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November 7, 2012
Hear Me on WIMO Radio Tomorrow!
On Thursday, November 8, I'll be on the Dottie Coffman Show on WIMO AM radio in Georgia!
Dottie and I did a show back in August about my latest book, Grandparenting Through Obstacles.
This Thursday we'll be talking about my next book coming out later this month, Prophecies Fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus. I don't have a release date yet, but we're hoping to have this book available before Thanksgiving for the Christmas season.
Hear all about the book on the Dottie Coffman Show tomorrow!
I'll be on from 9:00 - 9:30 am Eastern time (7:00 - 7:30 Colorado time). The show will re-air on www.MoralRadio.com at 4:00 pm Eastern (2:00 Mountain).
If you're in that area, you can find WIMO at 1300 AM. If you're not in the area, you can listen in www.WIMORadio.com at the same time.
Dottie and I did a show back in August about my latest book, Grandparenting Through Obstacles.
This Thursday we'll be talking about my next book coming out later this month, Prophecies Fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus. I don't have a release date yet, but we're hoping to have this book available before Thanksgiving for the Christmas season.
Hear all about the book on the Dottie Coffman Show tomorrow!
I'll be on from 9:00 - 9:30 am Eastern time (7:00 - 7:30 Colorado time). The show will re-air on www.MoralRadio.com at 4:00 pm Eastern (2:00 Mountain).
If you're in that area, you can find WIMO at 1300 AM. If you're not in the area, you can listen in www.WIMORadio.com at the same time.
Reminder! - Dianne is a Guest on 5020Genesis Blog
Just wanted to remind you I'm the featured guest over on Melissa Finnegan's 5020Genesis blog today.
Please stop by to read my story. Then if you wouldn't mind, please share it via Twitter or Facebook. Leave a comment. Join the book giveaway and you might win a copy of Deliver Me !
Thanks for stopping by!
Please stop by to read my story. Then if you wouldn't mind, please share it via Twitter or Facebook. Leave a comment. Join the book giveaway and you might win a copy of Deliver Me !
Thanks for stopping by!
November 6, 2012
Guest Blogging on 5020Genesis Blog Tomorrow
I'm scheduled to be the featured guest on Melissa Finnegan's 5020Genesis blog on Wednesday, November 7th. She has an interesting blog, with Genesis 50:20 true stories from the lives of her bloggers. Looking for encouragement? Check it out.
We'll be doing a book giveaway of my Deliver Me book, so if you don't have a copy yet you might want to check that out.
Please stop by for a visit. You might learn something about me you didn't know!
And please leave a comment or Tweet or Facebook her post.
Thank you!!
We'll be doing a book giveaway of my Deliver Me book, so if you don't have a copy yet you might want to check that out.
Please stop by for a visit. You might learn something about me you didn't know!
And please leave a comment or Tweet or Facebook her post.
Thank you!!
November 2, 2012
Announcing My New Book!: Prophecies Fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus
I am so thrilled to announce my new three-book series coming from Pix-N-Pens Publishing: the "Prophecies Fulfilled" nonfiction series of books from yours truly.
The first book is being fast-tracked to be published this month for the Christmas season!
And I already have the book's front cover to share! Introducing:
Prophecies Fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus
The second book in the series, Prophecies Fulfilled in the Death & Resurrection of Jesus, will be released in the Spring of 2013.
The third book in the series, Prophecies Fulfilled in the Life of Jesus, will be released in the Summer of 2013.
Prophecies Fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus looks at 35 prophecies in the Bible that were fulfilled in the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. Each of these 35 short chapters could make a wonderful daily devotional, or explore them with your family, children, small group, or Bible study.
In every chapter you’ll find:
˜ A "Key Verse” highlighting the prophecy˜ Where in the Bible the prophecy is found˜ Who originally wrote it˜ When it was written, including the date if possible˜ The context the prophecy was written in˜ A “Prophecy Fulfilled Bible Reading” to read from your own Bible˜ “Apply it to Your Life” questions˜ A “Final Thought”˜ A suggested “Prayer”˜ “For more, read” Scripture verses on related topics
Travel back in time and discover the original prophecies written hundreds or thousands of years, or only months or moments, before they were fulfilled. Then travel forward in time to see them fulfilled in the birth of Jesus.
Explore 35 prophecies including the Virgin Birth, the Star, the birthplace of Bethlehem, the angel’s message to the shepherds guarding the temple sheep, and Mary and Joseph presenting Jesus to the LORD at the Temple just in time to meet Simeon and Anna.
