched a casual dinner conversation over the price of dismembered children, a lot of us probably thought: “But what can I do about this?” This is a question I hear often from pro-life evangelicals. Many Christians are utterly convinced in their heart of the personhood and dignity of the unborn, yet don’t know how to faithfully effectively advocate for life.
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It’s important to understand that the cultural battle for human dignity doesn’t begin on Capitol Hill or on CNN. It begins in your family, in your local church, and in your neighborhood. In fact, many of the people we know most vulnerable to the abortionist’s rhetoric are not actually pro-choice, they’re just scared, scared to scandalize a church with their secret. The false gospel of the abortion clinic, which says, “We can make all your trouble go away for you,” is overwhelmingly seductive.
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What these people need more than a lesson in embryonic development is to have the Gospel preached to their conscience. This means much more than simply offering “The Romans Road” or prompting a sinner’s prayer; it means speaking directly with the message of Jesus’ complete sovereignty of the universe, his righteous indignation on the murder of the unborn, and most importantly, his complete absorption of God’s wrath on the cross, and his invitation to mercy and fellowship and the imputed righteousness of the Son of God.
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The Gospel disarms the appeal of the abortion clinic because it offers truth with love, judgment with mercy, and righteousness with grace. The consciences around us don’t believe what they’re telling themselves. They’re scared and confused. Shine a light on their conscience, and then present the Gospel of reconciliation.
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Moreover, the pro-life movement has set an example worthy of our imitation when it comes to practical, holistic mercy ministry. For over 40 years since Roe v. Wade, those committed to defending unborn life have done much more than preach and teach; they have welcomed the scared, the vulnerable, and the wounded and loved them. This has looked like the establishment of crisis pregnancy centers all around cities. It has looked like adoption advocacy and building a culture of adoption in local churches. It’s true that our pro-life witness has a long way to go, but we do not, thankfully, conform to the caricature that says we believe life “begins at conception and ends at birth.”
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Questions like these are why I am excited to be a part of the <b><a href="http://evangelicals.life/" target="_blank">Evangelicals For Life Conference</a></b> in January. This conference exists to help evangelicals articulate a truly Christian doctrine on the dignity of all human life. Being pro-life, after all, means much more than being against abortion on demand; it means believing in the dignity of the elderly and infirm, and advocating for compassion and inclusion of the poor, the orphan, and the widow. No doctrine of human dignity that fails to speak to these cases is fully “pro-life.”
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Sometimes Christians are encouraged to leave issues like this behind. Sometimes the fight for human dignity is portrayed as “culture war” baggage. For those of us that watched an executive from Planned Parenthood talk about the most valuable anatomy of dead children, we know this to be false. The stakes for human life and human dignity could not be higher, and the plight of those ignored by the world does not go unnoticed by our heavenly Father.
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We have a Gospel word to speak to the abortionist and the unborn, to the orphan and those not considering adoption. Will you join me in Washington, on January 21-22, as we seek to speak this word?
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Dr. Michael Youssef is, as he writes in the preface, a
man who “have had much firsthand experience with Islamic practices and thought
processes.” He was born in the Middle East (Egypt), spent his early years in
the culture of the Middle East, and has since visited that part of the world
frequently. As the founding pastor of The
Church of The Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia and the founder and President of
<em><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Leading The Way</span></em>, a worldwide
ministry, Dr. Michael Youssef is committed to the onerous task of changing the
world, and leading the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover
the light of Christ.</div>
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<span style="mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">With his background
and vast knowledge, he is an authority on the Middle East issues confronting
the world, especially on matters pertaining to Christianity. As such, his
latest book <i>Jesus, Jihad and Peace: What Does Bible Prophecy Say About World
Events Today?</i> is both compelling and authoritative. It is a wake-up call which
should be read not only by Christians but everyone who is concerned with the
Middle East problem.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">The book is insightful,
and the author treads cautiously as he explains the major points of differences
among three major religions of the world – Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Dr
Youssef digs deep as he explains why the Middle East is in such turmoil today
in the light of the Scripture. There is much in the book for all serious
readers and contains the following chapters:</span></div>
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If you are concerned about the present as much as its
implications for the future, this book is a must-read for all. I received an
advanced reader’s copy from Worthy Publishing in exchange for honest review.</div>
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256 pages<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Experience is the hardest teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson afterwards.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01293609280342558272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121014005255055657.post-25900589085220887072014-09-30T15:13:00.000+05:302016-02-11T09:00:43.155+05:30GOOD MUSIC BRIGHTER CHILDREN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>Good Music Brighter Children</i> is written for parents, educators or anyone who wants to build a bigger, better brain using music. Scientific studies indicate that children introduced to classical music at a young age read earlier and perform better on achievement tests. Adults can also revive tired brain cells using music. This book gives you a step-by-step program that any parent or individual can follow. You’ll discover how introducing your children to good music can accelerate language development, improve math and science skills, enhance physical coordination, strengthen memory and reading retention, and benefit children with learning disabilities. Discover how to choose an instrument and music teacher for your child; how to get your kids to practice and how character traits such as confidence, responsibility, creativity and teamwork are taught when learning a musical instrument. Learn how to introduce your child to the music community and how to appreciate all kinds of music. Last, if you want to advocate for music in your schools, this book gives the ammunition and data to do so. Also includes a 35-page Resource Section on the best music, books, and DVDs for kids.<br />
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Sharlene Habermeyer, MA has spent over twenty-five years researching the effects of music in the brain development of children. She is passionate about how people of all ages learn and how music is a catalyst for learning. She holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Art from Utah State University and a Masters degree in Education from Pepperdine University, Malibu, California.
