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Looking in the Window: Love Much and The Little Things. Giveaway

 Love Much As we’ve grown more distanced from each other, many of us still strive to help others. We’re doing it more and more through charities, online giving, and programs in our churches, but we’re all so busy surviving with almost no extra time, we often gloss over the little things, the simple gestures and kindnesses that bind human to human.  When we’re overburdened ourselves with life’s demands growing more difficult each day, we’re often mentally marking things off of our list, so it doesn’t occur to us to smile at each other.  Sometimes we’re having such a hard time keeping up with the day’s demands, listening to another person whose heart is troubled doesn’t occur to us, but it can mean so much.  If we’re pre-occupied, we can overlook that spur of the moment need that jumps out at us from nowhere.  These are little things, but they’re often important to the person who needs a bit of help. One day in a crowded restaurant where people place their orders and then pick them up, a

Looking Out The Window: Award-Winning Author Carlene Havel Introduces Her New Novel, Song of the Shepherd Woman. Winner's Choice E-book Giveaway

A Warm Welcome to Carlene Havel Congratulations on your wonderful new book, Song of the Shepherd Woman Carlene will give away an eBook. The winner may choose from any of her romance or historical books. Make a selection from Carlene's Amazon Page  then enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below.  Just click on Choose Your Own Option and leave an email address. Favorites Carlene Shares her favorite Bible verse and a favorite recipe Carlene’s favorite Bible verse (today) is John 3:17: “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” Carlene admits her favorite verse seems to change fairly often, but usually comes either from John or Romans. December is Carlene’s month to invade her husband’s domain, the kitchen.  She loves to make Christmas treats both to serve and to give away.  She loves quick, easy recipes that yield something cute as well as tasty.  One of her favorites is this simple, no-bake reci

Looking Out the Window: Alexis Goring Talks About Writing And Her New Book, A Second Chance

A Warm Welcome to Alexis Goring Hi Alexis, first, tell us a little about yourself. Alexis here! I’m a writer at heart and a journalist by profession. I love to interview people and learn from their life stories! I like to connect with creative people who are chefs, architects, writers, photographers, actors, and musicians. I’m passionate about storytelling that makes a difference, vegetarian East Indian and Filipino food, Barnes & Noble bookstore, PANERA’s Autumn Squash soup and French baguette with whipped butter, shopping at my favorite malls, writing, photography, Contemporary Christian/Gospel music and romantic comedy movies! Lots of writers loved to read as children. How about you? If so, what did you read? Yes! As a child, I loved reading the Berenstain Bears books. I spent most of my pre-teen summers and teenage years breezing through the Sweet Valley High book series. Let's talk about your writing. Why do you write? I write because I need to

Happy New Year!!

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS — CHOOSE KINDNESS Brief Moments Make Memories on the Heart Several weeks ago my husband and I visited one of our favorite restaurants. The petite, young waitress in a black skirt and matching blouse took our orders for turkey burgers and fries. As usual Mandy’s sparkling blue eyes and bubbly personality brightened our day. Not long after she served our food, a man with salt and pepper colored hair and a pudgy face plopped down in front of us. A gray-haired woman with tired brown eyes slid in next to him. Mandy strolled over and gave them her infectious smile. “Hi, how are you today?” “I want the steak.” The man spoke in a harsh tone. “Sure, which one would you like?” “Don’t put it in the microwave. That makes it tough. Do you understand?” He emphasized the word understand in a loud, condescending tone. “Yes sir.” Intimidation lined Mandy’s soft voice. “I want it medium rare with no blood oozing out of it. Cook it right.” “Ye