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October 15, 2012

Doing Special Things With Loved Ones Have Lasting Memories

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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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I just heard from several authors on how a writer’s conference they went to was so helpful for them. The keynote speaker inspired them to get back to work with new excitement. I can’t stress enough how important writer’s conferences are.

There are many workshops and displays that can give you ideas, and material to help you become a better writer.

I have even had good success selling my book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World,” at the conference book store.

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Had a wonderful time with two of our grandchildren. Anna and I went to see a movie, and an ice cream cone at McDonald’s afterwards. We then watched the Oregon State Beavers football team win their game. I’m an alum of OSU.

Doing special things with loved ones can have lasting memories. You don’t have to search for something elaborate, or fancy to have a wonderful time.

Think about some “little,” things you can to with someone special. It could be a picnic. It could be a walk int he woods together. It may a shopping day, (even if you are like me, and are not sure you like to shop.)

Get creative, and surprise someone today. You will have fun and they will be grateful.

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!

October 12, 2012

God Gives Everyone a Special Talent.

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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 two of my granddaughters visiting this week. One is 14 and the other is 12. I may sound like I ma bragging, but they are very talented. Katie the oldest, plays the piano with great ease. The music is almost flawless. She also sings. She had a voice that, as it matures, will come through alike a beautiful song bird.

My other granddaughter Anna, plays the piano, sings, plays guitar, and the flute. She did a solo singing performance at a concert while playing her guitar.

Now to my main point. We all have talents. God gave each and ebery one of us a talent that he wants us to use to glorify His name.

You feel you don’t have any talents? Yes, you do. It may not n=be where you are a professional singer, or even a top piano player.

Think about even something like being an usher at your local church like I am. I am blessed to be an usher. I have had situations where I was able to help someone that was in distress.

Here is just one example:

I was passing out the collection bags to my area, when a woman handed me a note. I was very busy and didn’t take time to read it right away. When we finished with the offering, I read it. The woman wrote, “Please help me! I am desperate!”

I knew exactly what to do. I went to find “The God Squad.” That is what I affectionately call the Pastors who are in the sanctuary during the service.

I found one up in the front row. I went clear out of my way to get to him so it didn’t look too out of place. I handed him the note, and he followed me back to my area. I pointed out the woman in distress, and he waited for her after the service, They went into a quite room right off of the sanctuary.

I was told later that she accepted the LORD right on the spot.

This didn’t take much from me, but using my talent as an usher, and knowing what to do. brough another child into the Kingdom.

Look for your talent. Use it for the glory of God. Don’t think your talent is too big OR too small.

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all..never, ever, give up!

October 10, 2012

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

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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!