In 1999, she started the Palos Verdes Regional Orchestra (now the Palos Verdes Regional Symphony Orchestra). It currently boasts over one-hundred members.
Sharlene’s initial inspiration for <i>Good Music Brighter Children</i> came from the extensive work she did with her severely learning disabled son, and finding that music was his strongest catalyst for learning she began passionately researching the effects music had on the developing and mature brain.
A college instructor, a popular speaker, and a consultant, she is the mother of five boys and lives with her husband in Torrance, California. She has spoken at parent conferences around the United States including the Parents as Teachers Conference (PAT) and the Crucial Years Conference in Missouri. In August 2014, she will be speaking at BYU Education Week.<br />
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<b>Praise for the Book </b>
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<b>Largest Independent Book Reviewer in the U.S.: Kirkus Indie, Kirkus Media, LLC</b>
“With a scientist’s eye and an artist’s voice, Habermeyer examines everything from the benefits of music for the developing brain to music’s ability to improve cultural awareness. This is an encyclopedic, invaluable resource for anyone who believes in music education. A magnum opus, fact-filled and inspiring on the benefits of music.”
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<b>National Music Organization: Music and the Brain</b>
“A great resource for both parents and teachers. Anyone interested in music or the overall well-being of children will not be able to put this book down.”
<i>-Lisha Papert Lercari, Director, Music and the Brain</i>
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<b>University Professor</b>: <b>Dr. James Catterall</b>
Sharlene Habermeyer outlines why music is important to learning, and provides parents with excellent suggestions for launching and sustaining a musical influence in the lives of their children.”
<i>-James S. Catterall, professor of education and co-director of Imagination Project at UCLA</i>
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<b>Mother/Lawyer/Ballet Teacher: Shauna Bird Dunn </b>
“Carefully researched and highly readable, <i>Good Music, Brighter Children</i> is written for musicians and non musicians alike. It is filled with wisdom, insight and helpful tips to bring music into the home for all ages and stages of childhood.”
-<i>Shauna Bird Dunn, JD, MPA</i>
<i>Utah Young Mother of the Year, 2010</i> </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Experience is the hardest teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson afterwards.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01469846240672137569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121014005255055657.post-91316681478417554892014-07-15T06:00:00.000+05:302016-02-11T09:01:38.782+05:30A Nation Under Judgment by Richard Capriola<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="ez-dc-red">A</span> Nation Under Judgment defines wisdom as "the ability to see things from God's point of view." It reviews our nations social polices, including hunger, poverty, the environment, marriage, homelessness as well as others, from a Scriptural point of view. It empowers readers to consider if our nation is moving away from being One Nation Under God.<br />
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Norah Lukens needs to uncover the truth about the fabled lost city of Cobbogoth. After her archaeologist uncle’s murder, Norah is asked to translate his old research journal for evidence and discovers that his murder was a cover-up for something far more sinister.
When she turns to neighbor and only friend James Riley for help, she realizes that not only is their bitter-sweet past haunting her every step, but James is keeping dangerous secrets. Can Norah discover what they are before its too late to share her own.
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"With a fascinating protagonist in Norah Lukens, a fully realized, never before seen fantasy world, and a fast paced, compelling story, Uncovering Cobbogoth establishes Hannah L. Clark as a major new voice in American fiction. The richness of the story and the scope of the world she's created screams for a film adaptation. This is a fantasy novel for everyone, even readers not usually drawn to the genre. Highly, highly recommended!"
-Bryce Clark, author of Red Shirt Kids<br />
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"This book takes you on a wonderful ride, bringing myth and legend to life. The characters are full and flawed, with a sweet romance woven through the adventure."
- Annette K. Larsen, author of Just Ella<br />
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- Sharon Haddock, For the Deseret News<br />
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"This isn't a typical YA fantasy/scifi/para story like the multitude of vampire or witch or werewolf or mermaid themes that fill bookshelves in stores currently. When after a couple of chapters it became apparent that this wasn't yet another entry into the aforementioned themes, I was downright giddy. And then to find out there wasn't a standard issue love triangle? I wanted to find the author and buy her dinner."
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"A friend of mine recommended this book […] I checked it out and I was so pleased! I love this book. I can't wait to read the next one [...] and I am encouraging my daughter to read it as well. If you like fantasy with a little mix of science this book is perfect. I had such a hard time putting this book down just so I could deal with real life and working on promoting my own book. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this book."
-Pamela Hall, author<br />
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<i>The Legend of the Cobbogothians is really where </i>Uncovering Cobbogoth<i> begins. For as long as Norah can remember, her Uncle Jack has been obsessed with the mythical people. He became an archeologist and world famous Myth-chaser because of the Cobbogothian legends he heard while visiting his Granddad Aegissida’s farm in Iceland.</i><br />
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Long ago, at the beginning of time, a peculiar race ruled the earth. They found favor in the eyes of the gods and received great gifts of knowledge and power at their hands. These gifts made them elementalists—masters of earth, wind, fire, water, metal, wood and space. The elementalists thenceforth became rulers of the earth and sky.
With this power came corruption, and the elementalists soon forgot their patron gods. Instead, they turned to worshipping themselves and their own creations. This angered the gods, and in their wrath, the vowed to bring an icy end to the prideful race.
Rumors of the looming destruction were heralded throughout the land, and a final invitation was issued to the elementalists to renounce their fallen ways. Yet only a few heard and heeded. Among them was a man named Cobbogoth. Being a wise and humble servant of the gods, he believed the warnings and led all who would listen deep into the bowels of the earth to wait out the approaching storm.
When the day of destruction was come and the wrath of the gods rained down, the race of elementalists was wiped away, and then came the dawning of a violent and frigid ide age.
