"IT'S TIME TO TELL YOUR STORY" THE NATIONAL CHRISTIAN WRITERS' CONFERENCE

THE NATIONAL CHRISTIAN WRITES' CONFERENCE

"...I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving and

tell of all thy wondorous works."

Ps 26:7 KJV

Much to surprise my camera's batteries were weak and finally died only after I just taken a few pictures. Yes, I was truly disappointed. So my friends, my pictures are only the tip of the iceberg with providing you an accurate visual of the day's activites. Kudos to the founder of The National Christian Writers' Conference, Ms. Renee Bobb (http://www.reneebob.com/) who provided an extraordinary serive for not only those aspiring to become writers, but those published authors seeking more knowledge about the mutli-facted book business/publishing industry on September 20, 2008.

This was my a first for me, being in the company of so many writers, authors and guru's of the publishing business. I believe that although each conference attendee was on an assignment- a divine mission to either promote, share knowlege, glean or simply be encouraged to hold fast to their God given dream(s) or vision(s)-the common denominator for all was sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and attesting to our Lord's consistant goodness.

I was again assured in my spirit that prayer and faith in God are the covering-the essential ingredients for realizing our dreams. I had wisdom enough to understand that I was truly blessed that my steps had been ordered to attend this conference and be exposed to such an anointed group of people.

Here are a few of the resources and anointed individuals that Renee Bobb invited (i.e. editors, authors, entreprenuers, marketing experts, consultants, producers/directors- with ministries that edify and build up others) THAT ARE ENCOURAGING ALL OF US TO CONTINUE TO EMBRACE OUR HEART'S DESIRE THROUGH THIS RESOUNDING THEME OF: "IT'S TIME TO TELL YOUR STORY!"

You may wish to reference their sites and/or contact them:

Nicole Cleveland-http://www.breatheagainmagazine.com/

Leroy C. Mckenzie, Jr.-http://www.jesusneverfails.com/

Francine Humpreys - http://www.marcinedesigns.com/

Wanda Childs- http://www.pushedintomypurpose.com/

Wayne Johnson- http://www.writingforthelord.com/

Cheryl Lacey Donovan-http://www.avirtuouswoman-31.org/

Donna R. Dyson-http://www.myspace.com/inspired2minista2u/

Eugene Williams, Jr. M.Ed.-http://www.wiseducators.com/

Wil LaVeist- http://www.wilaveist.com/

Linda Pate-http://www.preciousmemoriesreading.com/

Reginal O. Johns- Reginaldjohns@hotmail.com

Dwayne M. Clemmons- http://www.rudmc.org/

Tonya Jones- http://www.encouragepress.com/

Tiffany Godfrey- http://www.aboveeveryname.com/

Earle Williams-http://www.drearle.com/

Zophar Bussie-http://Pharreeproductions.com/

Keep the dream alive! Have a great day my friends!

Joyfully Submitted by:

Linda Mose Meadows, author

The Blessedness of Believing

A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lesson’s and God’s Promises

Enjoy other writings:
Click on Blessed Chronicles

http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com/

NATIONAL CHRISTIAN WRITER'S CONFERENCE & EXPO

YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND:

COME AND SEE WHAT AWAITS YOU!

~KNOWLEDGEABLE, ANOINTED, WRITERS,

AUTHORS , PUBLISHERS & CONSULTANTS~

National Christian Writers Conference

&

Book Expo

coming

September 20, 2008 to Virginia Beach, VA.

for details:

http://www.reneebobb.com/

SEE YOU THERE!!!

STRENGTH [FAITH], COURAGE AND WISDOM

"Strength, Courage & Wisdom"

Inside my head there lives a dream that I want to see in the sun

Behind my eyes there lives a me that I've been hiding for much too long'

Cause I've been, too afraid to let it show'

Cause I'm scared of the judgment that may follow

Always putting off my living for tomorrowIt's time to step out on faith,

I've gotta show my faith It's been illusive for so long,

but freedom is mine todayI've gotta step out on faith,

It's time to show my faith

Procrastination had me down but look what I have found, I found

[Chorus]

