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Interact with Mary E. DeMuth
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Last On: May 11, 2008 - 1:57 PM
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8,652
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Member Since:
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February 28, 2007
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Location:
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Rockwall, TX
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ShoutLife Address:
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shoutlife.com/maryedemuth
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Website:
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www.marydemuth.com
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Genre:
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Women's Fiction
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Primary Publishers:
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WaterBrook, NavPress, Harvest House, Zondervan
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Influences:
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Leif Enger, Peace Like a River
Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees
Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
Marilynn Robinson, Gilead
C.S. Lewis, Til We Have Faces
Walter Wangerin, The Book of the Dun Cow
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I've been told my novels resemble To Kill a Mockingbird and/or The Secret Life of Bees.
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Authentic Parenting (2007)
What is postmodernism? Is it good or bad? Does it have anything to do with being an effective, godly parent?
With sensitivity, grace, and a passion to help families experience authentic, life-changing relationships with God, Mary DeMuth describes the new way people are processing truth.
She reveals effective ways for parents to communicate with today's kids: by developing relationships, by learning along with their kids, by creating a safe haven for kids to explore their worlds, and more.
Parents will discover how to...
*communicate the gospel effectively to their own children, who may process truth in a new way
*equip their children (and themselves!) to relate successfully with others and avoid isolating themselves from those who need Christ
*lead their families even when they don't have all the answers
This unique resource offers everyday moms and dads an engaging introduction into the postmodern world and provides the tools they need to relate to it with confidence and faith.
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Building the Christian Family You Never (2006)
"Mary DeMuth offers positive encouragement and practical help for parents who want to do things a little differently than what they experienced growing up. Building the Christian Family You Never Had offers a fresh start and bright hope as you seek to raise godly children."
-Karol Ladd, author of The Power of a Positive Mom
"You are not alone as a pioneer parent who is blazing a new trail on the parenting journey. If you have longed for someone to show you how to build a family that is different from the family you grew up in, this book is for you!"
-Jill Savage, executive director of Hearts at Home and author of Professionalizing Motherhood
"As Mary shares her haunting story of a broken childhood, she provides a roadmap for breaking the cycle of family dysfunction. Her roadmap provides hope, courage, and grace, allowing any reader to walk with her on the continuing journey to wholeness."
-Tim Riter, professor at Azusa Pacific University and author of Twelve Lies Husbands Tell Their Wives
"If your parents raised you in the 'old country,' you may wonder how to ground your kids in new soil. Mary DeMuth's insights about parenting-as well as life in general-will help you raise firmly planted, emotionally secure, Christ-following kids."
-Sandra L. Glahn, adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, coauthor of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage and When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden
"Mary DeMuth creates a compelling picture of what a Christian family should look like for those of us who never had one, or may have never even seen one up close. Reading this book will change the way you think about love, parenting, and healing-and God's hope and plan for your life and the lives of your children."
- Michael Warren, executive story consultant on "Happy Days," co-creator and executive producer of "Step by Step" and "Family Matters"
"This is an honest, thought-provoking, and life-changing book. If you want to parent differently than you were parented, this is a must-read!"
-Mary Byers, author of The Mother Load and How to Say No
And Live to Tell About It
"Mary adeptly encourages pioneer parents to seek healing for the pain and dysfunction they experienced during their formative years, while honoring their parents for the good they provided. Learning parents should study this volume with an open mind and an open heart."
-Paul Pettit, president of Dynamic Dads and author of Congratulations, You're Gonna Be a Dad!
"Building the Christian Family You Never Had is for parents who have experienced some dysfunction (and which of us hasn't), but who also want to get past that dysfunction and raise emotionally and spiritually healthy children. Mary points us to principles deeply rooted in God's Word that apply the salve of truth mixed with grace, mercy, and hope."
-Linus Morris, president of Christian Associates International
"Mary gives families a biblical blueprint for success without presenting her family as perfect role models. I have many friends who did not grow up in a Christian home, and I would give them Mary's book in a second!"
-Dena Dyer, author of Grace for the Race: Meditations for Busy Moms
"In a refreshing voice and with wisdom and sensitivity, Mary DeMuth delivers a powerful message of liberty for all who want to break free from generational pain in order to parent in newness of life in Christ."
-Jan Winebrenner, author of The Grace of Catastrophe and Intimate Faith
Book Description
You're willing to do whatever it takes to ground your children in a faith your parents never embraced. Or maybe you grew up in an outwardly religious home that lacked a foundation of Christian grace and moral values. If you're the first generation in your family to embrace a relationship with Christ but aren't sure how to give your children a foundation of faith, find guidance in Building the Christian Family You Never Had.