It is said that Cobbogoth’s posterity still lives beneath our feet, waiting to rise and rule the earth and sky once more.
Sigurd Jorgensson
Icelandic Bard, 1045 AD
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<a href="http://www.bookblasttours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/hannah.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="hannah" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1879" src="http://www.bookblasttours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/hannah-300x300.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a><b> Author Hannah L. Clark</b><br />
Hannah L. Clark lives with her husband and their son in the Rocky Mountains. She has always known she would be a storyteller. In 2006 she graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor’s degree in English and immediately began writing Uncovering Cobbogoth, the first book in a seven book series based on Clark's mythological brain-child, the Icelandic Legend of the Cobbogothians.
Clark loves her family, running, mythology, laughing, soulful bluegrass music, road-trips, studying alternative medicine, retro hairdos, and growing things. Like her heroine Norah, she also kind of believes trees have souls, but must clarify (for her parents' sakes) that she was not raised by hippies.<br />
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<a href="http://www.hannieclark.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> * <a href="https://twitter.com/hannieclark" target="_blank">Twitter</a> * <a href="http://instagram.com/cobbogoth" target="_blank">Instagram</a> * <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hannielclark" target="_blank">Facebook</a> * <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/hannieclark/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Experience is the hardest teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson afterwards.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01469846240672137569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121014005255055657.post-59928356932379831382014-07-02T10:46:00.000+05:302016-02-11T10:26:57.181+05:30God, Where Are You?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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has not asked, “God, where are you? Can you hear me?” at one time or another.<br />
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Many would most likely agree that we ask questions of
this nature quite often. For those of us who pray do you sometimes feel as if
God is answering every other prayer in the entire universe with the exception
of yours? Why does God sometimes feel so far away?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When life becomes bitter it’s easy to give up
on God. It is easy to believe that God does not love us or desire the best for
us. I mean, if he did love us would he allow such awful things to sometimes
happen? Would he allow us to cry out for change until we become worn and yet it
seems as if no change is in sight? Would God allow homeless people to sleep
under bridges or young children to be abused? Would the God who loves us so
much allow catastrophe and calamity to hit our land? Would there really be no
jobs and a growing unemployment line if God was really there?</div>
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We all have pondered these thoughts. So what do you do?
Do you give up on a God who promises latter rain? Do you give up on a God who
has declared in his word that we all have an expected end? Do we give up on a
God who has a proven record of bringing forth restoration? Do we throw away a
God who has promised to provide wellsprings in the midst of our desert
experiences? Do we cave in and quit because we can’t always see God in our
situations. The answer is absolutely not. You must keep talking to God; he’s on
the other end of the line. You must believe that He rewards those of us who
seek him with diligence. You must continue praying! Yes prayer changes things
but most importantly prayer changes us! Keep pacing the floors as you make your
petitions known to Him. Even if there’s no trace of God you must know that he’s
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Can you see air? No. Yet as we
exhale we immediately inhale again knowing that there is an invisible substance
that encompasses us and as we take it in, it sustains life. We must view God in
like manner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’s there even when you
can’t see him. Like oxygen, He will sustain you. Don’t give up. When everything
in you is saying “I quit” you must ask the Guarder of Life for strength. God
will miraculously grace you to make it through yet another day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stand on His promises.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pick up the Word of God and find a scripture
to reference. You don’t have to overwhelm yourself with the entire Bible. Find
one promise to stand on and keep reminding God of what he said he would do for
you. Before you know it your deliverance will have come. You will then look
back and realize that perhaps God was actually there all along.</div>
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Blessings!</div>
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Dr. Kellie Lane</div>
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Author of “<i><b>When God is Silent</b></i>”</div>
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Kellie Lane, a native of Lexington, MS
is a passionate orator and writer of God's spoken word. She is an
author, motivational speaker, and professional life coach. Kellie has
dedicated her life to the work of encouraging others to reach their
maximum potential in Christ. Her message to the world is " Don't
give up, push, pray, and persist " until you reach the point of
breakthrough. In addition to writing and speaking, Kellie serves our
nation's veterans a Family Nurse Practitioner.</div>
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Book Description: "When God is
Silent” confirms through scripture that God indeed hears the cries
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his elect and the broken hearted. The book explains to the reader
why he or she may be waiting on the answers to their prayers and how
to endure in a season of silence. It also reveals how to recognize
"God's answer" if he chooses to answer differently than
what we anticipate. The take home message is “ Never Give up! Even
if God is not talking he’s still listening”. We must learn to
“push, pray, and persist” until we reach the point of
breakthrough. God desires to give only the best to his children. We
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I know now, Lord, why you utter no
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If you’re reading this book, more
than likely you are in what is called a pressed place; a place of
waiting. Does it seem as if God has forgotten about you? Has everyone
else around you begun to celebrate their miracles, yet you are still
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sense of weariness and emptiness? Have
