Thursday, July 28, 2016

New Release! Paperback! @Anne_Baxter_C #Christian #Inspirational "Once Upon Some Holidays"

Anne Baxter Campbell has just released the paperback of her entire "Once Upon..." series- "Once Upon Some Holidays"!

The paperback contains all nine of the stories in the series in one paperback.

Here is the Amazon link and a look at the the full jacket cover. What do you think of it?

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New Release! @murray_pura #Western #Suspense Kindle Unlimited Deal "Silver City - Volume 3 - Amarillo By Morning"

Murray Pura and Grayden St. Cyr are riding high in the saddle again in "Silver City - Volume 3 - Amarillo By Morning"!

Right now all three volumes in the "Silver City" series are Amazon Kindle Unlimited Deals!

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The good cops and federal agents are after them because they think they're enemies of the state. The bad cops and federal agents are after them because they think they know about the coup that is about to take over control of the government of the United States. And Ty Brewer and Grayden St. Cyr are on the run because they want to stay alive long enough to expose a conspiracy rooted in the West Wing of the White House. And what is that conspiracy? To make America great again by first of all burning her to the ground through hundreds of simultaneous terrorist strikes from coast to coast. But who will believe two rogue US Marshals who are considered traitors themselves? And how will they escape the dozens of hardcore assassins sent to track them down and kill them on foreign soil? They have always considered themselves lucky but this time their luck may be running out.

New Release! Kindle Unlimited Deal @TonyHilling #Historical #Fantasy "The Voice of Aedistamen - Volume 7 - The Council of Twelve"

The next story in Tony Hilling's Biblical Fantasy series "The Voice of Aedistamen - Volume 7 - The Council of Twelve" is now available and is an Amazon Kindle Unlimited Deal!

If you are not a KU customer the cost of the short story is $0.99.

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Master Banyonan, surely you cannot be referring to a certain general of the Davarenge Owa’en takes an important step in being restored to his people. He makes an appearance at the Council of The Twelve, the leading elders of his nation. But there are collaborators and conspirators at the heart of the Twelve, and he must tread carefully lest he be caught in the web spun by King Malengus.

Read the 1st Chapter of @murray_pura #Western #Suspense "Silver City - Volume 3 - Amarillo by Morning" RIGHT NOW!!!!!!

Murray Pura will be releasing the next story in his Western Suspense series "Silver City" on 8/11!

Below you will find the link to the first story in the series "This Is Where The Cowboy Rides Away", the synopsis for Volume 3, and the first chapter of "Volume 3 - Amarillo by Morning".

If you do read the sample, please leave a comment at the bottom of this post or use the "Contact Form" on the sidebar of the blog and tell Murray what you think. He would love your feedback! Thank you!

The Amazon Kindle link to "V1- This Is Where The Cowboy Rides Away" :https://www.amazon.com/Silver-City-Where-Cowboy-Rides-ebook/dp/B00WL65024/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469542725&sr=8-1&keywords=murray+pura+silver+city#navbar

Synopsis: AMARILLO BY MORNING
The good cops and federal agents are after them because they think they're enemies of the state. The bad cops and federal agents are after them because they think they know about the coup that is about to take over control of the government of the United States. And Ty Brewer and Grayden St. Cyr are on the run because they want to stay alive long enough to expose a conspiracy rooted in the West Wing of the White House. And what is that conspiracy? To make America great again by first of all burning her to the ground through hundreds of simultaneous terrorist strikes from coast to coast. But who will believe two rogue US Marshals who are considered traitors themselves? And how will they escape the dozens of hardcore assassins sent to track them down and kill them on foreign soil? They have always considered themselves lucky but this time their luck may be running out.

SILVER CITY
Volume 3
AMARILLO BY MORNING

“Don’t tell me what to do!” Grayden slammed both feet on the brake pedal and the red Silverado lurched violently as its tires screamed and poured black smoke. The stink of burning rubber filled the cab as the pickup spun 180 degrees. He head-butted his brother and sent him crashing back into the passenger seat. “I’m driving!”
He hit the gas and the tires shrieked again, spinning and flaming. The truck shot back the way it had come.
The spot they had been headed towards vanished in a wall of fire.
Grayden yanked the truck to the right down an alley.
He stopped.
“What are you doing?” demanded Ty, scrubbing the place on his forehead where Grayden’s skull had made contact.
“Waiting for sirens.”
They both heard the roar of rotor blades at the same time.
“Ae you crazy?” yelled Ty. “Get out of here!”
“What? Out into the open? So we can make a nicer target? You had the same dumb idea when Old Man Reynolds was chasing us!”
“I didn’t know he was behind a tree!”
“Well, this time he’s behind a cloud!”
“Yeah and the cloud’s right on top of us!”
“He doesn’t know where we are! And he’s only got seconds left before everybody is taking pictures of a military chopper with their Androids and iPhones and Nikons! How are the governments of Canada and the US going to explain that? He’s got a window and his window is closing!”
The far end of the alley erupted in orange and black. The shock wave rocked the Silverado with a whump. A second blast cracked the windshield and hurled chunks of hot pavement against the hood and doors with a sound like machine gun bullets hitting home.
Ty grabbed for the wheel again. “He’s walking Hellfires towards us, hoping for a lucky strike! Back up now!”
The street and alley behind them flew apart and the back of the truck flipped up, hung suspended in the smoke and sparks, and crashed back down as the rear window shattered.
Grayden punched his brother in the face, knocking him back into his seat a second time. “That would’ve been a great play, hey, Zero?”
“You broke my nose!”
Heat engulfed the truck.
“Do you pray anymore?” snapped Grayden. “Ever?”
“What good does it do?”
“Most of the good you won’t know about until the fat lady sings and you’re one with infinity.”
“So maybe I’m praying now.”
“So then maybe pray for his window to close.”
“I am.”
Sirens.
Grayden gunned the engine. “Hang on! With cops and firefighters and EMTs racing in here that chopper is gone!”
“You hope!”
“You better hope too! I’m getting back on that highway before the police shut it down!”
Grayden hurled the truck through the black smoke and fires at the end of the alley and out onto a street beginning to fill with people who were shouting and pointing. He laid on the horn and swept past their curses and anger and fear. Two police cars had already parked sideways across the highway. He snapped through a barbed wire fence and drove across a field for half a mile before snapping through it again and bouncing onto the highway heading east. Ty squinted at the sky.
“He’s gone,” said Grayden.


