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Interact with Sharlene MacLaren
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Last On: Nov 7, 2009 - 7:30 AM
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48,944
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Member Since:
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May 4, 2007
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Location:
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Spring Lake, MI
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ShoutLife Address:
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shoutlife.com/sharlenemaclaren
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Website:
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http://www.sharlenemaclaren.com
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Genre:
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Historical
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Primary Publishers:
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Whitaker House
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Influences:
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LaVyrle Spencer
Robin Lee Hatcher
Debbie Macomber
Francine Rivers
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Similar To:
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Tracie Peterson
Karen Kingsbury
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I absolutely love spending time with my dear,
sweet hubby of 33 years,
and my daughters,
their hubbies,
and my THREE sweet grandbabies (Dylan,
born 3/21/06,
Gavin,
born 3/3/08,
and Alexis,
born 7/1/08).
Our lives are full to overflowing.
I love to read,
write,
sing,
hang out with friends,
go to movies,
eat at cool restaurants,
SHOP-TIL-I-DROP,
and laugh at the foolish things I do.
It goes without saying that I love my Lord,
and I just get a charge out of watching the wonderful ways He works in my life.
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ABBIE ANN (2010)
THIRD in The Daughters of Jacob Kane Series!
Abbie Ann Kane, the youngest of Jacob Kane's three daughters, is a busy woman. Between running the Whatnot, the family's general store, being active in the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and assisting the elderly citizens of Sandy Shores, Michigan, she has little time for frivolous matters. And those include matters of the heart. When the recently divorced Noah Carson comes to town with son Toby in tow to pursue a shipbuilding business, Abbie Ann tries to keep her distance, but as is often the case, God has other plans.
COMING IN APRIL 2010! NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!
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(2009)
I am excited to announce the availability of this product in Spanish format.
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En Medio De La Tormenta (SPANISH Edition of Through Every Storm) (2009)
I am excited to announce the availability of this product in SPANISH format.
Buy En Medio De La Tormenta (SPANISH Edition of Through Every Storm) Online
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Hannah Grace (2009)
FIRST in the Daughters of Jacob Kane Series!
Hannah Grace Kane, oldest of the Daughters of Jacob Kane, finds pleasure in helping run the family's general store in this quaint, tourist-ridden, 1903 West Michigan town known as Sandy Shores. Situated on the beautiful banks of Lake Michigan, the town will serve as backdrop for adventure, murder, mystery, suspense, and romance.
Don't miss this first in a series of three stories highlighting the lovely Kane sisters, all uniquely different, yet bonded together by family, love, and an earnest faith in God.
AVAILABLE NOW!
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MAGGIE ROSE (2009)
SECOND in the Daughters of Jacob Kane series.
The year is 1904, and twenty-year-old Maggie Rose, the middle of Jacob Kane's three daughters, is determined to leave the comfort and security of the resort town in which she's always lived, Sandy Shores, Michigan, to carry out what she can only describe as a direct call from God. A lover of children, she develops a zealous passion for the homeless waifs wandering the dirt-trodden streets of New York City when an orphanage missionary visits her church to describe the utter destitution there and the orphanage's frantic search for financial donors and workers. Convincing her father to bless her newfound calling proves a challenge, but in time, he recognizes it as genuine and slowly unties his parental strings. Thus, begins her journey into unknown territory full of adventure, heartache, danger, and unexpected romance.
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!
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Courting Emma (2008)
AVAILABLE NOW!
THIRD IN THE LITTLE HICKMAN CREEK SERIES
Twenty-eight-year old Emma Browning has experienced a good deal of life in her young age. Sole owner of Emma's Boardinghouse, she is "mother" to an array of beefy, unkempt, often rowdy characters. Though many men would like to get to know the steely, hard-edged, yet surprisingly lovely, proprietress, none has truly succeeded. That is, not until the town's new pastor, Jonathan Atkins, takes up residence in the boardinghouse, affecting not only her with his devout faith and strong convictions, but her clientele as well. Emma clings desperately to her stubborn ways, refusing to acknowledge God's love--until all of Little Hickman witnesses a real-life miracle! Only then will Emma begin to experience God's power at work.
Available in stores March 2008
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Long Journey Home (2008)
A Stand-Alone Contemporary Novel
AVAILABLE NOW
After divorcing her abusive husband, single mother, Callie May, is still nursing the scars of a painful past. The last thing she needs in her life is another man, so she's less than thrilled when a handsome but brooding stranger moves into the apartment across the hall.
