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Exciting news! We have a new book on the way that I am writing with Dennis Booth, from New South Wales, Australia. It will be called, “Signs of Hope: For the Weak Days.” (Working Title.) It is a compiling of posts that Dennis and I have been doing on my blog at: www.dailysignsofhope.com. There are 0ver 50,000 followers on that site, and it is because so many people are seeking hope and it is provided there.
*Update: 11-22-13. I have about one half of my share of the book done. We still don’t have a publishing date yet, but stay tuned to see what is happening. I will try to have an update often.
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I am finding more time to write on this site lately. It could be because God is telling me I need to spend ore time with you here.
This Site will have two functions:
- Share with you what the latest news is on my writing, and new books that are coming out.
- Write words of hope at the end of each of my post that you can cling to help you through those cloudy and stormy days.
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I have had a hectic time as of late. I am spinning around in my head trying to decide what my next book will be after we finish my second book called, “Signs of Hope: For the Weak Days.” My co-author on this book, Dennis Booth, came up with the word weak in the title. It symbolizes the theme of the whole book, The book will be reaching out to those who suffer from anxiety, fear, depression, addictions, rejection, self-doubt, hopelessness, and the many other usual suspects.
We are nearing the half way point in getting the book done, and I hope you keep checking here to see the progress.
I also am looking ahead to what I need to write after this book is published. Here is where you the reader comes in. I am going to list several ideas I have for books in the future, and you tell me which one you would like me to write next:
- Signs of Hope for Seniors: The Alligators that Chase us. This book will be dedicated directly to my fellow senior citizens who are the fastest growing population in the world. It will share thoughts on aging, financial concerns, illness, ways to cope, death, rejection, anxiety, or fear. There will be other topics, but I wanted to give you a taste of the food before it is even cooked. 🙂
- Signs of Hope for the military: This one has been burning on my heart fro several months. I keep reading about how many suicides there are in the military. It is so sad. I am a veteran, and my son is a career soldier. He is an executive officer for an general at Ft Lewis Washington. This book will share my own stories while I was in the service; not getting letters from home; being isolated from others while on duty, the self-doubt, and loneliness. There are other stories that will help the soldiers or veterans cope in a world that doesn’t always understand the way of a soldier.
- Signs of Hope for the caregivers: I was a caregiver for my mother for several years before she passed. I will talk about the mental strain of seeing your loved one slowly lose their desire to want to go on. There will be stories of daily things that happened while caring for her. I will address the issue of the need for the caregiver to take care of themselves, even though it may seem selfish. May more thoughts and ideas will come out in this book.
- Other books down the road that are just in the thinking stage: Signs of Hope for: teachers, mothers, dads, teens, etc. But first I need you to comment on the top three I have mentioned above. Which one do your think is the most important one to write next? Please respond. I do need you guidance.
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Now for some thoughts for you to use to make your day go more smoothly, and give you comfort:
- God made you in His own image. If He cares enough to do that, He will certainly care for your needs what ever they are. All you have to do is ask.
- With God on your side, who can be against you.
- 99% of what we worry about never happens. Turn the other 01% over to God.
- Jesus is always there by your side. He will comfort you during your storms, and rejoice with you during your victories.
- All storms end, and then there is the SON.
Remember:
You are never alone.
You are never forsaken.
You are never unloved.
And above all…never, ever, give up!