@murray_pura Grab it NOW! A Kindle Unlimited Deal! #Historical #Suspense #Romance "Seven Oaks - Volume 1 - The Plantation"

The first story in Murray Pura's Historical Suspense Romance series "Seven Oaks - Volume 1 - The Plantation" is now an Amazon Kindle Unlimited Deal!

The other stories in the series are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo.

Below you will find the Amazon Kindle Unlimited Deal link,the synopsis, and a little bit about Murray.Please if you read the story leave a comment here on the blogpost or a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Murray would love to know what you think of his work! Thank you!

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Sarah Nunley is her Uncle Thomas’ favorite niece. Uncle Thomas is a godly man, telling her stories about Jesus and the Bible and taking her for walks in the Virginia woods to point out the marvels of Creation when she is a child. But war comes to Virginia when Sarah is a young woman and soon Uncle Thomas is famous and known by everyone, friend and foe alike, as Stonewall Jackson. But to Sarah Nunley he remains her beloved Uncle Thomas and Seven Oaks remains a plantation of peace in a time of war.


Murray Andrew Pura was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and has traveled extensively throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Ordained as a Baptist minister in 1986, Pura has served five churches in Canada and headlined numerous speaking engagements in Canada and the United States. He has five books published, was a contributor to the Life With God Bible, has been a finalist for The Paraclete Fiction Award, The Dartmouth Book Award, and The John Spencer Hill Literary Award, and has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2010 Kobzar Literary Award of Canada.


Coming Soon: @murray_pura #Western #Suspense #Thriller "Silver City - Volume 3 - Amarillo by Morning"

Murray Pura will be releasing the next story in his "Silver City" series "Amarillo by Morning" on 8/11.

Here is a peak at the cover and the synopsis for the story:

Grayden St. Cyr expected difficult assignments when he left the US Marshals Service to go free lance. He expected to be sent after the fugitives no other agency wanted to touch. What he didn't expect was to be sent after the man who had saved his life. And he didn't expect that high ups not only wanted the fugitive dead - they wanted Grayden St. Cyr dead too.

The good cops and federal agents are after them because they think they're enemies of the state. The bad cops and federal agents are after them because they think they know about the coup that is about to take over control of the government of the United States. And Ty Brewer and Grayden St. Cyr are on the run because they want to stay alive long enough to expose a conspiracy rooted in the West Wing of the White House. And what is that conspiracy? To make America great again by first of all burning her to the ground through hundreds of simultaneous terrorist strikes from coast to coast. But who will believe two rogue US Marshals who are considered traitors themselves? And how will they escape the dozens of hardcore assassins sent to track them down and kill them on foreign soil? They have always considered themselves lucky but this time their luck may be running out.


The Amazon Kindle link for the first story in the series, "This Is Where The Cowboy Rides Away", is: https://www.amazon.com/Silver-City-Where-Cowboy-Rides-ebook/dp/B00WL65024/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469482755&sr=8-1&keywords=murray+pura+silver+city#navbar

Win "Love's Sweetest Revenge" @FloraReigada #InspiredRomance #Suspense #Historical novel! Get the details right HERE!

Would you like to win Flora Reigada's Inspired Romance novel "Love's Sweetest Revenge"?

What do you need to do to win it?

The contest is simple: Leave a comment here on the blogpost or use the "Contact Form" on the HHP blog sidebar to enter to win.

