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COMPUTER PROBLEMS

Hello Friends, I've been having some computer problems and can't always log on.  I'm going to need a new pc soon...so pray that I will stay patient with what I've got until that time comes.  Take care!
Barb

MY DAILY VERSE

Have a great day, friends!!

My Daily Verse

Here is your Verse of the Day:

Galatians 6:2 (NIV). Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ....... Thoughts on This Verse... This is just another way of saying,''Love your neighbor as yourself!'' Jesus came to bear our burdens and carry away the st...ain and pain of our sin. (Read Isaiah 53 for a powerful description of God's Suffering Servant, a passage quoted in the New Testament in reference to Jesus.) He now asks us to live redemptively, in practical ways, toward those around us. More than just praying, or asking what we can do to help, we are called to serve, minister, and assist others who are burdened.

Book Giveaways

Book Giveaways

Scrumptuous...delicious....fabulous....easy.......tasty.......This unique cookbook is full of crock pot recipes that are so easy a man can cook them. I'd love to give this cookbook to my husband who has been my caregiver for the past ten years since I almost lost my life to a deadly illness. I did lose my ability to walk well or stand and I could no longer do all the things I used to do. I am thankful to God that I am alive and very grateful that my husband has graciously and compassionately taken care of me. He's become a fairly good cook, but lacks ideas. This book contains all easy to fix crock pot meals that would make his job easier and answer the "What's for supper?" question very well. Visit the Book Giveaways Blog and take your chance of winning this informative cookbook to good eating. (Click on title to visit Blog)
Good Luck,
Barb

DAILY PRAYER

My Daily Verse

Here is your Verse of the Day:

Proverbs 16:3 (NIV). Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed....... Thoughts on This Verse... The real question behind this promise is very simple: How do I define success for my plans? The answer is very simple as well: bringing gl...ory to God for his grace (see Eph. 1:6, 12, 14). Committing our works and plans to God means surrendering them to God's will (James 4:13-15), trusting that God will be glorified in them (Col. 3:17), and recognizing that it is not in our power to properly guide our own steps (Prov. 16:9). God longs to bless us and empower us -- not for our own selfish ambition (James 3:16), but for our eternal good (Rom. 8:28) and God's glory. Like Jesus, when we commit our plans and works to the Lord, we are saying,''Not my will, Father, but yours be done!''

Finding Hope Through Fiction: GIVEAWAY & JIM RUBART INTERVIEW (Click Here for giveaway/interview)

This is one of the most incredible interviews I've read. I felt I was actually listening to this wonderful imaginative man's voice while he spoke. His words kept expanding with fascinating information that ran the gamut of his life; his father's, his Jesus, his books and how his imagination formed the excellent writings of his books. His interview and explanation of how he wrote each book caused my curiosity to raise higher with each word.. I NEED to read all of his writings. I'm honored and satisfied with the blessings he left to think about.

ACFW - The Voice of Christian Fiction

ACFW - The Voice of Christian Fiction

Book Reviews by Molly: [Book Review] No Other by Shawna K. Williams

Book Reviews by Molly: [Book Review] No Other by Shawna K. Williams

 If you have noticed the little area on my blog that says CURRENT READ, You'll see that I'm currently Reading Shawna K. Williams "No Other."  I'm loving it and came across a review by Molly that is warm and personable.  I hope this review will enhance your next book selection to Shawna's "No Other."
Barb

CLICK ON TITLE TO GO TO MOLLY'S BLOG AND READ HER REVIEW.

I BROKE MY BLOG!!

Oh, how on earth do I accomplish these little accidents that I can't fix or undo?  Yesterday I was trying to make some changes in my blog and make it better when suddenly I wiped all the blogs that I follow completely out and off my blog.  My apologies to those who were listed, I didn't mean to do whatever I did to lose you.  Does this mean I need to build an entire new blog?  Tonight, I don't know.  All I really do know is that when I build the blog back up, I need to follow the directions.  Dear Lord, please show me how!

Love Inspired Online

One of my favorite book clubs has always been the Love Inspired books. Romance, suspense, families in transition, romance at any age - all set to glorify the ONE who is in control, our almighty God. These stories make me laugh, weep, get nostalgic, cheer, fall in love, pray and wonder how soon it will be until I read the next one. I had belonged to the club until I received my Kindle Reader. Luckily, I have won several LI books on the author's challenges and enjoy them immensely. So many fine authors, mostly women, mostly Christians are selected each month of every year to add their books to this incredible book club. Take a look at what they have to offer. This is not an advertisement - just an opinion of this unpublished writer. In fact, I think I've talked myself into rejoining the Love Inspired book club. Ho ho, I wasn't expecting that one!! Woo Hoo, I love surprises, don't you?

Barb

Be sure to click the Title of this article and you'll be taken to the Love Inspired blog site. Have fun!

Book Review of Anne of Green Gables (giveaway) at Reading to Know

Book Review of Anne of Green Gables (giveaway) at Reading to Know

This is my giveaway public announcement for today. I can't remember if I've read Anne of Green Gables or not; or seen the movie. This book is certainly a true classic. At my age, it's hard to remember what I've read while I was younger. Go to Carries blog and make a comment to win this book. You can also sign up for a challenge to read Montgomery's books. There is a long list of books. I guess I'll be making a trip to the library. This sounds fun!

I'll also post the information about the Challenge. You can click on the blog addresses to visit Carrie's blog. That blog is posted under this one.

Reading is forever fun!!

Barb

Book Review of Lucy Maud Montgomery Reading Challenge 2011! at Reading to Know

Book Review of Lucy Maud Montgomery Reading Challenge 2011! at Reading to Know

As I've mentioned before, I like kicking the year off with one of my favorite, imaginative authors - L.M. Montgomery. Her works are cozy reads for me and offer an escape to the magical Prince Edward Island. It is a delight to revisit her works and challenge you to either make you first visit, or perhaps visit with some of your old Montgomery friends like Anne, Emily, Jane or Pat.

