Easter Gatherings Can be Sinful!

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We have a huge announcement to make. The book “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World,” is now in eBook form.  That’s not all! We just lowered the price of the eBook from $4.99 to $2.99! This won’t last very long. Check it out by clicking on the Amazon icon on the right. You can also buy it at any eBook outlet!

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 What an Easter weekend I had. I started out being optimistic about being “good,” with my eating and then completely failed on Saturday, the day before Easter.

We had a wonderful setting for the gathering. We were on the Oregon Coast, and it was a perfect day. There were no clouds; a little windy, but warm.

Then the family started coming. One had my favorite bean casserole. Another had ham that was  perfect. Then there was the spaghetti, made just right. Of course the scalloped potatoes.

Before we ate the main course, there were the appetizers. There was shrimp with some wonderful cocktail sauce. The deviled eggs were beyond description, and the homemade dip for the relish dish, was outstanding.

After I pigged out on all of that there were the desserts! Apple pie; perfect brownies; cupcakes, and chocolate pudding pie.

So, my dream of being good lasted only as long as I didn’t see the food. Once I saw it I fell apart quickly.

That happens to all of us in our daily lives. We “promise” to not sin, but when the temptation comes we often fall apart. We want the main dish of life , and the dessert as well.

Temptation for food, or our own desires in our lives are hard, at best, to conquer. That is when we need to turn to God. We need to depend on Him. If we think we can go life without God, Dr. Phil would ask, “How is that working for you?”

Always keep God on your side. When He is on you side, who can be against you?

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!

Why do I Have to go to a Writer’s Conference?

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Another shocking announcement! ( That got your attention!) “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World, ” is now out in eBook form. I You can acquire it at all the eBook outlets. It is only $4.99 compared to $19.99 in the bookstores. Help it climb the www.amazon.com best selling list. You can even order it right from this site by clicking on the Amazon icon on the right.

If you want a hard copy with the autograph of the author on it, just click on the bookstore tab at the top of this page to order one. It is only $15.99 plus shipping compared to the $19.99 price in the retail stores.

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I have a podcast here that I did with John Kremer, the marketing guru. He invited me to share unusual places to sell books. Take a listen and hit those streets running: goo.gl/WGTF7

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Why do I need to go to a writer’s conference? (I thought you would never ask!)

Writer conferences have many benefits that some people may not know about. Let me mention a few:

  • You can have your manuscript critiqued by professional editors or agents for free.
  • You can have appointments with those same agents, and editors, plus many publishers.
  • You can go to many workshops that teach you some skills to be a better writer.
  • You can sit and talk with other writers and get feedback from them on how they were successful.
  • You can hear highly successful authors give key note speeches on their approach to success.

Going to a writer’s conference has too many benefits for you to pass them up. Try to fit one in this year.

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Do you try to hid your past? Are you ashamed of something you have done. I have been there. I thought I was worthless and had a past that was not very glamorous. I was having many pity parties that no one wanted to come to.

How can we keep on going forward, when we keep living  in the past? We can’t. How can we clear up our past? We just need to ask God to forgive any past action that is wrong in His eyes, and turn them all over to Him.

Once you have asked God to forgive you, He erases all your sins and negative past out of His books. They are gone forever.

You have a fresh start, and can concentrate on pleasing God for the rest of your life, and you can look for a bright future.

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never unloved.

You are never forsaken.

And above all…never, ever, give up!

How do I Know if God Has a Purpose for Me?

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There are new things to look at on the site.

  1. The is a new trailer of the book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.” It is on the right side under the Amazon icon. Click on it to see what the book is all about.
  2. There is a new page forming called, “All About Writing.” That page will talk about publishing; have guest authors share, and discuss writing trends. It is in a baby stage, so bear with me as I slowly develop it to my and your liking.
  3. I have posted two 5 star reviews of my book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World,” on the “All About Writing” page. I will be add others as the days go by. Click on the All About Writing tab to also see all my other places you can connect with me.
  4. There is a new page called, “Publishing News.” This page will bring you news from around the world on trends, latest news on publishing, and any other things that may be interesting. Check it every time you come here. There is a new post there today that is very interesting. Just click on the “publishing,” tab above, to read the latest news on publishing.

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Another shocking announcement! ( That got your attention!) “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World, ” is now out in eBook form. I You can acquire it at all the eBook outlets. It is only $4.99. Help it climb the www.amazon.com best selling list.

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I have a podcast here that I did with John Kremer, the marketing guru. He invited me to share unusual places to sell books. Take a listen and hit those streets running: goo.gl/WGTF7

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Thoughts just for you…

Do you feel God might use you in same way to fulfill His purposes? If you do, you are right. Let me share some of the things God did to fulfill His purposes in the Old Testament:

  • He used people to accomplish His purposes.
  • He used events and personalities to illustrate important truths.
  • He used prophets  to announce the coming Messiah.
  • He used sacrifices to prepare the people to understand the Messiah’s coming work.

We learn to have faith from all of this pre-teachings. Without this enduring faith, we could easily be blown away by the winds of temptation, false teachings, or persecution.

To prevent having an unbelieving heart, stay in fellowship with other believers, talk daily about your mutual faith, and beware of the deceitfulness of sin. Also encourage one another with love and concern.

When you are truly in the faith, you will know God’s purpose for you. You will seek ways to accomplish that purpose, all for God’s glory.

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

Above all…never, ever, give up!