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November 28, 2015

Thankful: Carole Brown’s List of November Thankfulness

Rejoice and Be Glad!


 


This is the day which the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. –Psalm 118:24


 


It’s so easy in our present day of busyness and deadlines and activities, to forget to take time to relax, be quiet, have fun, and enjoy the blessings we have. Sometimes they are big ones that catch our attention and make us sit up and take notice with the “wow” in our hearts and in our eyes. Others–most of them–are the small, everyday ones that are just as important, but ones that we tend, and usually take for granted. Today, this week, this thanksgiving day, let us remember and lift our hearts in praise for the many blessings we have.


 


My list of November Gratefulness:


 




A day I can take to relax and be with others.




A day I can appreciate the bountiful food we have to share and partake of.




A day I can enjoy the presence of family and/or friends who truly love me and show it




A day I can participate and enjoy the antics of three active grandsons.




A day I can ponder upon all the good things God has done for me, all the hardships and sad times He’s brought me through, and the wonderful protection and strength He’s given.




So VERY grateful this November 2015. What a marvelous year!




About Carole Brown:

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Brown not only has her award winning (2015 Winner of the USA Best Books Award, 2015 Small Publishers Book Award, RWA International Digital Award finalist, Clash of the Titles Laurel Awards finalist, Selah finalist; Genesis semi-finalist) debut novel, The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman, available for purchase now.


A companion book called West Virginia Scrapbook: From the Life of Caralynne Hayman, filled with tidbits of information about West Virginia, quotes, recipes from West Virginia and from Caralynne’s life, pictures and discussion questions for the novel is also available.


The first book in her Denton & Alex Davies mystery series, Hog Insane and Bat Crazy, the second book are fun, lighthearted novels that not only deal with the mysteries the Davies land in, but relationships too.


The first book in a new WWII Spies Romantic Suspense series, With Music In Their Hearts are nostalgic, warm-hearted books that place readers firmly in that era. Three red-headed sisters. Three spies. Three stories.


This month, Brown is releasing the first book in a new series, The Appleton, WV Romantic Mysteries: Sabotaged Christmas.


Besides being a member and active participant of many writing groups, Carole Brown enjoys mentoring beginning writers. She loves to weave suspense and tough topics into her books, along with a touch of romance and whimsy, and is always on the lookout for outstanding titles and catchy ideas. She and her husband reside in SE Ohio but have ministered and counseled nationally and internationally. Together, they enjoy their grandsons, traveling, gardening, good food, the simple life, and did she mention their grandsons?


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We're thankful for Carole Brown's latest book.

We’re thankful for Carole Brown’s latest book.


Back Cover Blurb

Toni DeLuca, the Italian owner of DeLuca Construction, finds herself confronted with doubts about her father and his possible deceptions–all because of the mysterious pink notes she’s receiving.


Relations with Perrin Douglas who has a troubled history—but the first man in years who’s interested her–is building to a peak. Yet Perrin‘s own personal problems and his doubts about women and God, keep getting in the way.


Gossip, a Spanish proposal, an inheritance, and a sabotaged construction business all converge to play a part in ruining Christmas for Toni’s employees. Will the mysterious person behind it all succeed in pulling off the biggest scam Appleton, West Virginia has ever seen?


Will this culprit destroy Toni’s last chance at happiness with the man of her dreams?

Buy the book here




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November 27, 2015

Being Thankful in Grief by Sara Nelson

Being Thankful in Grief


My daughter and I were the best of friends. People who didn’t know us often thought we were sisters, because of our cheerful camaraderie. She was an only child, and perhaps, growing up as an army family with my husband often away for extended periods, our bond as a mother and daughter grew uncommonly close. All the more reason why her passing cut so incredibly deep.


2013 was a rough year. Health problems emerged for which we never did find the cause, but she began having seizures. There were financial hardships. Then, she and her husband separated. As 2014 began, we looked forward to a more hope-filled and brighter year. We had just celebrated her 36th birthday. And then, suddenly, she was gone.


When tragedies happen, everyone wants to know why. Why did this happen? I don’t have all the answers, but I do know this. In John 16:33, Jesus said, “In this world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.” Life is not always sunny and happy and wonderful. Sometimes, there’s pain. Jesus said himself troubles would come, BUT not to despair. He overcame, so we could be overcomers.