Author Mary E. DeMuth understands firsthand the fears, frustrations, and anxieties of those who lack role models of faith-based parenting. In Building the Christian Family You Never Had she provides needed encouragement, practical tools, and crucial strategies. You'll learn how you can
·shield your children from the negative influence of family members who undermine your values
·cope with criticism and objections to your faith-based parenting decisions
·honor (and forgive) your parents without endorsing their behavior
·find positive parenting mentors
This inspiring, down-to-earth guide will enable you to provide a spiritual legacy of security and strength for your children as you lead the way through Building the Christian Family You Never Had.
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Watching the Tree Limbs (2006)
From Publishers Weekly
In this debut faith-based novel, DeMuth transports readers to the hot East Texas town that is nine-year-old Mara's home. Amid the red dirt and pecan trees, Mara struggles to find her way through a painful and mysterious family situation. Who were her parents? Is her aunt Elma really her aunt-and does Elma really have a tumor? What will happen to her if her aunt dies? The pain in Mara's life multiplies when she meets General, the teenage neighbor who repeatedly rapes her, threatening her life if she tells anyone. DeMuth captures the horrific situation-from Mara's inability to keep her body from shaking to her determination to watch the tree limbs to keep her mind off of what is going on-while providing hope of redemption and healing. Her characters are expertly drawn, and encompass meanness, evil, great kindness and the confusion of generally good people who don't know how to handle what life has given them. Christian themes are woven throughout as a natural expression of the characters and situation. Readers may be surprised at the dark subject matter, but this book will appeal to many readers both as a thoughtful, powerful reflection on a difficult topic and as a compelling story.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Wishing on Dandelions (2006)
God says I Love You in many ways, some of which are hard to hear.
Georgeanne Peach will ruin everything! At seventeen, Maranatha Winningham admittedly has some trust issuesher mother abandoned her, a neighbor boy abused her for years, her best friend has left for college and God, ever since he spoke to her underneath the pecan tree three years ago, has remained elusive. So when Miss Peach blows in to take over the only place Natha's ever called home, leaving a trail of peach fabric swatches and cloying perfume, it's easy to understand how something like a little ol' tornado might not be a big deal. Like every teenager, Natha tries to sort out the confusing layers of loveof friends, of family, of suitors, and desperately, of God. Natha struggles to find herself before she gives into the scared, shadow of a girl in this follow up to the praised Watching the Tree Limbs.
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Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God (2005)
Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God is a devotional aimed at the deeper issues of the heart and one that will provide a soothing respite amid chaos. Think of it as Oswald Chambers meets Busy Housewife.
Writer, speaker, and stay-at-home mom Mary DeMuth creatively focuses on the gift of motherhood as she considers
resting quietly in the Lord, even on crazy-busy days
being thankful for the duties as well as the joys of being a mom
offering God a heart to prune so that it can continue to bear good fruit
Personal stories integrated with scriptural truth and probing prayers will help everyday stay-at-home moms remain connected to the most amazing and extraordinary Parent of all parents.
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!!*Missionaries to INDIA*!!
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!Christian Music Industry Tips
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"Around the World in 80 Dates"
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*Christian Fiction Reviews*
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Book Discussion
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A Fun Place For Photographers
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ABUSE NO MORE!
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ACFW Shouters
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Army Of Christ Podcast
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Aspiring Writers and Authors
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CELEBRITIES FOR JESUS
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Christian Natural Health
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Christian Prayer Intercessors
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Compassion Prayer Team
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CONTESTS!!! (Winners Circle)
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Cooking
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Daily Christian Message
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Dunder Mifflin/Wernham Hogg
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Extreme Makeover:Home Edition
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FaithWriters
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Frugal Living
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Good For A Laugh!
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Healthy Life
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LIVING FOR CHRIST.
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Media Room for Literary Art
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Mission with vision for India
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Mission-Minded
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MOMS
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Moms Cafe
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Moms Working for the Kingdom
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Organic by God
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Organize Your Life!