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We never know when a minor change in our daily routine will alter the course of our lives. Thirty-something Liz Bertelli had other things on her mind that fateful day she ventured from her usual walking path into New York State's lush forest. Her husband had left for a plaything in her twenties and it had been far too long since the award-winning artist had picked up a paintbrush.
Liz doesn't see the mother bear with cubs until it is too late. When the bear charges, she runs in blind panic, falling and striking her head against an old stone wall, knocking herself unconscious.
Bruised, but relieved to awaken in this world with the bear gone, Liz spots something glittering in the wall. She tugs at it, releasing an old silver locket and the saga of forbidden love it contains.
Uncovering the locket's secrets takes Liz and best friend Rosa Ramirez (a young widow) to a castle (the Castillo de San Marcos) in the romantic city of St. Augustine, Florida.
More clues bring the friends to handsome Latino brothers, Carlos and Jack Martín.
Sparks fly between Liz and Carlos, who has worked for the President and flown aboard Air Force One. Jack, a rugged Army hero, roars into Rosa's life on a gleaming Harley-Davidson motorcycle. But can Liz, embittered by her husband's betrayal, and Rosa grieving her husband's untimely passing, respond to love's overtures?
Answers come on a snowy Christmas day, when an arduous trek through the frigid forest, leads to another surprise.


Flora Reigada is an award-winning journalist and novelist. She and husband, Dan, have been a
reporter/photographer team for several newspapers, including the Florida Today and currently,
Senior Life of Brevard County, Florida. Interesting places they have explored in pursuit of a story include a castle, the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida. They also toured Titusville, Florida's historic, Vassar B. Carlton Courthouse, climbing a hidden stairway, to a long-forgotten jail.
Flora has also written for Guideposts magazine, Decision magazine, the Upper Room daily devotional and more. She and Dan are proud parents and grandparents. The couple has traveled throughout the beautiful British Isles and visited Spain, where they stayed in a castle overlooking the ocean.
FLORA INVITES YOU TO DROP BY HER BLOG: http://florareigada.blogspot.com/






Grab it NOW!!!! Kindle Unlimited Deal : Patti J. Smith's Devotional "A Mended Heart"!

Patti J. Smith's Devotional "A Mended Heart" is now a Kindle Unlimited Deal"!

Below you will find the Amazon Kindle Unlimited Deal link, the synopsis, a little about Patti and a few of the reviews.

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Forgiveness is very important step in our faith journey and also the most difficult. We are affected every day by hurtful events and regardless how grievous the offenses, forgiveness is imperative. We have all been hurt by others, witnessed hurt or caused it ourselves. If we are not open to forgiveness, these hurts will fester and imprison us in a world of hopelessness, grief, resentment and anger which, in turn, distances us from God.

A Mended Heart focuses on forgiveness of family, friends, attitudes and those lost in a world of perversion and crime and addresses those offenses that we have buried deep within our souls; secrets we have protected for years. This devotional offers a way to open up our hearts and ask for God’s mercy on our offenders, which in turn will lighten our life and remove the roadblocks on our journey.


"Reading this book felt like a conversation. Patti' s writing helped me see it is as important to forgive myself as others. This book is as enjoyable as it is thought provoking." - George Swear format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase

"An inspiring read to all who seek forgiveness and who are trying to forgive. Patti Smith has given and shown courage and the love of God. We keep her in prayer." - B. C. Galli

"A must have book!" - ALINE Mitchellon Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

"Love this book and will be getting all the new books that come out. Great job patti. Cant wait for more." - dorothy montgomery

Patti J. Smith is a best-selling author of devotionals, light romance and suspense. She was born into a military family in Wimpole Park, England and traveled extensively during her childhood.

Patti worked for the federal government as an auditor, served ten years in the U.S. Army Reserves and recently retired as a background investigator. She is a member of the Association of Christian Therapists, serves as Regional Coordinator for the Silent No More Awareness Campaign and leads Rachel's Hope After-Abortion Healing Retreats. Patti publicly shares her story of redemption in a variety of venues, has been interviewed on ETWN, Immaculate Heart, Cradle My Heart, Blogtalk Radio and Radio Maria. She also appears in the newly-released documentary, “The Sidewalk Chronicles”.

She lives in Vista, CA with her husband and has four beautiful granddaughters. She is a prolific blogger and reader, and proudly admit to being a diehard Seattle Seahawks fan and Fantasy Football fanatic. Her travel adventures include Spain, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Fiji, South Korea and almost all states - including Hawaii and Alaska.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

"This book kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish." - Patti J. Smith's #Crime #Thriller and Kindle Unlimited Deal "Grave Obsessions - Volume 1 - Chiseled Heart"

"I love the pace of this story - keeps you on the edge of your seat as you read - and the descriptions are written in a "you-are-there" style. Reading this is a bit like watching an episode of "Law and Order." If you like murder-mysteries and don't have time for a long book, this is a great alternative. Looking forward to the next installment" - Sue Badeau

Right now the first story in Patti J. Smith's Crime Thriller Suspense series "Grave Obsessions" is an Amazon Kindle Unlimited Deal!

Patti is set to release Series II starting in August.

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Below you will find the Amazon Kindle Unlimited Deal link,the synopsis, and a little bit about Patti. Please if you read the story leave a comment here on the blogpost or a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Patti would love to know what you think of her work! Thank you!