Discover the prophecies that predict, prove, and proclaim Jesus the Christ.
Travel back in time to the first Christmas and your future Christmases will never be the same!
~ ~ ~
You will be able to order Prophecies Fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus from your favorite bookstore or Christian bookstore as well as from Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and all online outlets. The book will also be available for Nook, Kindle, and other e-readers.
More information will be posted as it becomes available. I hope to be able to take pre-publication orders soon.
The first book is being fast-tracked to be published this month for the Christmas season!
And I already have the book's front cover to share! Introducing:
Prophecies Fulfilled in the Birth of JesusThe second book in the series, Prophecies Fulfilled in the Death & Resurrection of Jesus, will be released in the Spring of 2013.
The third book in the series, Prophecies Fulfilled in the Life of Jesus, will be released in the Summer of 2013.
Prophecies Fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus looks at 35 prophecies in the Bible that were fulfilled in the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. Each of these 35 short chapters could make a wonderful daily devotional, or explore them with your family, children, small group, or Bible study.
In every chapter you’ll find:
˜ A "Key Verse” highlighting the prophecy˜ Where in the Bible the prophecy is found˜ Who originally wrote it˜ When it was written, including the date if possible˜ The context the prophecy was written in˜ A “Prophecy Fulfilled Bible Reading” to read from your own Bible˜ “Apply it to Your Life” questions˜ A “Final Thought”˜ A suggested “Prayer”˜ “For more, read” Scripture verses on related topics
Travel back in time and discover the original prophecies written hundreds or thousands of years, or only months or moments, before they were fulfilled. Then travel forward in time to see them fulfilled in the birth of Jesus.
Explore 35 prophecies including the Virgin Birth, the Star, the birthplace of Bethlehem, the angel’s message to the shepherds guarding the temple sheep, and Mary and Joseph presenting Jesus to the LORD at the Temple just in time to meet Simeon and Anna.
Discover the prophecies that predict, prove, and proclaim Jesus the Christ.
Travel back in time to the first Christmas and your future Christmases will never be the same!
~ ~ ~
You will be able to order Prophecies Fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus from your favorite bookstore or Christian bookstore as well as from Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and all online outlets. The book will also be available for Nook, Kindle, and other e-readers.
More information will be posted as it becomes available. I hope to be able to take pre-publication orders soon.
September 23, 2012
Book Signing at The Lighthouse on Tuesday
I will be at The Lighthouse Christian bookstore Tuesday September 25th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM signing Grandparenting Through Obstacles: Overcoming Family Challenges to Reach Your Grandchildren for Christ.
Twenty true stories depict challenges grandparents face in influencing their grandchildren with their Christian faith and how they are overcoming those challenges.
This book addresses four specific challenges grandparents face:
The Challenge of Parents Not Walking with God; Long-Distance Relationships; Non-Traditional Families (blended families, single-parent parents, and more); Challenges in Partnering with ParentsEach chapter includes, "Grandparents in the Bible," "Points to Ponder," "Steps to Take," "Scriptures to Study," and "One Way to Pray." Also includes resources, discussion questions, ideas and more.
For every grandparent who longs to share his or her faith in Jesus Christ with their grandchildren but needs inspiration for the "how-to," ideas, suggestions, or simply to know they are not the only one who struggles with challenges. Makes a great gift for a grandparent!
I hope to see you Tuesday at The Lighthouse is at 215 Colorado Avenue in La Junta, Colorado.
Twenty true stories depict challenges grandparents face in influencing their grandchildren with their Christian faith and how they are overcoming those challenges.
This book addresses four specific challenges grandparents face:
The Challenge of Parents Not Walking with God; Long-Distance Relationships; Non-Traditional Families (blended families, single-parent parents, and more); Challenges in Partnering with ParentsEach chapter includes, "Grandparents in the Bible," "Points to Ponder," "Steps to Take," "Scriptures to Study," and "One Way to Pray." Also includes resources, discussion questions, ideas and more.
For every grandparent who longs to share his or her faith in Jesus Christ with their grandchildren but needs inspiration for the "how-to," ideas, suggestions, or simply to know they are not the only one who struggles with challenges. Makes a great gift for a grandparent!
I hope to see you Tuesday at The Lighthouse is at 215 Colorado Avenue in La Junta, Colorado.