Strength, courage, and wisdom

And it's been inside of me all along,

Strength, courage, and wisdom

Inside of me

Behind my pride there lives a me, that knows humility

Inside my voice there is a soul, and in my soul there is a voice

But I've been, too afraid to make a choice'

Cause I'm scared of the things that I might be missing

Running too fast to stop and listen

It's time to step out on faith,

I've gotta show my faith

It's been illusive for so long but freedom is mine today

I've gotta step out on faith it's time to show my faith

Procrastination had me down

but look what I have found,

I found

[Chorus]

Strength, courage, and wisdom

And it's been inside of me all along,

Strength, courage, and wisdom

Inside of me

[Bridge]

I close my eyes and I think of all the things that I want to see

'Cause I know, now that I've opened up my heart I know that

Anything I want can be, so let it be, so let it be.

[Chorus]

Strength, courage, and wisdom

It's been inside of me all along,

Strength, courage, wisdom

It's been inside of me all along, everyday I'm praying for:

[Chorus]

Strength, courage, and wisdom

find meah,

Strength, courage, and wisdom

Inside of me

Vamp

I found it in me,

I found it finally

I'm sure to keep it' cause I like it,

I say thank you.

INDIA.ARIE LYRICS http://www.azlyrics.com/

A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables.
Proverbs 24:3,4 NLT

By wisdom a house is built,
and through understanding it is established;
through knowledge its rooms are filled
with rare and beautiful treasures.
Proverbs 24:3,4 NIV

As I intently listened to the lyrics of Strength, Courage and Wisdom, the words really captivated my soul. India Aire was singing my anthem and my hand spontaneously hit the ceiling of the car and I knew I was praising God for once again helping me make my way. Saturday morning had been a marathon, running to Barnes and Noble, then off to Kinko’s and finally arriving at my destination-the hospital. Every opportunity to share my book, participate in a booksigning , a reading/open mic, write a devotional whatever transpires related to my devotional, I truly count it all joy!

I have wisdom enough to know it just doesn’t have to be, but faith, love and wisdom are spurring me on to realize what I am longing to do more of does transpire, but indeed there are some hurdles and disappointments. We must readily embrace our heart’s desires and proclaim in our spirits that God makes the way and anoints us to handle the journey. Today, my hindsight is 20/20! One day that will be my spiritual foresight-20/20!

Yes, this was a praise moment as we rode bound for Sentara Hospital’s Care Plex in Hampton, Va. I breathed a sigh of relief that my husband spoke some encouraging words Friday evening, and I had not totally succumb to my disappointment about my delayed book shipment not being on my door step (my compassionate Marketing Rep was equally upset), and about Kinko’s not being able to read the email sent with my business card, and my not being able to bring the amount of books I had desired to the American Heart Association Fundraiser with local Hampton Roads books author’s. Instead I was able to contact my local Books A Million to learn that all the books they had ordered had been sold out! This was feeling crazy! But then I thought, “Hey this is not a bad problem to have.” Borders book store and Barnes and Nobles was my back up plan. Wait , listen to this: they provided me with the news that a whooping 5 books were available for sales at Barnes and Nobles-Borders had only 4 left. Buying my own books- "Go figure that!" as the kids say!

Why was this occuring? Many reasons I suppose.

That morning was designed to frustrate me to no end, and I was almost there. I take no credit for having courage, nor faith about this unraveling situation. I thank God for my husband’s statement of: “You know you can still go!” made all the difference. I washed my face and then we proceeded to map out -a new plan!

There are several life lessons which I now realize are evident. Like my using better judgment with managing my time relative to my dream- ordering my books, and business cards, anticipating the unexpected but having strength an enough courage/wisdom/faith to trust that with God great good comes out of trial. So friends it does seem so simple now, but God does use our predicaments as teaching moments. I am sure that the Holy Spirit has conveyed that never, ever are we to throw in the towel, or abandon a God given life enrichment opportunity to live out our dreams. Friends I believe this was for all of us-the builders of our dreams! Take heart have courage , gather your strength and Go! I’ve got great wisdom now, but had not Ricky shared his divinley inspired insight-his voice of reason I possibly would have thrown away another great moment-a gift to fellowship with some wonderful colleagues and friends:

Denise Jeffries- (spearheaded American Heart Assoc. fundraiser w/Hampton Rds. local authors) Romance Author http://www.denisejeffries.com/

Gerome Meminger-Author, Artist (Art by Gerome Galleria) http://www.artbygerome.com/ http://www.lilbluebook.com/

Judi MCCoy-Author http://www.bestfriends.org/

Jill Winkowski-Author, Family Stories Workshop

http://www.thirdrailjourney.com/

Ann Davis-http://www.annsdustjacket.com/

Dr. Josiah Wrensford- Rhema Seed for the Soul, www.outskirtspress.com/yhwhsupports

Rev. Bobby Raye Huntley- Pastor, Inspirational Speaker, Writer, Author and Character Development Mentorship Program- G.E.M. http://www.myspace.com/huntleyenterprisesbr

Lori M. Hobson- Motivational Speaker & Author http://www.findingyourbeauty.com/

Barbara Donlon Bradley- Author-A Portrait In Time

http://www.barbaradonlonbradley.com/

and the list goes on.....

I pray you enjoy the photos with of the booksigning to benefit The American Heart Association- I had a ball and was able to participate! Come on friends sing with me "Strength, Courage & Wisdom."

By the way, my books will arrive on Monday! Thank you God for the voices of encouragement provided through Ricky and Tate. Bless you all!

Joyfully Submitted by:
Linda Mose Meadows, author
The Blessedness of Believing
A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lesson’s and God’s Promises
Enjoy other writings:

Click on Blessed Chronicles http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com/!

SEPTEMBER BOOK SIGNING EVENTS

YOU ARE INVITED~

COME JOIN THE AUTHOR OF:

THE BLESSEDNESS OF BELIEVING

A DEVOTIONAL JOURNEY OF LIFE'S LESSONS AND GOD'S PROMISES

BY

LINDA MOSE MEADOWS

DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

Sept. 13, 2008 @ Sentara Care Plex Hospital
3000 Coliseum Drive

Hampton, VA 23666 (757) 736-1000
11 am-2 pm

American Heart Association
Benefit w/ Hampton Roads Local Authors

~

Sept. 27, 2008 @ Books A Million
2 pm-4 pm

Towne Center Plaza

Hampton , VA . (757-826-0600)

~

Sept. 28, 2008 @ Town Point Park
12 pm – 4 pm
Norfolk, VA.
(3rd Annual AT&T Sunrise to Sunset Acoustic Music Festival and
The Barnes and Nobles “Books in the Park” Festival )

MINISTRIES WITH A GREAT HEART-A MEASURE OF HEALING

MINISTRIES WITH A GREAT HEART

A MEASURE OF HEALING

This is my comfort in my affliction,

for Your Word has given me life.-Psalm 119:50

How could it be that I had the priviledge of sitting in rocking chair on my back screened-in porch and watch the winds blow, see the broken tree limbs hit the ground with a heavy thud, witness the heavy rain appearing to fall at a peculiar angel , drenching the yard and comfortably read my Essence Magazine?

Yes, it's that peace that passes all understanding, I suspect! I could feel the breeze and experience the mist from the heavy rain occasionally wash across my face! And yes, I was undisturbed? It wasn't a flood, but it was a tropical storm.

There are too many occasssions when we can hardly stand, let alone sit calmly in a favorite chair and witness the malay of our topsy turby lives. But, I was blessed in this instance to be able to say to you my friends that God is our great comforter even during our trials and personal storms. Possibly the Holy Spirit is recommending that we sit in our spiritual/mental rocking chairs when the storms of life are raging and simply rest and be reassured in our souls that God has this thing under control. He's got it figured out and we don't have to be overwhelmed and afraid for our lives!

Much of what sustains me, even when I have no understanding of why I am "holding it together" is my heavenly/spiritual foundation which generations before me established. Their prayers continually carry me through the valley's and up the summits! Their prayers and pettions are the ministries that heal and bless me during these unpredictable turbulent times. And now like you, I have my own prayer closet, my arsenol of devotionals, my tried and true Holy Scripture, not to mention there's a neighborhood ministry that I can seek out, devoted friends with a word in season, love of family members both natural and extened that I can entrust with my burdened soul with. I am sure you agree that these indiviual and spritual resources are also healing ministries. Oh yes, there's a Grief Counselor that can be found on the internet or in the yellow pages and then there is me!

