Last weekend at a conference, I met some women from Wichita, KS. I felt compelled to give them copies of my book, Walking Forward - Discoveries in Freedom and Forgiveness.
Today, I received a thank you note from one of them. In it she wrote:
"Arden, I really like your writing style. I love the stories of your cats, Toby and Simon, and I am definitely pondering the questions at the end of each chapter, really thinking about them before I move on to the next chapter. Thank you."
I'm always surprised when people say they like the book; I guess that shows I still need more freedom!
Walking Forward
Walking Forward - Discoveries in Freedom and Forgiveness. Stories of events from one woman's life where God brought to light lessons about freedom and forgiveness! A cross between a journal and a devotional, Walking Forward offers the individual or a small group the possibility of asking questions and discussing themes brought up in each chapter. Click on picture above to order your copy today, or for 25% off, email author at: tmhunarden@gmail.com
The Senders
The Senders - A compilation of stories from those who SEND Christian missionaries to the nations through prayer and finances. The Senders - Contributors answered six questions about how they became involved in Christian missions and sending others into God's harvest fields. Read their stories and be encouraged by their steps of faith as they sow prayers and finances into God's Kingdom! Click on the picture above to order your copy today!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Forgive and forget?
We've often heard it said, "Forgive and forget". Some say, "I can forgive, but I will never forget."
I think there is truth in both postures. Some things are easy to forget; others, well, I'm not sure we should forget. For safety purposes, you may not want to forget that someone is a known abuser and so you want to take care with yourself and others when around that person.
Interestingly, in my journey of forgiveness, I have re-visited a number of memories from my childhood where there was a great deal of pain and I've had to forgive. Previous to the Lord breaking in and healing those areas of pain by replacing the lies I chose to believe with His Truths, my remembering of those events brought back much of the pain or sorrow connected with the event. Now, however, after experiencing God's truth in those places, when I remember the event, there is no pain, sorrow or trauma. I have not forgotten the events or memories, but now, as a result of walking out forgiveness and allowing God to speak His Truths, I have peace in those memories.
Maybe you too need to start the journey of forgiveness. Walking Forward is a great place to begin.
I think there is truth in both postures. Some things are easy to forget; others, well, I'm not sure we should forget. For safety purposes, you may not want to forget that someone is a known abuser and so you want to take care with yourself and others when around that person.
Interestingly, in my journey of forgiveness, I have re-visited a number of memories from my childhood where there was a great deal of pain and I've had to forgive. Previous to the Lord breaking in and healing those areas of pain by replacing the lies I chose to believe with His Truths, my remembering of those events brought back much of the pain or sorrow connected with the event. Now, however, after experiencing God's truth in those places, when I remember the event, there is no pain, sorrow or trauma. I have not forgotten the events or memories, but now, as a result of walking out forgiveness and allowing God to speak His Truths, I have peace in those memories.
Maybe you too need to start the journey of forgiveness. Walking Forward is a great place to begin.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Missionary blessings
One of the visions I believe the Lord gave me regarding my second book, The Senders, is that missionaries would be able to bless their SENDERS with a copy of it.
A couple of weeks ago, I ran into a friend of mine who is an intercessory missionary at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. He and his wife were my small group leaders when I went through an internship there called Intro to IHOP. He said he wanted to buy copies of The Senders to give to some of their partners in ministry. Of course I told him I would give him a special price on the books since he is a missionary himself. What happened blew me away.
Zack emailed me and said he wanted to pay double what I was asking for each book. I told him that was not necessary, but he insisted, saying that he felt I should make some money off of the book. As challenging as it is for me to receive, I did so, thanking him, and blessed him for his generosity.
I am always amazed by those missionaries who turn out to be generous givers; then again, isn't that the heart of our Papa God?
If you would like your copy (or copies) of The Senders, you can contact me or click on one of the links to the right. My prayer is that all who read it will be encouraged to sow into God's Kingdom with prayers and finances so that the love of Jesus can go forth through His people.
So, I end this entry with a big shout-out blessing to Zack and Holli...thank you, and bless you and those who are your SENDERS!
A couple of weeks ago, I ran into a friend of mine who is an intercessory missionary at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. He and his wife were my small group leaders when I went through an internship there called Intro to IHOP. He said he wanted to buy copies of The Senders to give to some of their partners in ministry. Of course I told him I would give him a special price on the books since he is a missionary himself. What happened blew me away.
Zack emailed me and said he wanted to pay double what I was asking for each book. I told him that was not necessary, but he insisted, saying that he felt I should make some money off of the book. As challenging as it is for me to receive, I did so, thanking him, and blessed him for his generosity.
I am always amazed by those missionaries who turn out to be generous givers; then again, isn't that the heart of our Papa God?
If you would like your copy (or copies) of The Senders, you can contact me or click on one of the links to the right. My prayer is that all who read it will be encouraged to sow into God's Kingdom with prayers and finances so that the love of Jesus can go forth through His people.
So, I end this entry with a big shout-out blessing to Zack and Holli...thank you, and bless you and those who are your SENDERS!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Feedback on Walking Forward
The phone rang on Saturday night and when I picked it up, my precious missionary friend to Bulgaria was on the other end of the line. As I type this, they are on an airplane on their way to that side of the globe to serve the King of Kings and help people put their hands into the hands of Jesus!
In the course of our conversation, my friend said to me: "Arden, I love your book Walking Forward! Wow, I simply couldn't put it down! I love stories and how God speaks to us through everyday events. That's how I often hear Him speaking, so reading your stories encouraged me that yes, I do hear from God in everyday situations. I passed it on to my sister; I think she will be really encouraged by your journey."
So, I rejoice because one more person is Walking Forward into the arms of Jesus, closer to His heart! Hallelujah!
In the course of our conversation, my friend said to me: "Arden, I love your book Walking Forward! Wow, I simply couldn't put it down! I love stories and how God speaks to us through everyday events. That's how I often hear Him speaking, so reading your stories encouraged me that yes, I do hear from God in everyday situations. I passed it on to my sister; I think she will be really encouraged by your journey."
So, I rejoice because one more person is Walking Forward into the arms of Jesus, closer to His heart! Hallelujah!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Cool experience
My husband, Paul, and I were waiting for the train from Zagreb to Budapest this summer on our honeymoon when we met a fellow American on the platform. We struck up a conversation with this lovely lady and ended up traveling in the same car together for the ever-so-long, sweltering trip to Hungary's capital city!
Our friend showed interest in my book, Walking Forward-Discoveries in Freedom and Forgiveness, and in the end, requested 10 copies for her life-group with whom she meets each week. I had a blast praying over each person's name in her group and writing notes in each of their books; it turns out that God's words for each of them were very encouraging! Hallelujah!
My newest book, The Senders, is also getting good reviews. A fellow missionary here at the International House of Prayer has blessed me by buying 10 of them above the list price so he can bless his SENDERS!
My prayer has been and continues to be that many will be encouraged in their walks with the Lord, and His Kingdom will go forth through these tools! You can find both books at the link to the right side of this blog, or write to me for personalized signed copies.
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