Dan Mattson may be attractive, but his circumstances certainly aren't; a former pastor, he abandoned his flock in Michigan and fled to the Chicago suburbs after the death of his beloved wife and baby daughter in a tragic automobile accident. Embittered by his loss, Dan turns his back on God.
Callie mistrusts men, and the angry Dan often gives her good reason. Both are weighed down by the scars and disappointment in their pasts. When Callie's ex-husband shows up to wreak more havoc in her life, Dan finds himself coming to her defense, and facing his own demons in the process. Will Dan and Callie be able to get past their baggage and give love another chance? Can they come to see life's tragedies as part of God's perfect plan? And most important, will they allow the power of God to change their hearts and mend their hurts?
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Loving Liza Jane (2007)
AVAILABLE NOW!
FIRST IN THE LITTLE HICKMAN CREEK SERIES!
When Liza Jane Merriwether rides into the town of Little Hickman Creek, Kentucky, her first thought is, "Oh, Lord, what have I done?" Kentucky is much different from her native Boston. But the town's new schoolteacher isn't easily discouraged, so she determines to roll up her sleeves and dig in with all her might. Soon she is beloved by all, including Benjamin Broughton, the handsome English widower with two young children, one of which is Liza's student. Despite the growing attraction between them, though, Liza shies away. After all, her contract clearly states that any contact with the opposite gender will result in immediate termination of her position. What's a girl to do? Will she soon discover that with God, all things are possible?
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Sarah, My Beloved (2007)
AVAILABLE NOW!
SECOND IN THE LITTLE HICKMAN CREEK SERIES
Sarah Woodward has come to Kentucky as a mail-order bride, only to learn upon her arrival that "her groom" is betrothed to another! Does God have a back-up plan? She feels certain He led her for a reason, so with her usual stubborn determination, resolves to stay put until she discovers that reason. Rocky Callahan, an embittered widower has recently been saddled with the responsibility of his young niece and nephew and is desperate for help. Upon meeting the fiery Sarah Woodward, he proposes the answer to both their problems--a marriage in name only. Can Rocky let go of the pain of his past and trust God with his future? As for the marriage "in name only"--will it hold up, or does God have other ideas? Available in stores October 2007
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Through Every Storm (2007)
AVAILABLE NOW!
Struggling through the tragic loss of their child, Maddie and Jeff Bowman experience the immense pain and grief caused by a broken heart and a marriage so severely strained that divorce seems imminent. Will life ever be normal again? Enter Timmy, Maddie's seven-year-old cousin. His innocent spirit and precocious nature helps to rekindle a flame in both their hearts, leading them on a path back to God and challenging them to look at their marriage through different eyes--God's eyes. And in the looking, they will discover healing they never thought possible.
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The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep need meet. Frederick Beuchner
Oct 28, 2009 - 1:20 PM
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Hello, precious friends! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by my Shoutlife page. Go over to my other website if you get a chance by clicking HERE! OR...if you like, check out my blog at Blogspot.com by clicking HERE!
I'm a retired schoolteacher who, after 31 years, decided to say, "Bye-bye, Students!" and "Hello, Writing World!"
It's been an interesting, exciting, challenging, heart-wrenching, and inspiring adventure to say the least. One thing I know--God dropped a seed of passion for writing in my heart back in the summer of 2000, and He's been growing it ever since. Who else in her right mind would jump out of bed in the middle of the night just to run to the computer and finish a scene that all of a sudden comes together in her head?
I have two wonderful daughters and two handsome sons-in-law, but the joys of my life (besides my sweet, darling husband, Cecil) are my adorable grandchildren, Dylan, born March 21, 2006, Gavin, born March 3, 2008, and Alexis (Lexi), born July 1, 2008!!! Needless to say, Cecil and I are having the time of our lives with these precious gifts. Check out my photos to see some family pics.
MAY GOD BLESS AND FILL YOU WITH UNENDING HOPE AND JOY!
DON'T WE SERVE A GENEROUS GOD?
I LOVE YOU ALL!
SHAR
OH, OH! - P.S.!!!! If interested in checking out my "Fan Club", click on the FACEBOOK link below and join the fun!
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Photo Gallery Folders:
"AFTER" PICTURES (7),
ABBIE ANN (1),
ACFW - 2008 (11),
ALEXIS JOY - July 1, 2008 (14),
CECIL (2),
Christmas, 2007 (9),
Family and Friends (54),
FUN FALL DAYS! (11),
HANNAH GRACE (1),
HOUSEBOAT (6),
ICRS - ORLANDO, FLORIDA (5),
JANUARY IN MICHIGAN (4),
MAGGIE ROSE (1),
Miscellaneous Photos (51),
New Publicity Photos - 4/08 (1),
OUR NEW BUNDLE OF JOY - GAVIN (8),
Precious Grandsons!!!!! (6),
Shar "Baker" MacLaren - 1967 (1),
Trip to London and Paris, 2008 (10),
UGLY "BEFORE" PICTURES (7)
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I am mourning...
