December 22 and 23, get these two books.
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Saturday, December 2, 2023
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December 22 AND 23 the weekend following, get The Parables of Virginia Bean (Conquering Your Goliaths, The Feast, and The Gift all in one book).
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By now, you've probably read all three Virginia Bean stories and have a desire to work through some Goliaths in your own life.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Monday, November 27, 2023
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Sunday, November 26, 2023
Saturday, November 25, 2023
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Friday, November 24, 2023
Conquering Your Goliaths is FREE!
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Keep it going!
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Thursday, November 23, 2023
Conquering Your Goliaths, FREE on November 24
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Monday, November 20, 2023
Ready...set...FREE!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I have four FREE books slotted for the end of November beginning on the 24th, Black Friday. They are
Conquering Your Goliaths - 24th
The Feast - 25th
The Gift - 26th
and Enlightened - 27th!
Monday, October 16, 2023
Halloween is in Sight, so are some FREE books!
Trick or treating is just around the corner, and I have been thinking about what treat I might be able to leave inside your Halloween bucket or pillowcase.
I have a couple of YA mysteries that will be FREE on the 30th and 31st of this month, so you'll want to fly on over to Amazon to pick up your eBook.
Tie Died will be FREE on the 30th.
Buckled Inn will be FREE on the 31st.
You may want to bookmark this post so you can find the books easily when the day comes. They will be FREE on these two days only.
I have four books slotted for the end of November beginning on the 24th, Black Friday. They are
Conquering Your Goliaths
The Feast
The Gift
and Enlightened
All inspiring and motivating!
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Thursday, September 14, 2023
I Walked With Jesus - book two is now available!
The time has finally come!
Get I Walked with Jesus: New Testament Stories of Faith and Healing - Acts of the Apostles TODAY!
The eBook and the paperback are here!
The followers of Jesus must have felt lost and unsure after Jesus’ ascension to heaven.
Sure, they had been taught. They had been healed. They had seen miracles at Jesus’ hand. But could they live His word without being near Him?
Could the lame man who returned to the temple day after day for healing continue to wait? Could the eunuch whom many hated get answers from God? What of Tabitha who arose from the dead? What was her life like before that great day? What of other followers of Jesus – on the day of Pentecost – who were strengthened, fed, and led? How did they remain faithful?
Find out on your continuing journey with Jesus through the “Acts of the Apostles.”
Sure, they had been taught. They had been healed. They had seen miracles at Jesus’ hand. But could they live His word without being near Him?
Could the lame man who returned to the temple day after day for healing continue to wait? Could the eunuch whom many hated get answers from God? What of Tabitha who arose from the dead? What was her life like before that great day? What of other followers of Jesus – on the day of Pentecost – who were strengthened, fed, and led? How did they remain faithful?
Find out on your continuing journey with Jesus through the “Acts of the Apostles.”
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Chapter 1 - I Walked with Jesus, book two
As promised...
The Handmaid.
The story of Mary after her son's ascension to heaven, begins this second book of stories from the New Testament.
Get the entire book in paperback or eBook here!
The Handmaid
Luke 1
Mary loved her son even before he was born. Like most
mothers, she found if she rested, fed her soul as well as her body, and made
time for reflection, the energy she received at the hand of God was more than
sufficient to carry her pregnancy even at the last.
Though she was not
always treated kindly as a young girl by her friends because of her timidity,
as she grew, she discovered the wisdom in this. If she had something to say,
she would say it, and others would listen. Her mother and father treated her
kindly, and her brother and sisters spoke well of her. Her family didn’t have
much in the way of worldly goods, but they had each other, and that’s what
mattered.
Mary had learned about
God at a young age, and, like most girls had been shown her place in Jewish
society. She respected this place, though she often thought about being equal
to the young boys with whom she associated. It wasn’t until Mary grew that she
began to see the truth of the matter.
When the angel came,
Mary was at first surprised as anyone would be. But her heart calmed as she
spoke with the angel. She wasn’t alone. Others walked passed her, but she could
not hear their voices. It was like she’d been brought to heaven while still
kneeling on the earth.
“Hail, thou that art
highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women,” the angel
began.
She was amazed. Not only
at the bright clothing the angel wore but the manner in which he saluted her.
“Fear not, Mary: for
thou hast found favor with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb,
and bring forth a son, and shall call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and
shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him
the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for
ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.”
“How shall this be,
seeing I know not a man?” she asked after a moment of reflection.
“The Holy Ghost shall
come upon thee and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore
also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of
God. And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her
old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with
God nothing shall be impossible.”
The words of the angel
spoke volumes of love to Mary’s soul. How could she doubt what God could do?
Her heart burned as the words came: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it
unto me according to thy word.”
She’d gone to see
Elisabeth after the departure of the angel, and the truth she’d known even
before her arrival there became a second witness. Truly God could do all
things.
Her son was born six months
later, and they named him Jesus as the angel had spoken.
He was a beautiful baby.
