My new book: “The LOVE Walk” Release & Giveaway!
The LOVE Walk
A 15 – Week Devotional on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
My devotional book “The LOVE Walk” was released yesterday on Amazon. It was inspired by the first blog series I did on “love” as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. I created the devotional to encourage and support people in their love walk. Each devotional focuses on a different characteristic of love:
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails….”
Each chapter includes an encouragement, a prayer, verses to meditate on, and one verse to memorize. Additionally, at the end of each chapter there are questions to reflect on for personal evaluation or group study.
Today, I am giving away one signed copy of “The LOVE Walk” along with a “Love” cross to put on your shelf or desk as a reminder to continually walk in God’s love.
Yesterday, I shared an excerpt from “The LOVE Walk” at PTL.com. Follow this link to read “Week Ten – Love…does not delight in evil” Today, I want to share chapter thirteen with you.
WEEK THIRTEEN
Love… always hopes
 ~1 Corinthians 13:7
What are you placing your hope in? Are you placing it in your job? Your bank account? Your spouse? Your children? Your appearance? Your material possessions?
To put our hope in something means we need it to make us happy. If our hope is in our jobs and we lose them, we lose our hope. If our hope is in our spouses and they leave us, our hope leaves with them. If our hope is in our beauty and it fades, our hope fades with it.
Our hope needs to be in God because He is the only one who can permanently fulfill us.
And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
—Romans 5:5
God’s love never disappoints. But have you ever felt disappointed in God? I have. In the past, I would get disappointed if I trusted God to answer a prayer and He didn’t. I would get disappointed if I obeyed Him and didn’t see the right results. I would get disappointed if I was hit with a trial and He didn’t rescue me.
I thought my hope was in God, but I was often disappointed in Him. I soon realized I wasn’t placing my hope in God. I was placing it in my own expectations of Him.
When God called me to write my first book, I expected to write it and publish it right away. I was often disappointed when I was rejected by publishers and agents in the beginning. I thought if God told me to write a book He would open all the doors. It took awhile to see He was opening the doors; they just weren’t the ones I was knocking at. I wanted Him to do it my way. I didn’t like some of the doors He wanted me to go through. They often led to trials, lessons, and hard work.
Now looking back, those trials are what I needed to prepare me for what was ahead. Had all my hope been in God’s plan for me, I could have enjoyed those years of writing instead of being disappointed.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
—Romans 12:12
Thinking positive, praising God, and communing with Him keeps our hopes up. It helps us stay joyful while waiting on God to fulfill our desires.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
—Proverbs 13:12
I’ve experienced this verse many times in my life. Once was when I had to go back to work a few years after having my first child. I was devastated to go back and even tried to avoid it. I frequently asked God why He wasn’t providing for me to stay home.
As the years went by, and I had more children, I continued praying for God to help me afford to quit. I tried everything I could to stay happy and be a good employee while waiting on God to answer my request. But as time went on, I started losing hope and fell into depression. Losing hope made my heart sick.
As I clung to God, He brought me out of depression and opened the door for me to stay home. As I looked back I could see His provision was there all along. Through those years, God was working with us on our finances so we could afford one income.
God was also working in me during that time. He was teaching me to be faithful even when it hurts. He was teaching me to trust Him even when I wasn’t seeing results. He was teaching me to be happy even when there wasn’t anything going on to rejoice in.
During those years I learned valuable lessons I wouldn’t trade now for anything. More importantly, I learned my prayers were answered the moment I requested them. I just didn’t see it until after I received it.
God answers our prayers. We don’t see all the behind the scenes work He does to prepare for those answers. We have to remember His ways are far beyond ours. We only see what is in front of our eyes. God sees above and beyond. He sees the final outcome, which is why He asks us to place our hope in Him. We don’t have anything to be disappointed about when all our hope is in Him.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
—Romans 15:13
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 Week Thirteen Love Walk: Hope
I encourage you this week to place your hope in God. Don’t focus on your outward circumstances. Face each trial with joy as you hope in Him. Cling to Him. Praise Him. And remember to be faithful even when you’re not seeing any results.
But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has?