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He noticed a strong odor as he moved the curtains to look inside. A vile liquid surged up his throat and spilled out on the grass. He grabbed his cell phone and called 911.
Thus begins the case that unnerves the most seasoned veterans on the force. A witness interview leads Detective Dallas Keegan and her partner to evidence that puts the investigation into overdrive. HE IS NOT DONE. Her personal life unravels as she hunts down this demon while fighting her own.


Patti J. Smith is a best-selling author of devotionals, light romance and suspense. She was born into a military family in Wimpole Park, England and traveled extensively during her childhood.

Patti worked for the federal government as an auditor, served ten years in the U.S. Army Reserves and recently retired as a background investigator. She is a member of the Association of Christian Therapists, serves as Regional Coordinator for the Silent No More Awareness Campaign and leads Rachel's Hope After-Abortion Healing Retreats. Patti publicly shares her story of redemption in a variety of venues, has been interviewed on ETWN, Immaculate Heart, Cradle My Heart, Blogtalk Radio and Radio Maria. She also appears in the newly-released documentary, “The Sidewalk Chronicles”.

She lives in Vista, CA with her husband and has four beautiful granddaughters. She is a prolific blogger and reader, and proudly admit to being a diehard Seattle Seahawks fan and Fantasy Football fanatic. Her travel adventures include Spain, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Fiji, South Korea and almost all states - including Hawaii and Alaska.

Follow her blog: http://www.gridirongrannyfootballfanatic.blogspot.com/
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/7306825.Patti_J_Smith
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THE GOD OF THE JEWS - @TonyHilling

One of the issues in our world that has truly puzzled me is, what I would term, the mystery of Antisemitism. I say, “mystery” because of two related facts: the Jews are unique in many ways, one of which is that they seemed to have incurred the hostility of almost every other race on earth. For the past four thousand years their enemies include a selection amounting to a Hall of Fame of influential peoples: Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Seleucids, Romans, in the ancient world; and French, English, Russians, Germans and Islamic, in the modern world. Secondly, if you research a “Who’s Who” of the world’s most celebrated persons in the arts and sciences, the Jewish people, in contrast to their small numbers, have an undeniable lion’s share of the pie. So why have they endured so much hatred?

Some may find that the reason for their pillory status is wrapped up in the fact that they are the Chosen People. In that comical scene from “Fiddler on the Roof”, Teviah is lamenting to God about the suffering of his people and suggests gently that maybe God should go choose someone else for a while. There is clearly some envy among the Non-Chosen Gentiles. There is also much racist false accusation. I remember an influential lawyer quoted as saying that there were so few Jewish farmers because one can’t cheat “Mother Nature”, whoever she is! But I believe there is even more to it than this. The Jewish People have become a lightning rod for the rest of humanity. Plainly put, if you love the God of Israel, you will love His Chosen People. And Please note I speak of love, not some careless “people worship” that is blind to their failings and ours. But in these days, when Antisemitism is on the rise once more, I say that the way we treat the Jewish People will decide the issue of which side of the line we are on: are we for the God of Israel or not?

At root, “The Voice of Aedistamen” is a clear allegory of the Jewish People in a fantasy world. The Ma’apone, as they are called, endure much suffering that is at least partially due to their own weakness and sin. Yet the Ghaedsesh-Mor does not forget them. Indeed, He pursues them with covenant love and overwhelms them with His grace. And in volume 7 of the story, we are introduced to a satanic character who becomes their implacable enemy. It is interesting that those in the story from other peoples who help the Ma’apone are the memorable ones, the true unsung heroes. Whereas those who hate them ultimately come to ruin.

The scriptures are clear on this: God has chosen His people, Israel. We who claim to love Him, will love His choices. Conversely, if we oppose God, we align ourselves with Satan. Antisemitism is ultimately demonic.

Connect with Tony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyHilling?lang=en
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Being Prepared: Not Just for Boy Scouts Anymore - @Anne_Baxter_C

Confession time: For ten years, at least, I’ve been threatening to do this. I need a list of all my legalities and etc to have for my kids after I’m not around. I’m so great at procrastination, but it’s time!

Have you done this? You know, you don’t have to be a retiree or elderly to get going. Unless you’ve had your eyes and ears closed for the past umpty-ump years, you know even young people die or get incapacitating diseases or illnesses! How well could your friends and family cope with what needs to be done given the information they can dig out of your wallet―assuming, of course, they can find it?

I was given a great comprehensive list of information needed by others at the time I retired, but haven’t done anything with it. This is a nutshell version, but I’m sure you can expand on it. There are also multiple sources online with forms, I’m sure. Eldercare.com has a bunch of stuff.

Personal: Phone numbers and addresses of friends and family. Birth, adoption, marriage, divorce, and death info; Social Security numbers, passports, driver’s license, military records.

Medical: Phone numbers and addresses of primary care physician, dentist, pharmacists, hospital, medicare number, social workers or caseworkers.

Financial: Income sources, financial assets, cash, funds, retirement and pension plans, stocks and bonds, IRAs, life insurance.
Property and other assets: Addresses, deeds. Automobiles, collectibles, boats, household items, inheritances, hidden items, loans to family members and friends.


Liabilities: Utility companies, mortgages, IOUs, credit cards.