As his chubby hands reached for her face, she would kiss them, and speak to
Jesus of God’s love. He grew into a good, kind, son. He was always thinking of
her, teaching her the ways of God. And as he continued into manhood and her husband,
Joseph, left the earth and returned heavenward, Jesus was a great comfort to
her in her loneliness. The first few months after Joseph’s passing, He consoled
her, His loving arms surrounding her, His voice soothing her aching soul.
By the time of Jesus’
crucifixion, she’d made His teachings a part of her life. She knew the truth of
the resurrection. He was here! They’d eaten together at his arrival, and He’d
shown her the marks of the nails in His hands and feet. She’d touched His side
– the babe she had carried in her womb. He lived!
At first, she thought He’d
returned for good. But then the news had come. His teachings were nearing an
end. He had many things to do, to help His father. Not Joseph – He smiled as
he’d spoken it – but His Father in Heaven.
She dared not ask if He’d
seen her Joseph, but Jesus seemed to know her thoughts.
“I have seen many loved
ones. And others are waiting to hear the gospel. Missionaries have been sent to
the waiting spirits in prison.”
“Can it be so?”
“Surely, Father is well
pleased.” He took her hand in his. “And you, how are you, Mother?”
“I am not eager to have
you go,” she said.
“But the 40 days of
teaching, of preparing hearts and souls for the greater work, are almost spent.
It is time.”
“I know… And yet…”
“You will miss me, as I
will miss you. But my spirit will be here, and the gift of the Holy Ghost…”
“I know.”
“It is the greatest gift
of the Father. The Holy Ghost will teach you all things, and bring all things
to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”
“Still…”
He embraced her then
and, as the tears fell, her heart ached for the separation that would soon
come. Only when she met His eyes again did she see tears in His own.
“You will always be my
mother.”
She sobbed then, huge
gushing tears, and He held her tighter.
“It is more blessed to
give than to receive,” words given over an outdoor fire some two weeks past, filled
her soul long after Jesus had ascended to heaven. How could she give now that
He was gone?
Her children spent time near her; her
grandchildren pulled at her skirt for attention, and she had given it. At home,
it wasn’t difficult. When she was away from home, that’s when giving became
more difficult. But she would do it.
For weeks, she dreamed
of her son. And as the months passed and the dreams dwindled, a softening
returned, and she was able to live again. She hadn’t experienced the
transfiguration for herself, but Peter, James, and John had spoken of it often.
They had seen Jesus, her very son, as he looked in his glorified state. As she
closed her eyes on those lonely nights when her children and grandchildren had
returned to their own homes, she could see Him as He was during the 40 days –
as she remembered Him.
And she was carried forward.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Cover Reveal for book two of I Walked with Jesus
Here it is! Book two of I Walked with Jesus! Now is the time to get the first book! The paperback is only $3.44!
Synopsis:
The
followers of Jesus must have felt lost and unsure after Jesus’ ascension to
heaven.
Sure,
they had been taught. They had been healed. They had seen miracles at Jesus’
hand. But could they live His word without being near Him?
Could the lame man who returned to the temple day after day for healing continue to wait? Could the eunuch whom many hated get answers from God? What of Tabitha who arose from the dead? What was her life like before that great day? What of other followers of Jesus – on the day of Pentecost – who were strengthened, fed, and led? How did they remain faithful?
Find
out on your continuing journey with Jesus through the “Acts of the Apostles.”
I will send out chapter one in a few days - this is the updated version that will be in the book. Expect I Walked with Jesus, book two, to be out mid-September. We're almost there!
Monday, July 17, 2023
Do You Have Reviewer's Block?
We have all heard of writer's block, but what about reviewer's block?
I usually post once a day, but today, while trying to find potential reviewers for my latest book, "I Walked with Jesus," I came upon this great list from Kate Tilton (katetilton.com).
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Can your review answer any of the following?
- What feeling did [insert book name] leave you with?
- Would you compare [insert book name] to other books you’ve read? If so, what do they have in common? What books is it like?
- What feelings did the book capture well?
- Was there a uniqueness about the book that you’d like to convey?
- Was there something this book did that you haven’t seen done before, or haven’t seen done a lot?
- Did you finish it really quickly? Was it a page-turner? Did it keep you up all night?
As often as authors are out there trying to get reviewers for their books, this was a great list of questions for reviewers to consider before writing their reviews. It may even help them to write a better review or, at the very least, get them past "Reviewers Block".
What do you think?
I like this idea a lot. We're all busy people, and if we can get a review out sooner versus later, I'm all for that. Plus, I don't want anyone who's promised me a review to back out at the last moment because he/she wasn't sure where to start.
Kathryn
I Walked with Jesus - first chapter!
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Have you ever considered yourself as one of the least of these?
The Rabbi
John 3
Since the first time he’d spoken with the Rabbi of Galilee, Nicodemus’ heart had burned. There was something about the man called Jesus of Nazareth that made him want to change his heart, maybe even his life.
