DR. MEL'S MESSAGE - From my novels to my other projects, no telling what you will read. This is the only place you will get to read about how I developed a screenplay into a novel and what is the driving force. I will talk about many things from films to books to acting to producing. It really will depend on where my mind takes me. I hope you will join me on this journey.
Today I have a very special book for my readers, especially those who need an emotional boost or spiritual uplift. Caleb Wampler, author of "Hunger: For those who know there's more..." is well-written, engaging, and extremely timely. This is a book that can change you on the inside. Take a look and buy the book for a life-changing experience.
Occasionally
a book comes along that doesn’t just challenge you but changes you — Hunger is
that book! A riveting collection of heavenly encounters, you cannot be the same
person who opened its cover when you close it. And though we thankfully have
access to a precious surplus of Christian resources available to us, they are,
but a means to draw near to the Lord. Our most urgent need continues to be
actual encounters with the living God. Hunger not only chronicles the
encounters men of God have had with Him throughout church history; it is itself
a heavenly encounter. Through Hunger, readers will find:
•An
intensifying passion to seek and commune with God one on one.
•A
deepening intimacy with the Lord as they walk with Him.
•A
growing burden for souls that ignites a consuming desire to witness for Christ.
•A
heightening awareness of the eternal that inspires an impassioned pursuit of
heavenly treasures.
Not
only will your faith in God be strengthened, your love for Him deepened, and
your relationship with Him nourished, but your hunger to personally encounter
God, Himself, will grow stubbornly unrelenting as you read Hunger and embrace
its message.
An amazing read! It stirred up
my faith and fire for God! It encouraged me to not be focused on the time spent
with God, but the posture of my heart! Literally, 2 hours of praying after
reading this book, God answered my prayers. He does the impossible! He’s a
miracle working God throughout all time and even today in your life! The
testimonies of great faith, along with Caleb’s personal journey are relatable
and relevant for all readers. Throughout each chapter are scriptures to
meditate and feast on and keep that “Hunger” for God every day! I couldn’t put
it down and read it two days!
This book is full of
revelation and wisdom about having a closer relationship with Jesus! Caleb
relates testimonies from his life and others, with the truth of scripture, to
encourage us to know the Lord in a way that we encounter all of who He is! I
read several of the chapters multiple times before moving on because they were
so full of words of life!
This book stirs me! I love
hearing Caleb's insight from his times with Jesus and the other stories
mentioned. My ONE desire is to know Jesus and be known by Him! He is my
delight! Hope you all grab a copy and get Hungry!!
I saw a post the other day on Facebook that asked, "If someone handed you an envelope that contained the time and date of your death, would you open it?" It didn't take me long to say, "No." For me, I believe that is to be left in God's hands; therefore, I live each day as if it were my last and with no regrets. That is what makes the next book I'm introducing so interesting. Debby Sibert's book "Where Will You Spend Eternity? Not Sure? There's Still Time," addresses many components about destiny and whether you will go to Heaven when you die. Also, congratulations to Sibert as her book launched as the #1 New Release on Amazon. Take a look, I'm sure you'll be as impressed by Sibert's book just as much as I.
Are you Absolutely Sure
You Will go to Heaven When You Die?
What is your Destiny?
Do You Have Any Idea If You Are Headed to Hell?
We live in a busy world, don’t we? Do you find yourself living
just in the present? Do you ever think much about or plan for the future—not
just retirement, but beyond the grave?
Debby
Sibert brings the reader on a candid journey to seek out such answers as:
◆
What is your destiny? ◆
What will happen to you when you die? ◆ Do
you know for certain where you’re headed? ◆
Do you even know how serious that question is?
✓ Have you ever
thought about how long FOREVER is? It's a long time for regret. That's what it
is.
The Bible tells us that once we die, our body
decays, but our spirit lives on forever. If that’s true, and it is, then it’s
essential to know where your soul will spend eternity.