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PROMOTE WHAT YOU DO FOR FREE
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Reading
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Titus 2:3-5 Women
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Victims vs Violators
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Wine.Chocolate.Coffee.Lovers
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Womens Friendships
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Work At Home Moms
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Writer...Interrupted
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Writers
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I'm a Christ follower, a mommy, a wife, a novelist, and a nonfiction book writer who now lives in Texas after church planting in France for 2 1/2 years. I love helping people turn their trials into triumph through authenticity and raw spirituality. My books include:
~Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God (Harvest House, 2005) 
~Building the Christian Family You Never Had (WaterBrook, 2006)~Watching the Tree Limbs, and Wishing on Dandelions (NavPress, 2006)~Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture (Harvest House, 2007)
~Coming soon! Daisy Chain (Zondervan, January 2009)
I blog about life, Jesus and family at relevantblog.
I blog about how to break into writing at wannabepublished.
My website is marydemuth.com.
I look forward to hearing your feedback.
Warmly,
Mary E. DeMuth
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A Chance to win a free retreat in the hill country
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5/07/2008 - 10:07 AM
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As a part of the Higher Calling Blog network, I was asked to participate in a cool writing project centered around the idea of retreat. Here's the fun part: if you particpate, you receive a 50% discount for a retreat at Laity Lodge. Here's what the...
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Darkness and Light in Fiction
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5/06/2008 - 8:16 AM
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I posted about my journey in writing redemptive prose over at The Master's Artist. Click here to read the post and leave a comment.
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Chief Aidan?
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5/05/2008 - 9:09 AM
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We had the privilege this weekend to attend an African church in Arlington. What a joyful time we had. It gave our family a great taste for what will come for Aidan and me. Julia, of course, made new friends and asked to go back. We all enjoyed the e...
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- Most Recent Reply: 05/05/08 - 11:01 PM
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The Man I met at Urbana: Joy Personified
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5/01/2008 - 10:22 AM
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Running today, I thought about what it meant to have little. I'm so insulated in my suburban world, my belly full, my heart free from heartache (for the moment, thankfully). As I thought about that, I remembered a book Patrick and I are reading toget...
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- Most Recent Reply: 05/01/08 - 7:27 PM
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Write an Essay: Win a House
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5/01/2008 - 8:46 AM
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The following is a press release from a friend of mine who is running an essay contest. The prize? A house!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Write an Essay, Win an Alabama Home
Source: www.pixnpens.com
May 1, 2008
SELMA, ALABAMA -...
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Top Friends (2,014 total)
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Mary,
Have a great weekend! God Bless
Your friend in the faith,
Todd
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Have a great weekend, Mary!
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hey! Just thinking about you today...hope all is well with you! jen
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Sonia on 5/07/08 - 8:58 PM
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You are welcome Mary!
Lovingly,
Karen
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Hi Mary,
Just dropping by to share some love and see your beautiful smile. I pray God will continue to show Himself strong as you write the words He gives you! I pray a supernatural blessing your family that you may minister to other families in deeper way.
Loving joy,
Karen M. Pina
GOD's Coach
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hey mary - thanks for stopping by - glad to be friends on the shout!
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Thanks, Mary for the friend request!
We are honored to call you a friend!!
God bless you and the ministry you do!!
David
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Hi Mary, Thanks for checking on me. Nothing new from Sandra. She said it might be a few weeks before we heard anything from her first round of submissions. Keep praying. Can't wait for your next novel. Next January seems light years away!
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Hi Mary,
I'm considering adding Copyscape to my website www.LandscapeBliss.com; I noticed you have their logo on one of your site. Can I ask about your experience with their service and if you think it does the job of decreasing plagarism.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.
~alva
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Thanks for the add, Mary!
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LORI on 4/27/08 - 5:01 PM
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Riley on 4/27/08 - 3:20 PM
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Hi Mary.
I can see your positive attitude and your friendly nature in your smile! I hope that doesn't seem goofy. :)
Thanks for the add!
Keep Living Out Loud!
Riley
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GBU...
Live HIM Loud...
Bart
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Thanks for the ADD =)
Whatever you are is Gods gift to you; whatever you do with yourself is your gift to God.
A Danish Proverb.
Live HIM Loud...
Bart
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Hi Mary! Just stopping by to wish you a blessed day!
Laura
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wow!!! Mary, your new blog and website look FABULOUS!!!!! I just redid "my" pages on our ministry website, but I do want you to know that the company you are recommending is one of the best I've seen. I especially like your web home-page. Classy. Spunky. Dynamic. Very, Very well done. The image you convey is heart-felt and strong. I wish the best for you and all that God has in store for HIS purposes for you in minsitry.
Please continue to keep in touch with me. It seems that we have a lot in common.
In His Love,
Ann Dunagan
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