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April 13, 2009

I Love Being A Christian

I love Easter. Such a wonderful celebration of our Savior's resurrection! Our pastor gave one of the best sermon's of his life this weekend. I'm so full of joy and thanksgiving that Christ is who He says He is and that He cares so, so much about me and you and all of creation. It reminded me of this:

You might have seen it on the web, but if not ... (to enlarge the picture, right click and open in a new window) ...

And beyond our sun ...

Antares is the 15th brightest star in the universe. It is more than 1000 light years away.

Now think about how "big" you and I are. Yet God knows how many hairs are on our heads and not even a single sparrow dies apart from His will. (Mt. 10:29-31)

Yeah. I love Easter. :)

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The winner of our ARC for the week of April 6th was Adrienne from Fayetteville, Georgia. Congrats, Adrienne! Last week's winner is currently being notified. So now we start all over again.

If you want a chance to win an ARC (Advanced Reading Copy) of my May release, A Bride in the Bargain, then leave a comment here on my blog between now (April 13) and Sunday (April 19). We'll pick a new winner on Monday (April 20) and then go for another round. So, be sure to check in again and good luck!

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Our Chat Room is under attack by spammers. We are going to take it off-line until we can beef up the security. We hope to be back online tomorrow, but no later than Wednesday. Sorry about that!! ... Okay. We think we've got the problem fixed. So, we're live again. Thanks for your patience!

posted by Deeanne on 04/13/2009

Comments: 45

AP said...

Please enter me in the ARC contest again. Thank you.

4/13/2009

Ashlee Davidson said...

Wow. Those pictures are astonishing. I would like to be entered in the ARC contest, please. :)

4/13/2009

Dorothy said...

Congratulations, Adrienne! Enjoy your ARC!

4/13/2009

Em said...

Please enter me in the contest!

4/13/2009

Amee said...

Those pictures are great. I've never really known the sizes of all the planets in comparison to each other or the Sun and other stars. That's insane! Please enter me for the ARC! :)

4/13/2009

CollegeMoose said...

Wow. wow wow wow. That puts some things in perspective. This is such a cool example to go along with those Matthew 10 verses.

4/13/2009

Abby said...

Hey....Adrienne.... Guess who lives in GA too!!! Hint hint, wink wink. haha Now the poor girl will think I'm a stalker! hehe Wow. I'm not, I promise! I'm too busy to dedicate that much time to one person. :P Even if it was for the sake of an ARC. Now I'm starting to creep myself out. I'm gonna shut up. I've been up to long! I miss vacation!

4/13/2009

Alissa said...

I love Easter too! thank you for that wonderful thought of God's love. Please enter me for the ARC again.

4/13/2009

Boots_Rockafella said...

Congrats Adrienne!!! If I was you I'd watch your back...that ABBY wants an ARC real baaaaaaad...have you been having that feeling like your being watched??? If I was you I'd put a camera on your mailbox...hehehe

4/13/2009

Rebecca Herman said...

Please enter me in this week's ARC contest. Thanks!

4/13/2009

bekie said...

Hope everyone had a great Easter. I think my kids are still a little wacky from all of the candy!

4/13/2009

Gwen said...

Wow @ the planet thing. When you put in all in perspective, he's simply an awesome God.

4/13/2009

Mary said...

Pick me! Pick me! :)

4/13/2009

Charlotte said...

I would love to get my hands on that book but if you don't pick me. I will wait (somewhat) patiently for the release.

4/13/2009

Lindsey said...

Wow that is amazing with the planets! He is so womderful to create it all!! And that He desires to save us and change our lives after all He has created! And that He Loves us and wants to spend time with us! Amazes me and makes me want to Love Him all the more!

4/14/2009

Emy said...

Please enter me for the ARC

4/14/2009

Beth said...

God's love for us is so Awesome! Please enter me for the ARC!

4/14/2009

M said...

I can't wait until the book comes out!!! Please enter me in the ARC contest!

4/14/2009

HannahMcB said...

Can you enter me for the ARC, please?

4/14/2009

RadiantShari said...

Pick me! Pick me! : )

4/14/2009

Mary said...

