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How Do We Stop The Madness?

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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. You can acquire it at all the eBook outlets. It is only $4.99 compared to $19.99 in the bookstores. 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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I had an interesting email yesterday. A lady I have never met sent me an email telling me about her new book she thinks everyone should buy. I considered it a spam type email, but did send back and email congratulating the lady who sent it, on having a book published. I also told her I had a books published as well.

She sent me an email back and said to let her know how to order my book and she would buy one. So I sent her an email back, and we are meeting to exchange books.

This taught me that even when you think you have spam, you may want to at least read it to make sure. I made a sale, and will have a book on retiring that I just may benefit from.

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With the recent events of shooting in the United States, I am left with tears, and confusion. I don’t understand the mentality of someone who thinks they need to kill as many as they can, and then kill themselves as well. I wonder why they don’t just end their own life, and not destroy so many others.

Is that a wrong way to think on this? Am I being too graphic and unfeeling?

These kind of people need help. They are the silent killers who have hatred for everyone around them and themselves.

In many cases the people who knew the attackers, were in shock and didn’t think the killer was that bad off.

We ALL need to look for signs in those we know for a possible hurting human being that we need to help ASAP. Here are some signs to look for:

  • The person is withdrawing from those around them.
  • They have a change in personality.
  • They often  talk about people they don’t like and joke how it would be good is something happens to them.
  • They have increasing more trouble controlling their emotions.
  • They play violent games on their video games.
  • They seem depressed more than they seem happy.

I am certainly no expert and these traits you can find in many books, and from a doctor. However, we see the traits, but what do we do about it?

Again, there are reports of the people who knew the attackers saying that the person was acting strange , and was saying they wanted to kill someone. Often the people just thought the person was joking.

This has been one of the hardest posts for me to write. It is difficult to talk about as I assume it is for you to read it.

Please look after those around you that you know. They could need help, and you could be the one that provides it for them.

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* As a side note… I am also saddened by the many suicides that are occurring in the military. My son is a career soldier, and he has seen this happen. If you know of a person who is in the military, and they seem to be depressed, please don’t let it pass by. get them help.

I have a toll free number here for anyone to call if they need help. Please tell your friends about this:

1-800-273-TALK  which is 1-800-273-8255. Veterans, Press 1

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!

 

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The Events that Caused so Many Deaths Have Saddened Many

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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. You can acquire it at all the eBook outlets. It is only $4.99 compared to $19.99 in the bookstores. 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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I had the joyous moment of being able to tell my children that my books has received a national award. I wasn’t bragging, I was wanting them to know that hard work will lead you to rewards like this.

You too can get a few treats, and endorsements if you also work hard and apply to the many award programs.

My award is from the Reader’s Favorite Awards. It gives out awards every years for the top books in various categories. My category was Christian self-help. They sent me stickers to put on my books, and it will help in the sales of the books in the future.

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I am so saddened by the recent events in the United States where the shootings took so many lives. The last one there were 20 children between the ages of 5-8 years old.

Why did these horrendous acts happen. Why would God allows this?

I can only say that our God is a livening God. he is such a loving God that He allows us to make choices, and then we have to face Him later for the decisions we make.

God will deal with the people who caused these horrible acts, and since some were little children, I am sure He won’t be very understanding with the people who caused their deaths.

God made you and I in His own image. he didn’t even do that for the angels. If he loves us that much, you can know that he wants only the best for each of us. You can also knows that he is very sad about the happens not only in the United States, but around the world.

Remember:

You are not alone.

You are not forsaken.

You are not unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!

 

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God’s Grace is Sufficient to Take on All Trials You Face

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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. You can acquire it at all the eBook outlets. It is only $4.99 compared to $19.99 in the bookstores. 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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Having a blog or an authors site is a must for marketing in the day and age. With all the social media outlets, you need to have a steady place for your followers to go to where they can get to know you better.

Through your blog, you can talk about many things, and show the readers more about you. On your author’s site you can talk directly about your books, and promote them.

If you don’t have both going for you right now, I strongly suggest you consider it. WordPress is an excellent source to get started with your own outlet source for your readers. That is what I am using here.

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 My mother’s name is Grace. Her middle name is Angelia. Both those names fit her so well. She has been my pillar of strength for over 70 years.

She is still with us at the age of 95. She isn’t as “graceful,” as she was fifty years ago, but her constant love, and caring ways still fill my heart as I see her each day.

The name Grace is also another word for God’s reservoir of strength and protection.  Not occasionally or miserly but constantly and aggressively, wave upon wave.  We barely regain our balance from one breaker, and then, bam, here comes another!

We dare to stake our hope on the gladdest news of all:  if God permits the challenge, he will provide the grace to meet it.  We never exhaust his supply. “Stop asking so much!  My grace reservoir is running dry.”  Heaven knows no such words.  God has enough grace to solve every dilemma you face, wipe every tear that you cry, and answer every question you ask.

He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all. How will he not also graciously give us all things?  (Romans 8:32).

Having given the supreme and costliest gift, how can He fail to lavish upon us all He has to give?

Don’t think God isn’t listening to your cries. He knows your hurts, and with His grace and love will see you through. Just like my mother’s love and grace see me through.

God’s grace is sufficient to take on all walls, and trials you face. Turn to Him when the dark clouds come.

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!