—Romans 8:24
Prayer For The Week:
Heavenly Father,
I praise You for giving me so much to be hopeful for. I know I will never be disappointed when I am trusting You. Help me remain faithful and continue doing Your will when the devil comes against me. Thank You that through Jesus I am an overcomer. I joyfully put my hope in You, my rock, my fortress and my deliverer.
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Scriptures To Meditate On (pick one to memorize):
Romans 8:24; Isaiah 40:31; Psalm 18:2; Romans 15:13
Week Thirteen Reflection:
- Share how God revealed Himself to you this week as you placed your hope in Him.
- Do you have a prayer you are waiting to see answered?
- Don’t give up hope on your prayer. God knew what you needed before you even asked! Write a prayer praising Him that He has heard and answered your prayer according to His Word.
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Easter Giveaway – God Wants To Resurrect Your Marriage!
God resurrected Christ, and now He wants to resurrect our marriages!! In honor of Easter, my book is FREE today and tomorrow for Kindle download on Amazon. If you know anyone who is struggling in their marriage, or with raising their children, please use the share tabs below to help spread the word! 🙂
“If God raised Jesus Christ from the dead and saved us from our sins, He can save your marriage! Change your thinking to what God can do instead of what you can’t do!” (taken from “You Can Have a Happy Family)
You can read more excerpts from my book at these links below:
Posted at Gathering Together: Excerpt taken from the chapter “What Men Need.”
Posted at Early Bird Counseling: Excerpt on “Take the High Road – Commitment.”
Posted at Living Better at 50+ Magazine: Excerpt on “Forgiving Adultery.”
Posted at God Mission Possible: Post on “Flee From Adultery.”
Posted at SRL Ministries: Excerpt on “Fighting Temptation.”
*I am also starting a new series tomorrow on my “Enjoying Your Family” blog on “Igniting The Fire In Your Marriage.” The series will run every Wednesday through April.
To God be all the Glory!!
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Monday’s Blog: Blessed Are The Meek (+ Giveaway Winners Announced!)
I want to thank everyone who entered the book giveaways last week! It was a great turnout! We had over 100 comments posted! Thank you for all your wonderful messages.
I want to thank my wonderful friends who graciously shared their inspiring books with us. Thank you for celebrating my one year anniversary of sharing God’s Truths!
My kids wrote down all the names of those who commented on each blog and put them in six separate bowls, just so you know the winners were randomly selected.
Here are the winners:
Monday’s winner is: LUTHER STAPLETON – My book “You Can Have a Happy Family†and Warren Baldwin’s book “Roaring Lions, Cracking Rocks, and Other Gems from Proverbsâ€
Tuesday’s winner is: JAN BALSAMO – Chuck Balsamo’s book “Make Me A Legend†(What a coincidence! They’re not even related!)
Wednesday’s winner is: L. SHUMPERT – Penny Zeller’s book “Haileeâ€
Thursday’s winner is: BRANDY HATCHER – Dr. Gary & Norma Smalley’s book “4 Days to a Forever Marriageâ€
Friday’s winner is: CHERYL COPE – Deborah Bateman’s E-book “The Book of Ruth A Story of Love and Redemptionâ€
Saturday’s winner is: KIMI MEADOR – Dave Moore’s book “The Father’s Loveâ€
Congratulations to all the winners! If you didn’t win and would like to purchase these great books, click on the titles above. You’ll not only be blessed by the books, but you’ll also be blessing the authors!
Winners: If you did not leave an email address on the blog, please contact me with your mailing address asap to: authoramandabeth@gmail.com.
Thanks for entering!
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Monday’s Blog: Blessed Are the Meek
I started a series on the Beatitudes before the book giveaways. If you would like to read the first two messages in this series click here. This week we move on to Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.â€
What does it mean to be meek? Strong’s concordance defines meek in this verse as mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit. People often view meek as weak-willed, someone you can easily manipulate. Yet true meekness isn’t weak at all. It is power under control.
Jesus is our example of meek. He was kind and gentle, but yet forceful when He needed to be. He was gentle toward the lost—those who didn’t know God, but harsh toward the Pharisees—those who claimed to know God but didn’t have a relationship with Him.
I think we too often do the opposite. We are harsh toward the world, but we close our eyes to the sins within the body of Christ. As a result, we push the world away by our judgment, and ruin our testimony by our hypocrisy.