September 20, 2012
Writing for "Thinking About Suicide" Blog
There's a new blog trying to reach people who are thinking about suicide.
www.ThinkingAboutSuicide.com is rising to the to of Google searches for information on suicide. Often, when someone is contemplating taking their life, they turn to Google to find ways to carry it out.
That's where Thinking About Suicide comes in, offering information, help, and hope to the hopeless.
I think a lot of people are afraid to visit or share the information about this blog, possibly because they are afraid people will think they are thinking about suicide themselves. But the fact is, someone you know, or someone in your social networking circles, might be thinking about suicide. How many times have we lost someone to suicide and everybody says they had no idea this person was struggling! So here's how you can help:
Simply visit www.ThinkingAboutSuicide.comUse the Share buttons at the bottom of any of the posts and send the link to your Twitter or Facebook.Two simple steps. You never know who you can reach -- perhaps just in the nick of time.
Here are some of my articles:
World Suicide Prevention DayOlympian Kayla HarrisonExcerpts from my book Dear America's : "10 Things I've Learned About Grief"Junior SeauYou can find more of the articles I'm writing by typing my name in the search box at the top of the blog at www.ThinkingAboutSuicide.com .
www.ThinkingAboutSuicide.com is rising to the to of Google searches for information on suicide. Often, when someone is contemplating taking their life, they turn to Google to find ways to carry it out.
That's where Thinking About Suicide comes in, offering information, help, and hope to the hopeless.
I think a lot of people are afraid to visit or share the information about this blog, possibly because they are afraid people will think they are thinking about suicide themselves. But the fact is, someone you know, or someone in your social networking circles, might be thinking about suicide. How many times have we lost someone to suicide and everybody says they had no idea this person was struggling! So here's how you can help:
Simply visit www.ThinkingAboutSuicide.comUse the Share buttons at the bottom of any of the posts and send the link to your Twitter or Facebook.Two simple steps. You never know who you can reach -- perhaps just in the nick of time.
Here are some of my articles:
World Suicide Prevention DayOlympian Kayla HarrisonExcerpts from my book Dear America's : "10 Things I've Learned About Grief"Junior SeauYou can find more of the articles I'm writing by typing my name in the search box at the top of the blog at www.ThinkingAboutSuicide.com .
September 17, 2012
New Book Coming for Christmas
I'm very excited that my publisher is working on the book cover art for my next book:
Prophecies Fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus
Wish I could share the cover with you, but nothing is finalized yet. You can bet I'll be sharing it here as soon as it's available.
As I was writing it, I found 35 prophecies fulfilled in Jesus' birth. You may find more (or less!) or count them differently. But this book will have 35 short chapters, each on a prophecy fulfilled in the birth of Jesus. It will make a great devotional for the Advent season.
If you're looking for a way to deepen your faith as you celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas, or if you're looking for a small group or individual study for the Christmas season, I think you'll find Prophecies Fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus will fill that need nicely.
Watch for it to release just before Thanksgiving for the Christmas season.
Prophecies Fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus
Wish I could share the cover with you, but nothing is finalized yet. You can bet I'll be sharing it here as soon as it's available.
As I was writing it, I found 35 prophecies fulfilled in Jesus' birth. You may find more (or less!) or count them differently. But this book will have 35 short chapters, each on a prophecy fulfilled in the birth of Jesus. It will make a great devotional for the Advent season.
If you're looking for a way to deepen your faith as you celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas, or if you're looking for a small group or individual study for the Christmas season, I think you'll find Prophecies Fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus will fill that need nicely.
Watch for it to release just before Thanksgiving for the Christmas season.
September 14, 2012
Pregnancy Center Conference today
Today I'll be leaving for the Rocky Mountain Conference. This is a conference especially for the staff and volunteers of pro-life pregnancy centers.
I'm hoping to talk with these staff members and volunteers about my book that was created especially for them: Deliver Me: Hope, Help, and Healing through True Stories of Unplanned Pregnancy.
Deliver Me came about because of my work on a board of directors of a small town pregnancy center. I found so many people, including my Christian friends, had no idea what we were doing in that center. They had a lot of misconceptions: that we were referring women for abortion, that we were encouraging promiscuity...
I wanted to gather true stories to showcase just what we were doing in that center. I wanted people to know the truth of what we were accomplishing. The stories of people who come to pregnancy centers are often hard stories filled with heartache, but so often through the help they receive these stories become beautiful.