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11/01/2009 - 9:25 PM
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Yes, I am mourning. Deeply. But not in the way you might think--praise God. No, my mourning is probably what you'd term shallow and insignificant in light of the bigger scope of things because, you see, it involves my stomach and taste buds. Here...
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- Most Recent Reply: 11/03/09 - 5:20 PM
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A TRUE IRISH GHOST STORY. BELIEVE IT OR NOT...
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10/30/2009 - 12:40 PM
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A TRUE IRISH GHOST STORY
This happened a while ago in Dublin , and even though it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock story, it's true.
John Bradford, a Dublin University student, was on the side of the road hitchhiking on a very dark night and in...
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- Most Recent Reply: 11/03/09 - 2:37 PM
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My brother-in-law, the AMAZING artist!!!!
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10/26/2009 - 12:13 PM
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Dearest Shoutlife friends, you simply must click on this site and view my talented bro-in-law's latest venture, designing and creating from scratch, these beautiful coasters. Yes, coasters! Not ordinary ones, though. Check them out by clic...
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- Most Recent Reply: 10/27/09 - 6:49 PM
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!
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10/24/2009 - 8:40 PM
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Hey guys, if you haven't yet met Loree Lough, you simply MUST befriend her. She is a wonderfully sweet person, so talented and adorable. To know her is to LOVE HER ON THE SPOT! Click on "Authors" and type in her name, then request her friendship. ...
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- Most Recent Reply: 10/27/09 - 3:39 PM
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ATTENTION, OLD FOGIES (um, the over-50 crowd)!!!!
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10/21/2009 - 9:15 PM
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DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE TRUE BENEFITS TO GETTING OLD? I'm serious! And if you don't believe me, then read this list of PROS. Well, okay, in some cases they're not pros -- they're telltale signs...
1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
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- Most Recent Reply: 11/03/09 - 2:46 PM
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Top Friends (5,775 total)
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Recent Guestbook Comments (264)
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rose on 11/06/09 - 12:43 PM
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Hi Sharlene just dropped by to say hi and God Bless you with a wonderful day
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Just a note to wish you an awesome & Blessed Wednesday that the Lord has made!
May the Lord Bless and keep you and yours!
Love & Hugsss..."Murphy"
murphyhenderson.webs.com
"Am I now trying to win the approval of men or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men I would not be a servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10 NIV |
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Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog. You are such a blessing! Since you aren't in physical reach I'll send over a HUGE cyber-hug!!
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Thanks for writing. I'm having fun getting to know the people on Shoutlife too.
Blessings,
Gail
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David on 11/03/09 - 5:07 PM
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Hi Sharlene
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I hope that you realize just how happy you have made me today. I am not ashamed to tell it...lol! You lifted my spirit with your comment, as it encourages me to move forward this week full force ahead.
I pray blessings and peace for you and your's on this week...praise God!
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rose on 11/03/09 - 2:28 PM
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oh ok will be sure to check out the books and recommend to people I know who might be interested. well bloodwork done and ate a nice breakfast 1 egg and toast with grape jelly yup still thinking of those delicious grapes
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I will PRAY for you!!!!!!! If you get as quickly distracted as I do, writing under pressure has to be incredibly hard.
I'll be quiet! My lips are sealed. Shhh... you don't hear me anymore. I'm talking to my Savior!
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Funny!!!! I haven't revised mine in eons. I'll have to do that now and add you, too, to my list!
I feel honored.
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The two Shar sisters! "lene" and "on".... Surely that's significant somehow. ???
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Let's be best friends then! We could be DANGEROUS!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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Yeah, yeah, it sounded like you got paid to say that! :) The checks in the mail! I can use all the sweet compliments you can give. (haha) Just kidding! Just messing with ya! Thanks though, sweet girl.
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rose on 11/02/09 - 11:58 AM
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Hi Sharlene thanks for the friend request and have blessed day
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Neither did I last night that is for sure. Thank you for the friend request and have a Blessed Evening!
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Hi Sharlene,
I'm praying that you will have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings always,
Ray
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I pray you have a wonderful, restful weekend. God bless!
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." Ephesians 3:20
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Yep, it's what the Lord has shown me that is correct.
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