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SPIRITUAL WARFARE: The Helmet of Salvation

"Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." ~Ephesians 6:17 (NIV)



So far in this series on the armor of God, we've studied the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the gospel of peace shoes, and the shield of faith.



Today we'll study the helmet of salvation.



PROTECT YOUR MIND

Take a look at the picture above, and you'll see how vital this defensive piece of armor is. It protects the head, a very vulnerable target on the soldier of Chri...

Winners, Links & Updates

LINKS

Here's an awesome post by Christian author Mary DeMuth about authors and promoting books: http://bit.ly/bQEhsq (My opinion: Marketing and promotion is one of the hardest tasks authors face, since we are generally introverted by nature. I think it's even more difficult for Christian authors, because we know that underneath it all our writing is about Christ & His Kingdom and not us. I so appreciate Mary's authenticity and transparency.)



UPDATES

I'm so blessed by the positive feedback t...

Catch My Interview at Suspense By Anne (& e-book giveaway!)

I'm being interviewed by author Anne Patrick today at her blog, Suspense by Anne. Jog on over and leave a comment to be entered in the drawing for a free e-book of Texas Roads.

The Journey So Far (Part Deux)

This series of posts on my publication journey is designed to help you writer types better understand the realm of independent publishing. Since I feel like I'm walking in semi-darkness, I'm hoping that I can shed light on the process. (And if any of you precede me, can you throw a little light my way?) =)



You can read about the first part of my journey here.



Since I last updated you a couple of weeks ago, this is what has transpired:



~Completed interviews and guest blog posts for several ...

BOOK REVIEW: "Double Trouble" by Susan May Warren

I'm a HUGE Susan May Warren fan, and adored the first book in the PJ Sugar series entitled Nothing But Trouble. (You can read my review of the first book here.)



So when I came across the opportunity to read and review Double Trouble, starring my favorite PI, PJ, I didn't hesitate to say YES!



PJ Sugar is back in her hometown of Kellogg, Minnesota, and doing her best to stay out of trouble. But, as you can guess, that's physically impossible for our green-eyed, red-haired heroine.



She's enjo...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Rudi London

I met Rudi (& his singing dog, Elvis) on Facebook. (They even sang to me...cyberspace style...on my birthday!) =)



Rudi, what advice or tips do you have for writers who are just getting started? Study the craft and Never Give Up!



Of the books you've written, which is your favorite and why? They are like my daughters – all so precious in their own way



Of all the characters you've created, which is your favorite and why? Alex Highland in The Operator Is Calling and No Escape From Berlin.

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AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Anne Patrick (& Book Giveaway!)

I'm glad to welcome author Anne Patrick to WordVessel. Here' her bio:

Anne Patrick is the best-selling author of 'Sweet' Edge of Your Seat Romantic Suspense.  Although her romances are 'G' rated, her books are far from boring.  She has an alter ego by the name of Kinzie Monroe, who writes Inspirational Romance.  Anne, you might say, is the dark side of Kinzie.  We all have one don't we?  Her books may be darker in subject matter, but all her books carry messages of hope and faith. 



How...

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: The Shield of Faith

"In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one." ~Ephesians 6:16 (NIV)

LIVING ABOVE "SEE"-LEVEL:

"We live by faith, not by sight." ~2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV)



The Biblical definition of faith is found in Hebrews 11:1. "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (NIV) As believers, our faith rests in God. That belief, surety, and certainty provides us with a powerful defensive weapo...

Winners & Links

Blurb about Texas Roads up at Red River Writers:



http://redriverwriters.typepad.com/red_river_writers/2010/02/cathy-bryant-at-red-river-writers-blog-tour.html

Winners & Updates

UPDATES:

The proof copy of Texas Roads is on it's way to me, and I should receive it around Feb. 22nd! Yay! If the proof looks good, then I put it into print. (*heart ca-thumping in my chest*) It's like a roller coaster...scary and exhilarating at the same time!



A big thanks for the tremendous response to my Heart for Home newsletter subscribers in the scavenger hunt for an autographed copy of Texas Roads. (I really thought this scavenger hunt would be a month-long ordeal. Hmmmm....maybe I ...