Category: forgiveness

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Join the Rat Race? Even Rats Rest Once and a While

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I am pretty excited about being able to be one of the authors who will be signing their books at the Oregon State Fair, in Salem Oregon this year. It is a great opportunity to meet new people, and get the word out about my book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.”

The fair runs from August 26th-September 5th. I will be there 12 hours  a day, every day. If I live through it alive I will be blessed. (I will be blessed even if I don’t live through it! 🙂

If you live close, please drop by and say hello. Above all, if you would be so kind, could you tell a couple thousand of your closest friends that I will be there?

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I had a high school class reunion on Saturday. It was good to see so many of my classmates there. Had dinner with two of them. I even sold two books. That was a nice bonus.

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Why is it is so hard for people to be submissive? That seems to be a dirty word with a lot of people, because they have to give up something. They are not willing to stop their sins, or so called freedoms, and submit to God.

Is it so hard to give up that fancy boat, or car? Do you need to live in that mansion?

I have felt I would like to live the “better,” life many times. I see a house on the top of a hill that has six bedrooms, and a four car garage, and wonder how nice that might be?

The I wonder if I would really be happy? Wouldn’t I then want an even bigger house, because the neighbors down the road build a house with one more bedroom? Maybe they had a fancier car? I may want to go  and buy a better one just to say I had the best car in the neighborhood.

It gets crazy. It like we all are in a rat race to out do each other. Well, think on this…. even rats rest once and a while!  

I have decided that I am “okey dokey” with what I have. I can be happy with what God has given me.

As a matter of fact, Joshua said it for me… “For me and my house, We will serve the LORD.”

Remember: Never, ever, give up!

 

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Do the Dark Days Seem to Come More Often Than the Bright Days?

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I also thought I would let you know that I will be at the Oregon State Fair in Salem, Oregon, from August 26th-September 5th this year signing my book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.” If you live close, I hope you will drop by and say hello.

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It is raining outside here in the Willamette Valley of the State of Oregon. It is dark and dreary.

This is the 17th of July and it is suppose to be beautiful weather here in Oregon this time of the year.

Does your life seem that way? Do the dark days seem to come more often than the bright days? Do you feel there is too many trials and storms in your life?

You are not alone. I have been there and so have many of the people reading this post right now.

There are some things we can do about it:

  1. Never light the darkness overcome you. God is always there for you.
  2. It is time to stop the pity parties, and become the positive person in other people’s lives.
  3. By being a friend to someone, you can change their lives and help them to enjoy life.

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I wanted to update you on the sales of my new book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.” There are steady sales going on. I seel at least three or four every month. I just sold two yesterday.

The total now is over 300, in less than a year. It has been said that if a first time author sells 100 books, he/she should feel succesful. I more than feel successful, because my book is helping people cope.

I get emails, calls, and personal testimonies from people on how the book has helped them.

I would like you to check out the book by clicking on the tab that says, “bookstore,” at the top of this page. You will see a description of the book, and a picture of the cover.

If you want to read some endorsements you can click on “Endorsements,” at the top, and read them as well.

I hope you will take a couple of minutes and do that. I am sure you know someone who is suffering from anxiety, fear, self-doubt, depression, addictions, or hopelessness. This book speaks to all those issues and more.

Remember:

Never, ever, give up!

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Another Day to do Something Special

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I have been busy with my blog at: www.dailysignsofhope.com. The RSS feed there is growning at a tremendous rate. We are now over 4,200 subsribers, and adding about 10 more every day.

I would like that to happen here as well. Just click on the RSS feed above and join me. When you do, every time I post you will be notified.

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Another day to do something special for the LORD.

We should be getting up each day and praying for guidance as to what we can do to glorify God. We don’t need to get up and wonder what we can do to better ourselves. If we serve God properly, we will better ourselves through serving Him.

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I may have announced this before, but I will be at the Oregon State Fair in Salem, Oregon, from August 26th-September 5th signing my book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.” I hope to see you there if you live near.

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I wonder if we really believed in ourselves what we could really accomplish. I have had several ideas, through my life, where if I had really tried I may have done something great. I stopped short many times, because I felt I wasn’t capable of completing the task.

Have you done the same? Have you had something you have always wanted to try, but put it on the back burner, only to have it die out?

Don’t let it happen again. I’ve  learned to listen to God when He is suggesting something, and see it through. It may take a few twists and turns, but if you stay with it you will be pleased of the outcome.

I never, ever, dreamed I would someday have a published book. That wasn’t even on my radar.

I was a teacher for 22 years, and then retired. I searched for what I should do next. I floundered in failure trying several things. Why? Because they weren’t what God wanted me to do. He had plans for me, and I was trying to wing it on my own.

God wanted me to write, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.”  It came about in a shocking way considering I had to get to the end of my rope, and was considering checking out of the hotel called earth before God finally woke me up.

I won’t go into details, but God stopped me from checking out, and directed me to write. I did, and I have been very blessed from the many people who have thanked me after they bought the book, and they say it helped them cope.

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You can take a look at the book right here on this site. Just go up to the tab at the top of this page and click on “Bookstore.” You will see a description of the book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.” There will also be a copy of the cover for you to see.

If you want to read some great endorsements, you can click on, “Endorsements,” at the top as well.

There is a special sale going on right now. In the retail stores the book is selling for $19.99. If you order off of this site, it is only $15.99. The shipping cost is cut in half too. A total savings of over $6.00.

I hope you will check it out. Think of someone who may be hurting. This would be a wonderful gift for them.