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I am Blessed to Have so Much Suffering

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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.

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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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Just a little over a week, and I will be signing books at the Oregon State Fair. It is being held August 24th-September 3rd.

I will be there everyday except Saturday the 1st of September from 10:00am-10:oopm.

Drop by and say hello any of those days. I would love to meet you.

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Thoughts just for you….

We have all faced suffering. I have been through the wringer a few times myself. I could take a couple of hours of writing and share all I have been through, but I am not here to try to invite you to my pity party.

Why do we have to suffer? Why does God allow this to happen to us?

Would you believe me if I said that God allows it to happen on purpose? He often does this knowing that we as Christians will grow even more trough adversity, and therefore, be able to be a blessing to others who may be going through the same things.

I am blessed by having to do so much of this suffering. I am able to witness to others without trying to create thoughts. I can just relate my true story of adversity, and be able to truthfully say, ” I have been there and done that.”

I would be lying if I told you I love suffering. I don’t look forward to it, but I also don’t let it tear me down and make me curse God. I thank God for it, and ask how I can use it to help others.

If you fall into the muck and mire, and many storms come your way, try to focus on God and let Him show you how to use the storms to help others.

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

Above all…never, ever, give  up!

 

 

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Do You Feel Unworthy of God’s Love?

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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.

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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 have a signing coming up August 24th- September 3rd at the Oregon State Fair in Salem, Oregon.  It will be in the Jackman building, which has changed names. I will give you the new name in a future post.

It was lot of fun last year. I met hundreds of new people. Gave out many cards, and sold 21 books. It was a grueling time. Ten straight days of being there by yourself for 11 hours each day.

If you are in Oregon at that time, please come by and say hello. I would love to meet you.

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Thoughts just for you…

Do you feel unworty of God’s love. Do you think you have no purpose?

Let me share some things with you:

  • God made you in His own image.
  • God doesn’t make mistakes.
  • God created you with a purpose. Just pray to seek what that purpose is and go for it.

Never let anyone tell you that you aren’t worthy of love. God loves you and He is all that counts.

Remember:

You are not alone.

You are not forsaken.

You are not unloved.

 

 

 

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Perseverance and Persistence, Two Very Important Words

I want to remind you that I will be at the Oregon State Fair at the Oregon author’s table, signing my book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.” The fair starts tomorrow at 10:00am and runs through September 5th. I will be there everyday except the 5th form 10:00am-10:00 pm. Drop by and say hello if you are in the area. The fair is held in Salem Oregon.

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I recently was at a Oregon Christian Writer’s Conference in Turner, Oregon,  and learned a great deal. I learned that perseverance and persistence pays off. I scheduled appointments with two agents, and three publishers while I was there.

Both agents wanted me to send them more information on my book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to survive in an Unfriendly World.” They felt it had merit, and may want to represent me in the future. This is the first time any agents were interested.

I met with three publishers. All three took my book and asked me to also send them a proposal. This is the first time any publishers were interested.

Do you see a pattern? I have been to this same Oregon Christian Writer’s Conference for four years. I didn’t even get the time of day from any agents or publishers in the past. I stuck to it and kept improving my work. I listened to the  advice the agents and publishers gave me before to improving my chances.

This year, I put all of it together, and I may have worked hard enough to finally have it pay off.  Perseverance and persistence; two of my favorite words.

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Never, ever, give up!