The Body of Christ
Paul wrote: “I have written you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people—not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. ‘Expel the wicked man from among you’†(1 Corinthians 5:9-13).
Earlier in verse 6, Paul wrote, “Your boasting is not good. Don’t you know that a little yeast works through the whole batch of dough?â€
Closing our eyes to the sins within the church contaminates the body of Christ, and hinders us from reaching the world. This is why Satan endeavors to lure us into sin. He can’t take our salvation, but he can ruin our testimony and hinder the Holy Spirit from using us to impact the world.
Does this mean we start looking at our brothers and sisters in Christ through a magnifying glass, expelling them as soon as they fall?
No. Jesus said to first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye (Matthew 7:5).
We first need to work with God in the areas that hinder our own testimony. As we allow God to sanctify us, and draw us closer to Him, He will lead us to confront and help our brothers and sisters who are caught in sin.
When it’s time to confront someone, we need to do it in meekness and love so we don’t also fall into sin. Paul states in Galatians 6:1, “Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.â€
As Christians, we especially need to set high standards for those in leadership positions because those of us who teach will be judged more strictly (James 3:1). If you run a ministry, you need to confront your leaders if the Holy Spirit is showing you they are in sin. Don’t turn a blind eye, because you’ll only be inviting the enemy in to destroy your ministry and affect those you are teaching.
Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
—1 Timothy 4:15-16
As we follow God’s leadership and set high standards within the body of Christ, according to the Bible, God can use us to powerfully impact the world.
If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work. Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
—2 Timothy 2:21-22
 Reaching the World
I think sometimes we get too comfortable in the church, being around other believers, that we forget we are called to reach the world.
When I first started following Christ, I attended a National Day of Prayer ceremony. I had never been to a prayer ceremony before. I was nervous to go alone, but eager to meet and fellowship with other believers.
There were probably around thirty or forty people who attended the ceremony. When the time came to pray, the leader asked everyone to break off in small groups. I turned to join the people on my right, but they turned away and made a circle with their friends. I turned to join the people on my left, but they also turned away and made a circle with their friends. I looked around to find someone to pray with, but everyone else had formed groups as well. The event went on for awhile, but no one ever acknowledge me standing alone.
I remember thinking I hope I never get so comfortable with my Christian walk that I don’t notice the people around me. If I hadn’t already accepted Christ and tasted the Lord’s goodness, I might have left that meeting that day not wanting to be part of the Christian community.
I am sad to admit this, but through the years as I became comfortable in my Christian walk I caught myself several times doing the same thing.
Chuck Balsamo wrote in his book Make Me A Legend:
“Whenever our Christian maturity becomes a hindrance to the Great Commission of Jesus, then our apparent progress is really no progress at all. We should care more about broken people as we climb, not less. Real Christian maturity is about loving, serving, and sacrificing, not about strutting through our world with a golden crown.â€
Jesus didn’t ignore the broken and lost. He didn’t wait for them to come to Him for help. He sought them. He paid careful attention to the needs around Him. His life wasn’t consumed with His personal agendas. His life was focused on God, and He was ready to act the moment the Holy Spirit showed Him a need.
Jesus was truly meek as He humbled Himself and laid His life down to serve others. For His obedience, He received the greatest reward. When we lay down our lives and walk in obedience to God and serve others, we will also reap a reward.
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
—Philippians 2:5-11
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**Prayer for the week**
Heavenly Father,
We praise You for teaching us Your ways. Jesus, You said to take Your yoke upon us and learn from You, for You are gentle and humble. We know that we cannot acquire meekness on our own. So help us to draw near to You and learn from You. Keep us from falling into sin so we can be Your representatives to the world to show them Your love and salvation.
In Your precious name, Amen!
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*If you have never accepted Christ as your Savior, please click on the “SALVATION†tab at the top of the website. Don’t wait another day!
*Come back next Monday as I share more of God’s Truths and the reasons behind the Truths.
*All Bible verses are taken from the NIV, unless otherwise noted.
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Giveaway – Dave Moore’s “The Father’s Loveâ€
Welcome back! This is the last giveaway to end my blog’s one year anniversary celebration!! Thanks to all my wonderful friends I am able to give away 7 books this week! All winners will be announced Monday morning (10/31) at sharingtruths.com. You still have until Sunday night to enter the previous giveaways. Click on the days you missed below to enter to win these inspiring books!
