Abundant Gifts

For some of us, the holidays are anything but joyful.
Losses of all kinds stab at unexpected moments. Loss of loved ones, loss of job or security, loss of health.
Anxiety-over finances, children, the future-can hang like a cloud and obscure the light.
Misunderstandings can suddenly blight relationships that seemed to be in full [...]

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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!

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One of the things I do in my Words to Profit business is conduct Virtual Book Tours for authors.
Normally I don’t talk a lot on this blog about the teleseminars I’m doing as a book publishing coach/consultant.
However, this time the author I’ll be interviewing has such a powerful message, I believe you will want to [...]

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I just wanted to remind you that the Abundant Gifts Virtual Book Tour is tomorrow night.
I have so many inspiring stories to share–and some challenging questions to answer–that I know you will be encouraged and uplifted. So please sign up now.
If you can’t think of a question, say “none” and sign up anyway, because some [...]

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Andrea Kendrick, of Wheaton,IL, wrote to me this week about what Abundant Gifts has meant to her, and how one of the stories in particular turned around her marriage.
“When I received Abundant Gifts in 1999, I began using it as a daily devotional. I quickly discovered that I was not able to use it [...]

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“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.”
–Willa Cather
I didn’t expect a gift from God for Mother’s Day this year. But on my usual early morning walk, I came upon a crabapple tree in full, fragrant bloom and a cottontail rabbit peacefully grazing beneath it. As the bunny went about [...]

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We often hear Jesus’ words quoted, “It’s more blessed to give than receive.”
In our materialistic world, that’s a good thing to be reminded of.
But consider this: Might it be just as blessed to receive?
Imagine offering a gift to someone. You genuinely want to give that person this gift.
But she refuses. “No, thank you,” she says, [...]

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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. What could be better than a whole day devoted to food, friendship, and gratitude?
In fact, Thanksgiving is actually the healthiest holiday we have.  And I’m not just talking about the turkey and the side dishes.
Thanksgiving is the healthiest holiday because the benefits of gratitude are measurable.
In a WebMD feature, Elizabeth [...]

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The latest issue of the Abundant Gifts newsletter can be found at:
http://www.abundant-gifts.com/current_newsletter.html
IN THIS ISSUE:
  * A Timely Reminder
  * Don’t worry-Pray!
  * Name of God of the Month:
    Good Shepherd
  * Images of God ss Shepherd
  * Perspectives
  * Abundant Gifts to Relish in October … and more!
 

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by Diane Eble
“Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blue prints of your ultimate achievements.” — Napoleon Hill
I’m holding in my hands a copy of a book.
The title is MotherStyles: Using Personality Type to Discover Your Parenting Strengths.
The authors are listed as “Janet P. Penley with Diane [...]

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