That’s the kind of promise I cling to in my heartbreak. I am thankful for the overcoming grace of God which sustains us, even in this. I am thankful for God’s loving arms which I cling to in my tears. I’m thankful for my relationship with God, and for knowing, before this ever happened, that God is good and kind and loving. He cares, and He carries our grief.


I am thankful for many things. I’m thankful she doesn’t have seizures anymore, and she is completely whole and well. I’m thankful that the cares and heartaches of this world which were such a burden in the last year of her life, no longer plague her. I know she is joyful in the presence of God.


I’m thankful for all the wonderful years of her life we had together. Such good memories to cherish! I might have been childless, otherwise. She was our miracle. I’m thankful for God blessing us with her and for every year of her life.


I’m thankful for what a blessing she was to others. She was a gifted teacher and touched more lives than she even knew. People still come up to us and share anecdotes of ways she ministered to them or their child. I am thankful for her gifts and talents and the precious legacy she left to us.


I had sometimes thought about my daughter’s eventual grief when she would face losing her father and me. I would rather bear this grief for her than that she should have to bear it for us. I’m thankful she won’t have to grieve for us someday.


I’m thankful for this taste of grief, bitter as it is, because I’ve grown so much in ways I might not have otherwise. I never realized how many people are walking through a grief journey of their own. Before, I might have felt compassion, but now, I know what it’s like. It’s true that we are able to comfort others because of the comfort we have received. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)


I’m thankful for the promise of heaven for those who trust and believe in Jesus. The movie, Heaven is For Real, came out a short time after her passing, and it blessed us so much. Other books and testimonies have also helped strengthen our vision and understanding of what heaven is like. These things have greatly encouraged and comforted us.


God does not keep every bad thing from happening, but He is very much with us in our sorrow. He comforts, and strengthens, and helps us go on, even when—especially when—we think we cannot. And, that is worthy of thanksgiving.


1378554_10202365435760096_915185415_n_edited Sara Faith Nelson is a retired teacher and aspiring writer. She writes devotions and blogs about her grief journey on her website, Sunshine for the Journey. Many have said they’ve been comforted and encouraged by her sharing. On her Facebook page, she enjoys passing on positive and hope-filled messages. She and her husband live in Arizona. Sara enjoys bird-watching, rock collecting, and adding to her collection of coffee mugs and tea cups.


 




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November 26, 2015

Thankful: The Basics

I’m a thinker. I can’t say all my thoughts are profound, but I’m constantly thinking.


And I’m very mindful of what God has given us.Thankful_edited


Every night at prayer time I make sure we thank Him for a roof over our head. I understand that at any moment we could lose that because of weather, job change, or something else. I haven’t forgotten taking a bus trip through Mexico and seeing huts. Having the local tour guide tell me I was rich because I lived in America. And the reality hitting me that I was an American girl taking a cruise, on a guided bus tour for entertainment, arguing with a local that I was not wealthy.


I thank Him for food. I’ve ministered in services when kids were acting out and I was told it was in part due to child hunger. This wasn’t in another country. It was in my county. When I run the water longer than I should, I turn it off thinking about places that don’t have wells.


I’ve watched kids talk about how their peers make fun of them because their clothes are hand me downs or don’t fit. Honestly almost every piece of clothing we have comes from 50% off day at the Salvation Army. But at the end of the day, I still have clothes. My family is ready for winter because we have coats, boots, mittens and hats. So many don’t.


We try to make a difference through giving to families, charity, and organizations. We try to have as many kids as we can come through with overnights and meals.


We want to be part of a solution and not blindly take in the things we have.


We are thankful for everything, including the basics most forget they have.




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November 25, 2015

Thankful: My Quiet Family

As I mentioned on November 2nd, I didn’t receive a lot of submissions this year on why people are thankful. I decided perhaps that meant it was time for me to share.


I’m thankful for my quiet family.


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Call us nerds, geeks, freaks. When you come to our house, the circus is the last thing you’ll find. We’re probably working on laptops or reading. Watching sports. We love to talk but we aren’t overly chatty.


And our volume is almost always on low.


The hard part is when we visit “normal” homes. We’re completely overwhelmed by the yelling that is actually talking. The side conversations and interruptions. It’s all normal, we’re the weird ones.


And I wouldn’t have it any other way.


I like having a sanctuary for my husband to come home to. He’s tired and enjoys relaxing. He’s not entering a perfect place by any means, but more times than not, he’s sitting down to a tranquil setting.