you been praying and crying out to God day in and out and still you
see no change? Have you found yourself wondering if God has gone on
vacation? Have you been contemplating that perhaps what you are
believing God for is not in His will? Well if this describes you,
congratulations! You are next in line for a miracle. I decree and
declare defeat is not your portion; victory is your portion. Receive
it, in Jesus’ name. Amen.<br />
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What the enemy wants us to believe is
that God will never answer our prayers. The kingdom of darkness works
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His generals know that if he can get us
to lose our focus, we will not be in position when the fullness of
time comes and we will miss the blessing. We must know without a
doubt that God is faithful and never fails. We must be certain that
even if God is not talking, He’s still listening.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>G</b></span>od took the strength of a mountain,<br />
The majesty of a tree,<br />
The warmth of a summer sun,<br />
The calm of a quiet sea,<br />
The generous soul of nature,<br />
The comforting arm of night,<br />
The wisdom of the ages,<br />
The power of the eagle's flight,<br />
The joy of a morning in spring,<br />
The faith of a mustard seed,<br />
The patience of eternity,<br />
The depth of a family need,<br />
Then God combined these qualities,<br />
When there was nothing more to add,<br />
He knew His masterpiece was complete,<br />
And so,<br />
He called it...<i>Dad</i></span></span><br />
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<i>Zero Alternative</i> by debutant author Luca Pesaro is a
fast-paced and tantalizingly crafted action-packed conspiracy suspense thriller
that takes you into the dizzying world of intrigue and machination of the global
financial market, criss-crossing London in England, Sardinia, Siena and Rome in
Italy, New Mexico in United States and Lugano in Switzerland. Weaving a
thoroughly fresh story with plot twist that will keep you totally absorbed,
Luca Pesaro’s debut novel may perhaps end up as the thriller debut of the year.</div>
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Luca Pesaro was once a derivative trader in real life and
is familiar with the world of <i>Zero Alternative</i> where greed, skullduggery,
sleaze and manipulation rule. The main protagonist, Scott “Yours” Walker, is an
investment banker who with the help of tech-savvy friend created DeepShare
program - a silicon oracle that could predict a slice of the future, quickly
turning him into a multi-millionaire. With such a money-machine in existence,
can trouble be far behind? Walker got bundled out through the calculated move
of an unknown enemy. But his problem is far from over. As the story unfolds, he
must uncover a web of mystery and deceit if he is to keep DeepShare safe.</div>
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But that is easier said than done. With government
agents, greedy billionaires, crazy criminals and sharp hitmen on his tail, Walker’s
immediate task is to stay alive. To make matter worse, he can’t even trust the
woman he love. If his life is to regain a semblance of normalcy that he once
knew, his gut instinct know that greater dangers lie in wait. Whatever the
consequence, he must tear apart a corrupt international bank that has been
hunting for him. Now it is time for the hunted to become the hunter.</div>
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<i>Zero Alternative</i> is not only a refreshing read but an
innovative story with the global financial market with all its huge imponderables
as the backdrop of a story that is scary, stunning and simply absorbing. Luca
Pesaro is a fine storyteller and he has the gift to emerge as one of the
foremost writers of our time. Having said that, the novel at times appears a
bit raw, which is a trait most visible in first-time authors. But that should
not take anything away from a novel with exotic locales, amazing characters and
a storyline that has real depth and could become a reality in the near future.</div>
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<span id="freeText2037278899030291731">Luca Pesaro was born in
Italy in the early seventies, but has spent most of his adult life in
the US or UK. After long years gaining a degree and masters in the
pseudo-science that is Economics he got bored, jumped the gun and became
a derivatives trader in financial markets with several investment
banks. Now reformed, he is writing full-time.<br /><br /><i>Zero Alternative</i> is his first novel, and he is hard at work on his second thriller.<br /><br />He
lives in London, is married to an awesome Italian lady and has two
children who always manage to annoy, surprise and delight beyond any
reasonable expectation. (<i>Goodreads</i>)</span><br />
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Descended from the Hawaiian royal line, Jonathan Napela
became one of the first—and most influential—converts to the Church in Hawaii.
A man of intelligence, social status, and wealth, he used his considerable
position to further the gospel in his native land. He developed a lifelong bond
of brotherhood with Elder George Q. Cannon, helping to translate the Book of
Mormon into Hawaiian and establish a gathering place for the Hawaiian saints in
Laie, Oahu. But when his beloved wife, Kitty, was stricken with leprosy,
Jonathan made the defining decision of his life. He would leave his life of
privilege to become her caretaker and spend the rest of his life on Molokai,
the island of lepers. To those who suffered similar heartbreak and banishment,
Jonathan’s self-sacrifice became their lifeline. Based on true story, this is
an extraordinary novel of a man who chose love in the face of death.</div>
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She stepped out of the cooking house and moved into the
yard. “My heart is full of joy today. My feet and fingers wish to talk of this
joy.” Slowly she began to sway, her feet moving smoothly over the packed
ground, and her gnarled fingers floating through the air, painting pictures
with each movement. “I will tell the story—na wai ‘eha. The four waters of
Maui.” She began to chant:</div>
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Fed by the tears of heaven and the hidden pools of the
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Oh, life-giving waters</div>
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You flow down to the children of the land.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>he fingertips of the rising sun reached over the barren
peaks of Ukumehamo, and the fisherman felt the warmth on his back. He stood on
the reef, the waves gently lapping around his knees.</div>
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“Hee mahola,” he chanted.</div>
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“Eia ka leho.” Here is the cowry.</div>
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A red cowry to attract the octopus to his death.</div>
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“Eia ka koa, he laau.” Here is the spear, a mere stick.