Previous Giveaways:
Monday: TWO for ONE winner – My book “You Can Have a Happy Family,†and Warren Baldwin’s book “Roaring Lions, Cracking Rocks, and Other Gems from Proverbsâ€
Tuesday: Chuck Balsamo’s book “Make Me A Legendâ€
Wednesday: Penny Zeller’s book “Haileeâ€
Thursday: Dr. Gary & Norma Smalley’s book “4 Days to a Forever Marriageâ€
Friday: Deborah Bateman’s book “The Book of Ruth – A Story of Love and Redemptionâ€
Today I am featuring an author with an amazing testimony:
Dave is a chaplain serving through Victorious Life Church of God in Ypsilanti, MI. Dave volunteers to pray with the sick and the lost in hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, and jails. He is married to the love of his life, Dorinda, and has three sons, Shane, Adam, and David.
Dave has graciously shared a SIGNED hardcover copy of his book to give away:
I have had the privilege of meeting Dave and his wonderful wife, Dorinda. We recently did a couple book signings together. His testimony in this book is amazing. I read The Father’s Love in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down. There is so much you can walk away with from this book. It should be made into a movie. It was truly inspiring. You will love it!
You can follow Dave at:
Website: www.thefatherslovebook.com
Facebook: The Father’s love page
Twitter: The Father’s Love
LinkedIn: Dave Moore
To enter to win a SIGNED hardcover copy of The Father’s Love, leave a comment below. This drawing is ONLY OPEN to those who live in the UNITED STATES.
The winner will be announced Monday morning (10/31) at this blog, sharingtruths.com. Use the share tab below to spread the word.
Don’t forget you still have time to enter the previous giveaways!
God bless!
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Giveaway – Deborah Bateman’s “The Book of Ruth”
Welcome back! There are only TWO more giveaways left this week! You still have time to enter the previous giveaways. Click on the days you missed below to enter to win some great books!
Previous Giveaways:
Monday: TWO for ONE winner – My book “You Can Have a Happy Family,” and Warren Baldwin’s book “Roaring Lions, Cracking Rocks, and Other Gems from Proverbs”
Tuesday: Chuck Balsamo’s book “Make Me A Legendâ€
Wednesday: Penny Zeller’s book “Haileeâ€
Thursday: Dr. Gary & Norma Smalley’s book “4 Days to a Forever Marriageâ€
Today I am featuring an inspiring author with a wonderful heart for the Lord:
Deborah is a Christian Author, Blogger and Website Designer. She is the Founder of Christian Daily Resources, a Christian Online Ministry. She is also the author of several websites, and is a contributor to “Women of Wisdom†section of Living Better at 50+ Magazine. Her article “Seasons of Our Lives†was published in the August 2011 issue. It was also featured in the Women of Wisdom Monthly Newsletter. Her article “Beatitudes†was published in the September 2011 issue. Deborah is dedicated to “Sharing God’s Word.â€
Deborah has graciously offered to give away her first E-book release:
The Book of Ruth – A Story of Love and Redemption
The Book of Ruth-A Story of Love and Redemption is being published as an E-book by Christian Daily Resources. It is a Daily Bible Reading Study of The Book of Ruth. The characters in “The Book of Ruth†deal with loss, lack, and romance. Through their many trials they learn to lean on God and His sovereign will for their lives. Even though Ruth is a Moabite she decides to follow her mother-in-law, Naomi back to her homeland of Judah, which is the promised land.
The two ladies travel back with nothing and are not sure how they will survive, but they trust God to make a way for them. As you read “The Book of Ruth-A Story of Love and Redemption,†you will see the story unfold and see God’s provision for these two ladies. Reading “The Book of Ruth†will help you recognize God’s sovereignty and provision in your own life.
I had the honor of reading Deborah’s book. It’s a great daily devotional. It’s not too long. It’s only 7 lessons, so you can read one a day for a week. Deborah does a remarkable job bringing to light details we often overlook in the book of Ruth that relate to the New Testament and our relationship with Christ. You will be inspired by this book!
You can follow Deborah at:
Websites: Deborahhbateman.com
                  Christian Daily Resources
                  Daily-Bible-Reading
                  Recipe for Life
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DeborahHBateman
Twitter: www.twitter.com/DebBat
To enter to win an E-BOOK copy of The Book of Ruth, leave a comment below.
