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Friend and author Eva Marie Everson is about to embark on the journey of a lifetime, returning to Israel where she will be working on her upcoming book "Falling Into the Bible" (Thomas Nelson/Nelson Bibles-2008)
Follow her journey at
http://www.evamarieeverson.com



*Ashland County Parks District
Another reason Ashland is someplace special. One of the most rapidly growing parks and preservation programs in Ohio. Special features include rich history and untouched wildflowers at Crall Woods, which together with Sauers Farm apple orchard make up Pine Hill County Park. Byers Woods is a recovered landfill, and new Black Fork Bottoms has eco-specific specimens. Plentiful hiking, birding, programs, hunting and fishing options.


*Spread the Sharing This is sponsored by Shedd Spread Country Crock margarine. If you sign up, you can submit stories of sharing only 500 characters in length. Any little story of sharing will cause them to donate a meal, up to one million meals. They have about 15,000 at my last visit. The only personal data they require is your name and email address.

*The Fisher House ~ Supporting America's military in their time of need, we provide "a home away from home" that enables family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time -- during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. Special programs include:
- Hero Miles Program Newman's Own Award
2007 Golf Classic
Ways to Help Military Families
Scholarships for Military Children
Combined Federal Campaign
Caring Bridge
Team Fisher House - 2007 Marine Corps Marathon
Hero Miles Program -
With your support, we have provided nearly 10,000 airline tickets to hospitalized service members and their families, worth more than $12 million.

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"NOW I LAY ME DOWN To SLEEP"

A very unique and tender photography service. Please read more at their website: NIMDS

Parents through out the world experience heartache and grief every day due to the death of a baby. This heartache can happen to anyone one of us. Through our experience, being able to introduce this art form of photography to parents suffering this grief will help them in their healing process. We want to bring awareness to parents and caregivers everywhere to this method of healing. We aim to bring parents together with professional photographers that are volunteering their time and services to helping parents create these heirloom memories of their time together as a family. Our goal is to ultimately be able to present "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep" to families through out this nation. NILMDTS also aims to educate other photographers to the sensitivity and compassion of this topic.

"I just can't tell you what a blessing it is to be involved with "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS)". Not long ago I was in turmoil as I didn't know what my gift was and then all of a sudden this came to me. I believe that God has been preparing me for this all my life. My dad was a photographer and so I learned from a young age to use a camera, I was in the medical field for 20 years and 25 years ago I had a preemie that was in the hospital for almost a year so I was exposed to all of the reality of the NICU. It's hard work but such a special gift to the families. NILMDTS is a non profit organization that exists to assist families suffering an early infant loss. I as a volunteer photographer take heirloom portraits of their children. I give them a CD with their images and a DVD slideshow set to music. It's such a blessing for the families and I feel God has prepared me for this wonderful ministry.
~Teresa Collins, Wayne County

See more soon at ChristianLinks.html

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PULPIT MINISTRY www.douglasknox.com For the Ashland Ohio area. Contact dknox at ashland.edu

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AMISH STYLE COOKBOOK

"Home Made Goodies" are treasured recipes by the Keim family. This assortment of Recipes was assembled by Esther Keim. There are almost 300 recipes covering Appetizers, Salads, Main Dishes, Casseroles, Breads, Pies, Cookies, Cakes, Candies, Desserts, and even some Fun Kids Crafts. It also includes several pages of Helpful Hints. At only $10.00 each they make great gifts.

On page three of the cook book Esther shares her testimony of how she came to Christ after struggling through her teenage years in the Old Order Amish Church. Page four has the "Recipe to Heaven" written out in five easy steps. At the end of the "Recipe to Heaven" is a simple easy-to-follow salvation invitation.

