Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God on Sep 12th, 2008
Just got a nice surprise in the mail: copies of my book, MotherStyles: Using Personality Type to Discover Your Parenting Strengths, in Korean an “Complex Chinese”!
Janet Penley, with whom I wrote the book, labeled which was which–I sure couldn’t tell! (Though the covers were vastly different. Korean went with a cartoonish cover, while the Chinese [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God, General, Recommended Resources on Aug 20th, 2008
When I worked as an editor at Campus Life magazine (many moons ago), August was the month Christmas was on our minds. That was the month we worked on the November/December issue.
I don’t know why, all these years later, I’m thinking of this. Maybe it’s because I have two teenagers of my own.
Anyway, I got [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God on Jul 26th, 2008
It’s now Number 1 on the New York Times Best-Seller List–almost unheard of for what was essentially a self-published book.
Why is this novel so popular? Largely because it’s the kind of novel you feel compelled to give away. If you like it, that is–which obviously many, many people. do.
Not surprisingly, the book has also sparked [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God on Mar 21st, 2008
If you did not get to listen to the Virtual Book Tour with Frank Viola and George Barna, in which we discussed their book, Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices, you may listen to the replay here.
We received more than 600 questions, and people called in from all over [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God, Inspiration, Stories on Feb 27th, 2008
Thanks for everyone’s comments! See if you think this one is an improvement….
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God, Stories on Dec 25th, 2007
I love this season, with all the celebrations that lend meaning to our lives!
So here’s a quick note to wish you a most blessed holiday season:
A Hannukah full of new light that continues to illuminate your world …
A Christmas overflowing with the gifts only the Savior can give …
A new year blessed with all the [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God, Inspiration on Dec 17th, 2007
I recorded one of my favorite Christmas stories from Abundant Gifts.
I hope you enjoy it too!
If you want to order a copy of the book–signed, personalized, even wrapped— please do so right away, so the book can get to you or your recipient on time!
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God, General on Dec 11th, 2007
Someone just sent me an idea for giving a very meaningful gift.
She said one of her favorite gifts was sent to her by a friend who had just moved away. The gift was a devotional book that the friend was also planning to read in the coming year. The accompanying note said, “Even though we’re [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God on Dec 11th, 2007
Are you looking for a unique and inexpensive gift to give?
I may have just the solution.
If you act now (tine is running short!), you can get a personalized, signed copy of Abundant Gifts for a loved one on your Christmas list.
People LOVE to get personalized copies of a book from an author.
I will even wrap [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God, General on Nov 18th, 2007
This is the time of year when we “count our blessings.”
As you think of all the gifts God has given you, do you ever wonder what you can give back? How you can express your gratitude?
There is one thing that makes God smile. That, perhaps, is what he’s after when he gives us so much.
Trust.
He [...]
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