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"Miss Those Sunday Drives" in Reminisce Magazine
2006-12-02 20:16:01
I have an article in the new issue of Reminisce Extra called Miss Those Sunday Drive s. If you see it on the newsstand, you'll see my picture on the front cover! Click here to visit the site: Reminisce Magazine *Single copies may be purchased at any Barnes Noble.
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Perseverance
2006-12-02 20:16:01
*For something different, I'm including a few posts on writing. I have a lot of readers who write, too! Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart. - Proverbs 3:3I attended an SCBWI (Society of Children?s Book Writers Illustrators) meeting recently. Diana Jenkins spoke, and gave us many wonderful tips on how to get published in
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Carnival of Beauty: Blessed to Blog
2006-12-02 20:16:01
This week's Carnival of Beauty is being hosted by Mary DeMuth over at relevantblog. The topic is The Beauty of Blog ging. Blessed to Blog I?ll never forget the day. Jules (The Master?s Artists founder) and I chatted about blogging. ?What in the world is a blog??? I asked. Jules had a vision for a group blog where artists who take pride in the craft could contribute pieces with the purpose of
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Pumpkin Prank
2006-12-01 07:06:05
I posted a coloring page by Kevin called "Pump kin Prank " on my blog for children (and some adults! :) Click here: Topsy Turvy Land Hope the kids are still enjoying coloring the pictures!
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L.A.W.: Cecil Murphey Scholarship
2006-12-01 07:06:05
L.A.W.: Cecil Murphey Scholar s hip
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Giving Thanks in Gatlinburg
2006-12-01 07:06:05
Gatlinburg Department of Tourism Photo It?s nice to get away from our daily routine. In autumn, a drive through the mountains enjoying the spectacular range of color the Lord has created can be restorative. Recently I made a trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee with family. The weather cooperated with temperatures in the seventies and a slight breeze. Just right. It looked as if everyone who goes to
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Shopping for Christmas?
2006-12-01 07:06:05
Check your Chris t mas list. Do you have children to buy for? May I suggest a copy of Topsy Turvy Land? Here are a few of the stores with Topsy Turvy Land in stock. You can also order the book from almost any bookstore (presently through Baker Gallery 11 South Main Street West Milton, OH 45383 (937) 698-9464 Order can be placed at any Waldenbooks! *More being added all the time!
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Témoignage
2006-12-01 07:06:05
Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:27-28 (New King James Version) I couldn?t wait to get to Sunday School. My teacher, a lovely, gentle woman, shared the most wonderful

Remembering 9/11 - CBN Interactive
2006-12-01 07:06:05
CBN Special Report
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A Blooming Christian
2006-08-23 18:57:04
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds.? James 1:2-3 niv Up until a few days ago, I had a lush hibiscus tree on my deck. This morning I glanced out my back door to see this once beautiful plant had deteriorated into a pitiful state. Our back yard has a small patch of woods and it looks as if an animal might have gotten hold of the hibiscus and almost killed
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The Omnipresence of God
2006-08-23 18:57:04
Click HERE to visit the Comfort Cafe and read "The O mnipresence of God ." Donna J. Shepherd 2006 All rights reserved. No portion of this Website may be reproduced without permission. For more information, contact Donna.
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Update and New Columns!
2006-08-23 18:57:04
Hello! My husband and I are back and refreshed from our trip to Branson, Missouri. We saw Yakov Smirnoff and laughed a lot, heard great singing, and ate way too much good food. The highlight of our trip was a visit to the headquarters of the Assemblies of God in Springfield, Missouri. We met with Thomas Trask, the General Superintendent of the A/G. What an honor it was to pray with him, and then
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Interview with Mom2Mom Connection
2006-08-23 18:57:04
Heather at Mom2Mom Connection interviewed me on two different subjects - writing for grownups and writing for children. Click here to read about writing for children. Click here to read about writing devotionals. Thanks!
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For the Graduates: Who You Know
2006-08-23 18:57:04
?For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.?- Proverbs 2:6 NIV ?It?s not what you know. It?s who you know.? I can?t tell you how many times I?ve heard that expression. Each year in Spring, we celebrate many graduations from kindergarten to college. Many of these graduates head to the job market only to be disillusioned by the difficulty finding employment.
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Burst Forth!
2006-08-23 18:57:04
Jesus said to his disciples: I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. ? John 15:1 cev After I adopted my puppy, Angel, from my sister, I spent quite a bit of time in our back yard. When I first stood outside with her, the woods in our back yard looked dead. I had a rose bush by the deck that looked as if it would never bloom again. But after a couple of weeks, I noticed the base of
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Dancing with the Stars
2006-08-23 18:57:04
There is a time to cry, and a time to laugh; a time to have sorrow, and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:4 (New Life Version) We seem to have a lot of television shows dedicated to the ?stars.? Gossip and entertainment shows abound. Everyday people vie for the opportunity to interview, dance with, or touch a famous person. Magazines employ large teams of writers to report on the latest makeup
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From the Cincinnati-Dayton area?
2006-08-23 18:57:04
Come join me! I will be singing and speaking at the Redeemer Church in Hamilton, Ohio. The Women?s Conference at Redeemer Church features:depth-filled worship thought-provoking speakers small group fellowship exciting live music Join us in exploring ?Kingdom Life.?Date: Saturday, Sept. 16 Time: 9:00 am ? 3:00 pm Place: The Family Life Center at Redeemer Church Cost: $25.00 Meals: Continental
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Writing by Numbers
2006-05-12 22:10:00
*For something different, I'm including a few posts on writing. I have a lot of readers who write, too! Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer. - Psalm 19:14I attended a writers’ conference this past week. During our evening meal, several of us discussed website design. One woman, who has a site for her children’s
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Gift for Mother's Day
2006-05-11 20:34:00
I'd like to suggest a copy of Daily Grace for Women. I'm blessed to have written thirty devotionals included in this book. If you live near the Cincinnati-Dayton area, signed copies are here: Barnes and Noble 9455 Civic Centre Blvd West Chester, OH 45069 513-755-2258 If you're not in the area, the book is in stock at any Family Christian Bookstore, and available at many other bookstores, too.
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Coming Soon! "Dotty's Topsy Tale"
2006-04-14 17:48:00
A brand new tale in the Topsy Turvy Land series will be released soon - Dotty's Topsy Tale , written by myself and illustrated by the multi-talented Kevin Scott Collier. Watch for details, and here's a sneak peek at the cover!
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Green-Eyed Monster
2005-05-09 18:01:00
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. - Proverbs 14:30 Recently I received a book by snail mail - a gift from an author I met on-line. I took the book downstairs and propped it up on the bookrack on my new treadmill. I opened it up being careful not to break the spine. I love the way a new book feels. I love the way I feel - excited about the treasure hidden between
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