All proceeds from the Cookbook sales support the M.A.P. Ministries. Every cook book you buy provides correspondence Bible lessons that go into 600 Amish homes. Visit their website to learn more about the Amish, and this ministry. MapMinistry.org


* PARENTS EDUCATING ARKANSAS about CHILDREN with EPILEPSY

More than 18,000 children in Arkansas have been diagnosed with either epilepsy or other seizure disorder. PEACE is a parent support group to help educate Arkansas about children with these disorders. The group offers research tools, information about resources available in our area, and helps parents apply them to your reality which is your child's seizure disorder. While learning and working together we will pass along what we have learned to doctors, nurses, educators, and others so that more research can be done regarding pediatric epilepsy.
Monthly meetings offer parent exchanges and professional speakers leading in open discussion. Free resource materials will be available to all who attend.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Tina Alexander tla3816 at yahoo.com Or Check out our website P.E.A.C.E, or Yahoo Support Group at ParentsEducatingARkansasaboutChildrenwithEpilepsy@yahoo.com
Please check with your own state for a support group.

Logan 06 (4K) lion (5K)Logan The Lion-Hearted

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* See Favorite Articles by Donna Shepherd "Smelly Saints", Devotionals by Donna - http://donnashepherd.com , BUSY Parents Column: http://tinyurl.com/b8qn2 , Donate to Children's Hospice by purchasing an eBook: http://tinyurl.com/on7p6,
The Dabbling Mum http://www.thedabblingmum.com/parenting/columns/devotional.htm

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*"HOPEKEEPERS / REST MINISTRIES "
An online version of the print magazine that provides stories and and practical articles pertinent to those suffering with long-term illness and pain. A chat room environment providesa discussion setting with professional speakers, teachers, writers and health experts.The website provides links to national support groups and in your area, as well as connections to many relevant topics. http://www.restministries.org/

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*SPEAKERS and TEACHERS:

For an informative, humorous and delightful look at how to speak or present material that will make your audience sit on the edge of their seats; check out "You Can't "Help But Listen." The book by Charles Munson - semi-retired pastor/preacher, teacher, theologian, professor and dean from Ashland University Theological Seminary, expresses his warm humor and mischievous nature, but mostly, it expresses his love and true concern for the common man in need of a savior and how to find the words to express that need to audiences. Charles Munson has a long, recorded history of pranks and sharp wit - and relates his varied true life anecdotes. He uses these to spell bind listeners from every situation in life, and to lead them into God's truth. His experiences include interim pastering and serving as chaplain for such organizations as the Cleveland Indian Baseball team, where Oral Herchshiser became his biggest fan. He writes the forward in the book. http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1017312&item_no=191323"

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* MAP - "Mission to Amish People" with Pastor Joe Keim, now has available an 8 minute presentation available on their website.MapMinistry.org Don't forget to visit their newsletter and follow prayer requests and projects. Check out their Amish cookbook for purchase to assist MAP in their ministry.

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* "WHEN I SAY I AM A CHRISTIAN" www.Carolwimmer.com CarolWimmer, author of the nationally known poem. Contact her to schedule seminars under the heading: "Telling Time...God's Way" which examines three clocks within the Genesis account of creation: An Alpha-Omega Clock, A Day Clock and The 24 Hour Clock. This seminar is a pre-requisite to Seminar I: "Telling Time...God's Way"
Seminar II: "Midnight Moves"
Seminar III: "A Spiritual Language of Unity"
Seminar IV: "The Ministry of the 144,000's"

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AUTHOR'S PERSONAL WEBSITES

Gramma Faith http://www3.telus.net/public/a7a55952/ Visit Gramma Faith for inspiring words, quotes, funnies and graphics.

*Robin Bayne http://wwwwritingbetweensundays.blogspot.com

*Lillian K. Duncan http://familyfriendlyfiction.com author of "SHATTERED", and more. What would you do if you were told that your husband, your marriage, your life were just an illusion?
See her new book: "In a Corner of Her Heart"


*"A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods" by Stanley Popovich and is available at http://www.trebleheartbooks.com/mvStanPopovich.html


*"MORNING SONG", a chapbook of poetry by Joanne Lehman published by Kent State University Press. "KAIROS":fiction novel.joannelehman.mennonite.net See more on the Author's Report page. Please contact her at jehman @ whmhrb.org