That’s what this book is all
about. You can positively know you will go to heaven; but not everyone gets to
go there. The alternative destination is catastrophic which you must avoid at
all costs.
Debby shows how and why it is essential to get that straightened
out now while you’re still alive and have the chance to change the trajectory
of your life.
If you let them, the truths in this book can
truly change your life for eternity and I can tell you that eternity is a LONG,
LONG time! This is a topic you really should not put off not only thinking
about, but actively doing your research.
None of us is guaranteed our next breath and
you don't want to get this wrong.
Not to be morbid, but brutally honest, don't wait until it is
too late. Once an accident or illness takes you out, it's too late at that
point to change your mind about your beliefs.
It's not even just your beliefs that are
important. You have to take actionable steps to secure your place in heaven.
Your salvation is not based on all the good you have done or how good you are
compared to the bad. It based on the work of Christ, but you cannot just
believe intellectually. There has to be a transformation that comes from
a renewed mind and a changed heart.
This book tells you how to get there. It is a must read if you
still are not sure of your destiny. Debby walks you through the process and
even next steps to stay on the right track to experience your new life in
Christ.
Now scroll up to the top and click the "buy now"
button, and make sure you secure your place in heaven!
Debby Sibert is a mother of three married children and
grandmother to nine. She and her husband of forty years, Bob, live in Oak Hill,
VA, a suburb of Northern Virginia (NOVA). They worship and serve at McLean
Bible Church. Among other ministries in and outside their church, Debby and Bob
have been mentoring married couples for the past sixteen years, and they are
considered thought leaders regarding biblical help to those struggling in their
Christian walk. Debby is an inspirational speaker on faith, relationships, and
insights concerning the abundant, victorious Christian life.
Who is ready for an adventure? Are we there yet? Wait!!! No need for that because my next author and book takes you on an adventure and you don't have to get in the car. Today's author, T. S. Edward, and her book "The Adventures of Hildie and Carlos," is a fun and creative read for all ages. I can't wait for you to learn about the book and to meet T. S. Edward. First, we had a little chat on Zoom. Take a look at the interview and then watch the trailer.
Meet Hildie and her cute
kitty Carlos! Hildie and Carlos are the best of friends, sharing an intangible
bond of love and joy. They enjoy wonderful adventures traveling the world,
exploring new places, and making valuable memories to cherish forever. Join
Hildie and Carlos as they take you to exciting new places, and teach you how to
have the most fun travel experience.
Tell your readers a little about yourself, where you grew up,
where you live now, where you went to school etc. Let them get to know the
personal you.
I was born in Atlanta, Ga. For people from Atlanta, I am a Grady
baby. When I was about six years old, my mom and I moved to Florida.We stayed in this tiny town in Florida until
I was about 12 years old.Then we moved
to Miami.We stayed in Miami until I
graduated from Miami Central Senior High School and then enlisted into the Air
Force.I did ten years on active duty in
the Air Force.I left active duty and
did the rest of my military time in the Guard and Reserve for a total of 21
years.At that time, I moved back to
Atlanta to reconnect with my father and his side of the family.But mostly to give my daughter some
stability.
I wanted my
daughter to have those childhood friends like myself.And at that time, I didn't think she would
have that experience if we continued to move to different places around the
world.I loved the military, but I don't
regret putting my daughter's growth and well-being first.And we have been here in Atlanta ever since.
Watching their interactions and my love
for both of them, I just wanted to share with the world.
I want to be a contributor to positive
images of young black girls with a mother and a father. I didn't see a lot of
young black girls, especially of a darker hue, growing up in books.
To inspire "the want" to know
someone that looks different from you. I believe part of racism is people
not taking the time to talk, to learn, to empathize with someone that
looks different. So maybe if we can start with the children, inspiring
them to want to travel and then to want to learn and see different people
and different cultures, there is hope for us all.
Where did you get the inspiration for your book's cover?
I always knew
I wanted to make it a series.So I
wanted it to show the love of Hildie and Carlos.And then the world to symbolize to travel and
not be afraid.
