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Online Status: Last On: Mar 6, 2010 - 10:44 AM
Profile Views: 3,079
Member Since: April 21, 2009
Location: Twin Falls, ID
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/pennyzeller
Website: www.pennyzeller.com
Genre: Women's Fiction
Primary Publishers: Beacon Hill Press/Whitaker House
Influences:
Most Important Overall: The Lord
Most Inspirational Family: My husband, Lon; my two daughters; my grandma, Nanie, who always begs me to send her another manuscript to read!
Most Inspirational Friends: My editor, Barb; and close friends Jeanne, Julie, and Diane have been very encouraging.
Other Authors: Beth Moore; Sharlene MacLaren; Karen Kingsbury; and Stormie O'Martian (how's that for varied!)
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General Interests
Spending time with family and friends, camping, hiking, canoeing, volleyball, and attending Christian rock concerts.
Music
Contemporary Christian Rock - Kutless, Building 429, Casting Crowns, Rush of Fools, Natalie Grant, Big Daddy Weave, Sanctus Real
Movies/TV
Need some ideas for some wholesome family entertainment? Check out my listing of wholesome family shows at http://pennyzeller. wordpress. com/movies-for-families/
Networks
High School: Gooding High School
Gooding, ID
1988 - 1991
Camp: Bellevue Church Camp
Bellevue/Hailey, ID
1989 - 1989
Published Works
77 Ways Your Family Can Make a Difference: Ideas and Activities for Serving Others (2008)
Serving others - loving them the way we love ourselves - is the heartbeat of the Christian faith. As parents, we want to instill this virtue in our children, but simply telling our kids to love their neighbors isn't enough - they need to see and experience love in action.

Packed with 77 suggestions and activities designed to serve the different needsd of people in your community, this fun and insightful book will help you cultivate love and compassion in your kids as you disscover ways your family can make the world a better place by impacting the lives of others.

This practical and easy-to-use book includes: creative activities that can be adapted to fit your unique family; service ideas for a variety of budgets; Bible verses to help children connect God's truth in their lives; interactive discussion questions to help your family understand the importance of each activity and correlate it to God's Word. (from back cover)

Buy 77 Ways Your Family Can Make a Difference: Ideas and Activities for Serving Others Online

Hollyhocks (2004)
Little Naniekyns has severe food allergies to most of the plants and leaves in the forest. Her food choices are limited to grass blades while her friends enjoy various different forest delicatessens. Join Naniekyns and her friends, June-Bug and Aunt RudyBee, as they attempt to find a delicious food that Naniekyns can eat without having an allergic reaction. Travel on an adventure where the well-crafted text and enchanting illustrations will captivate audiences of all ages.

Buy Hollyhocks Online

Groups
*Christian Fiction Reviews* , Discussions from the heart... , Shoutlife Weather Watchers , The REAL America , ~~Prayer Team group~~
QuickLinks: About - Photos - Blog - Friends - Guestbook

About Penny A. Zeller
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by my shoutlife page. If you get a chance, follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pennyzeller and check out my blog at www.pennyzeller.wordpress.com.

I am a wife to my wonderful husband, Lon (of 17 years, wow!!! - yes, we got married really young!), mother of two elementary-aged daughters, and a Christian author/speaker.

My newest book, titled "McKenzie" is scheduled for release by Whitaker House in September 2010 and is the first in a three-part series of historical Christian romance novels. I am also the author of numerous articles in national and regional publications.

I was bitten with the writing bug at age seven when I began writing Bible stories in my own words. I also wrote fiction stories about a dog named Muffie and her adventures, as well as other short stories neatly composed in homemade wallpaper-covered cardboard books.

I am excited to be breaking into writing women's fiction. I owe all my inspiration to the Lord - He truly is amazing!

My passion is to is to use the gift of writing the Lord has blessed me with to further His Kingdom.