Insurances: Life, Health, Medigap-supplemental health, long-term care, dental, disability, homeowners, auto.

Legalities: Wills/trusts, power of attorneys, advance directives, guardianship (pets?).

Important contacts: Attorneys, insurance agents, financial advisors, bankers, clergy/rabbi/religious contacts, accountants, landlords, property managers

Other: Burial instructions, organ donor instructions, safe deposit boxes (plus location of keys), tax records.

Whew! If all that doesn’t make you feel like going to take a nap, nothing will. Blessings on your gatherings, and remember: if this is pretty overwhelming to you, just think what it would be if you left this behind for your kinfolk to wade through! Begin the journey….

Drop by and say "HI!" to Anne on her blog: http://pewperspective.blogspot.com/

Joseph Max Lewis "The Diaries of Pontius Pilate" is a nail-biting #Thriller that jumps into #Action with the First word!

Did you know that Joseph Max Lewis debut Military Thriller Suspense novel "The Diaries of Pontius Pilate" has been optioned to be made into a movie by the same folks that have Written and Produced "God's Not Dead"?

Right now the novel is not only available in paperback but is currently an Amazon Kindle Unlimited Deal!

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Grab it at that price while you can!

Here is the link to both the paperback and ebook, the story synopsis, a little bit about Mr. Lewis, and what a few of the readers are saying about the story.

We almost forgot: there are 65+ reviews on Amazon and almost 200 on Goodreads.Check them out. Add your own if you would.Joseph Max Lewis love hearing from readers!

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The Diaries of Pontius Pilate opens when a member of an archeological team is murdered along the shores of the Dead Sea. We learn that the murderer and victim are both spies, observing the expedition and grappling with the fact that the team has just discovered some controversial artifacts.
In fact, Archeologist Kevin Elliot and his Deputy, Jill Gates have unearthed twenty copper scrolls etched with the results of Pontius Pilate’s year long criminal investigation into the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. They manage to open one scroll far enough to take a series of digital photographs of the writings and email them to a Professor of Ancient Latin for translation. Unaware of the scrolls content, Kevin and Jill are unprepared when they’re caught between an ancient conspiracy of global power that’s determined to destroy the scrolls along with everyone connected to them, and a small, fledgling volunteer group, the only force on earth that stands between Kevin, Jill and certain death.


"Lewis has written a nail-biting thriller that jumps into action on page 1 and doesn't stop until you reach the back cover. Don't open this book unless you're sitting in a comfortable chair with good reading light, because you won't want to move." - Thom Lemmons, Christy award winning author of Jabez: A Novel, and Blameless.

“Pontius Pilate’s diaries . . . would rock the world if discovered today . . . Lewis’s characters are muscular, violent, dedicated . . . and faithful . . . Good and evil remain at war . . . while an archaeologist possessing Pilate’s scrolls is hunted down - Denny Bonavita, Editor and Publisher, Courier-Express / Tri – County Sunday (McLean Publishing Co. - Pennsylvania).


“Joe Lewis and The Diaries of Pontius Pilate tantalize . . . as did “Raiders of The Lost Ark”. . . The archaeologists who discovered the Diaries travel through a gauntlet . . . to bring those records to the public. Don’t wait: . . . follow them in their quest!”Major Anthony F. Milavic, U.S.M.C. (Retired) and founder of MILINET

Joseph Max Lewis , www.josephmaxlewis.com , served as a member of an Operational Detachment in the U.S. Army's Seventh Special Forces Group, the storied Green Berets. During his service Lewis received antiterrorist training and his detachment was tasked to "Special Projects." Afterward, he served as an instructor at the Special Forces Qualification Course. Lewis attended the Pennsylvania State University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the University of Tel Aviv in Israel, and the University of Pittsburgh, receiving degrees in International Politics and Law while being certified in Middle East Studies.
After living and studying abroad, first in the Middle East and then Southeast Asia, Lewis returned home to practice law. He’s a columnist in the New Bethlehem Leader-Vindicator and currently lives, writes, and practices law in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In The Declaration, What Came First? God and the Natural Law or the Pursuit of Happiness? By Larry Peterson

There has been much fan fare over the words in the Declaration of Independence, Pursuit of Happiness. It seems that many folks use these three words as justification for their own agendas. The rationale seems to have taken hold that if a person wants something that makes them happy they have a right (as defined in the Declaration of Independence) to secure that happiness.

Let me clarify something; The words, Pursuit of Happiness, are the last three words of the first sentence in the SECOND paragraph of the Declaration. The first paragraph and following sentence read as follows:

"When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them to another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Here's the thing. It seems that all we hear about are the last three words, Pursuit of Happiness. Thomas Jefferson was a very smart man. He placed the preceding words of, "Laws of Nature and of Nature's God", in the very first paragraph for a reason. He, and all the signers, (who became traitors to the British crown subject to the death penalty upon signing) were giving all who read this document the order in which our value system as Americans would be defined. There is a GOD and the Natural Law is His. Therefore, Pursuit of Happiness followed those precepts. God and His Natural Law came first and everything else followed. There was no question about it. That is the way it was for these brave patriots.