That's what I wanted to share! That's what I want people to know. I wanted women and men to know that they could find caring, compassionate help. I wanted Christians to know they could confidently support their local pro-life pregnancy center. If you'll read these stories, I think you'll be convinced.
Those hard and beautiful stories fill the pages of Deliver Me . Fifty-four stories about women who want to keep their babies, men who have lost a child to abortion, women who have given a child for adoption, and more, each has a connection to a pro-life pregnancy center, a connection to compassionate help people found there. They show the picture of what pregnancy centers are really doing in and for our communities. Their story--that of the pregnancy centers--is beautiful. I hope you will check it out.
Deliver Me :
won 2012 "Book of the Year" (Family/Relationships) from Christian Small Publishers Associationwas one of four finalists for the 2012 Golden Scroll Nonfiction Book of the Year
So I'm off to the Rocky Mountain Conference hoping to convince pregnancy center workers that Deliver Me is a valuable resource, both for their clients and their supporters.
I'm hoping to talk with these staff members and volunteers about my book that was created especially for them: Deliver Me: Hope, Help, and Healing through True Stories of Unplanned Pregnancy.
Deliver Me came about because of my work on a board of directors of a small town pregnancy center. I found so many people, including my Christian friends, had no idea what we were doing in that center. They had a lot of misconceptions: that we were referring women for abortion, that we were encouraging promiscuity...
I wanted to gather true stories to showcase just what we were doing in that center. I wanted people to know the truth of what we were accomplishing. The stories of people who come to pregnancy centers are often hard stories filled with heartache, but so often through the help they receive these stories become beautiful.
That's what I wanted to share! That's what I want people to know. I wanted women and men to know that they could find caring, compassionate help. I wanted Christians to know they could confidently support their local pro-life pregnancy center. If you'll read these stories, I think you'll be convinced.
Those hard and beautiful stories fill the pages of Deliver Me . Fifty-four stories about women who want to keep their babies, men who have lost a child to abortion, women who have given a child for adoption, and more, each has a connection to a pro-life pregnancy center, a connection to compassionate help people found there. They show the picture of what pregnancy centers are really doing in and for our communities. Their story--that of the pregnancy centers--is beautiful. I hope you will check it out.
Deliver Me :
won 2012 "Book of the Year" (Family/Relationships) from Christian Small Publishers Associationwas one of four finalists for the 2012 Golden Scroll Nonfiction Book of the Year
So I'm off to the Rocky Mountain Conference hoping to convince pregnancy center workers that Deliver Me is a valuable resource, both for their clients and their supporters.
September 13, 2012
Grandparenting Through Obstacles makes GRAND Magazine's Top 25 Books for Grandparents List!
I'm thrilled that my latest book, Grandparenting Through Obstacles, has been listed as one of GRAND magazine's "Top 25 Books for Grandparents"!
GRAND magazine is a digital magazine for grandparents.
You can see Grandparenting Through Obstacles made GRAND editors' top 25 books for grandparents list here.
You can subscribe To GRAND! The Online Magazine for Today's Grandparents ($19.95/12 issues) here.
Thank you GRAND magazine! We're honored.
GRAND magazine is a digital magazine for grandparents.
You can see Grandparenting Through Obstacles made GRAND editors' top 25 books for grandparents list here.
You can subscribe To GRAND! The Online Magazine for Today's Grandparents ($19.95/12 issues) here.
Thank you GRAND magazine! We're honored.
September 12, 2012
Dianne is Taping for TV
Today is an exciting day! I'm taping a TV show.
It's for the local Colorado station KPJR, Channel 38, which is Trinity Broadcasting Network. I will be a guest on the local Praise the Lord TV program.
I will be talking about my life story and what God has done and is doing in my life.
The show will air a few weeks later -- I don't know when yet. If you miss it or don't get that channel (which I don't here at my house) don't worry, eventually I'll get a link where we can watch it online.
Now, if I can just figure out what to wear . . .
It's for the local Colorado station KPJR, Channel 38, which is Trinity Broadcasting Network. I will be a guest on the local Praise the Lord TV program.
I will be talking about my life story and what God has done and is doing in my life.
The show will air a few weeks later -- I don't know when yet. If you miss it or don't get that channel (which I don't here at my house) don't worry, eventually I'll get a link where we can watch it online.
Now, if I can just figure out what to wear . . .