Who has been the most
significant influence on you personally and as a writer?
I
would say, my daughter. I started writing letters to her as a baby. These were
letters of my life and what was going on with me at different moments in my
life. My mother died when I was young. So if anything ever happened to me, I
wanted my daughter to know from me, who I was as her mother. I wrote her
several letters through-out my life. Now that I a grand-daughter, I'm
continuing the letters "sort of speak" and sharing it with the world.
What were your struggles or obstacles you had to overcome to get
this book written?
My
biggest struggle was having the money and the time. This book has always been
in my heart to write, but life and her busy schedules got in the way. And my
mind said I couldn't afford it or have the time to do it. But when the Corona pandemic
crisis hit, it forced me to look at life differently. If I get the virus and
don't survive, how do I want to be remembered? And what legacy do I have to
leave for my family? So I decided to go with my heart and share my dream with
the world.
Tell your readers about your book.
This
book is about the friendship between Hildie and Carlos as they travel to Paris,
learn a different culture, and have fun.
Who is your target audience, and why?
Parents
of small children and parents with small children with pets. As I mentioned
before, to inspire travel and to learn about different cultures. But also, the
love of our pets.Carlos is a huge part
of our family.His love is
irreplaceable.
If you were going to give one reason for anyone looking at your
book to read, why should they buy it?
I can't give
just one reason. It's cute.The
illustrations are AMAZING. It's fun to read. It's inspiring on several
different levels.Its created out of
love for the love of others.
What do you consider your greatest success in life?
The success
of my daughter.I had my daughter when I
was young.When I had her, I was
suffering from depression due to the recent loss of my mother.I still hadn't dealt with the pain of being
abused as a child.I was alone in the
military, thousands of miles away from anyone in my family.I felt like it was her and me against the
world.But because I had this innocent
child depending on me to the best that I can be, I pulled myself together to
provide the best possible life I could give her. Now, she is a Ph.D. candidate
at the University of Chicago.She speaks
fluent Mandarin and Russian.A black
belt in Taekwondo. She's a musician that plays the double bass.Married and a mother.
What one unique thing sets you apart from other writers in your
genre?
My characters
are based on real people and real experiences.
How do you overcome writer's block?
I step away
and let my mind breathe.It tells me
when it's ready to proceed.Plus, when I
get inspirations in the middle of the night, I grab my phone and do a voice
recording, so I don't forget.
What one piece of advice do you have for new authors.
Don't wait
for that "perfect" time, just do it.Keep some kind of recorder with you at all times.Record your ideas and come back and act on
them.
Tell your readers anything else you want to share.
I woke up this morning and realized that the month of July is a third of the way gone and only in a matter of weeks children will be going back to school or going to school for the first time. Ouch! That really emotionally hurts for me because, since the first day of my granddaughter's birth, I have babysat her. My mom, tells me that my granddaughter is my Velcro baby. We are best friends in every way and spend a lot of time together coloring, painting, swimming, feeding the ducks, taking walks to smell the roses, shopping, and she has spent hours in my office at her "Desk" editing or in my lap as I edit reading a book or watching educational videos. So, why does this hurt that school is starting? She starts pre-school, oh my. NO!!!! I want her with me. Trust me when I say it was easier sending my three daughters off to kindergarten, than sending my best friend to pre-school. I know, I'll adjust.
When I think of the adjustment my daughter will have with her morning routine of now getting my granddaughter and her two older boys up in the morning, feeding them, getting their lunches, and making sure they have their homework, I relaxed. No, not me. I've been there and done that.
Change is inevitable. However, I am currently working with an author, Peter J. Liang, who has a fabulous book that can help children from eight to twelve develop leadership skills and I am proud to announce that my publishing company Absolute Author Publishing House published it. During this process, we Beta tested the book with four of my grandkids and they loved it; so, I can personally recommend the book. I have more excitement to share because his book launched over the weekend as the #1 New Release on Amazon. Congratulations Peter for writing a wonderful book for children.
