This week on Amish Wisdom author and speaker Tricia Goyer will be back on the show to talk about the latest book (and final installment) in her Big Sky Amish series, Beyond Hope's Valley. She'll also give us the scoop on her new writing projects and what has been happening in her life since her last visit to Amish Wisdom

For a chance to win a copy of Tricia's book, leave a comment here. Winner will be notified next week via email.

More about Beyond Hope's Valley:

After an extended stay in Montana, where Amish traditions are different than in her home state, Marianna Sommer returns to Indiana for two reasons, first to help her brother and his girlfriend prepare for a baby and their wedding. Second, to plan her own wedding to Aaron Zook -- a marriage she’s been dreaming about ever since childhood. And yet, although she had missed the idyllic farms and families of her upbringing, Marianna is surprised that Indiana is somehow making her long now for Montana.

As months pass, secrets that were hidden in winter’s frozen grasp thaw and take on a life of their own. 

The truths about a child, about a past relationship, and about God’s plans are being revealed. Walking through a valley of questions, Marianna must hold on to hope as she decides where and with whom her heart truly belongs. For more about this story, watch the interview with folks who inspired the ... Click the link below to read more.
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Jeffrey Pflaum joins host, Martin Krueger, on Thursday,  May 17, 2012 ..8am CST (9am EST) to discuss a creative approach to motivate teens and preteens to become powerful readers !

Jeffrey is the author of the book.. Motivating Teen and Preteen Readers:  How Teachers and Parents Can Lead the  Way !  Jeffrey's book is not only inspirational but also establishes a strong methodical foundation to help teachers as well as parents set the stage to creatively develop life long readers.

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This week on Living Inspired we are talking to Gina Smith, a woman with a real heart for ministry and Cara Putman, author of new book A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island.

For your chance to win a copy of Cara Putman's brand new book A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island, be sure to leave a comment --with your e-mail address-- below! Winner will be announced on my blog on Sunday! 

 

More about Gina: Gina Smith has served along side her husband  at a small Christian college, right outside of DC for almost 20 years. She met her husband, Brian, while she was in college and he was in seminary. They married in 1988. After graduating, they served with “Youth for Christ” for  2 years until  Brian was offered a job at the college Gina attended.  Brian is  a faculty member and the dean of students, and Gina is the dean of women. She has a degree in Bible and when she is not spending time with her family or students, she writes for MomLife Today, RooMag.com, and Internet Cafe Devotions. You can visit her at her personal website: www.keepinitreal-gina.com

 

More about Cara: Cara C. Putman lives in Indiana with her husband and four children. She’s an attorney, teacher at her church, and contract lecturer or adjunct faculty at a local community college and Big Ten University. She has loved reading and writing ... Click the link below to read more.
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