“He lama noka hee mahola, no ka hee-palaha.” A spear of lama wood for the
octopus that lies flat.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span>atherine Keliikuaaina Richardson walked beside his son
in regal splendor. Her brown hair hung in waves down to her knees. She wore a
white holoku in the style that was part missionary and part Hawaiian. Long
sleeves covered her arms and a high collar came up to cover her neck.The soft
fabric hung loosely from a square yoke that was edged with white ruffles. On
her head she wore a wreath of bright yellow ‘ilima flowers woven with ferns and
the golden tail feathers of the o-o bird. Her golden brown skin glowed in the
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Jonathan chuckled as he helped Catherine and then his
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“When we are out of sight of the village we will take off
our suit coats.” He climbed up, took the lines in his hands, and commanded the
horses to walk on. As he waved to the villagers, Jonathan smiled. It was a
smile that felt its way through his entire body. Today was a good day.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gale Sears</span> is an award-winning author, known for her historical accuracy
and intensive research. Gale received a BA in playwriting from Brigham
Young University and a master’s degree in theater arts from the
University of Minnesota. She is the author of the bestselling The
Silence of God and several other novels, including The Route, Christmas
for a Dollar, Autumn Sky, Until the Dawn, and Upon the Mountains. She
and her husband, George, are the parents of two children and reside in
Salt Lake City, Utah. Visit her <a href="http://www.galesears.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Experience is the hardest teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson afterwards.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01469846240672137569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121014005255055657.post-91143430592307771862013-03-30T22:00:00.000+05:302013-03-30T22:00:00.598+05:30Challenging God<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One day, an atheist professor who constantly tries to disprove God stood up
on a podium in front of his class and said, "Today class, I will disprove
God! If God really exists then he will knock me off this podium within 15
minutes!" The professor then took his watch and started to keep time. <br />
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"10 minutes to go God!" <br />
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"5 minutes to go God!" <br />
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Now a football player was outside the door and heard the teacher counting. When
he heard what the teacher was doing, he was furious and waited.<br />
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"1 minute left! Well class, as you can see there is no possible way
that I will come off this podium now, so your God is..."<br />
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At that moment the football player came charging in and tackled the
professor off the podium and onto the floor. Stunned the professor stammered,
"Wh-where did you come from?!"<br />
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The football player smirked and replied, "God was busy so He sent
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Experience is the hardest teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson afterwards.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01469846240672137569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121014005255055657.post-30656708335248992682013-03-30T13:23:00.000+05:302013-03-30T13:23:01.764+05:30Atheist in the Woods<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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An atheist was taking a walk through the woods, admiring all that the
accident of evolution had created. "What majestic trees! What powerful
rivers! What beautiful animals!" he said to himself.<br />
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as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his shoulder and saw the bear
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At that instant, he cried out, "Oh my God!"<br />
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Just then, time stopped... The bear froze; the forest was silent; even the
river stopped moving. A bright light shone upon the man, and a voice came out
of the sky, saying, "<b>You deny My existence all of these years; teach
others I don't exist; even credit My creation to a cosmic accident, and now do
you expect Me to help you out of this predicament? Am I to count you as a
believer?</b>"<br />
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The atheist, ever so proud, looked into the light and said, "It would
be rather hypocritical to ask to be a Christian after all these years. But
could you make the bear a Christian?" <br />
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"Very well," said the voice. <br />
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As the light went out, the river ran, the sounds of the forest continued,
and the bear put his paw down. The man breathed a sigh of relief. Then the bear
brought both paws together, bowed his head and said: "Lord, I thank you
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Experience is the hardest teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson afterwards.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01469846240672137569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121014005255055657.post-26138597036941003842013-03-28T08:27:00.000+05:302013-03-28T08:27:00.561+05:30Fire & Ash<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Anne Patrick is the author of more than a dozen novels of Romance, Mayhem & Faith, including the award winning and bestselling WOUNDED HEROES SERIES, FIRE AND ASH, and TIES THAT BIND. When she isn't working on her next novel she enjoys spending time with family and friends, and traveling to foreign countries to experience new cultures and adventures. Born and raised in Oklahoma, she now makes her home in Kansas. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">40 Days with the Savior </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">by Connie E. Sokol</span></b><br />
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Do you desire a more Christ-centered Easter?<br />
You’ll experience a more fulfilling Easter season with this collection of inspirational thoughts on trying to become more like the Savior. For forty days, enjoy a daily scripture and personal insight on a character trait of Jesus Christ. Learn more of who He was and what He taught. <br />
As you read these daily devotionals, you’ll feel a joyful connection to the character of Jesus Christ, understand how much He is involved in your life, and discover how knowing Him better makes your life better, too. <br />
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"Connie Sokol, the queen of simple yet effective, has done it again. What a great resource for quick, daily things that we can do to draw closer to the Savior. This easily fits into our busy lives, reminding us of what matters most." <br />
~Peggy Urry, President-elect, American Night Writers Association<br />
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“I LOVED this book! Connie brings these scriptures home with real, everyday moments. I can savor these bite-size gems throughout my busy day with little ones. The teachings are powerful, and her added insights brought them home for me in a new way." <br />
~Amy Chandler, Founder My Story Matters<br />
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“Connie Sokol’s new book, “40 Days with the Savior”, is just the little push I needed to feel the Savior’s presence in my daily life. Using personal stories, scriptural accounts, and meaningful insights, she helps readers draws closer to Jesus Christ and become a more Christ-centered person. I loved her daily nuggets of wisdom, with titles like, “He Did the Right Thing” and “He Gently Corrects”, to prompt a change of behavior. My Easter will be more meaningful this year!” <br />
~Jodi Marie Robinson, Author of “Women of Virtue” and “A Royal Guardian” <br />
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“Connie Sokol has thoughtfully shared fresh insights to well know scriptural phrases. The simple meditations in 40 Days with the Savior are enlightening and empowering. This is an easy way to draw closer to Jesus Christ throughout the Easter season and during the rest of the year. After reading this book I feel my burdens are lighter.” <br />
~Margaret Turley, Author of Save the Child, Administrator Writers Unite to Fight Cancer <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Author Connie Sokol</span></b><br />