Now for a special treat, Peter is guest blogging for me today. I think you'll find it very interesting as it speaks to the topic of getting your children ready for school in the morning without all the fuss.
GUEST BLOGGER - PETER J. LIANG
The #1 Strategy to a Less Stressful Morning with Kids
“Morning is an important time of day because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have.” – Lemony Snicket
One of the core lessons I teach during my Leadership4Kids program is that morning is an important time of the day. How you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have. That’s why, as you can see below, I ask kids to pay close attention to their mornings and track their “morning happiness” in their I AM A LEADER journal.
As parents, we have all been there. Getting an entire family up, dressed, fed, and out the door in the morning is no walk in the park. According to the American Institute of Stress (yes, there is such an institute), morning is one of the most stressful times of day for most families.
However, do mornings have to be this way? In fact, instead of stressful, what if mornings are the most beautiful and peaceful time of day? Is this possible? If so, what’s the best morning routine?
I get that question a lot when talking to the parents from my Leadership 4 Kids program. The honest answer is that there is NO such a thing as the best morning routine. It is really whatever works for you and your family. Every child is different, every family is different, and we have to try different ideas and see what works the best for our situation.
With that said, there is one underlying strategy that seems to lead to a less stressful morning for most kids and families. And that strategy is called “help me, help you.”Here’s a scenario to illustrate what I mean
The bus will be here in five minutes, and my ten-year-old son can’t find his homework, AGAIN!
With this “Help me, help you” strategy, as a parent,the only question you want to think about at this moment is, “How can I help?” Your choices are either I am going to search around the house and help him find it, or if I can’t find it or don’t have the time, let him suffer the natural consequence.
As such, there would be no lecturing, no yelling, no scolding, and no, “How many times have I told you that you should pack your book bag the night before,” because none of that is “Helpful” in the morning. If a parent feels the need to talk to the kid about this, unless it’s a serious emergency, just wait till the end of the day or in the evening to have that conversation.
This strategy extends to all family members, husband, wife, siblings, and every family member is expected is to help one another, if needed. No yelling, no whining. All that can wait. What I have found is most of the time, whatever the problem was in the morning, by the time it gets to the end of the day, it’s forgotten.
This is great, right? What a simple strategy. Well, like most strategies, it’s simple to understand but very difficult to do.Because, what this strategy requires us (as parents) to do is, at that very moment (when something didn’t go as planned), to put our own need to “Express our frustration” aside, and prioritize the family’s need to “Have a less stressful morning,” In other words, it requires is a lot of presence and self-awareness on the part of the parents.
As parents, it’s very easy for us to get annoyed or triggered in the morning and before you know it, we are already raising our voices and barking out orders, “How many times have I told you to pack your homework the night before and you never listen.”The problem with this kind of verbal sparring in the morning is: 1) It’s not going to magically change kids behavior, 2) It’s not helpful to the situation, and 3) It sets off a chain reaction which carries into the next interaction, the next person we encounter, onto the bus, when they get to school, etc. The ripple effect is often more profound than we can imagine.
So how do you gain that sense of presence, to create that space in the morning? Again, different people have different solutions, and I can only share my own experience.For me, it’s very important to take a 45-60 minutes walk in the morning before the rest of my family get up. It doesn’t matter rain, shine, snow. That’s my anchor for the day.
During the walk, I usually just let my mind wander. It could be new ideas related to work, some presentations I have to give next week, listening to an entertaining podcast or audio book, basically whatever I feel like. There are days, for whatever reason, I feel stressed. Then I do a walking meditation in the Zen Buddhism tradition, to unwind and ground myself a bit more. Ten times out of ten, when I get home from my these morning walk, I feel happier and ready for the day.
