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September 29, 2011
Christian Store Week October 1-10, 2011
Have you been blessed by a Christian bookstore? I certainly have. When I was a little girl, I loved going to the local Berean Christian bookstore. Today I'm doubly blessed by my local store (Graceland Christian Bookstore in Pittsburg CA). As a customer, I appreciate the great selection of books, music, and gift items. As an author, I've been blown away by their enthusiastic support.
October 1-10 is Christian Store Week! These stores offer a unique blend of products and ministry, and this week is our chance to thank them. Many stores are hosting authors or recording artists! Check out the Christian Store Week website to find participating locations near you.
During Christian Store Week only, the Feed the Flock CD will be available for purchase at participating stores and will include music, books and videos from Christian artists and authors. All proceeds go to World Vision's food aid programs.
What else can you do to show appreciation to your local store?
1) Buy something!
2) Thank them in person, or even better, write a letter all the staff can read.
3) Bring them goodies!
4) Brag about the store to all your friends and family.
5) Sing their praises on Facebook or Twitter.
6) Visit one of the Christian Store Week author or artist events.
I'll be participating too! On Wednesday, October 5, I'll be at Lighthouse Christian Store, 7188 Amador Plaza Rd., Dublin CA from 7-9 pm. I'll be giving a short talk about the process of writing a book, as well as signing books. On Saturday, October 8, I'll be signing books at Nu Revelations Bookstore, 22431 Foothill Blvd., Hayward CA from 3-6 pm.[image error]
October 1-10 is Christian Store Week! These stores offer a unique blend of products and ministry, and this week is our chance to thank them. Many stores are hosting authors or recording artists! Check out the Christian Store Week website to find participating locations near you.During Christian Store Week only, the Feed the Flock CD will be available for purchase at participating stores and will include music, books and videos from Christian artists and authors. All proceeds go to World Vision's food aid programs.
What else can you do to show appreciation to your local store?
1) Buy something!
2) Thank them in person, or even better, write a letter all the staff can read.
3) Bring them goodies!
4) Brag about the store to all your friends and family.
5) Sing their praises on Facebook or Twitter.
6) Visit one of the Christian Store Week author or artist events.
I'll be participating too! On Wednesday, October 5, I'll be at Lighthouse Christian Store, 7188 Amador Plaza Rd., Dublin CA from 7-9 pm. I'll be giving a short talk about the process of writing a book, as well as signing books. On Saturday, October 8, I'll be signing books at Nu Revelations Bookstore, 22431 Foothill Blvd., Hayward CA from 3-6 pm.[image error]
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Sept. 29, 1941: German SS begins 2-day massacre of 33,771 Jews at Babi Yar near Kiev. Germans enter Donets Basin, Soviet industrial base.[image error]
September 28, 2011
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Sept. 28, 1941: Free French declare independence of Syria and Lebanon. Japanese assault city of Changsha, China. Ted Williams of Boston Red Sox earns .406 batting average for season; record still stands.
September 27, 2011
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Sept. 27, 1941: Due to resistance, Germany places SS Gen. Reinhard Heydrich over Czechoslovakia. US launches first 14 Liberty cargo ships, led by SS Patrick Henry. "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire" enters Top Ten. Movie release of Sergeant York with Gary Cooper.
September 26, 2011
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Sept. 26, 1941: General de Gaulle, leader of the Free French, signs alliance with USSR. US Army establishes Military Police Corps (MPs).
September 25, 2011
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Sept. 25, 1941: Germans parachute into Crimea peninsula in the Ukraine. Movie premiere of You'll Never Get Rich, starring Fred Astaire & Rita Hayworth.
September 24, 2011
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Sept. 24, 1941: First German U-boat passes Gibraltar and enters Mediterranean. In Paris, tobacco ration reduced to 4 cigarettes/day for men, none for women.
September 23, 2011
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Sept. 23, 1941: De Gaulle forms Free French National Committee in London. Germany declares French who help downed British airmen will be shot. Luftwaffe Stukas sink Soviet battleship Marat near Leningrad.
September 22, 2011
Missing the Mark
Algebra. I loved it, but as a parent the word makes me shiver. Today I corrected my son's algebra homework. Although he got every problem correct, I made him redo the entire page. Why? He didn't show his work. In algebra, the process is as important as the answer. If turned in, that paper would have earned an F.In other words, he missed the mark.
Sin can be a difficult concept. We understand murder and theft and adultery as sin. We understand lying and gossip as sin—especially when we're on the receiving end. But coveting? Judgmental thoughts? Complaining? Well, everyone does those.
But they miss the mark.
Remember, Eve "only" ate a piece of fruit. But she knew God had forbidden it. Any time we do what God doesn't want us to do, or we don't do what God wants us to do, we've missed the mark. We've sinned.
I offered my son a redo of his algebra page, but God offers the best redo of all—a new life in Christ, all sins forgiven and erased. The wages of sin might be F—I mean, death! "But the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" Romans 6:23.
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Sept. 22, 1941: King George of Greece and Greek government arrive in London to form government-in-exile.