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Connie Sokol is a mother of seven, and a sought after national and local speaker. She is a monthly contributor on KSL TV’s “Studio 5” and regular blogger for KSL’s "Motherhood Matters" blog. She is a former TV and radio host for Bonneville Communications, and columnist for Deseret News and Utah Valley Magazine. Mrs. Sokol is the author of several books including the award-nominated romance Caribbean Crossroads, Faithful, Fit & Fabulous, Life is Too Short for One Hair Color Series, and Motherhood Matters as well as talk CDs and podcasts. Mrs. Sokol marinates in time spent with her family and eating decadent treats.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Take My Heart by Marie Higgins</span></b><br />
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Mercedes Maxwell’s sister’s last wish was for Mercedes to find evidence against Kat’s husband, William Braxton, and have him hung as a traitor to the crown. Mercedes isn’t naïve when it comes to capturing traitors, because her own deceased husband had once been an agent for the King when they lived in England.<br />
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When she meets William Braxton for the first time, all is not as it seems. Portraying her twin, Mercedes knows this is the only way to get close enough to William to discover his secrets. What she finds along the way are little surprises she hadn’t counted on, especially when she begins to give her heart to a man who may be a spy against the crown.<br />
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”I enjoyed this book immensely. Each book of Marie's that I read is better than the last. I recommend this book to young adults and older who enjoy historical mystery, intrigue, fight for freedom, clean romance. This is the book for you.”<br />
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“Few authors have mastered the art of storytelling like Marie Higgins. In this Colonial-era romance, Marie takes her reader on a wild ride. Every chapter, every scene, every line envelopes the reader's senses and imagination with passionate romance, deep emotional struggles, unexpected twists and turns, and neverending ups and downs. This was a hard book to put down and earns an unequivocal five stars from me. Thanks, Marie, for writing such great romances!”<br />
~~Wanda Luce / Goodreads<br />
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“Marie Higgins's Take My Heart is a stunning colonial romance. With well developed characters and heartwarming scenes, this book will steal the hearts of romance lovers and historical fiction fans. There are numerous twists and Higgins keeps you guessing at every turn as to who the real villain is. This book is a "must-read" for anyone who loves romance, history, or just a good story. FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY!!” ~~L.D. Smith / Kindle<br />
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“Breathless! From start to finish you will keep wondering, questioning, and hoping. You will root for the underdog, and smile as love conquers all. Great read. You won't put it down until you're finished!”<br />
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Since Marie Higgins was a little girl playing Barbies with her sister, Stacey, she has loved the adventure of making up romantic stories. Marie was only eighteen years old when she wrote her first skit, which won an award for Funniest Skit. A little later in life, after she’d married and had children, Marie wrote Church roadshows that were judged as Funniest and Best Written. From there, she branched out to write full-length novels based on her dreams. (Yes, she says, her dreams really are that silly)<br />
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Marie has been married for twenty-six years to a wonderful man. Together, they have three loving daughters and several beautiful grandchildren. Marie works full time for the state of Utah, where she has lived her entire life. Marie plans to keep writing, because the characters in her head won’t shut up. But her husband smiles and pretends this is normal.<br />
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Bestselling author Robin Lee Hatcher's latest offering <i>Betrayal</i>, the second in the <i>Where the Heart Lives </i>series, published by Zondervan, is the story of two individuals in a quest to find healing and peace in their respective lives.<br />
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Julia Grace is a widow who runs a ranch on her own in Wyoming. Though it is not always easy, she feels liberated in a sense as her husband, Angus, was abusive and temperamental. Many a times she had wanted to run away from him and escape. But she had nowhere to go. And now, Angus' half-brother wanted to take away the ranch.<br />
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A drifter Hugh Brennan walks into her ranch one day, looking for a place to rest his tired body and injured horse. Hugh is no ordinary drifter. He's a man with a past - a past that still hurts. He's a man well acquainted with betrayal and injustice. Hugh is also on a mission to find his sisters who were separated from him when they were kids.<br />
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Both of them had a disappointing past. They had parents who disappointed them. Life was supposedly harsh on them, or so it seemed. Will things now hold better promises for them?<br />
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Hugh finds himself attracted to Julia, yet when he looks into her eyes, he could see the same pain and suffering that he went through. For Julia, marriage could be the only option available to save the ranch from the clutches of others.<br />
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Robin Lee Hatcher weaves a tale that is both endearing and compelling. Her incredible style of storytelling keeps one guessing to the very end. And the characters almost jump out of the pages of the book.<br />
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Will Julia and Hugh let go of the past and learn to forgive? Will they rediscover the joy and happiness of life? Or will they discover that though life is not always good, God is? Set at the turn of the twentieth century, <i>Betrayal</i> will take you to the high desert of western Wyoming, through the crags of the Rocky Mountains, and into the hearts of two seekers learning to trust God's love no matter the circumstances.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR</span>: </span>Robin Lee Hatcher is the bestselling author of over sixty-five books. Her well-drawn characters and heartwarming stories of faith, courage, and love have earned her both critical acclaim and the devotion of readers. Her numerous awards include the Christy Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction, two RITA Awards for Best Inspirational Romance, Romantic Times Career Achievement Awards for Americana Romance and for Inspirational Fiction, and the RWA Lifetime Achievement Award. Robin currently resides in Idaho. For more information, visit her website <a href="http://www.robinleehatcher.com/" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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THERE'S A HOLE IN THIS STORY!<br />
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Nail print touches every page of time travel novel by Memphis author, Don Furr.<br />
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Haven't we all dreamed of walking with Jesus? Wondered what it would be like to talk with Him as He peers into our eyes and tells us the secrets of why? Do you long to touch His face and callused hands, knowing full well that your only response could be nothing more than a trembling smile as He brushes away your tears and gazes into your soul? What if you could touch the scars . . . trace the outline of the nail prints, like Thomas?<br />
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<i>Quest for the Nail Prints</i> is the story of three ordinary people chosen by God for an extraordinary journey. A journey so amazing even they have a hard time believing that it is real. Through unrelated circumstances, Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, Reverend Paul Ryann, and Professor Leonardo Van Eaton find themselves sharing a journey to the Holy Land . . . when suddenly they are thrust back in time nearly two thousand years and find themselves face to face with the rugged, radical rabbi known throughout the region as Jesus of Nazareth.<br />
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This is the story of how a personal encounter with the living Christ in His time creates the journey of a lifetime! Not only for the characters traveling within the pages of the book, but for all who take the journey with them.<br />