This works for me but may not work for everyone, and even with that, I have had my fair share of stressful mornings as well. We all have those days, and that’s the ebb and flow of family life, but the point is we all need to pay more attention to our mornings and find our way to a beautiful and peaceful morning. Some people take five min mindfulness meditation, whereas some go workout. There are lots of easy ways, as mentioned in Tim Ferris popular blog on morning routine – 5 Morning Rituals That Help You Win the day. The point is simply -- by bringing more presence and following a simple “How can I help you” strategy; it will lead to a less stressful morning with kids. As the old proverb goes
Hold on, there is more to come and this author interview comes just in time for all of the college graduates who will now enter the job market. Today, getting into the door of the company who want to work for is hard than ever and the competition is strong. That is why graduates must arm themselves to make the first impression. Ernest Enabulele is a Best-selling author of "Interview Preparation And Success Tips" and "Effective Interview Tips," interview coach, motivational speaker and CV/Career Specialist based in London, England and can help you achieve your dreams. Read about him and his book below.
Tell your readers a little about yourself, where you grew up, where you live now, where you went to school etc. Let them get to know the personal you.
Ernest Enabulele is a Best-selling author of "Interview Preparation And Success Tips" and "Effective Interview Tips," interview coach, motivational speaker and CV/Career Specialist based in London, England. I grew up in Nigeria began coming to London to study mental health nursing, presently live in London, and l also studied literature at a university in Nigeria.
What inspired you to author this book?
What inspired me to write this book is due to the demands of my clients; i.e, job applicants yearning to read my books based on the fact that I am an interview coach with more than ten years experience. Having been preparing job applicants for a range of job interview scenarios l noticed they struggle with lack of preparation, low self-esteem, and more.
1Where did you get the inspiration for your book’s cover?
Michelle Obama’s book cover.
2 Who has been the most significant influence on you personally and as a writer?
Steve Harvey, Barrack Obama, and TD Jakes.
What were your struggles or obstacles you had to overcome to get this book written?
Self-doubt, getting the right audience for my book, how to market the book.
Tell your readers about your book.
In “Interview Preparation and Success Tips,” you will discover:
1. The twenty tried and tested Do´s to succeed at every job interview, 2. The five most important steps for successful interview preparation, 3. How to make an exceptional first impression that no one will ever forget, 4. Key tips for isolating your biggest strengths and how to show them to the interviewer, 5. How to answer the ten most common job interview questions, 6. Techniques for dealing with difficult and unexpected questions, 7. The seven expert tips for making sure you don’t become tongue-tied, 8. A guide to the special method that has helped countless graduates land their dream jobs, 9. The forty-five most common behavioral questions, and
much, much more.
5Who is your target audience, and why?
Job applicants who are struggling to land the job of their dreams.
6What do you consider your greatest success in life?
A man of value, writing interview guide books and also a bestselling author on Amazon.
7What one unique thing sets you apart from other writers in your genre?
Passionate about my books to ensure it solves the problem for job applicants who have been turned down in various job interviews attended.
Occasionally
a book comes along that doesn’t just challenge you but changes you — Hunger is
that book! A riveting collection of heavenly encounters, you cannot be the same
person who opened its cover when you close it. And though we thankfully have
access to a precious surplus of Christian resources available to us, they are,
but a means to draw near to the Lord. Our most urgent need continues to be
actual encounters with the living God. Hunger not only chronicles the
encounters men of God have had with Him throughout church history; it is itself
a heavenly encounter. Through Hunger, readers will find:
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Heather Vecera
Reviewed in the United States on
July 24, 2020
An amazing read! It stirred up
my faith and fire for God! It encouraged me to not be focused on the time spent
with God, but the posture of my heart! Literally, 2 hours of praying after
reading this book, God answered my prayers. He does the impossible! He’s a
miracle working God throughout all time and even today in your life! The
testimonies of great faith, along with Caleb’s personal journey are relatable
and relevant for all readers. Throughout each chapter are scriptures to
meditate and feast on and keep that “Hunger” for God every day! I couldn’t put
it down and read it two days!
Reviewed in the United States on
July 2, 2020
