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THE JOURNEY | I Didn’t Know

Feb 18, 2012 No Comments by

As she looked at the picture, she looked into a life in a time that was so far way. Instantly, she knew exactly the day, New Year’s Eve, 1989. She was thinner then, wearing a designer dress that cost five hundred dollars. All dressed up with plans for the evening and the entrance into a [...]

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The Eagle As a Spiritual Icon (In Isaiah 40:31)

Feb 11, 2012 No Comments by

The Eagle As a Spiritual Icon (In Isaiah 40:31) by Alvin C. Romer It’s common knowledge that the eagle talked about so abundantly in the 40th chapter of Isaiah and the 31st verse extolling the virtues of elevated success where faith is concerned, has spiritual connotations. But do you really understand the impact and underlying [...]

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THE JOURNEY | Framing and Forming Your Future

Jan 22, 2012 No Comments

Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]

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GUEST BLOG | Editing by Paulette Harper

Jan 12, 2012 No Comments

A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]

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THE JOURNEY | The Identity of Strength

Dec 17, 2011 No Comments

The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]

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THE GROWING WRITER | 6 Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie

Nov 03, 2011 6 Comments

Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]

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THE GROWING WRITER | Beginnings

Nov 03, 2011 2 Comments

Story Structure: Beginnings by Tyora Moody In The Beginning … Anyone familiar with the first chapter of the first book in the Bible, Genesis, will recall these three words. While simple, the words in one breath dramatically draw the reader’s attention into a powerful event. With further reading, God is center stage and He “speaks” [...]

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THE JOURNEY | Seeking Secrets

Nov 01, 2011 Comments Off

     Have you ever thought about asking God for a divine secret? A secret is privileged information, kept knowledge, designed for limited to access. The military concept categories secrets as classified information for limited use to people with certain levels of clearance and are trustworthy to handle such information. Some secrets contain divine mysteries, [...]

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