I hope to make it to Corsicana this year! I joined Romance Writer's! Do you go to the National Convention? I would love to get my hands on this ARC! It's been too long since I have read one of your books.

4/14/2009

Sahshas Mummy said...

Hi DeeAnne! Would love an ARC.

4/14/2009

Lindsey said...

Congrats to Adrienne! Could you please enter me agian to win an ARC!

4/14/2009

Bekie said...

Please let this be my lucky week.

4/14/2009

Abby said...

Ohhh....sweet naive Boots. One camera on one mailbox will not protect her (my) ARC. I've already hacked into the shipping trackers and sceduled an "accidental delay"(that is what the shippers will call it) for tomorrow. MMAAAAHAHAHAHAH!!!!! So, Adrienne, lucky for you I'm a fast reader and you will recieve your ARC in about a week. I might even hand deliever it so that there are no other delays. Aren't I a sweetheart?

4/14/2009

Abigial L. said...

Pick me! Pick me! =)

4/14/2009

Patricia said...

Please enter me again for the ARC.

4/15/2009

Crystal said...

Yeah, I can't wait for this to come out!!!! I have been waiting and always love everything you have written : ) God Bless~ Crystal http://thebridenbunch.blogspot.com

4/15/2009

deeanne said...

Mary, I will be at the RWA national convention in DC this summer. I'm doing a presentation on How Book Covers Are Made and I'll also be signing at the Literacy benefit. Be sure to stop by and tell me you're a member of my online community so I can give you a Dee's Circle of Friends pin!

4/15/2009

Mary said...

AWESOME! :) I love your covers!

4/15/2009

Leah said...

My Englischer friend commented that she remembers creating such a science project with the planets during her schoolin' years ... Science is not a subject that the Amish are schooled in, so I did not learn much on the subject. The planets and stars intrigue me ...

4/15/2009

deeanne said...

Mary-I read your email wrong. I was thinking you were going to RWA. I'll see you in Corsicana!

4/16/2009

Boots_Rockafella said...

ABBY...You can hack into the shipping trackers? You can read a book in a week? You are a sweetheart? What is this "naive" you speak of??? Soooooo many questions...so little time to answer them. You know if I win AGAIN...I will get to keep this one...our deal was only valid through the last blog(it's in the fine print...always read the fine print...hehehe). You won't be able to steal and read my copies cause I will have my invisible ninja monkeys guarding them...how about that for "naive"??? 8~)

4/16/2009

SH said...

I'm new to your blog...love your books! The solar system illustration is amazing. It's hard to wrap your mind around the power to create all of that!

4/16/2009

Leah Mast said...

Hullo SH! 'Tis a great website, jah?! I love it here myself and visit quite often!

4/17/2009

Heidi said...

Please enter me in the ARC contest. Thanks! I can't wait to read it!!

4/17/2009

sharlene MacLaren said...

Okay, Dee, I'm back again this week hoping for a chance to win your ARC. Thanks for sharing that piece about the planets. AMAZING how it puts things into perspective. What a mighty God we serve! Hugs... Shar

4/18/2009

Kate said...

I love your books! Please enter me in your contest. (o:

4/18/2009

bekie said...

Is it my lucky week?

4/18/2009

Leah Mast said...

I was curious, Deeanne, now that the release date is growing every so near, is your daughter gettin' excited? After all, she's our beautiful cover girl and millions of readers are going to see the beautiful cover she did to represent her mother's (to be sure a bestseller!). That was such a fun idea to have your daughter be the cover model!

4/19/2009

Katie said...

I love your writing!!! Please enter me in the contest. Thank you!

4/19/2009

Meg said...

Enter me, as well. Please and thank you

4/19/2009

Lisa said...

Hi Dee! It's been awhile since I've been on your website. I can't wait until your next book comes out!!!!! Thanks for the work you do!

4/19/2009

deeanne said...

Leah, I'm not sure but that I'm more excited than my daughter. It is so, so special to have her on the cover. She's off at college, so I don't get to see her very much. But we email and text and talk when we can. I wish I could be with her the first time she sees herself on the shelf. That will be so fun!

4/20/2009