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With thousands of books on the market, what makes this one different? There is literally a nail print individually hand driven through the entire book, from front to back. Why the nail print?<br />
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"The idea of the nail print surfaced during the first draft," says Don Furr. "From the very start, I knew the part the nail prints would play. The idea quickly flourished into the nail prints marking every page, much in the same way I picture the nail prints touching every page of our lives."<br />
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In November 2012, Nail Prints Press, LLC acquired the rights to Don Furr’s novel, “<i>Quest For The Nail Prints</i>” and it sequel, “<i>Peter’s Quest</i>,” which will release in late Fall 2013. The 2nd Edition of “<i>Quest for the Nail Prints”</i> will release on Nook and Kindle in January 2013. The Print 2nd Edition will release Feb. 20, 2013.<br />
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Releasing just before the Easter holiday, “<i>Quest for the Nail Prints</i>” is a historical journey back to the time of Christ. Author, Don Furr, spent years researching and writing this epic break out novel, answering the age old question “were you there when they crucified our Lord?”<br />
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My inbox is most often inundated with mails of all kinds, and most of them are trashed without ever opening unless it is a personal mail. One recently escaped the “trash” button, and I’m glad I have had the chance to go over its content.<br />
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I discover to my pure delight that <a href="http://www.thehighcalling.org/" target="_blank">The High Calling</a>, an online weekly newsletter, is a place where you can discover a broad range of articles, interviews, devotionals, and inspirational stories - all specifically created to help you find God in your work, family, and the broader culture. The writers and bloggers tell engaging stories crafted to encourage you in the high calling of your daily work. It is a community founded on the belief that God cares about our daily work.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thehighcalling.org/" target="_blank">The High Calling</a> is also a safe place to ask difficult questions about work, leadership, culture, family, and faith. It is a place where differing opinions about matters of faith and doubt are shared.<br />
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<b>Right Idea, Wrong Time?</b><br />
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Joseph and Noah McVicker invented a substance to clean wallpaper. It was soft, pliable, durable. Trouble was, no one wanted it. And the McVickers set their invention aside.<br />
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Ten years later, the brothers heard an elementary school teacher describe how her students, with their little hands, struggled in their art projects. Art clay was hard and unyielding. So Noah and Joseph dusted off their invention—and today we call that wallpaper cleaner Play-Doh.<br />
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This is Howard Butt, Jr., of Laity Lodge. Our world is full of ingenuity and innovations that at first solved nothing. Maybe you have a right idea that hasn’t found the right time. Stay open. Be patient...and keep thinking...in the high calling of our daily work.<br />
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I still vividly remember the news story from December 3, 2011: Lauren Scruggs had just landed with a girlfriend after viewing Christmas lights from above in a small prop plane piloted by a family friend. The young communications graduate, who had started a fashion website called <i>Lolo</i> and had worked in the wardrobe department of the TV show "<i>Gossip Girl</i>," is thought to have turned to say a final goodbye to the pilot when the horrible accident occurred. The 23-year-old fashion blogger and model, “<i>Lo</i>”, as her family and friends affectionately call her, was hit by a still-spinning airplane propeller. She was rushed to a hospital where she underwent a series of emergency operations. She lost her left hand and left eye. Far from dwelling on the horror of this face-changing accident, she writes about its life-changing spiritual implications. "I have kind of gained a new perspective of life," she told a recent interviewer, "and I feel like I need to use my message of hope and healing to help others, and inspire others, just like people have inspired me."<br />
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As a model and fashion blogger, Lauren Scruggs built a life and career that prioritized beauty and physical appearances. She had interviewed tons of gorgeous celebrities and traveled to Paris, Montreal, and New York to report on <i>Fashion Week</i>. But far from wallowing in self-pity, “<i>Lolo</i>” now sees God’s beautiful plan in her life. The accident has transformed the way Lauren sees herself and her God-given mission in life. She realizes that there are more important things in her life than the way she looks.<br />
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<i>Still Lolo: A Spinning Propeller, a Horrific Accident, and a Family's Journey of Hope</i> is a story that spins out of human control but not beyond the control of God. In this memoir, “<i>Lolo</i>” and the Scruggs family with Marcus Brotherton, embark on a journey of fear, anger, despair, hope and beauty as they shift gear to and fro.<br />
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The book, all of thirty-two chapters, is a well-written 272-page book, with contributions from Lauren’s mother Cheryl, father Jeff and sister Brittany. It begins with fear <i>An Unmistakable Premonition</i> and ends with praise <i>Giving Thanks</i>. Lauren's courage and insight shines through out in her memoir. Each family member shared their own take of the night's events and how hope triumphed. The book and the story of the Scruggs family, most importantly that of Lauren Scruggs, is a clear demonstration that even when we despair and find ourselves helpless God is not helpless even among the ruins of life.<br />
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This is a must-read book for all - to find hope and succor in troubled times and to continue to be reminded of God's goodness and faithfulness even during the good times.<br />
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If I were to rate this book on a scale of 1-5, I would give it 5+<br />
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Publisher/Distributor: Tyndale House Publishers<br />
Release Date: November 15, 2012<br />
Category: Biography/Autobiography<br />
ISBN: 978-1-4143-7669-1<br />
Pages: 272<br />
Binding: Hardcover<br />
Price: $24.99<br />
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<a href="http://mediacenter.tyndale.com/downloads/press_kits/StillLoloCh1.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Read the First Chapter here</span></a><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">About the Author</span></b>: Lauren Scruggs is a fashion journalist and the founder and editor-in-chief of LOLO Magazine, an online lifestyle experience magazine that integrates coverage of the food, fashion, beauty, health, and travel industries. She has served as a contributing editor at MyItThings.com, SMUStyle, and PR Couture. A 2009 Dallas Baptist University graduate, Lauren has worked in the Michael Kors showroom and reported from New York, Paris, and Montreal Fashion Weeks. She was an intern in the fashion department of the television series Gossip Girl. See her <a href="http://www.lolomag.com/" target="_blank">magazine</a><br />
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Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs are authors, speakers, and counselors. Their writings include the widely used book I Do Again and are the founders of Hope Matters Marriage Ministries in Dallas. See their <a href="http://www.hopeformarriages.com/" target="_blank">website</a> Brittany (Scruggs) Morgan is Lauren’s fraternal twin. She works in accounting for a commercial insurance company and is married to her best friend, Shaun.<br />
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Marcus Brotherton is a journalist and professional writer known for his literary collaborations with high-profile public figures, humanitarians, inspirational leaders, and military personnel. He has authored or coauthored more than 25 books, including the New York Times best-seller We Who Are Alive and Remain, with 20 of the last surviving Band of Brothers. See his <a href="http://www.marcusbrotherton.com/" target="_blank">website</a><br />