It seems that 240 years later in 2016 the Pursuit of Happiness has become the rallying cry for a relativistic society in which everyone who wants their own way screams "I am entitled to my Pursuit of Happiness." The words used in the Declaration -- God, Creator and Natural Law -- are not mine. They come from a man much smarter than I could ever hope to be. How come those words are never mentioned when demanding the Pursuit of Happiness? They are not mentioned because it is an impossibility for the Pursuit of Happiness to trump the Natural Law as given by God the Creator.

The Pursuit of Happiness also involves a common thread that is deeply woven into it. This thread is made up of words hated by many in the year 2016, words such as morality, decency, virtue, honor, chastity, respect and yes, Godliness. These are real words with deep meanings and they do exist.

There are many who hate these words today. They hate them because they interfere with their personal wants and desires. But there are many more who hold them in high esteem. These Americans deserve the Pursuit of Happiness also.

Larry is a Catholic/Christian blogger and posts commentary weekly. His work has appeared in such publications as Zenit from Rome, Aleteia, New Evangelists, Top Catholic Blogs, Big Pulpit, Catholic365.com and others.

His first children's picture book, "Slippery Willie's Stupid, Ugly Shoes" was published in 2011. In 2012, his full length novel, "The Priest and the Peaches" was released. This is based on true story about five orphaned kids staying together as a family in the NYC of the 1960s.

His latest novel, "The Demons of Abadon", is a journey into the paranormal where Good is attacked by Evil culminating in an all out battle during "The Great Festival of Torment". This novel became available April 12 of 2016.

Larry belongs to the Catholic Writer’s Guild, The Catholic Writer’s Society, The Knights of Columbus, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He has been an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for over twenty years bringing communion to the homebound and hospitalized.

He lives in Pinellas Park, Florida and his kids and six grandchildren all live within three miles of each other. His first wife died of cancer in 2003. He remarried four years later and is now the primary caregiver for his wife, Martha, who has Non-Hodgins Lymphoma since 2011 and came down with Alzheimer's Disease in 2012.

The writer says, "God has me where he needs me and I try my best to make Him proud."

Please visit Larry’s blog: http://www.slipperywillie.blogspot.com
Larry's Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Larry-Peterson/e/B004KZJ3PE/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1469562501&sr=1-2-ent

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No one knows anything about him.
Not where he's from or who his mother and father are.
Not even the beautiful woman at his side, or the community of men and women and monks who have raised him from a child know his real name or what is in his heart and soul.
But one fateful day, when he cries out to God and God answers, the darkness sees Hawk for the first time.
And it sets out to destroy him before he rises up in the power of God and Christ to fulfill his destiny.


Quench your Thirst with @murray_pura #Devotional "Streams: Seeking God in the Waters of Scripture"

Did you know Murray Pura has written Devotionals?

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Murray Pura is a writer who paints with words. Indeed, he nicely paints the stories in the reader's mind where they come to life--it is like you are present during the events he writes about. Not only during his own adventures, but also during Jesus' walk on earth.
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Mingling personal anecdotes with Scriptural wisdom in Streams: Seeking God in the Waters of Scripture, author and pastor Murray Pura explores the many ways water is portrayed in the Bible. From creation---when the earth was formed from water---to its possession by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob for their flocks. From the exodus and the parting of the Red Sea to the time of the prophet Elisha and the healing of Namaan the Syrian in the Jordan River. From the rise of the kingdom under David to the fall of the kingdom and Israel's exile by the waters of Babylon. In all these dramatic events, and many more, Pura demonstrates how the physical and symbolic representation of water in ancient Scripture offers you, as a modern Christian, new insights about following Christ. Best- Selling author Murray Pura also examines how water was used in Jesus' ministry: Jesus was baptized in water, walked on water, turned water into wine, and healed with water. Understanding the symbolism of water is key to understanding Scripture. You will meditate on: * The Red Sea's challenging waters .... How do we conquer obstacles? * The rivers of Babylon and their waters of darkness ... How do we handle tragedy and suffering? * Streams in the desert and the waters of rejuvenation ...What do we do when our spiritual lives are dry? * And much, much more. This refreshing new book will help you discover the deeper meanings of water in Scripture and better understand the life-giving power of a Christian life.

Read the beginning of @TonyHilling #Biblical #Fantasy "The Voice of Aedistamen - Volume 7 - The Council of Twelve" RIGHT NOW!

Have you read any of the stories in Tony Hilling's "The Voice of Aedistamen" series?

Here is the beginning of "Volume 7 - The Council of Twelve" for you to try.

If you do give it a read please leave a comment for Tony below the post or use the "Contact Form" on the sidebar of the blog. Tony would love to hear from you! Thank you and ENJOY!

Master Banyonan, surely you cannot be referring to a certain general of the Davarenge Owa’en takes an important step in being restored to his people. He makes an appearance at the Council of The Twelve, the leading elders of his nation. But there are collaborators and conspirators at the heart of the Twelve, and he must tread carefully lest he be caught in the web spun by King Malengus.