The winner will be announced Monday morning (10/31) at this blog, sharingtruths.com. Use the share tab below to spread the word.
Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for our LAST author giveaway!! I will be featuring author Dave Moore! I will be giving away a SIGNED copy of his book, “The Father’s Love.”Â
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Giveaway – Smalley’s “4 Days to a Forever Marriage”
Welcome back for another giveaway! It’s not too late to enter Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday’s giveaways! Click on the links and post a comment on each blog to enter to win. Monday’s giveaway was for my book (You Can Have a Happy Family) and Warren Baldwin’s book (Roaring Lions, Cracking Rocks, and Other Gems from Proverbs). Tuesday’s giveaway was for Chuck Balsamo’s book (Make Me A Legend). Wednesday’s giveaway was for Penny Zeller’s book (Hailee). I am giving away a total of 7 books this week. Every day I am featuring a new author and giveaway. I will announce all 7 winners on Monday 10/31.
Thanks to New Leaf Publishing Group, today I am giving away 4 Days to a Forever Marriage, SIGNED by bestselling author Dr. Gary Smalley and his wife, Norma.
Be in Love ………for the rest of your life
You are 4 Days away from
- Laying a firm foundation for your future marriage
- Charting the course for an even better marriage
- Transforming a marriage that seems to be at the end.
After all these years, bestselling author Gary Smalley and his wife, Norma, continue to improve their marriage. Learn from Dr. Smalley’s latest research, employing biblical principles he and Norma have used in the last forty years of marriage, ministry, and counseling.
Your marriage can be a safe place to love and be loved!
Take the 4 Day Challenge today…
God can do more than you can ask or think (from Ephesians 3:20).
Gary and Norma have been married for over 40 years. They are the founders of the Smalley Relationship Center. Gary is one of the country’s best-known authors and speakers on relationships.
I had the honor of reading and writing a review on this newest release by New Leaf Publishing group. Click here to read my review on the book.
You can also watch these new videos designed to supplement 4 Days to a Forever Marriage in this article: Do You Want a Forever Marriage? – on ChristianPost.com.
Here’s the first video:
You can follow the Smalley’s on:
Website: smalley.cc
Twitter (Book): @ForeverMarriage
Twitter (Gary): @GaryTSmalley
Twitter (Michael Smalley, co-founder of Smalley Center): @Michael_Smalley
Facebook (Smalley Center): http://www.facebook.com/SmalleyCenter
Facebook (Co-Founders) : http://www.facebook.com/MichaelandAmy
Facebook (4days to forever marriage): http://www.facebook.com/aforevermarriage
To enter to win a copy of 4 Days to a Forever Marriage, leave a comment below. This drawing is only open to those who live in the United States.
Winner will be announced Monday morning 10/31 at this blog, sharingtruths.com. Use the share tab below to spread the word.
Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for another author giveaway!! I will be featuring author Deborah Bateman! She will be giving away her first ebook, “The Book of Ruth – A Story of Love and Redemption.”
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Giveaway – Penny Zeller’s “Hailee”
Welcome back for another giveaway! It’s not too late to enter Monday and Tuesday’s giveaways! Just click on the links and post a comment on the blogs to enter to win. Monday’s giveaway was for my book and Warren Baldwin’s book. Tuesday’s giveaway was for Chuck Balsamo’s book. I am giving away a total of 7 books this week. Every day I am featuring a new author and giveaway. I will announce all 7 winners on Monday 10/31.
Today I am featuring an amazing writer with a beautiful heart for the Lord:
Penny Zeller is the author of several books and numerous magazine articles. She is also the author of the humor blog “A Day in the Life of a Wife, Mom, and Author” (www.pennyzeller.wordpress.com). She is an active volunteer in her community, serving as a women’s Bible study small-group leader and co-organizing a women’s prayer group. Penny devotes her time to assisting and nurturing women and children into a closer relationship with Christ. Her passion is to use the gift of the written word that God has given her to glorify Him and to benefit His kingdom. When she’s not writing, Penny enjoys spending time with her family and camping, hiking, canoeing, and playing volleyball.
