Day 2: CSFF Blog Tour

Yesterday, I gave a link to my review and to others' reviews. Since you loved what you saw...here are the links to Jeffrey Overstreet's sites so you can get more familiar with him and consequently buy his books. :)

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CSFF Blog Tour presents: Cyndere's Midnight, by Jeffrey Overstreet

Second in the Auralia Thread series, Overstreet has created another tapestry of depth and texture. I enjoyed this one even more than the first, and any fan of Fantasy will grab these up.

Buy it here

View my review at The Christian Suspense Zone here.

And of course, you'll find more great content at my fellow bloggers' sites:

Brandon Barr
Keanan Brand
Rachel Briard
Melissa Carswell
Valerie Comer
Amy Cruson
CSFF Blog Tour
Stacey Dale
D. G. D. Davidson
Shane Deal
Jeff Draper
April Erwin
Karina Fabian
Andrea Graham
Todd Michael Greene
Katie Hart
Timothy Hicks
Jason Isbell
Jason Joyner
Kait
Carol Keen
Magma
Rebecca LuElla Miller
Eve Nielsen
Nissa
Wade Ogletree
John W. Otte
John Ottinger
Steve Rice
Crista Richey
Alice M. Roelke
Chawna Schroeder
James Somers
Rachel Starr Thomson
Robert Treskillard
Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Fred Warren
Jill Williamson

Good News for Writers

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Write Integrity

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Tracy is an accomplished professional who has inspired and encouraged me in my writing journey. Acquaint yourself with her today. You'll be glad you did.

My One Word 2009

What kind of person do I want to become?

That's a hard question. Most of us can tick off a laundry list of adjectives that answer it. But it gets overwhelming when we realize how much work God still needs to do in us. I know it's that way for me.

For the last few years, my pastor has suggested throwing away the "New Year's Resolution" and adopting a "My One Word." For more information, visit the website here: My One Word

This is my third year picking a word. In 2007 I picked "surrender." I was struggling with what God wanted me to focus on, and with my own desires for my life. But focusing on surrender helped me see what God wanted and not what I wanted.

For 2008, I picked "perseverance." I tend to obsess about things, but quit them when they get too difficult or I find a new passion. I decided I wanted to finish my first novel before I turned 40 (in September), but that didn't happen. However, I entered NaNoWriMo and finished it November 30th. Thank God for perseverance. I needed it.

It has been a struggle the last month or so trying to pick a word for this year. I want God to accomplish so much through me. However, I often rely on what I already know to propel me forward in my walk with God instead of keeping a vibrant, day-by-day, moment-by-moment relationship with him, hearing his voice in the here and now. I tend to be a run-around Martha instead of a sit-at-his-feet Mary.

So this year "abide" is my word. In John 15, Jesus says that apart from him we can do nothing. If I am not constantly attached to the vine, I cannot bear fruit. My vain attempts at success will be failures without him. And I want to bear fruit that will last. I want to become more like Christ--to have his heart and his mind and to fulfill my purpose. In this way, he is glorified.

Thank you, Mike, and Port City Community Church. I have grown so much through My One Word and through your ministry.

For more info about my church, click here: PC3