Carrie

Linda Weaver Clarke

Linda Weaver Clarke 

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Author and Lecturer: A Family Friendly Blog
(click on above to Linda's Blog)

Monday, January 10, 2011

Interview with Author Teresa Brown and Book Giveaway

Book Give-Away January 10 - 17: To win ADOPTION RECORDS HANDBOOK, leave a comment about this interview with your e-mail. U.S. and Canada.

Teresa Brown has loved writing since grammar school. She is the mother of 5, grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 7. She said, “Family is what makes the world go round and while I enjoy my friends, my family will always come first.” Teresa is the daughter of adoptive parents and a reunited birthmother. She uses her own experiences to help those who seek their birth parents or their adopted children.

I HAVE THREE OF MY OWN ADOPTED CHILDRENBecause Author Teresa Brown's book giveaway involves adopted children and locating birth mothers, I am extremely interested in this book. I have Three adopted children of my own, and have faced one of them being reunited with his birth mother in Germany. He called me from Germany when his wife Carla had located his birth mother with the help of the Red Cross. She wanted to find out the family background, which I also feel is important for adopted children. During that conversation with Mike, he was afraid that I would disapprove....he said..."But you're my mama!" while he began to cry. I told him that of course I was his mother, but he should meet his birthmother. I was ok with it. I told him to tell her thank you for doing the loving thing in giving her son to us. And a few other things to let her know how much we love Mike and hopefully made her feel better toward what she did. I'll always be grateful to her and especially God.

I Am A Reader, Not A Writer

Kai's blogsite for her many giveaways each week is a bundle of fun to visit. If you haven't been there yet, now is a good time to do so. She'll lead you to pages of fascinating info and fun. She is mainly a writer of children's books..and we all like those no matter what our age. Uh oh...I know I am. Did I just reveal one of my own secrets? Woo Hoo! Well, I hope I have a few friends that have the same secret. Could it be YOU? To drop by Kai's giveaway blog, please click on the address below this short blurb.

I Am A Reader, Not A Writer

To go to her Facebook page, click on the address below.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kai-Strand-Author/118710161509777?ref=sgm

That's it for today. Hope you've all had a wonderful weekend and looking to a great week ahead.
Barb

Suds In Your Eye by Mary Lasswell, Reviewed by Sidney W. Frost

Sidney W. Frost writes about the book "Suds In Your Eye" published in 1942, written by Mary Lasswell. Read what Sidney has to say about this book he read many years ago. Click on the title below that will take you to Sidney's blog, Christian Bookmobile. I definitely want to read this book. I know there will be many laughs with the three women who live together in this well written story. I'm going to see if I can find it and will let you know what I find out.  Sidney is my newest friend on Facebook to date.

Barb

Suds In Your Eye by Mary Lasswell

Trinity Rose's Garden: Loree Lough-author interview & BOOK GIVEAWAY

Trinity Rose's Garden: Loree Lough-author interview & BOOK GIVEAWAY
Loree has an incredible imagination for writing. Her interview was great and I'm glad to meet her on Trinity Rose's Garden blog. Loree is a lovely lady and a grandmother. I'm not so sure about that...LOL...she looks much too young in her picture. Visit Trinity Rose's Garden and register to win Loree's two books offered for giveaway. True Westerns. Then please visit my blog and become a follower. I'd love to meet you there.

Barb

Welcome to the Titus2 Women Offical Website | Titus 2 Women

Welcome to the Titus2 Women Offical Website | Titus 2 Women: "Titus 2 Women Descirption"

Trinity Rose's Garden: BOOK GIVEAWAY~ Don't Waste the Pain

Trinity Rose's Garden: BOOK GIVEAWAY~ Don't Waste the Pain
This important book speaks to emotional and physical pain in a personal way. I have registered for the giveaway of this book and hope I win. My family has been and still is in deep emotional pain and I'm in extreme physical pain since an illness left me immobilized in my legs. Our daughter is a recovering prescription drug addict and lost her 20 year old son to suicide last year. She has a difficult life. These are only two of the painful situations we experience within our family. There are 8 children between my husband and I. (His-Mine-Ours), 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Problems and pain are not foreign to us. The Lord is with us always and has brought us through many struggles. Praise the Lord.
Barb

Connie Stevens – Fictional Romantic Interview, Excerpt, & Recipe for Romance – Part 2 of 2 | Shannon Taylor Vannatter

Connie Stevens – Fictional Romantic Interview, Excerpt, & Recipe for Romance – Part 2 of 2 | Shannon Taylor Vannatter

Shannon has picked another winner who is offering her book "Leave Me Never" as the giveaway gift right now. Connie Stevens, the author is also giving each commentor a wonderful cake recipe that appears in the story. Quickly visit Shannon Vannatter's blog and register for this delightful giveaway.....it's so romantic! This giveaway won't last forever.
Barb

K. Dawn Byrd, Author: Register to win Roseanna White's "Jewel of Persia"

K. Dawn Byrd, Author: Register to win Roseanna White's "Jewel of Persia"

I'm so happy that this wonderful novel has finally been published. Visit K Dawn's blogsite and register to win a copy of Roseanna White's "Jewel of Persia." I loved reading her book "A Stray Drop of Blood" in 2010 - it was one of my favorites. I'm sure Jewel of Persia will be just as exciting. Sure hope I'm one of the winners.

John 3:16 Marketing Network: BECOME A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR!

John 3:16 Marketing Network: BECOME A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR!

Libra Twittascope, Saturday, January 1, 2011

Libra Twittascope, Saturday, January 1, 2011