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Blog
The Humor of Real Life Part 2   3/06/2010 - 10:43 AM
Sometimes life can be so serious. So sit back and relax and enjoy a few morsels of the humor of real life? 1. My grandma, Nanie, recently came from out of state to visit. She could barely contain herself as she stepped through the door of our home i... (login or sign up to read more)
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The Humor of Real Life Part One   1/27/2010 - 9:53 AM
Last week when I went grocery shopping I noticed that the grouchies were out. I decided we'd just have to change that and did my best to smile at all passerbys and try to bring humor to the tedious task of shopping in the produce department. Prove... (login or sign up to read more)
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Grandparents Do the Darnest Things...   1/12/2010 - 10:08 AM
My sweet and beloved Grandpa went to be with the Lord a couple days after Christmas. Being so close to him, I will miss him greatly, but am comforted by the fact that I will someday see him again. As kind of a tribute to him, I have decided to dedica... (login or sign up to read more)
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5 things a man shouldn't buy his wife 4 Christmas   12/16/2009 - 9:26 AM
All right, all you sweet and thoughful husbands?have you decided what to buy your wife for Christmas yet? Start making those lists!...And if you haven't yet done any shopping, you're not alone. "A survey last weekend revealed that of the 26.5% of all... (login or sign up to read more)
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Extreme Bathroom Makeover   12/09/2009 - 3:39 PM
It was a scary decision?made by the man of the house - the only male member of our house to be exact. No, it wasn't a decision to parachute out of a plane or bungee jump from a bridge into the Snake River Canyon. It wasn't the decision to become pare... (login or sign up to read more)
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Recent Guestbook Comments (65)  
Steven Fivecats on 3/12/10 - 2:57 PM
May He Who Created All Things richly bless your weekend....
Blue Skies!!!
The King is Coming! on 3/10/10 - 1:40 PM
"For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death." 1 Corinthians 15:25-26
WebSite: murphyhenderson.webs.com
Hello there my dear friend,
Just dropping in to wish you and yours well.
Remember, that no matter what happens, God is still on His Throne,
Jesus is Lord, and everything is gonna be alright.
Love & Hugs..."Murphy"
Songs, Writings and Testimonies on 2/27/10 - 2:11 PM
Thank you sister.
We are blessed. How are you?
Steven Fivecats on 2/24/10 - 7:07 PM
Hi Penny,
Hope you and yours are doing well. You have snow? We do, again! Yikes!!! Check out my blog, Penny and Moe, you'll like it I'm sure... Have a great weekend my friend.... :)
Tammy~John's Angel happily engaged!!! :) on 2/23/10 - 9:19 AM
Good Morning Penny,

How are you?
Lisa Buffaloe on 2/22/10 - 7:27 PM
Hey girl!

Great to hear from you. Nothing yet on the manuscript. Still waiting on God's perfect timing. :)


tommy on 2/22/10 - 4:42 PM
Things are going great! I'm so happy you're breathing again. One great thing about having a sinus infection is it sure makes you appreciate when you don't. God bless you
Steven Fivecats on 2/22/10 - 10:26 AM
Yes, we're having a heat wave here. Right now it's 38 and the snow is slowly melting away. However calling for more of the white stuff on Wednesday. Have a wonderful week my friend.... Blue Skies always.... :)
Ray Harris on 2/20/10 - 11:08 PM
Hi Penny,
Stopping by to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that you have a wonderful Sunday and a blessed upcoming week. Thanks for being my friend.
Blessings always,
Ray
tommy on 2/19/10 - 4:58 PM
Howdy Penny just wanted to stop by and see how the sinus infection is coming? I certainly pray it is much better than you are feeling good. God bless you
Songs, Writings and Testimonies on 2/18/10 - 11:59 AM
Thank you for the friend request.
May God shine His face upon you, your family and your ministry!
Steven Fivecats on 2/16/10 - 3:14 PM
Hi Penny,
sorry I haven't gotten back to you before now, but my real job has me working nearly 60 hours a week and all I have had time for is to work, eat and sleep and then repeat the process again. Hope you're doing well. Have a great week my friend...
Tammy~John's Angel happily engaged!!! :) on 2/15/10 - 10:44 AM
Penny~

Glad you're doing well.
John & I both missed each other especially on Valentine's Day, so I know about that.
When will your Hubby be back home?
John's traveling Alaska right now & visiting friends before he comes here. :)
I'm good, just counting the days now.
Lisa Buffaloe on 2/15/10 - 10:36 AM
Hey girl!

We are loving our new house. How are you? What's the latest in your world? Inquiring minds want to know. :)
Tammy~John's Angel happily engaged!!! :) on 2/15/10 - 10:19 AM
Good Morning Penny,

How are you?
Did you have a nice weekend?
Maria on 2/14/10 - 8:20 PM
I'm doing alright sis~~ Thank you and
Lord bless you sweetie and in the week ahead don't forget
to call out to Him daily for He will show you the great
and unsearchable things you have so longed to behold..
seek Him with all your heart and you will find Him, for
He is waiting to reveal even more of His Glory unto you!
I hear.."Fresh new beginnings are just around the corner"
Bless the Lord... :)

Peace and Joy in Jesus~
Maria
Tammy~John's Angel happily engaged!!! :) on 2/12/10 - 4:15 PM
Hi Penny!

You're welcome for the prayers.
I'm great.
No, John is not here yet.
He will be March 23rd.
Yes, it's snowing in Dallas & other places, but not here.
Have a nice weekend.
Living Water Praise Band on 2/12/10 - 4:11 PM
Glad to be friends. May you have a wonderful weekend.
tommy on 2/12/10 - 3:14 PM
God bless you Penny I had a sinus infection earlier this year and I thank God for antibiotics. I sure hope you get to feeling better soon. I know how hard it is to sleep when you cannot breathe through your nose. I already said a prayer for you.
Tammy~John's Angel happily engaged!!! :) on 2/10/10 - 10:55 AM
Hi Penny,

How are you?