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Online Status: Last On: Jan 23, 2009 - 11:30 AM
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Member Since: August 11, 2007
Location: Simpsonville, SC
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/vondaskelton
Website: www.VondaSkelton.com
Genre: Christian Help
Primary Publishers: Regal Books
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Bitsy and the Mystery at Hilton Head Island (2008)
Now available!
Join Bitsy as she travels to Hilton Head Island to participate in a baseball tournament and realizes she could lose more than just an award. What will her friends think when they discover her long list of lies? Will she be able to convince them that the loggerhead turtle egg thief is hiding among the teammates, right there in broad daylight?

You can get your own autographed copies at Vonda's website.

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Seeing Through the Lies: Unmasking the Myths Women Believe (2008)
Seeing Through the Lies
Unmasking the Myths Women Believe

BY VONDA SKELTON
Are you striving to be a woman of excellence, but feel you're landing somewhere between mediocre and unfit?

Do you want to be your husband's lover, but feel more like his mother?

Are you convinced that busyness is next to godliness?

Are you trying so hard to be everything to everybody that you feel like you're nobody to anybody?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're not alone. You've simply fallen victim to the lies of Satan! But you don't have to be seduced by his masquerade any longer.

Join the fun as we take a hilarious journey through all things female on our search for real truth in a counterfeit world. From spider veins and webs of deceit to cartoon characters and feminist funnies, Seeing through the Lies: Unmasking the Myths Women Believe will help you recognize the lies and take joy in the light of His Truth.

The suggested Bible readings, small group discussion questions, and meditations on the very words of Jesus will help you discover not only the lies that bind you, but the keys that set you free.

Listen, girlfriend, it doesn't matter who you are or where you've been or what you've done, God is ready to give you a fresh start on a new life?one that can only come through the acceptance of His unchanging truth.

Buy Seeing Through the Lies: Unmasking the Myths Women Believe Online

Bitsy and the Mystery at Amelia Island (2005)
Bitsy heads to Amelia Island, Florida, to visit her friends Garrett and Ellie, but quickly finds herself battling Ernie, the neighborhood bully. After overhearing a sinister plan, the kids team up with Ernie and his twin sister, Bernie, to investigate dark secrets in a nearby abandoned house. Could one of those secrets be a ghost?

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Bitsy and the Mystery at Tybee Island (2003)
Buried treasure, a skeleton on the beach, and a mysterious stranger are a few of the secrets hidden on Tybee Island. Shortly after their arrival, Bitsy and her cousin, Matt, are given a stern warning to stay out of a dark, abandoned fort. Is it because valuable jewels really are hidden inside, or is someone afraid the two will discover more than just buried treasure?

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About Vonda Skelton
Go ahead, take your shoes off and get comfortable. Let's get to know each other!
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Vonda Skelton is an author, playwright, lyricist, and entertaining speaker with a heart for women and their families. Her newest book, "Seeing through the Lies: Unmasking the Myths Women Believe", will be released in January 2008 by Regal Books. Taken from the pages of real life, this book uses everyday humor to deliver a serious message about the lies women believe. Wherever she goes, Vonda's delightful messages are a source of encouragement to women of all ages and in all seasons of life.

She is also the author of The Bitsy Burroughs Mysteries for children 8-14 years old. An RN and freelance writer, Vonda frequently writes for magazines, including HomeLife, Christian Single, Focus on the Family publications, and New Man Magazine, and many others.

Her award-winning scripts have been performed in churches around the country and she is a frequent instructor at writer's conferences.

Vonda has been married to Gary for 38 years and they have two daughters and four grandchildren.

As one who tries (and often fails) to be like Christ, Vonda is thankful God continues to take her messes and use them for His glory!
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT VONDA

"Vonda helps us get a grip and find our footing, so reality doesn't knock us out...and she does it with giggles and grace. Her light touch combined with her deep heart make this worth embracing." ~ Patsy Clairmont, author of "Dancing Bones...living lively in the valley"

"With a gutsy, 'girlfriend-we're-in-this-together' voice, 'Seeing through the Lies' exposes the lies of Satan while embracing the truth of God's Word. You'll be laughing one minute and crying the next, but don't let that fool you. Just when you least expect it, Vonda's message is going to grab your heart?and it's not going to let it go. ~ Allison Bottke, Founder of the God Allows U-Turns and Boomer Babes Rock!, Author of the God Allows U-Turns series, "A Stitch in Time" and "One Little Secret"

