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It is time to play a Wild Card ! Every now and then, a book that I have chosen to read is going to pop up as a FIRST Wild Card Tour . Get dealt into the game! (Just click the button!) Wild Card Tours feature an author and his/her book's FIRST chapter! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today's Wild Card author is: T.L. Higley and the book: Shadow of Colossus Broadman & Holman Publishers (August 1, 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: T.L. Higley holds a degree in English Literature and has written three previous novels, including Fallen from Babel, and more than fifty drama productions for church ministry. A lifelong interest in history and mythology has led Tracy to extensive research into ancient Greece and other myth systems, and shaped her desire to shine the light of the gospel into the cultures of the past. She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and four children. Visit the author's website . Product Details: List Price: $14.99 Paperback: 40

MASTER, AWARD-WINNING HISTORICAL NOVELIST QUESTIONS: WAS ANNE BOLEYN A DEVOUT, MISUNDERSTOOD MARTYR? (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) Ginger Garrett is a recognized expert in ancient women’s history, having received much critical acclaim for Chosen: The Lost Diaries of Queen Esther and Dark Hour. Yet Garrett has now turned her attention from biblical women to that ill-reputed, oft-hated woman of history, Anne Boleyn. And the story Garrett weaves is anything but the story you’d expect. What if Anne was simply a frightened girl sent to make amends for her family’s soiled name? What if her refusal to succumb to the king’s sexual advances wasn’t borne of manipulation for the crown but of obedience to the demands of her faith? Remember, Anne was an enemy to the religious establishment of her time, espousing the virtue of reading the scriptures for oneself rather than paying the priests of the Catholic church for Biblical counsel and absolution. Was her staunch belief in the personal relationship with

It is time to play a Wild Card ! Every now and then, a book that I have chosen to read is going to pop up as a FIRST Wild Card Tour . Get dealt into the game! (Just click the button!) Wild Card Tours feature an author and his/her book's FIRST chapter! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today's Wild Card author is: Ginger Garrett and the book: IN THE SHADOW OF LIONS David C. Cook; 1st edition (September 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ginger Garrett is the critically acclaimed author of Chosen: The Lost Diaries of Queen Esther , which was recognized as one of the top five novels of 2006 by the ECPA, and Dark Hour . An expert in ancient women's history, Ginger creates novels and nonfiction resources that explore the lives of historical women. On September 11, Ginger's non-fiction book, Beauty Secrets of the Bible , based on the historical research that began in her work on Chosen was released. The book explores the connections between beauty and spirituality,

I've been toying with the idea of a "walk the talk" blog for quite a while. And when MyFriendAmysBlog.com began her Saturday Christian Fiction Carnival where she asks a question and those who want to participate blog their answers and then visit each other's sites to comment, I thought it would be a great form of online fellowship to do the "walk the talk" idea that way. As Christians, we're supposed to set an example for each other as well as non-believers. We're supposed to uplift and encourage, and I believe that sharing our stories will do just that! So, let's "Walk the Talk." Post your answer to the following question on your blog and insert your information in the window below. Then visit others who have posted an answer and comment on their posts. I pray that this activity will be an encouragement to all of us. The Question: Although it sounds cliche, what are you thankful for this year? My Answer: This was a challenging year.

It is time to play a Wild Card ! Every now and then, a book that I have chosen to read is going to pop up as a FIRST Wild Card Tour . Get dealt into the game! (Just click the button!) Wild Card Tours feature an author and his/her book's FIRST chapter! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today's Wild Card author is: Ann Dunagan and the book: The Mission Minded Family Authentic (July 1, 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ann Dunagan lives with a passion for the LORD and the lost. She is a homeschooling mother of seven (ages 7 to 21), an author, and an international minister alongside her husband, Jon Dunagan. In 1986, the Dunagans founded Harvest Ministry, focusing on remote city-wide outreaches, church planting, National Evangelism Team Support (NETS), training orphans, and motivating others for missions. Ann has personally ministered in 29 nations: speaking to women, preaching in villages, training children and youth, and encouraging parents and teachers. She enjoys f

