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Iris Long

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Iris Long worked as a medical transcriptionist for 37 years before being called to write. Her first book, “Showered By Grace”, reveals how God rescued Iris through His perfect love. Only the extraordinary grace of God prevented the anguish of her past from destroying her future. She experienced a Cinderella love story in 2006. “Prince Charming” swept her away to the Land of Goshen, Indiana, in 2008 where they were married. Bliss abruptly ended when Scott unexpectedly moved to heaven in the early morning hours in 2011. Moving through that deep dark valley, Iris fell in love with Jesus. She discovered He had been carrying her every step, and life changed radically with healing of old wounds and the raw pain of grief. Her latest release, "Show ...more

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Iris Long I don't have a favorite fictional couple. I have only read non-fiction for the last six years. My reading preferences changed after my husband moved t…moreI don't have a favorite fictional couple. I have only read non-fiction for the last six years. My reading preferences changed after my husband moved to heaven. I enjoy hearing or reading about someone who has struggled to overcome life's obstacles and succeeded. I need that inspiration to continue to push forward for my own breakthrough! Perhaps in time I will rediscover the joy of reading fiction but for now I am focused on what's ahead. Thank you for your question! I thought about my answer for an entire day before posting my response.(less)
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Gifted By God

She was born with the ability to play the piano by ear. Once she heard a song, she could play it without music. Indeed, she could not read music, and her family enrolled her in piano lessons as a young child. After one session, the teacher believed her gift would be affected if the lessons continued and these were stopped. She was raised in the church where her grandparents attended. Her grandfath Read more of this blog post »
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Grandma's Letter Exchange by Jacob  Cramer
Grandma's Letter Exchange
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Sweet book to help young ones begin to write notes to family friends. Fun adventure with Grandma and her imagination!
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Pray Like It Matters by Steve Gaines
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Excellent book on the need for fervent prayer and the effects of praying fervently. A timely reminder for all believers.
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God Is With You Every Day by Max Lucado
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I loved this devotional. Words to challenge, inspire, and reflect. I appreciate the questions posed by the author to the reader and the prayers.
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From the Green River to the Lily of the Valley, the Susie Man... by Susie Manns-Bates
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I appreciate Susan sharing all the details of her childhood and family growing up, how she ended up on the streets, and the harrowing existence that followed those decisions. She shares her struggles with herself and others and the layers of damage a ...more
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The Greatest Thing in the World by Henry Drummond
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I was given an older copy of the book, no copyright date inside, by a dear friend. The truth of the message struck a chord in my heart. Love is an outpouring of our relationship with Christ and comes from His love for us. The author challenges us to ...more
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A Life God Rewards by Bruce H. Wilkinson
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This book opened my eyes wide! I had not given much thought to rewards in heaven--just trusting God to assess and reward accordingly to those who deserved. These words stuck with me, "Your commission for Jesus is as big as the world." I soaked up the ...more
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“God makes everything better.”
Iris Long

“Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.”
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“God makes everything better.”
Iris Long

“Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.”
Thomas Moore
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