The same for the kids. The oldest is feeling the pressure of senior year. He’s an honor student who works hard. He’s spent when he gets home and school is not always a calm place. Home is safe for him.


The youngest is the loudest of us all and the most extroverted, but she too gets overwhelmed. She can get headaches a lot when there’s too much chaos.


As for me, people ask how I do so much in a small span of time. Although I don’t sleep a lot, I think having a quiet home helps a lot. I can focus and multi task, and I believe the atmosphere is a big part of it.


It’s not for everyone, so don’t think I’m knocking you if you love noise at your home.


I’m just thankful for our quiet, little family.


What are you thankful for?


 




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November 23, 2015

Book Review: Every Girl Gets Confused by Janice Thompson

Book Description:


How can she choose between the love she thought she lost and the love she stumbled upon in the aftermath?


Katie Fisher and Brady James may be a match made in heaven, but that doesn’t seem to guarantee them a happily ever after accompanied by angelic choirs. Katie’s almost-fiancé Casey is back in Fairfield, ready to rekindle their relationship. And there’s nothing Katie’s parents want more than for their small-town girl to leave Dallas and come home for good.


But can she really leave Brady behind? And will she ever be able to wear that gorgeous wedding dress she won?


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Every Girl Gets Confused


I was thrilled to return to Texas and see how Katie, Brady, Queenie, Dewey and the gang were doing. Every Girl Gets Confused picks up after Every Bride Needs a Groom. Katie’s settling in with her new job and new boyfriend, injured NBA player Brady James.


Her grandmother Queenie is marrying a pastor and the whole town of Fairfield is getting ready. That would include Katie’s ex, Casey.


I loved everything about Queenie’s wedding, including the racy lingerie shower for a senior citizen with a titanium hip. It’s so fun to read about senior citizens having fun, and these folks do. I equally loved reading about life at the bridal shop, especially between Eduardo and the bride who had her family and her fiancé’s attend every aspect of the dress.


I wish there had been more romance and conflict between Katie, Brady and Casey. There was a great thread with Brady’s injury and how the theme of season kept popping up.


All in all, this is another delightful read from Janice Thompson full of smiles and tender moments. You will enjoy Every Bride Gets Confused.


To purchase Every Bride Gets Confused, click here.


I received Every Bride Gets Confused from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.




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Published on November 23, 2015 21:58

Thankful: Birdseed

As you know, each November I use the theme of thankfulness here. Usually guest posters take over, but people just didn’t submit this year. So, here I am.


I’m trying to think of out-of-the-box things I’m thankful for.


Today?


Birdseed.


Yep.


February2015birdfeederWe have a couple feeders in our backyard and one is right outside our kitchen window. I use black oil sunflower seed for that one and the birds just flock there. There’s just something about them visiting that brings me peace.


Cardinals, chickadees, orioles, finches, they all come by. They sing, chirp, hang out in nearby trees, take a bath in the birdbath.


I never would have thought I would have found enjoyment in such a basic thing.


But I do.


 




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Published on November 23, 2015 21:00

Celebrate the Holidays with Odyssey Adventure Club and FREE Content

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Odyssey Adventure Club celebrates the holidays with FREE content.



Odyssey Adventure Club—What’s on your children’s Christmas wish list? As excited as they might be about that new toy, as every parent knows, the thrill of the gift will eventually wear off. Focus on the Family and Adventures in Odyssey have created the perfect gift for those who want to give their children or grandchildren a present that will provide year-round fun with eternal impact.


The Odyssey Adventure Club (OAC) offers families 24/7 access to 25 years’ worth of Adventures in Odyssey (AIO) episodes in a safe online environment where children can explore and learn. Christmas really is the perfect time to tap into your children’s imagination while infusing faith and fun into their day . . . and every day of the year.


To celebrate the holidays this year, the OAC is offering free content for everyone, including an Advent calendar, a broadcast download with tips to create a memorable Christmas, AIO cutouts and Christmas stocking stuffer cards. Membership to the OAC costs just $9.99 a month — or even less if parents make a six-month or one-year commitment. Enrollment provides more than enough content to keep kids engaged throughout the year:



Access to exclusive content and first looks at books and select Radio Theatre dramas.
On-the-go access to the OAC app for both iOS and Android users.
24/7 streaming access to nearly 800 AIO episodes.
A new, members-only AIO episode every month.
A subscription to Adventures in Odyssey Clubhouse Magazine, and more.