THE COUNCIL OF THE TWELVE

An early spring snow was gently falling from an ivory sky, melting almost immediately as it landed, cautiously on the path leading to a rather long, low-roofed structure well concealed within the maze-like, wooded dales of the Ma’apone Hills. Within the structure, twelve men, mostly middle-aged, were seated around a rough table; others in the building were standing, serving or tending a smoky, peat fire.
At the head of the table sat a man of about seventy Seasons, his long grey hair resting on still strong shoulders. Within his wrinkled face twinkled eyes of piercing blue which moved to and fro, surveying calmly yet alertly his eleven companions. He appeared to nod slightly, then closed his eyes and said, “O ever-living and merciful Ghaedesh-Mor! We gather this eve in your name and ask that your precious Breath fill us and give us wisdom to lead your people. We ask for your presence among us as we make decisions for the future. May we follow your path and be faithful in these difficult Seasons. Let us worship you alone. And bring us to walk in new freedom before you. O let us see your deliverance in our lives before we leave Aedistamen.”
Avran Banyonan paused, ending the prayer and then opened his eyes once more. He smiled shortly but with genuine warmth and said, “Thank you my brothers for coming to this special meeting of our council. As you heard, I have prayed for wisdom from the Ghaedesh-Mor. But as Senior Elder of our people, I must also ask for your discernment in matters that are crucial for the continuance of our way of life and the governance of our people.” He looked up at his audience, sensing acceptance from most, hostility from a few, and intense anticipation from all. Then, weighing his words, he continued, “There has come among our people a young man, lately from the Davarenges who claims to be of the Bladow, whose presence may be crucial for our future. I have called you here to …entertain a motion from him to be restored to his people.”
“Who? What is his name?” asked one of the company named Bannikailo.

Banyonan was about to answer when a loud, forced chuckle exuded from Banophil, one of the younger members.
“Would you like to share with us, Master Banophil, the reason for your jollity?” asked military who pretends to have fallen out of favour with the king and seeks sanctuary among us?” answered Banophil.
Banyonan looked at him searchingly, and said, “You seem to be unusually well-informed, Master Banophil.”
“Not at all,” said the other. “It is the talk of the whole City. Rumours have been circulating since the Cold Cycles started.”
“Not in the circles with which I am familiar,” countered Banyonan.
Banophil aped a small, superior smile and said, “Then, Venerable Senior Elder, you should reappraise the circles that you move in…”
“It is well, that the younger member is…informed,” interrupted Bannikailo, an edge developing in his tone, “and moves easily among the Davarenge nobility assuming of course that he knows how to respect his Bladowrete elders.” He looked up at Banyonan then added, “But perhaps our learned Master Banophil would consider sharing with the Council the information that he has to which the rest of us are not privy.”


If you want to start Tony's series from the very first story,"Volume 1 - The Child's Arrival", it is an Amazon Kindle Unlimited Title. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/Voice-Aedistamen-Childs-Arrival-ebook/dp/B00ULKP9BO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469546751&sr=8-2&keywords=tony+hilling+the+voice+of+aedistamen#navbar

@TonyHilling "THE HEART OF DARKNESS"

Recently, I listened to a friend preaching on Psalm 121, and his main theme was that David did not compose the Psalms in his old age, but they were written down in his youth as he went through those difficulty years as an outlaw, running from King Saul.

Though we may baulk at the times of hardship, they can also be the most creative periods of our lives. I have had a similar experience over the last while, wrestling with some interior darkness brought on by exterior circumstances. Just short of a year ago, while I was processing these troubles, I happened to be reading the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. Now, let me inform you from the start that Ecclesiastes is inspired by the Holy Spirit. But it can be tough going nonetheless. It begins with, “Vanity of Vanities! All is vanity.” And ends with the statement that God will bring every act to judgment. Indeed, some believers might think that this is not a good idea to read such a sacred writing when one is borderline depressed. However, I found that the book actually consoled me, because it told the truth about life. Ecclesiastes speaks of the problem of evil. It does not sweet talk or side step the issue. Both within ourselves and without, we encounter darkness. Our lives are played out in a minor key. Ecclesiastes helped me to understand life better.

In “The Voice of Aedistamen”, Owa’en is no stranger to the experience of evil. He has seen the horror of the battlefield, experienced the betrayal of false friends, and has endured the terror of the Silver Mines. In Volume 7 as he prepares to return to his own people, he somewhat naively thinks that the good times are upon him. But he finds out that evil has also an honoured place among his own.

Getting back to Ecclesiastes, this Wisdom Book impacted me so much that I wrote a song based on it. The song is a condensed rendering of the message of this book of the Bible and is entitled, “Kyrie”. Those of Anglican or Catholic background might remember the “Kyrie Eleison” (Lord Have Mercy) at the beginning of the Eucharist. This song clearly has penitential overtones, reminiscent of the Gregorian Chant of my youth, and is a cry from the heart for this generation: that they would weigh the sadness and beauty of this life and turn to Jesus who bore all evil and sin on the cross, and rose again as the Victor Eternal.