His home was large with many rooms,
but he’d chosen to visit with the Rabbi outdoors, near the great well where
places for sitting in the cooler evening air were appreciated. Jesus must come
at night, when peering eyes slept, and when his leadership duties were not so
pressing. If his neighbors saw his visitor, he could merely remind them that it
was the law to study at night – besides, it was expected. He need not worry
about his place in the social and political arena.
Still, as Jesus entered, Nicodemus’
heart skipped more than one beat. He was curious to know the truth, but he was
also deeply afraid of what he would hear. Jesus was a great teacher, but he was
not a prophet.
Or was he?
Because it was dark the torches had
been lit. The dripping of water within the well where they spoke reminded Nicodemus
of the cleansing of his soul – what he feared the most.
The sound of Jesus’ sandals padded
toward him. He stopped and sat. Nicodemus followed.
“A drink?” he asked.
The Rabbi shook his head.
“Well, then, I will begin,” he
offered.
The wind was blowing softly and
easily, and Nicodemus was glad he’d chosen the location he had. But where
should he start? He’d gone over the conversation a million times, and now that
Jesus of Nazareth was here, he was at a loss.
The man was looking intently at him,
so Nicodemus began:
“Rabbi, we know that thou art a
teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except
God be with him.”
Jesus smiled. “Verily, verily, I say
unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
Born… again? Nicodemus
thought. “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time
into his mother’s womb, and be born?” he asked.
Even in the dim light, he could see
that Jesus’ eyes were blue, the color of the sea of Galilee where he sometimes
walked to clear his head.
“Verily, verily, I say unto thee,
except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom
of God.”
Children were born of the water from
their mother’s womb. And there was a spirit that dwelt inside every man.
“That which is born of the flesh is
flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said
unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou
hearest the sound thereof but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it
goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.”
“How can these things be?” Nicodemus
asked, taking a sip of the wine he had poured for himself. “Art thou a master
of Israel, and knowest not these things? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, we
speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our
witness. I have told you of earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye
believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?”
For a moment Nicodemus thought of
the wind in the trees, but the thought forming in his head escaped him as Jesus
continued:
“And no man hath ascended up to
heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in
heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the
Son of man be lifted up: That whosever believeth in him should not perish, but
have eternal life.”
Nicodemus knew of Moses and the
serpent he raised up. He knew the law of Moses and had lived it since he was
young. But who would come down from heaven and be lifted up? Was Jesus speaking
of himself?
“For God so loved the world, that he
gave his only begotten Son, that whosover believeth in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life.”
A trickling of warmth found his soul.
“For God sent not his Son into the
world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He
that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned
already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of
God.”
Did he believe? Was this truly the
Son of God?
“And this is the condemnation,” the
teacher continued, “that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness
rather than light, because their deeds were evil.”
Was Jesus saying his deeds
were evil?
“For every one that doeth evil
hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be
reproved.”
Suddenly, Nicodemus was thinking of
his sins. He had many, but so did others in his position. In his duties as a
ruler of the Jews and a member of the Sanhedrin, he must set an example of
strength.
“But he that doeth truth cometh to
the light, that his deeds may be manifest, that they are wrought in God.”
Nicodemus took another sip of wine,
but he could not meet the eyes of the teacher. Both were silent, and as
Nicodemus listened to the wind through the trees, and the dripping sound of the
water in his well, he was anxious to go inside to his family.
Jesus stood.
“Follow me,” he said.
They were at the front of his house
before Jesus spoke again. “Follow me. Learn of me.”
The wind brushing against Nicodemus’
face, and the rustle of leaves above his head seemed to speak words of comfort.
Could he do it? Could he leave his home, his profession? He had felt something
warm prick at his chest. Could he deny now what he thought to be true?
Tears glistened. “I believe thy
words are true,” he said.
“Then, come, follow me.”
The repeated entreaty was followed
by a smile and a touch of a hand to his shoulder.
“When?”
“Tomorrow. We leave tomorrow.”
Nicodemus breathed in slowly and as
his breath escaped his lips, he looked into Jesus’ eyes. They were still
looking at him, watching him lovingly. He had never before seen such eyes.
“I don’t… know,” he stumbled. “You
say you are leaving tomorrow?”
“Tomorrow. Will you be there?”
With all of his heart, Nicodemus
wanted to say yes, but the words he wanted to say stuck in his throat. “I don’t
know…” he began.
“Think about it?” Jesus offered.
“I will,” he answered.
A sob escaped Nicodemus’ lips.
“Master?” he asked. “If I don’t come, will you yet love me?”
Of all the things he could have
said, these words were the hardest. He knew that tomorrow he would not come. He
would eat, he would go about his duties, he would walk the grounds of his
beautiful home and the synagogue, but Jesus would travel without him.
Still, watching the man who some
believed was God, there was no question in those heavenly eyes about his
answer.
Monday, July 10, 2023
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