God has equipped me to boldly go before the throne and say what the matter is and what I have immediate need of. We children of the most high God have been given this wonderful priveldge. So join me in remembering God's constant love, His outstretched hands, His stirring our hearts to seek out His words that will wash over our weary and often rain soaked souls. We can take comfort that sometimes being absolutley still is the ministry that can provide a greater healing than we ever imagine! I belieive His word tells us to "Be still and know that I am God!!"

Take heart my friends and grab a glass of sweet tea or a cool drink of your liking and let's sit a while, rock and look out into the yard and watch God work His works of healing and restoration!

In Bishop Kenneth Ulmer's words, "Our God reins no matter the storm. God is King of the storm!" Enjoy listening to Bishop Ulmer's (Faith Central Bible Church) sermon: The Voice & The Storm on StreamingFaith.com at: http://www.streamingfaith.com/directory/odc.aspx?ProgramId=6260421

With a Greatful Heart!
Linda Mose Meadows, author
The Blessedness of Believing
A Devotional Journey of Life's Lessons and God's Promises (Tate, Nov. 2007)

Enjoy other writings click on Blessed Chronicles
http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com/

Country First...God First

Plunky groovin playing Drop on his horn

Congressman Bobby Scott & Dr. Williams

US Senator Webb

Marcia Price and Friend

Former Governor Mark Warner candidate for US Senate





Governor Tim Kaine





"Plunky" Keyboardist Tonya Lazenby-Jackson



Statesman Obidiah White

We have heard over the past few days the call to put "Country First". More importantly leaders of our country should know that we are praying for them.

Paul told Timothy...I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. I Timothy 2:1-2

This past weekend I met several of the Commonwealth of Virginia's leaders. Hosted by Congressman Bobby Scott at his Annual Labor Day Picnic. He provides this each year for the people of Newport News and his congressional district. This was the rallying call to vote for Barak Obama and the slate of Democrats in Virginia. The food, music, revelry and comradery were wonderful, but I had to remember to pray for them. Pray first that their judgments and laws are lead-ins to the people living peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

Putting country first means putting God's creation first. We are the creation and deserve to live in the abundance of peace. When you hear of Country First; pray that we live in peace and that our leaders in government put God first.

Submitted by Richard D. Meadows, Jr.

http://www.pastormeadows.blogspot.com/

BACK TO BASICS MINISTRIES, INC. REACHING OUT TO HUMANITY WITH HANDS OF LOVE

BACK TO BASICS MINISTRIES, INC.

REACHING OUT TO HUMANITY

WITH HANDS OF LOVE

God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God,

and God abides in them.

I John 4:16

I earnestly would have been lost had it not been for my loving friends: Rev. James and Sister Delores Giles and our exteneded family of Back To Basics Ministries. They loving embraced me and my concerns regarding my mother and grandmother. I called and they swiftly stepped in ministering to our spiritual needs and earthly matters. Meals, morning prayers, repairs, hugs and helping hands were abundantly provided. They are ambassadors for Christ!

This ministry does not only do for me, but the Western New York Community and Floridians that also need a helping hand.

My pictures are mere snapshots, there are so many wonderful acts of kindness and consideration that they actively partake in daily without fanfare. I praise God for their wisdom, insight and love shown to those of us that can't go on without a shoulder to lean on and an open heart to help us deal with the troubles of this world!

Need help? Need a Godly word in season and a caring soul to encourage you and help you on your way?

Simply contact them at :

Back to Basics Ministries , Inc.

906 Broadway,

Buffalo, NY. 14212

716-854-1086

and

Pastor Tony Brown and Katherine Brown

Back to Basics II Outreach Ministries Inc

431 W Hubbard Ave,

Deland, FL, 32720

386-738-0293,

Love awaits you my friend, love awaits YOU!

With a Greatful Heart!
Linda Mose Meadows, author

The Blessedness of Believing

A Devotional Journey of Life's Lessons and God's Promises (Tate, Nov. 2007)