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Would you like to meet a new friend?

6/3/2014

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The official launching of Joel’s Wife is just around the corner!
“But when?” did I hear you ask?
On June 28 at 10:30 AM at New Hope Community Church, El Monte, California.
I would love to have those of you who can make it to the LA area come to celebrate
the recent release of my two books:
Hannah’s Promise Devotional and Discussion Guide and Joel’s Wife.

I have already given you a little information about Hannah’s Promise Devotional and Discussion Guide
so now let me tell you about Joel’s Wife.
This novel picks up where Hannah’s Promise left off.
Some of you who have never read Hannah’s Promise will want to order a book from Amazon now,
so that when Joel’s Wife is released, you will be able to read them in order.
But if you don’t think that idea is for you,
don’t worry;
You can easily enjoy Joel’s Wife without having read Hannah’s Promise.

Joel’s Wife is about Joel’s wife.
(I hope you smiled.)
I’ve named Joel’s wife Jerusha, but, really there is nothing at all in the Bible about her.
Jerusha is pure fiction,
but the Bible tells about her husband, Joel.
Joel was the grandson of Hannah.
Joel’s father was Samuel the great prophet-judge of Israel.
But neither Joel nor his brother, Abijah, had a passion for God like their father, Samuel.

This Bible story raises some questions for me that aren’t explained in the Bible.
The first actually goes back to the promise Hannah made in her desperation.
She wanted God to give her a son.
That’s reasonable, especially in her culture.
What isn’t reasonable is the condition of her vow.
Why would a woman who wants a son promise to give him back to the Lord?
Those of you who have read Hannah’s Promise know how I dealt with that issue.
In this part of the story, several other questions come to mind.
For one, since Samuel was such a godly man, why were neither of his sons devoted to God?
Here is a second question.
For those of you who remember Eli, the high priest,
you know his sons, like Samuel’s, were not lovers of God.
But God dealt with Eli’s and Samuel’s situations very differently.
God warned Eli that he would be punished severely because of his sons’ behavior.
Yet when Israel asks for a king,
Samuel takes the blame and God comes to Samuel’s defense.
Why the difference?
A third question:
Although Joel is not a lover of God, his son is.
What could have been the cause this reversal?

During the month of June,
I will be sending you blogs weekly,
hopefully whetting your appetite for one of my favorite pleasures in life:
enjoying a good book!

"What about meeting a new friend?" you ask.
In this first blog you get only a little introduction, but don't worry, there is much more to come.
For now go to the Book Description tab at the top of this blog.
At the bottom of that section you will find Joel's Wife.
She's eager to meet you, too.


 

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A TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND for $19.99!

9/27/2011

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Have you ever wanted to visit the Holy Land?
Lots of people wish they could,
but they lack the money and time.

When I was a little girl, I wanted even more than that.
I wished I could have been there with Jesus--
when he lived here on earth.
Have you wished that, too?

I have good news for you!
You can experienced both those things--
seeing the land of Israel
and watching Jesus in action--
all for $19.99, everything included!

How, you ask?
Just click the “Ordering” tab above
and send off for the new and improved version
of Transformed in Bethany. 
Within a week or so you can begin your journey. 
No need to ask for time off from work
or worry about what to pack. 
No concerns that you won’t have
sufficient time or energy for such a trip.
Just set aside a few moments each day--
fifteen or twenty minutes will do--
to allow yourself to be whisked away,
far from the stresses of your normal life.

There you’ll meet amazing people,
not from a distance, but up close. 
Close enough to peek into their hearts.
They’re people you can identify with.
People who struggle with life and faith.
They’ll welcome you into their lives,
where you’ll gain a new understanding of Biblical times.
As you watch them interact with Jesus
and witness how he gently transforms their hearts and minds,
I believe the Spirit of Jesus will touch your heart, too.  

Take advantage of this special launching offer today. 
Already read the original version and thought it was great?
Get this one for a friend,
but read it first to see the changes.

Don’t have the time or the money?
Are you sure?
It can't get better than this!
Small decisions can make a big difference.

Journey through ancient doors
and discover timeless treasures!

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    Arlene Pinkley Ussery shares insights and research concerning  the power of the story to change values of individuals and societies. Relying on research, she shows how good literature improves readers relationships, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.  From her experience of living in Israel and studying the Bible, history, and culture, she deepens readers understanding of Biblical times. Her stories challenge and comfort.

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