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Sometimes we Have to Face Trials to Help Our Faith Grow.

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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 am now updating you as to what is happening in my physical world.

I told you on Wednesday that I had my yearly physical, and at the end my doctor asked  me to do some further blood tests, because he was concerned about my kidneys.

I did the tests, and found that I had multiple cysts in both of my kidneys. My doctor said I needed to do one more test. I did a 24 hour urine test. All I do there is save all my urine for 24 hours and turn it into the lab.

I turned it in this morning, and about an hour later my doctor called, and he said he need to see me ASAP. I am scheduled to see him on Monday at 11:15am Pacific time.

I don’t know what he is going to be telling me. My wife said she would be there with me.

Yes, it is a little scary. Yes, I am worrying a little.

However, I have been through these kinds of storms before. I have had six major surgeries including quadruple by-pass heart surgery.

Each time I have faced either serious surgery or even death, and came through it, I became a little stronger in my faith.

I feel this is another big challenge to face. I don’t know the outcome.

In my devotions, I handed my kidneys over to my Lord. He has bigger shoulders than I have, and I know He will be there with me on Monday.

We all face trials, and fall into the muck and mire once and a while, but if we keep the faith that God will see us through it, we will be able to be an encouragement to those who may have to go through the same thing.

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!

 

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Do You Give up Easily, When Something You Want Doesn’t Happen

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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 know about the hours, days and months it takes to write a book. Then there is the submission process. That can takes months or even years. One of the virtues of a successful author is perseverance.

It would very easy to give up when you don’t hear from a publisher for many months. It can be frustrating, when that agent you sent a proposal to doesn’t answer you emails.

I wet the self-publishing route just because of those reasons. I was able to be in control of what is on the cover. I had a great deal of input of what went on the back cover, and my share of the royalties was much higher.

I went through the back door. I feel I have been successful since the experts say and first time author, especially a self-published author should feel lucky if they sell 100 books in the life time of their promotions. I have sold nearly 400 in the first two years, and feel like I have many more ideas on how to sell many more.

Because of my sales, an agent is interested in taking me on as a client. I am in the process of writing her a proposal. So I didn’t go the nature route. I did my self-publishing first and then sought out agents and traditional publishers later.  

It is up to you which way you want to go.

How about in your own life? Do you give up easily if something you want to happen doesn’t happen right away? Are you confused as to what way to go in your writing, or possibly in your own life?

Prayer is the way to go. I prayed for guidance many times through-out my writing career. I prayer just before I sent articles to magazines, in the early years of my writing. I prayed for help in deciding if I should self-publish or not. I feel the path I have taken was chosen by God, and it has lead me to a successful writing career.

Don’t “wing it,” through life. Pray constantly about everything. Ask God to help you choose the right path. You will find as you look back on your decision after prayer, that you took the right paths, and you are serving God in the best way you can.

Remember:

You are not alone.

You are not forsaken.

You are not unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!

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Don’t Let “False Teachers,” Decide What is Best For You.

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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 have been receiving many emails lately from different marketing companies wanting me to sign-up to use their programs. How do I know which one is right for me?

My answer to that is you should meet marketing experts at a writer’s conference. Take one of their workshops, and see for yourself what they offer, and if the product is worth your time. I have had two separate workshops with marketing experts that did wonders for me.

I didn’t have to sign-up for anything, and there were many questions answered that wouldn’t have happened if I would have sign-up online for some online marketing company.

How about your own life? How do we know what is being told us by individuals is the truth? How can we rely on their view of what is right and wrong? The answer is that we can’t.

We have a clear picture laid out for us in the Bible. God’s Word should be more than enough for us to use that directs us on what paths we should take.

Don’t let, “False teachers” decide what is best for you. Let God decide what is best for you through His Word.

Remember:

You are not alone.

You are not forsaken.

You are not unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!