Hi Lynette! Yes I do belong to the Ready Writer's group. I host thier blog. I'm also part of Lena Dooley's crit group as well. I've heard of the Centex group.

Greetings in the name of the Lord!

Thank you for being my friend here on ShoutLife. It is always nice to connect with my brothers, and sisters in Christ Jesus! Please stop by my page sometime if you haven't already to read my testimony, and to listen to my music. I hope we get to know each other better in the months to come.

May God bless you and yours always!

From James Todd Johnson

P.S.
My new Cd is now available CdBaby.com.
MP3's are available online at Amazon.com and iTunes.

Thanks, Lynette - have a great day!

Hi Lynette! How are you? Wanted to let you know that I've really enjoyed ACFW so far. Your advice to get involved there was great. It has been very helpful. I'm learning a lot and hoping to go to the conference. I'm also trying to start an East Texas chapter. We've gathered up 8 people so far. We need 10 to have an official chapter, but we're planning an organizational meeting in early August. We'll see what happens. Please keep us in your prayers!

Blessings,
Kathie

Join me in getting to know some of your favorite people here at Shoutlife:

Welcome to the 2008 edition of getting to know your friends. Okay, here's what you're supposed to do--BUT ONLY IF YOU HAVE A SPARE MINUTE! Copy this entire email and paste into a new email that you can send, change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then send this to a whole bunch of people you know, INCLUDING the person that sent it to you. Some of you may get this several times (that means you have lots of friends).


1. What is your occupation? Wife, Mom, GRANDMA, Christian fiction writer
2. What color are your socks? Barefoot - hot pink toenails!
3. What are you listening to right now? The space heater in my office. (I know, I know, it's summer, but the central AC makes my office too cold.
4. What was the last thing that you ate? Chocolate no-bake cookie
5. Can you drive a stick shift? Yes. Learned in high school
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? "cornflower blue" - thanks to Annie. (ha!)
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? One of my daughters?
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? I LOVE HER!!!!!!
9. How old are you today? 59 -- YOW!!!!!!!!!
10. Favorite drink? CHOCOLATE SHAKES - but I rarely get one!
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? None
12. Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes
13. Pets? Dakota and Mocha, my lovable collie and fat cat
14. Favorite food? McDonald's cheeseburger and fries
15. Last movie you watched? Some action flick with Harrison Ford, you know the one...
16. Favorite Day of the year? CHRISTMAS
17. What do you do to vent anger? I RARELY get angry. I guess I pray and ask God to help me get to the bottom of my anger--and then deal with it.
18. What was your favorite toy as a child? Baby dolls. I played with dolls till I was 13! I loved playing Mommy.
19. What is your favorite, fall or spring? Spring
20. Hugs or kisses? Depends on who they're from. Love both from my fam.
21. Cherry or Blueberry? I LOVE fresh cherries! Hmm-hmm
22. Do you want your friends to email you back? Yes or blog or comment!!!
23. Who is most likely to respond? Hmmm, no idea...
26. When was the last time you cried? Three days ago when I first laid eyes on Alexis Joy, my precious new granddaughter!
28. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? I don't know who I'm going to send it to yet, aside from Annie.
29. Who is the friend you have had the shortest that you are sending this to? (?)
30. Favorite smell? Apple pie, fresh out of the oven
31. What inspires you? Wonderful, God-honoring music
32. What are you afraid of? MICE! OH, LORD, HELP ME IF I SEE ONE! I am traumatized by the sight of them. (Don't send me any pictures, please. I will freak!)
33. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? CHEESEburgers!!!!!

HOPE THIS HELPS YOU GET TO KNOW ME A LITTLE BIT BETTER! NOW IT IS YOUR TURN..... LET'S HAVE A LITTLE FUN AND GET TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER

Jesus feeds the five thousand.- Taking the five loaves and the two fishes and looking up to heaven, He gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to set before the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. (Luke 9:16-17). In the name of Jesus, you shall eat ,be satisfy and have left over. Go in peace. Amen.

(Colossians 1:3)
We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.

O that my life may useful be
As I serve Jesus faithfully;
And may His love be seen in me
This is my earnest prayer.

We don't have to wait in line, enter a building, or wear nice clothing.
We can pour out our hearts to the Lord anytime, anywhere.
Paul always seemed to marvel at the door opened wide into the presence of God.
"In Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood
of Christ," he wrote. "For through Him we both [Gentiles and Jews] have access
by one Spirit to the Father" (Eph. 2:13,18).

The door is open for everyone. God welcomes all who come by faith. Through Christ
we can enter His presence anytime and anywhere.
Through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father. (Ephesians 2:18)

Anytime, Anywhere;
Let's always keep the prayer lines open,
Knowing God is always there;
For we upon His name may call
Anytime and anywhere.

Blessings,
Annette

thnx

Thanks for the encouragement, Lynette. I will definitely look into the Dallas chapter and try to attend some meetings. I need all the help I can get!!!

Yes, the Austin area is another beautiful part of Texas. I like that area a lot. Yes, I have joined the ACFW. I think the closest local chapter to me will be in the Dallas area. I've not been to any meetings yet, but look forward to it.

I see you live in Texas, too! We are both transplants (I'm from Florida), but I've learned to love it here. We lived in the Dallas area for five years. I didn't love it there. But East Texas is lush and green, with lots of rolling hills - much prettier than Dallas, and much more peaceful. Where in Central Texas are you?

Thank you for the welcome and lovely invitation. Your books look like a lot of fun! I look forward to seeing what comes next!

God bless you!
Kathie

Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises. (Psalm 98:4)

Why do birds sing?

Because their Creator put a song in their hearts. Each bird is
"heaven's high and holy muse," said John Donne, created to draw
our hearts up to our Creator. They are reminders that He has given
us a song that we may sing His praise.

So when you hear God's little hymn birds singing their hearts out,
remember to sing your own song of salvation. Lift up your voice
harmonious, hoarse, or harsh and don't worry if you are off key
just join with them in praise to our Creator, Redeemer, and Lord.

The birds of the air "sing among the branches," Israel's poet observes.
"[Therefore] I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing
praise to my God while I have my being" (Ps. 104:12,33).

Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flowery meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee.

Happy Sabbath
Blessings,
Annette

Howdy. Sounds like you're doing great with your books.

thank you for the add!!

What a cute story, Lynette! LOL

Thanks for the friend invite. :)

Thank you for the warm welcome. Have a blessed day!

Thanks Lynette. My hope is that kids enjoy reading it.