“We forget everything. What we remember is not what actually happened, not history, but merely that hackneyed dotted line they have chosen to drive into our memories by incessant hammering.” Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn “The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.” George Orwell And [Abraham] said unto [the … Continue reading Coming Soon: Conflict of the Ages Part V: The Ancient World
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James Tissot, "The Sower," Brooklyn Museum. Public Domain. Wikimedia Commons. In Mark Ch 4 is the parable of the sower. Many people focus on Jesus' ministry to sinners and the unclean and say how loving and inclusive He was. They say we mustn't judge people, can't know their hearts, etc. Just as a side note, … Continue reading Understand this Parable or Understand None of Them?
In Matthew 25:31 ff Jesus speaks about sheep and goats. They will be separated in the end times and the goats will be condemned. The sheep, on His right, will be praised in this manner: “Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the … Continue reading Can We Not Know We Are Serving Christ?
I attended a church Book Club meeting last night and one of the icebreaker questions was "If your life was a book, what would the title be?" The title of this blog post is the one I came up with. Many readers know hubby has been an over-the-road truck driver off and on since 1998. Employment has … Continue reading Rolling Along Through Breakdown and Blessing
I recently made a list of the steps involved for publishing on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing site. This was for a new author whose cover I designed and whose book I edited. I thought it might be helpful to others who don't know it's actually not that hard to publish your own book. Pictured above … Continue reading Step by Step and — Published!
Our Sunday School lesson yesterday was about the conversion of Saul, or the Apostle Paul. God had to convince Ananias to go and lay hands on him to restore his sight. Saul had a reputation for murder and mayhem among believers in Christ. But God said go and Ananias went. Some people might interpret this … Continue reading If Jesus Says You’re Okay, You’re Okay With Me
Red deer/hind loping away across the moor Author Dr Richard Murray Wikimedia Commons Last night I heard a speaker on the book of Titus call attention to this phrase, "adorn the doctrine of God." I was trying to figure out how we as sinful men could do that. I also read portions of Habakkuk today … Continue reading “Adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.” Titus 2:10
Excellent words! Ways to pray more intelligently for missionaries.
Have you ever wanted to dip into our fourteen historical fiction books but couldn't decide which is right for you? Now you can "taste and see" anything from Ice Age times to the New Mexico territory. Some have romance, some have political intrigue, all have life and death struggles for what's right. Sample chapters from … Continue reading Findley Family Video Publications Sampler One: Historical Fiction
Dr. Bobby Kelly's portrait from the Oklahoma Baptist University website. www.okbu.edu Yesterday Dr. Bobby Kelly of Oklahoma Baptist University preached at South Tulsa Baptist Church on John 21. He pointed out that after the extraordinary events of Chapter 20 -- the Resurrection and all that surrounded it, Chapter 21 is such ordinary-sounding stuff. The disciples went … Continue reading He Is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
It's a pain to write reviews. If I liked a book, I liked it. I don't need to review it. Maybe I'll tell some friends. Maybe I'll lend the book to someone else. And it sounds stupid to say, "This book was great! I loved it!" What good does that do anyone? Other readers don't … Continue reading Review Or Die! (Not you, the Reader — the Author)
A couple of years ago I took the plunge into children's book illustrating and here is my first effort. This is a fantasy frame tale for children involves a "runt of the litter" kitty named Archibald who helps teach lessons of loyalty and the search for belonging. He travels through Bible history seeking his "forever … Continue reading A Children’s Book I Illustrated — Archibald and the Fiery Furnace — now 99 cents!
I have been called the queen of free when it comes to cover designing. That means I try to produce an eye-catching product with free images and elements. I was reading for inspiration an interview with another cover designer, and he mentioned that he created a crest for a fantasy cover using a program that costs over … Continue reading Cover Designing Secrets — Mary C. Findley
Our poor old truck, pictured above when it was new to us, and now unlikely worth as much as $20,000, needed $18,000 worth of work just to get back on the road. With nearly a million miles on the truck, it just didn't seem worth the gamble that nothing else would go wrong. Also seemed … Continue reading Got You Covered with editing and design services
All seven parts of the Great Thirst serial archaeological mystery are now available in one volume as a preorder for only 99 cents! Here's what readers have been saying about this serial: "I liked this story. I really liked the characters and the small town feel of the story. Plus, Mary had me turning pages trying … Continue reading The Great Thirst Now Available in Boxed Set
Note: This is an excerpt from Antidisestablishmentarianism. Illustrated Version Amazon worldlinks: http://authl.it/1hn?d All other ebook sites: books2read.com/antidisestablishmentarianism-illus Regular version Amazon ebook: myBook.to/Antidisestablishmentarianism All other ebook sites: books2read.com/Antidisestablishmentarianism It is also included in the free serial version Part One: "What Is an Establishment of Religion?" Illustrated version Amazon worldlinks : http://authl.it/1hp?d All other ebook sites: books2read.com/what-is-establishment-illus “I would advise you, therefore, … Continue reading 5. Was Thomas Paine the Founding Father of Secular Humanism in America?
(This is an excerpt from Disestablish, a 50-page summary of the Antidisestablishmentarianism and Conflict of the ages series to date.) An establishment of religion is the collection of taxes and the enforcement of laws to both indoctrinate and require acceptance of a state religion. From the very beginning, pagan temples used an established religion to … Continue reading I. What Is an Establishment of Religion?
(This is an excerpt from our book The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: A Readers’ and Writers’ Guide for Believers) Philippians Three has a strange statement at the beginning. So then, my brothers, keep on rejoicing in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you; indeed, it is for … Continue reading Chapter Three: Counterfeiters, Imitators, and Enemies
Who/What inspired you to begin writing novels? Been writing since JR high when a substitute teacher encouraged me and I won a creative writing award. Please tell me in one sentence only, why everyone should read your book. Read them if you care about attacks on religious freedom, preserving God's Word, and the persecution … Continue reading In the Spotlight: The Great Thirst Serial Archaeological Mystery
Reference librarian Karin Arthur's quiet life changes forever when she accepts an invitation -- A Christmas Eve blind date with a man she knows only from online research projects. Murali Nanda seems handsome, intelligent, accomplished, and passionate about Christian causes she also loves. Turmoil descends when Karin and Murali plunge into a plot to torture … Continue reading New Release: Fall On Your Knees — A Christmas Romantic Suspense Novella
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