Tony (Anthony John) Hilling was born in Glasgow, Scotland of Scots/Irish parentage. He has spent time as a lawyer, priest, non-denominational pastor, and most recently as a writer. His first work, "The Voice of Aedistamen", tells the story of an enslaved people in a fantasy world who struggle for freedom. In their quest they rediscover an ancient faith in a forgotten God who calls forth a deliverer from among them. Tony is also working on another fantasy novel, "The Caves of the Kananaskis", and has written a biblical play called, "Imwas". He and his family now make their home in Western Canada.

Visit Tony's Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Tony-Hilling/e/B00Y3UFUFS/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1469544639&sr=8-1
Connect with Tony on Twitter:https://twitter.com/TonyHilling?lang=en

Looking for a #Humor filled #Inspired #Romance? "The San Francisco Wedding Planner Complete Series 1" is just the ticket!!!!!!

The author team, Patti J. Smith, Ruth Snyder, Jen Cudmore, Sheila Seiler Lagrand and Mishael Austin Witty, of "The San Francisco Wedding Planner Complete Series 1" have a great Inspired Romance filled with humor and rich characters waiting for you!

Sit back, relax, and be prepared to laugh and cry with Heather and her band of merry friends and family!

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Heather Donovan has no time for her own romance—she’s busy making wedding dreams come true for other people and trying to reel her lonely and lovesick widowed mom Gloria back from beyond the brink of good taste. Her receptionist, Raul, is as interested in his hair style as he is in the clients. Indigo, the wedding photographer, never goes anywhere without his beret—or his attitude. Toss in Skye, the mommy-track best friend who wants to breathe organic air, Mario, the talented, hotheaded caterer with an eye for the ladies, and a tall, dark, and handsome stranger visiting the office on the eve of the busiest weekend ever, and you have a recipe for disaster. Or love. Or maybe both? Along the way discover how duck-hunter ice sculptures end up as rehearsal dinner décor at an upscale hotel, why the young doctor has a broken heart, and whose will prevails when the photographer challenges a young couple’s vision of the perfect wedding. Does love conquer all? We shall see!


Have you HEARD? @Anne_Baxter_C "The Roman's Quest" is NOW an Amazon Kindle Unlimited Title?

Have you heard the news?

Anne Baxter Campbell's best-selling Historical Inspired Romance novel "The Roman's Quest" is an Amazon Kindle Unlimited Title!

It has 39 reviews on Amazon currently and more on Goodreads.

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Centurion Julius has eyes for a young Jewish woman, but a Roman is not what her father intends for her. Miriam is a pious Jewish girl, determined to do the right thing by her God and her parents, and she bows to her father’s wishes to betroth her to a Jewish fisherman, James ben Zebedee. Her heart yearns for the Roman, but their love is impossible. Miriam’s mother lies close to death, and her last wish is to see her daughter wed. The marriage has to take place before it’s too late.


Please if you read the story leave a comment here on the blogpost or a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Anne would love to know what you think of her work! Thank you!

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Best-Selling Historical Romance Author Anne Baxter Campbell makes a blogtalk radio appearance 7/27@1PMEST!

Anne Baxter Campbell is a writer with a deep love of God, family, and friends. She also has an overwhelming fascination with the Bible and biblical history. Add to that a basic romantic bent, and there you go.

Stop by Anne's Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Anne-Baxter-Campbell/e/B00G7RTTDO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1469103049&sr=8-1

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Friday, July 15, 2016

New Release! Author Anne Baxter Campbell and Illustrator Jacqueline Click's Coloring Book "Maybe Meets Tillie Again" !!!!!!!!

Author Anne Baxter Campbell and Illustrator Jacqueline Click have just released the black and white activity/coloring book version of "Maybe Meets Tillie Again The Adventures of Maybe Book 3".The cost of the paperback is $9.99.

If you enjoy full color activity books there is another version of the story that is full color and is $14.99.

Below you will find the Amazon link for the paperback as well as the synopsis and author bio.Enjoy!

Amazon link for the black and white $9.99 activity coloring book of "Maybe Meets Tillie Again": https://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Meets-Tillie-Again-Adventures/dp/1622085957/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468609639&sr=8-1&keywords=anne+baxter+campbell+maybe+and+tillie


Anne Baxter Campbell is a writer with a deep love of God, family, and friends. She also has an overwhelming fascination with the Bible and biblical history. Add to that a basic romantic bent, and there you go.

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Coming Soon: @TonyHilling "The Voice of Aedistamen - Volume 7 - The Council of Twelve"

Tony Hilling will be releasing the next story in his "The Voice of Aedistamen" series "Volume 7 - The Council of Twelve" during the next Helping Hands Press Thursday Night Party on 7/28@8PMEST!

Here is the synopsis: Owa’en takes an important step in being restored to his people. He makes an appearance at the Council of The Twelve, the leading elders of his nation. But there are collaborators and conspirators at the heart of the Twelve, and he must tread carefully lest he be caught in the web spun by King Malengus.

The first story in the series, "The Voice of Aedistamen - Volume 1 - The Child's Arrival", is a Kindle Unlimited Deal! Here is the link if you would like to give it a try: https://www.amazon.com/Voice-Aedistamen-Childs-Arrival-ebook/dp/B00ULKP9BO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468534354&sr=8-2&keywords=tony+hilling#navbar