Penny has graciously offered to give away a personalized copy of her latest novel titled:
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I read the first book, Mckenzie, and I loved it! I read it in less than a week. I didn’t want to put it down. It had a great story line along with an inspiring message. I am excited to read Kaydie and Hailee. I know you will be blessed by Penny’s books!
Here’s the trailer for Hailee:
Blurb: For years, orphan Hailee Annigan was just a ragamuffin in the Cincinnati streets, stealing food to keep her two younger brothers fed. Her thievery landed her in a home for delinquent youngsters, where her life was changed, thanks to her teachers. Now, nineteen-year-old Hailee excitedly heads to Montana to be a teacher, yet she’s still plagued by her shameful past and the fear of never seeing her brothers again.
Based on his upbringing in high-society Boston, no one would have guessed that Nate Adams would attend seminary and become a church pastor in rugged Montana. Even now, Nate’s parents refuse to put aside their own plans for his future and accept his calling.
When their paths converge, an immediate attraction draws Hailee and Nate together, even as the pressures and demands of others pull them apart. Can the unlikely pair come to terms with their pasts and face the future together?
Here’s an interview with Penny to help those inspiring to write:
How long does it take you to complete a novel? This is a great question! Actually, it really varies. Sometimes it can be as little as two months and sometimes as long as five or six months. I think my average would be about three months for the first draft. However, I give my books and my writing to the Lord, so I’m learning to write on His schedule.
What advice would you give to a fledgling author? I offer several writing helps on my blog, at http://pennyzeller.wordpress.com/sticking-with-writing/ , including how to stick with writing and information about how to prepare for a writer’s conference.
I am humbled how the Lord has placed me in a mentoring position for new writers through a Writer’s Bible Study. When I chat with a fledgling author, I ask what he/she envisions themselves doing for God’s Kingdom and how can I pray and encourage him/her in that pursuit. One of the most important things to remember in being a writer is that if God has called you to write, He will guide you, one step at a time.
In November of 2000, I gave my writing to the Lord. I quit my fulltime job with a social services governmental agency so I could stay home with my infant daughter. That was the start of my career, beginning with magazine articles. I would advise a new writer to give his/her writing to the Lord and to not give up! I speak from experience when I say that when He closes one door, He opens another (much better) one.
You can follow Penny on the web at:
www.pennyzeller.com (website)
www.pennyzeller.wordpress.com (blog)
www.facebook.com/pennyzellerbooks (Facebook)
http://twitter.com/pennyzeller (Twitter)
To enter to win a copy of Hailee, leave a comment below. If you are a U.S. resident you will win the paperback version. If you are outside the U.S. you will win the ebook PDF version.
Winner will be announced Monday morning (10/31) at this blog, sharingtruths.com. Use the share tab below to spread the word.
Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for another author giveaway!! Thanks to New Leaf Publishing Group, I am giving away a new release 4 Days to a Forever Marriage, signed by bestselling author Gary Smalley and his wife, Norma.
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Giveaway – Chuck Balsamo’s “Make Me A Legend”
Welcome back to my blog’s anniversary celebration week of giveaways! It’s not too late to enter yesterday’s giveaway for my book and Warren Baldwin’s book. Click here to take you to the blog. Just post a comment to enter to win. I will be giving away a total of 7 books this week. Every day I will be featuring a new author and giveaway. I will announce all 7 winners on Monday 10/31.
Today’s author I am featuring is a wonderful man of God: Chuck Balsamo
Chuck and his wife, Emily, pastor Destiny Family Center, a vibrant church in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. Chuck also travels the world bringing hope to thousands at conferences and church events. Chuck has graciously offered to give away a SIGNED copy of his amazing book:
Make Me A Legend – For The Dream Of A Better Tomorrow
I had the honor of reading this book and it blew me away. Chuck’s passion is contagious. It leaps right off the pages, making you want to run out and save the world. I have no doubt this book will ignite a fire in your spirit.
Make Me a Legend predicts the rise of an emergent legend tribe. More than a prediction, it’s a “save the world†manual for today—and the invitation of lifetime!
If you knew your life was almost over, would you draft a farewell to your beloved survivors? Although the author’s time isn’t almost over, he chose to write a farewell message to those he loves—his family and you.
