http://www.praize.com/forums/ en-us no-reply@praize.com Mon, 20 May 2013 13:27:14 GMT Gossamer Forum by Gossamer Threads, Inc. http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://www.praize.com/forum/icons/gforum-logo.png http://www.praize.com/forums/ 50 50 http://www.praize.com/forums/Publications_C22/Publications_F122/Westerns%2C_westerns%2C_westerns_P119213/?page=unread#119213 WESTERNS, WESTERNS, WESTERNS Please ‘share’, repost and forward this event. For my birthday on April 25 th , I am giving away free downloads of my western books through Amazon Promotions. On April 25 th and 26 th you can download my short story ‘Buffalo Chip’s Wagons’free from Amazon. On April 27 th and 28 th you can download my short story ‘Golden Valley’ free from Amazon and on April 29 th you can download my full length western ‘Stone Cold Joe’ free from Amazon. The grey covered version of ‘Stone Cold Joe’ is the re-edited free copy. "Stone Cold Joe" was the finalist in The Word Guild’s 2012 Canadian Christian Writer’sAwards. The last comment in the judge’s review was ‘very Louis L’Amour like’. Amazon has a free app under the ‘buynow’ button on the right side of the screen that says ‘kindle for PC’ which willinstall a Kindle reader on your computer and enable you to download books fromAmazon. Please, repost this announcement and let as many people as possible download these free western books. Thankyou, all. de5b3e6dbb70fffe6aafff365cbe0934 Apr 14, 2013, 6:59 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Publications_C22/Publications_F122/He_knew_how_to_drive_truck_P119027/?page=unread#119027 He knew how to drive truck is a short story published as an E-book on Amazon. To all my fans who enjoy my writing, I hope you like this story. God bless. Here is the synopsis posted with the book; The snow and icy road conditions often found in the RockyMountains can be hazardous at the best of times but when a transport truck,loaded school bus and a late snow plow meet on one of the worst hills; God help them. And an exert from the story line; The sight in front of him froze his hands and made his blood run cold. A school bus was facing him in his lane withits high beams shining right at him. He pumped his brakes before the truth dawned on him; he was on solid ice and couldn’t get stopped. 04a6dad7e517c6eb6816097c18a8bb00 Feb 18, 2013, 12:16 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Publications_C22/Publications_F122/Confessions_of_a_Church_Hopper_P118572/?page=unread#118572 Posting news of my first published short story which chronicles the spiritual journey of a church hopping Christian through the process of seeking to the importance of church attendance and membership. Written with honesty, humor and love for the encouragement of those who seek the Lord and to uplift those who are or have been "church hoppers". now available online at amazon and barnes and noble please visit my facebook page at www.facebook.com/maryannthipiebane or my website www.maryannthipie.com www.facebook.com/maryannthipiebane 0b54d48d0e6b62806ebe78e4612284a5 Sep 23, 2012, 8:26 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Publications_C22/Publications_F122/River_Bible_Institute_Revival_Week_P117577/?page=unread#117577 This great event happens in RMI World Headquarters 3738 River International Drive Tampa, FL with the presence of Rodney Howard-Browne. Hope to see you! Good things happen. 32853d17fb1cb3d5abaf15d9bb280ec4 Jul 25, 2012, 8:08 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Publications_C22/Publications_F122/Stone_Cold_Joe_P116959/?page=unread#116959 Hi Here is a picture of the presentation at the Legislative assembly April 24th, 2012. Picture write-up; “The creators of the western book & CD combo, Stone Cold Joe, presented a special triple autographed copy to MLA Jack Carr today in the Legislative assembly. Four copies of author Stephen C. Porter’s books were also presented to the Legislative Assembly Library by MLA Jack Carr and MLA Kirk MacDonald. Premier David Alward was also on hand and received a copy of Stone Cold Joe and Charlie; the Family Edition. He also graciously accepted an invitation to autograph the four library books. Pictured from your left are MLA Jack Carr, author Stephen C. Porter, Premier David Alward and MLA Kirk MacDonald holding the books; Stone Cold Joe, Talking Fire Hand, Charlie; the Family Edition and Always Learning; volume one. Stone Cold Joe CD creator N.B. Music Hall of Fame singer Dwane Drost could not be at the presentation.” Yours Respectfully Stephen C. Porter 96e403ec952abdbeba354563f786baa8 Apr 24, 2012, 2:35 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Publications_C22/Publications_F122/Love_never_fails_P116437/?page=unread#116437 Thru The Storm ~ I did not know His love before, the way I know it now; I could not see my need for Him, my pride would not allow. I had it all, without a care, the "self-sufficient" lie; ... My path was smooth, my sea was still, not a cloud was in my sky. I thought I knew His love for me, I thought I'd seen His grace; I thought I did not need to grow, I thought I'd found my place. But then the way grew rough and dark, the storm clouds quickly rolled; The waves began to rock my ship, my anchor would not hold. The ship that I had built myself was made of foolish pride; It fell apart and left me bare, with nowhere else to hide. I had no strength or faith to face the trials that lay ahead; And so I simply prayed to Him and bowed my weary head. His loving arms enveloped me, and then He helped me stand; He said, "You still must face this storm, but I will hold your hand." So through the dark and lonely night He guided me through pain; I could not see the light of day or when the storm might wane. Yet through the aches and endless tears, my faith began to grow; I could not see it at the time, but my light began to glow. I saw God's love in brand new light, His grace and mercy, too; For only when all self was gone, could Jesus' love shine through. It was not easy in the storm, I sometimes wondered, "Why?" At times I thought, "I can't go on." I'd hurt, and doubt, and cry. But Jesus never left my side, He guided me each day; Through pain and strife, through fire and flood, He helped me all the way. And now I see as never before how great His love can be; How in my weakness He is strong, how Jesus cares for me! He worked it all out for my good, although the way was rough; He only sent what I could bear, and then He cried, "Enough!" He raised His hand and said, "Be still!" He made the storm clouds cease; He opened up the gates of joy and flooded me with peace. I saw His face now clearer still, I felt His presence strong; I found anew His faithfulness, He never steered me wrong. Now I know more storms will come, but only for my good; For pain and tears have helped me grow as naught else ever could. I still have so much more to learn as Jesus works in me; If in the storm I'll love Him more, that's where I want to be! Author Unknown AIN"T GOD GOOD? 84253560b78e73b116c0a4869b9209c8 Feb 9, 2012, 1:29 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Publications_C22/Publications_F122/Always_Learning_volume_one_by_Stephen_C._Porter_P116352/?page=unread#116352 I am the author of a Christian teaching blog and I have published my first 200 posts in a book published by Word Alive Press. I am posting the posts for volume two here in 'blogs'. they can be identified by the numbers in the beginnings of the titles. These are topical teachings explaining what God meant and how He thinks about various topics. They are done in blog form to make them short and simple for all readers and they can be read in about 15 minutes each. (Much like a devotional or daily reading publications) My books can be found at most Christian book stores, ordered from any Chapters store or from most online retailers. I also write western novels with a Christian slant. 'Talking Fire Hand' and 'Stone Cold Joe' are also available online and 'Stone Cold Joe' is also published by Word Alive Press and is in Christian book stores as well as Chapters. 'Stone Cold Joe' has a music CD inserted under the cover and was produced by New Brunswick Music Hall of Fame singer, Dwane Drost. 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I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts: the morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds. Today, none of these miraculous creations will escape my notice. Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people. I'll make someone smile. I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't even know. Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for them and how much they mean to me. Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me. I'll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in God and his Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine. And tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens. 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