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A daughter complained to her father about how hard things were for her. "As soon as I solve one problem," she said, "another one comes up. I'm tired of struggling."<br />
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Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen where he filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire.<br />
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She smiled, as she tasted its rich flavor. She asked, "What does it mean, Father?"<br />
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He explained that each of them had faced the same adversity, boiling water. But each reacted differently.<br />
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The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting, but after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak.<br />
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He asked his daughter, "When adversity knocks on your door, which are you?"<br />
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If God is your co-pilot, swap seats.<br />
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In the dark? Follow the Son.<br />
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If you can't sleep, don't count sheep, talk to the Shepherd.<br />
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If you don't like the way you were born, try being born again.<br />
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How will you spend eternity - smoking or non-smoking?<br />
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If you're headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns.<br />
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May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house || George Carlin<br />
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Feed your faith and doubt will starve to death.<br />
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Don't go digging where God has buried your sins.<br />
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When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say, "Jesus, could you please get that for me."<br />
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A clean conscience makes a soft pillow.<br />
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Don't wait for the hearse to take you to church.<br />
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A family altar can alter a family.<br />
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A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.<br />
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Give God what's right, not what's left.<br />
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Exercise daily. Walk with the Lord.<br />
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He who kneels before God can stand before anyone!<br />
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The will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.<br />
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The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us.<br />
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The Ten Commandments aren't prefaced with "if you're in the mood."<br />
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When the tides of life turn against you<br />
And the current upsets your boat<br />
Don't waste those tears on what might have been<br />
Just lay on your back and float!<br />
|| Ed Norton - The Honeymooners<br />
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A coincidence is when God performs a miracle and decides to remain anonymous.<br />
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To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world.<br />
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Laughter is life's shock absorber.<br />
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Live your life in the manner that you would like your kids to live theirs.<br />
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You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to.<br />
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The Bible contains the vitamins of soul health.<br />
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Scars remind us of where we've been, but they don't have to dictate where we're going.<br />
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Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps if you are not willing to move your feet.<br />
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Belief is the truth held in the mind. Faith is a fire in the heart || Joseph Newton<br />
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Be the kind of woman that, when your feet hit the ground each morning, the devil says, "Oh crap, she's up!"<br />
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Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there || Will Rogers<br />
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Worry looks around. Sorry looks back. Faith looks up.<br />
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The heaviest thing you can carry is a grudge.<br />
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The best and most beautiful things of this world can't be seen or touched. They must be felt by the heart.<br />
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Those who walk with God reach their destination.<br />
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The Bible is meant to be bread for daily use, not cake for special occasions.<br />
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Faith means that you have peace even when you don't have all the answers.<br />
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Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped.<br />
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A raindrop landing on your cheek is a kiss from someone that lives in heaven and is watching over you.<br />
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1. My husband and I divorced over religious differences. He thought he was God and I didn't.<br />
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2. I don't suffer from insanity - I enjoy every minute of it!<br />
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3. I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.<br />
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4. Don't take life too seriously - no one gets out alive.<br />
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5. You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.<br />
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6. Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.<br />
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7. Earth is the insane asylum for the universe.<br />
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8. I'm not a compete idiot - some parts are missing!<br />
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9. Out of my mind, back in five minutes.<br />
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10. God must love stupid people - He made so many!<br />
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11. The gene pool could use a little chlorine.<br />
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12. Consciousness: that annoying time between naps.<br />
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13. Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?<br />
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14. Being "over the hill" is much better than being under it.<br />
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15. Wrinkled was not one of the things I wanted to be when I grew up.<br />
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16. Procrastinate now!<br />
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17. I have a degree in Liberal Arts - do you want fries with that?<br />
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18. A hangover is the wrath of grapes.<br />
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19. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance.<br />
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20. Stupidity is not a handicap. Park elsewhere!<br />
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21. He who dies with the most toys is nonetheless dead.<br />
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22. A picture is worth a thousand words, but it uses up three thousand times the memory.<br />
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23. Ham and eggs - a day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig.<br />
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24. The trouble with life is there's no background music.<br />
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25. I smile because I don't know what the heck is going on.</div>
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