It is time to play a Wild Card ! Every now and then, a book that I have chosen to read is going to pop up as a FIRST Wild Card Tour . Get dealt into the game! (Just click the button!) Wild Card Tours feature an author and his/her book's FIRST chapter! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today's Wild Card author is: Alton Gansky and the book: Enoch Realms (October 2, 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Alton Gansky is the author of twenty-one published novels and six nonfiction works. He has been a Christie Award finalist (A Ship Possessed) and an Angel Award winner (Terminal Justice). He holds a BA and MA in biblical studies and has served as senior pastor for three Baptist churches in California, with a total of over twenty years in pulpit ministry. He and his wife live in the High Desert area of Southern California. Visit the author's website . Product Details: List Price: $13.99 Paperback: 307 pages Publisher: Realms (October 2, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10:

It has always bothered me that Christians spend so much time defending their denominations to each other that we’re missing out on the great commission that Jesus bestowed upon us to spread the good news throughout the world. Shouldn’t we put greater emphasis on what binds us together? You know, Jesus! Can’t we all just get along? So when I was approached by Thomas Williams to help him promote unity in the worldwide body of Christ after I reviewed his book “Knowing Right From Wrong” for his blog tour in October, I had to say, “Absolutely.” He sent me a couple of his other books and asked me to review them, so here are those reviews. “Greater Than You Think” by Thomas D. Williams, LC, ThD systematically and intellectually refutes several objections to the Christian faith, God and organized religion voiced by well-known atheists. These 27 questions are comprehensively grouped by topic: Religion; Religion and Society; Faith – Science – Reason; Christianity; and Atheism. The questio

It is time to play a Wild Card ! Every now and then, a book that I have chosen to read is going to pop up as a FIRST Wild Card Tour . Get dealt into the game! (Just click the button!) Wild Card Tours feature an author and his/her book's FIRST chapter! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today's Wild Card author is: Myles Munroe and the book: In Charge: Finding the Leader Within You FaithWords (November 10, 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Myles Munroe is the founder of the Bahamas Faith Ministries, a network of outreaches and churches headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas. He is a gifted orator and speaks to audiences around the world as both a preacher in church and parachurch settings and as a motivational speaker at large business gatherings and for other non-church organizations. He's authored more than a half-dozen books. Visit the author's website . Product Details: List Price: $19.99 Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: FaithWords (November 10, 2008) Language:

It's the 21st, time for the Teen FIRST blog tour!(Join our alliance! Click the button!) Every 21st, we will feature an author and his/her latest Teen fiction book's FIRST chapter! Ted Dekker and his book: Infidel--Graphic Novel: The Lost Books Series Thomas Nelson (November 11, 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ted is the son of missionaries John and Helen Dekker, whose incredible story of life among headhunters in Indonesia has been told in several books. Surrounded by the vivid colors of the jungle and a myriad of cultures, each steeped in their own interpretation of life and faith, Dekker received a first-class education on human nature and behavior. This, he believes, is the foundation of his writing. After graduating from a multi-cultural high school, he took up permanent residence in the United States to study Religion and Philosophy. After earning his Bachelor's Degree, Dekker entered the corporate world in management for a large healthcare company in California. Dekker was

It is time to play a Wild Card ! Every now and then, a book that I have chosen to read is going to pop up as a FIRST Wild Card Tour . Get dealt into the game! (Just click the button!) Wild Card Tours feature an author and his/her book's FIRST chapter! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today's Wild Card author is: Pam Davis and the book: Pure Gold Authentic (September 15, 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: PAM DAVIS is an author and motivational speaker who views her charge as bringing the timeworn truths of Scripture to life. Pams candid teaching style not only enlightens but also entertains, leaving her audiences with a refreshed desire for the living Word of God. She lives with her husband, Steven, and three children in Fort Worth, Texas. Visit the author's website . Product Details: List Price: $14.99 Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Authentic (September 15, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1934068640 ISBN-13: 978-1934068649 AND NOW...THE FIRST CHAPTER: Gold