He studied people’s dreams and forecasted their biggest obstacles, and then sealed his imperative lessons in Make Me a Legend. If you follow Chuck’s fearless lead, you will dream bigger, live bolder, and make a large and lasting difference—your legendary life will echo in eternity, whether your days are few or many!
In this “save the world†manual, you will become empowered beyond your wildest expectations as you learn to:
- Clarify your God-sized dream.
- Build your extravagant foundation.
- Attract the right mentors, peers, and apprentices.
- Become undomesticated, wild, and free to live at the highest level!
Now you can be a legend in your own family, community, and nation. You can live and be remembered as a selfless, sacrificing, and legacy-driven generation. You can grant your survivors a new world that is remarkably preserved in a spirit of innocence and free of godlessness, immorality, and ruin. It’s very nice to meet you, welcome to the tribe and the great adventure!
You can follow Chuck on:
His blog: http://chuckbalsamo.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuckbalsamo
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/chuckbalsamo and http://twitter.com/#!/MakeMeALegend
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckbalsamo
To enter to win a copy of Make Me A Legend, leave a comment below. This drawing is only open to those who live in the United States.
Winner will be announced Monday morning 10/31 at this blog, sharingtruths.com. Use the share tab below to spread the word.
Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for another author giveaway!! I will be featuring author Penny Zeller! She will be giving away her newest release from Whitaker House: “Hailee”
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Anniversary Celebration – Book Giveaways!
One year ago today, I posted my first blog on this website. I was scared to death. I didn’t know a thing about blogging. I had no clue what I would talk about each week. And I wasn’t sure anyone would even read my blogs.
I decided to take a leap of faith and rely heavily on the grace of God to empower me. And here I am, blogging strong one year later. It never ceases to amaze me how God provides each message I post. He never leaves me without a word.
It also amazes me how God teaches me from every message I post. I believe God teaches us while using us to minister to others so we can’t say it comes from our wisdom. All the glory goes to God.
Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.
—2 Corinthians 3:5
But the greatest blessing God has brought me from blogging is all of you—my readers!
The divine friendships I have made during the last year I wouldn’t trade for the world. You have brought me so much joy. I am grateful for all the encouragements I have received from your comments and messages. You motivated me to press on when it got tough, and to continue fearlessly sharing God’s Word.
To thank you for the blessings you have given me, I want to bless you in return.
With the help of my wonderful fellow bloggers, I am giving away 7 inspiring books this week!! Every day from now through Saturday, I will be featuring a different author and giveaway.
I will announce all seven winners in next Monday’s blog (10/31) when I continue our Beatitude series with “Blessed Are the Meek.†If you’ve missed the first two messages in this series, click on “Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit,†and “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn.â€
For today’s drawing I am giving away TWO BOOKS to ONE WINNER!! Whoever leaves a comment on TODAY’S BLOG will be entered to win a signed copy of my book “You Can Have a Happy Family.“ As bonus, the winner will also receive Warren Baldwin’s book “Roaring Lions, Cracking Rocks and Other Gems from Proverbs.”
If you live outside the U.S., you will just receive an ebook of my book.
If you go to my website amandabeth.net, you can find out more about my book. You can also now watch a video trailer on the book. I explain the chapters and share my testimony and why I wrote the book.
I am also looking for people to help sell my book to bring families the message of hope. If you live in the U.S. and want to earn $4.00 on every book you sell, please contact me at authoramandabeth@gmail.com. If you know anyone who wants to earn extra money for Christmas, while helping families, please use the share tab below and help spread the word.
Here’s the list of the other giveaways this week:
Tuesday: Chuck Balsamo’s book “Make Me A Legend†(Signed)
Wednesday: Penny Zeller’s book “Haileeâ€
Thursday: Gary & Norma Smalley’s book “4 Days to a Forever Marriage†(SIGNED)
Friday: Deborah Bateman’s E-book “The Book of Ruthâ€
Saturday: Dave Moore’s book “The Father’s Love†(SIGNED)
All you have to do is leave a comment on the day of the blog for the book you want to win. Or, you can leave a comment each day for a chance to win ALL 7 books!!
Thank you again for reading my blog. Leave a comment below and enter today’s drawing! Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for a chance to win Chuck Balsamo’s book! Use the share tab below to let others know about the drawing.
Praying these books bless you!
Your sister in Christ,
Amanda Beth
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