ENGAGING FATHER CHRISTMAS
by Robin Jones Gunn

Miranda Carson has just returned to England to spend Christmas with her Scottish boyfriend, Ian, and his family, who manages a tea shop in a small town in the English country-side. But Ian is running late meeting Miranda at the airport, and the first person Miranda sees is her former boyfriend, Josh. After a few minutes spent catching up, Josh goes his way, and Ian arrives, whisking Miranda off to…the hospital, where his dad had just been admitted with a heart attack.

While visiting with Ian’s mother in the tea shop, Miranda’s deceased father’s wife shows up, and Miranda spends a few minutes talking with her, hoping that the family matriarch will make her welcome. But Margaret is as cold and stand-offish as ever, making Miranda wonder if she will ever truly be welcomed as her father’s daughter, a member of the family. Still, her brother Edward does extend some effort, and Miranda loves Edward’s two children, Julia and Mark.

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Elisabeth, describe yourself for our visitors.

I live with my husband, Kevin, and middle-school children, Sara and Jack, in Illinois .  I am the author of He Is Just That Into You, a collection of essays about God’s faithfulness and love; the devotionals, In Search of Calm and Calm in My Chaos; and the monthly column, “Moments for Mom”.  I am on the Advisory Team of MOPS’ MomSense magazine.  After ten years of leading Women’s Ministry and four years on staff at Christ Community Church , I now devote my time to speaking and writing, along with my passions of social justice and AIDS, which I engage in through my connections with Open Door Clinic and my church’s partnerships in Africa.

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Check out the latest book release from critically acclaimed author, Athol Dickson. A review will be posted soon!

Seattle, WA – Critically acclaimed author, Athol Dickson’s writing has been favorably compared to the work of Octavia Butler (Publisher’s Weekly), Daphne du Maurier (Cindy Crosby, Christianity Today fiction critic) and Flannery O’Connor (The New York Times).

Although a work of fiction, Athol’s LOST MISSION, touches on some of the hot-button issues being discussed in the media today! Dickson explores

1) The personal costs of our immigration policies, asking difficult questions about our ethical and moral obligations as Americans and as Christians.

2) It forces readers to consider the logical end result of the spiritual decisions being made by most Americans today, which are slowly driving American into a post-Christian era. 3) LOST MISSION digs deep into current debate within the American church between the emergent movement and the traditional evangelical community, exposing strengths and weaknesses in both ways of "doing" Christianity.

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J.M., describe yourself for our visitors—hobbies, favorite music, ministries

I love to garden and do crafts. Last summer I started scrapbooking, but I’ve been too busy to work on my projects this winter, and it’s driving me crazy! I’m also very interested in interior decoration and could happily make a career of it. I’d redo my house every other year if I could afford it. Needless to say, HGTV is one of my favorite channels! And I love to travel.

I like a fairly wide range of music, from classical to rock. Anything by George Gershwin, Debussy, Chopin, Mozart, and Beethoven is high on my list of favorite listening. Being a child of the 60s, I’m a big fan of some of the music from that era and through the 70s and 80s. Particular favorites are Simon and Garfunkel, John Denver, Neil Diamond, the Mamas and the Papas, the Fifth Dimension, the Beetles, and a few others. I also love Enya and David Lanz.

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The Last Word, by Kathy Herman from David C. Cook on Vimeo.

Tammy, describe yourself for our visitors.

When I’m not writing, I ghostwrite and edit books for others (biographies, self-help, business books), I mentor other writers, and I’m a homeschool mom of three tweens. I currently have little time for hobbies, but I’m hopelessly addicted to fiction, I love to bake, craft, and garden. Music—wide variety; I’m especially fond of good movie soundtracks. I have one ministry I enjoy and support—La Esperanza Misión de Niños, The Hope Children’s Mission in beautiful Catemaco, Veracruz, Mexico.

How do you find time to connect with God?

As a family, we read the Bible together every night, and do Bible study during home school hours. Also, I talk to God whenever I need advice or want to tell Him something. No long distance charges, never ending rollover minutes. =)

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AMISH PEACE: Simple Wisdom for a Complicated World by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Americans are fascinated by the Amish. Their quiet lifestyle, in the middle of our hectic worlds has us turning our heads—not only just ‘gawking’ at those who are different, but in envy. What would it be like to live in their world? Amish fiction is some of the most sought after on the market, as we soak up every tidbit about the Amish that we can. But how can we emulate their peace without giving up our cars, modern clothing, and conveniences?

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PRAY BIG FOR YOUR CHILD 
by Will Davis Jr.

Talking to your kids is important. Talking to God about them is critical. Sometimes kids are causes of great concern. But even when they aren’t there are still all matters of things that need God’s hand…choosing a vocation, accepting the gift of salvation, their friends, and grades…every step in your child’s life matters to you—and to God. PRAY BIG FOR YOUR CHILD shows you examples, and promises from the Bible that are just waiting to be fulfilled on the behalf of your child. Using the Bible as a guide, PRAY BIG FOR YOUR CHILD will teach you how to confidently and powerfully apply scripture as a prayer basis for your child.

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THE LOVE REVOLUTION
by Joyce Meyer

I take up compassion and surrender my excuses. I stand against injustice and commit to live out simple acts of God’s love. I refuse to do nothing. This is my resolve. I am the Love Revolution.

This is the creed that those at Joyce Meyer’s ministries have agreed to live out, and they are inviting us to join them. We, as Americans, as humans, are used to living selfishly with everything being all about number one—Me.

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