*"PARENTING POWER IN THE EARLY YEARS" www.brendanixon.com Brenda Nixon Author, available on amazon.com Brenda Nixon P.O. Box 1302 Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050


*Children's author and inspirational writer, Donna J. Shepherd. She looks at everyday life and finds God's fingerprints everywhere. Donna's writing touches the heart with wisdom and humor. Visit her website, Devotionals by Donna. For children, visit "Topsy Turvy Land" http://donnashepherd.blogspot.com


*Andrea Boeshaar: author, speaker, literary agent http://www.andreaboeshaar.com/index.html who writes healing fiction for hurting hearts and topics for the writing craft.


*Eva Marie Everson http://www.evamarieeverson.com/ is a popular Christian speaker at both women's retreats and writers seminars. It is rare that her workshops are not full of eager learners and like-minded writers who desire to use their talents for the glory of God.


*Ruth Marlene Friesen ruthes-secretroses.com/rsr/Intro.html the author of Ruth's Secret Roses, also offers mentoring and discipling help, inspirational and devotional articles at her site. “Receive 3 free chapters of this book. Click and download e-book sampler


*"A LITTLE BIT OF WONDERFUL" annapopescu.com/Fiction.htm A story about ups and downs we experience in our lives every day. As Sarah Hogan is suddenly thrust into the role of single mother of four, her daily struggles finally show her that she needs to trust Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of her life. By Anna Popescu


*"The Shameless Hussey" shelleyhussey.com/ShelleyHussey, author of "I'm Not OK, You're Not OK (and That's OK With God") gives humorous lessons in imperfection and assertiveness. Available in Newsletter.


*"IT TAKES TWO MOUNTAINS TO MAKE A VALLEY"
bettyking.net/ A book filled with one woman's everyday walk with Multiple Sclerosis. Betty King's faith and joy are evident as she takes you with her on her journeys.


*Kathy Ide Consultant for authors and publishers kathyide.com/ Author of Polishing the PUGS (punctuation, usage, grammar and spelling) compilation contributor, and articles. Professional services.


*"Jewels from the Word" cobalt.junct.com/jewels/ by Lavon Lewis: devotionals and Granny's memories.


*Andie's Isle andiesisle.com/index.html Beautiful graphics, music and stories.


*Louise Dumont louisedumont.com/ author of "Grace by the Cup: A Break From the Daily Grind" and "Faith-Dipped Chocolate: Rich Encouragement to Sweeten Your Day".Cafe Mocha Light Blogspot


*Carolyn Howard Johnson carolynhowardjohnson.com/ author of "The Frugal Book Promoter", "The Harkening, and Musings: Authors Do It Write"


FOR BELIEVERS AND SEEKERS

*"Heart to Heart"
whatistruth.info/ Jerry Boyer's collection of sermons, stories, and truth from the bible.

*ourgodreigns.net"Our God Reigns Ministries"
Ministry site sharing and spreading the Good News of Jesus and His saving power. We also have many Ministry pages, Inspirational Poems & Stories, Free Background Sets, Custom Designs, HolyBears, Exclusive Sale Background Sets, Danny Hahlbohm Art, and lots more to see.

*Get a "FAITH-lift" at Shelovesgod.com - you'll find inspirational stories, articles, poetry and you'll be able to share some of your own in this interactive Christian women's community.

SERVICES AND COMMUNITY

*Crossway Christian ISP Service crosswayips.net A portal for Christian resources with partnerships and affiliate programs available.

*Focus on the Family website. family.org

*Christian Answers Network christiananswers.net/home.html Answers any questions Christians or the seeking may have about the bible, Christianity, or God.

*Christians Unite christiansunite.com classifieds, help, news.

*http://www.flylady.net organizing tips with homespun humor, daily musings about life and love, the Sidetracked Home Executives (SHE™) system, and anything else that is on her mind.



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Love Link Ministries began providing social services to the poor and the homeless in 1991 and provides service to all people without regard to religion or race. Many of the clients struggle with alcohol and drug dependencies. A large percentage of the clients served are Native American Indians.




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