"For the last 35 years I have traversed the country speaking to women's groups. One common denominator I find in each corner of the continent is an overwhelming sense of discontent. Women are busy, fearful, and questioning God - just to name a few. In 'Seeing Through the Lies', Vonda Skelton addresses the core issues at the root of the problems most women face and?after speaking to numerous women's groups herself?Vonda knows how to write in a way that connects to the female reader. This is not a doctrinal treatise, nor a psychological tome. It is fresh, real and delightful reading that is enjoyable and enlightening!" ~ Florence Littauer, Founder, TheCLASSeminar, speaker and author of "Silver Boxes" and "Personality Plus"

"With delightful humor and keen insight Vonda shares her experiences and helps us see through the deceptions in our own lives. This is a wonderful book that will bring you encouragement to step out from behind the lies." ~ Nancy Stafford, Actress (co-star of "Matlock"), Speaker, and Author of "Beauty by the Book: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You" and "The Wonder of His Love: A Journey into the Heart of God"

"Vonda challenges and cheers women on to a better life. Her friendly, no non sense, thought provoking style will encourage and inspire women to discover the fulfilling life and inner peace they have been looking for." ~
Pam Farrel, author of over 25 books including best selling "Men are like Waffles", "Women are like Spaghetti", "Fantastic After 40" and "10 Best Decisions a Women Can Make". Founder of Seasoned Sisters

"Vonda's humor and experience provide a fresh approach to age old issues that continue to plague women today. I found myself laughing out loud and identifying with many illustrations. Women's ministry leaders will enjoy using Seeing Through The Lies as a tool to stimulate discussion of hot topics." ~ Anne Beck, Women's Ministry Consultant for Carolina Baptist Association. Volunteer Women's Ministry Coordinator for North Carolina Women's Missionary Union





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Smoke Signals   1/07/2009 - 12:53 PM
I hate tobacco smoke. I hate the way it smells, the way it permeates my clothes and hair, and especially the way it kills. But in this season of my life as a caregiver, cigarette smoke has taken on a new and positive role-as a way to communicate with... (login or sign up to read more)
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Interview and Book Give Away with Linda Gilden   12/22/2008 - 10:14 PM
What a great week to introduce you to my friend, Linda Gilden. Linda and I met years ago when we were both students at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and she's been a real gift to me! (Don't forget to leave a comment and you co... (login or sign up to read more)
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The Cereal...er...Serial Comma   12/16/2008 - 7:59 AM
Okay, I know the title is corny, but I'm desperate. Many writers say the serial comma is passé. Well, you tell me if you think a little comma would have clarified this phrase, reportedly taken from a book dedication: "To my parents, Mother Teresa and... (login or sign up to read more)
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What Will You Do With Your Gift?   12/02/2008 - 1:03 PM
December 2, 2009 Merry Christmas! Yes, I know it's only December 2, but I couldn't wait to give you a gift of encouragement from writer and speaker, Mary McKenzie. So what makes Mary so special? Well, besides being a devotional writer, novelist, a... (login or sign up to read more)
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Interview and Book Give Away with Sharon Hoffman   11/25/2008 - 6:57 AM
(I apologize that you can't see my photos of Sharon or her awesome book cover--but I can't figure out how to make the photos small enough to add them here!!! If you want to see them, please visit my home blog at www.VondaSkelton.com) I first met S... (login or sign up to read more)
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Recent Guestbook Comments (2)  
Loree Lough on 11/02/09 - 2:51 PM


Hi, Vonda! I'm so happy to meet you here at Shoutlife!


Looking forward to getting to know you better, because it's always terrific, connecting with other authors!

When you get a minute, I hope you'll pop over to my Shoutlife profile and my web site to see what the good Lord has had me doing since He convinced me to trade my guitar and microphone for a computer.

I pray that He will shower you and those you love with abundant joy and amazing success!

Big warm hugs to you, my new Shoutlife friend!


Eyes on Him,
(1 Corinthians 10:13)

Loree


The Mission (Reg:539/09) on 8/24/09 - 1:37 PM
Did you know that thousands upon thousands of men, women, and children in India are dying, and most of them die without a Savior?

1)The Mission as an Impact of the vision to built Orphan Homes, Schools, Church planting, and Clinics.

2) Help the poor & needy children to give better future by providing Food, Education, Shelter, Medicine and all the requirements of children and teaching about Jesus, love of God, impoverished children with faith.

3) Helping widows, old age people & Pastors in their needs.

4) Goal of winning the lost, building and equipping the saints, and then sending them forth to fulfill the Great Commission of our Lord.

5) Free medical camps by providing medicines and health checkup to the Poor people who would not have consulted a doctor before.

The Mission work at home and around the world Through these programs, and others, Christ's love is exhibited in a real way and many are drawn to him.

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