In keeping with AIO’s rich heritage of teaching children about biblical principles — such as the importance of giving — a portion of each OAC membership benefits Focus on the Family partner organizations. Here are a couple of examples of what has been accomplished through Odyssey Adventure Club members:



Carry the Cure received a sound system they needed to provide after-school programs to children in Alaska.
Mission Aviation Fellowship has been able to provide health vaccines to 65,000 children.

The Odyssey Adventure Club wants to reach beyond fleeting entertainment this Christmas, partnering with parents in helping their kids grow deep in faith and find their place in God’s story.


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Speaking of the holidays, you can prepare for Christmas with Thriving Family‘s 2015 Advent Activity Calendar — Tales of Christmas Past: 25 Inspiring true stories of the season. Assemble a beautifully designed Advent poster to help your kids focus on Christ this Christmas. Then read Scripture passages and stories that relate to individual flaps on the poster. You can also create easy-to-fold booklets for each story. Get more information about this year’s free Advent calendar at ThrivingFamily.com/Advent, or sign up to download it.


To learn more about the Odyssey Adventure Club, visit www.oaclub.org, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.




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November 20, 2015

COTT: Celebrate COTT’s 5th Year with a Kindle Giveaway

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November 19, 2015

Book Review: When King’s Clash by J.E. Lowder

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The furnaces of Ebon burn day and night, melting ores for weapons. Throughout the land, bonfires are lit as Ebonites pay homage to the Cauldron’s Dark Flame. The land’s midnight sky glows like sunrise. Ebon prepares for war as myths and legends from ages past take on flesh and walk the land. The Worms of Bal Malin soar the skies, the ancient fortress of Min Brock rises from the ashes, Storytellers from Claire weave tales of power – and now two mighty warriors arise, both claiming the dread title of Gor King. A clash of kings is inevitable, and only one can emerge victorious. “In mad times such as these,” Lassiter offered with one last look at the ridgeline, “sometimes the sane thing to do is be mad yours elf.” Mälque risked a quick glance as they rolled past the corpse of his brother. “Ain’t nothin’ but dyin’ out here today.” In a softer voice, as if offering a prayer or reciting a prophecy of his own demise, he added: “Nothin’ but dyin’ everywhere you look.” Yet when all hope is lost, a whisper comes. The War of Whispers rages.


51xcX4sorIL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_When Kings Clash is the third installment after Tears of Min Brock and Martyr’s Moon. I’ve commented before that fantasy is not my first genre as a reader and yet J.E. Lowder has kept me captivated the entire series with amazing storytelling. I thought the previous too were great reads.


When Kings Clash takes everything I enjoyed with the first two and enhances the experience, which I did not think needed improving. The imagery is breathtaking. Authors often hear they need to work on showing, not telling. When Kings Clash is all showing, and it is so seamless, I truly felt I was watching the action. It was dark, eerie, action-packed and suspenseful. There’s death, stealing, hopeless feelings and a battle for control.


Love fantasy? This series HAS to be on your list, starting with Tears of Min Brock and ending with the excellent When Kings Clash. If you don’t love fantasy, I still say give it a try.  I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.


To purchase When Kings Clash, click here.


I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.




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Published on November 19, 2015 21:53

Thankful: Clairol

One of the things my husband admitted he took into consideration was how youthful my mom looked. He thought perhaps if mom was that young, maybe I had those genes.


My reaction?


“Those aren’t good genes. It’s Clairol!”


Mom turned gray at age 16, and I found my first strand at age 25.


The year I met my husband, just sayin’.


imagesRSJW38ZKSeriously, it isn’t gray hair that runs in our family, it is white. Those that chose to let it transform have a beautiful white color. But, they are grandmas who look the part.


My mom looks like she’s in her 50’s. She’s over 70.


I’m 45 and I am not ready to call it quits on Clairol.


My husband might be ten years older but he has a youthful look to him. I don’t want to be confused with his mom or someone older. Is it vain? Absolutely.


Clairol has been with me since 1995 and we’ve seen bold reds, a blond, and a palette of browns.


In a season where gray is the in color, color me with Clairol.


Lightest Golden Brown, please.




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Published on November 19, 2015 21:00