Holiday gift ideas!

As many holidays fast approach, I know that people are faced with this question:  

What should I get for ________?

If you are anything like me, you have been facing financial challenges this past year, and gift giving is becoming a creative adventure.  Well, I'd love to make things a bit easier for you, regardless of the holiday you are celebrating.

First, I'd love to offer autographed copies of each of my books at a special holiday discount price.  

Walking Forward - Discoveries in Freedom and Forgiveness retails through Xulon Press at $14.99 plus shipping.  You can get it through some online resources for about $11.49 plus shipping.  I would love to offer it to anyone out there for $10.00 INCLUDES SHIPPING.

The Senders retails for $7.50 plus shipping through Amazon.com.  I'd love to offer it to everyone for $6.00 INCLUDES SHIPPING.  

SPECIAL OFFER FOR BOTH:  $15.00 Includes shipping!

In addition, there is an amazing author who is writing a series of novels and short stories based on the life of biblical David and his mighty fighting men, and I want to plug his books as well.  They are gritty, powerful, real, and definitely not your "soft" Christian novels, but rather the in-your-face-with-reality sorts of stories, bringing the Bible to life again, not exclusively for men, but especially for them.  I cannot personally offer any holiday discounts, but here is the link to find the books as well as other gifts:  LION OF WAR SERIES

Contact me through my blog by leaving a comment if you want to order a book or books.  

May you rest in the presence of His peace, which passes all understanding!

The Battle

There is a very real battle going on for our hearts.  If we step back and look at each area of our lives, we have numerous opportunities every day to take up an offense about something or someone.  Giving in to offense rather than taking the low road of humility leads to walking in pride.  Choosing not to be offended and walk in forgiveness is the way of Christ and the Cross.  

Click HERE to get your copy of Walking Forward-Discoveries in Freedom and Forgiveness.  While you are there, pick up an extra copy to give to someone who may need encouragement and likes adventuresome stories!

I heard a story.....

I heard a story from someone, and it wasn't your typical story.  This person had an experience not many of us would ever care to undergo.  Many people may not believe the story, but that's ok.  You see, this individual was, like the Apostle Paul, caught up in a vision...whether in the body or not, this individual is not sure, except for the fact that there were physical signs that it was an "in the body" sort of experience.  It's not so much what happened as where it happened....Hell.

Yes, hell is a real place, according to this individual.  Why am I writing about this on my book blog?  Because this individual reported that the only sin that people are in hell for is:

UNFORGIVENESS

Yes, you read that correctly.  It makes sense...those who do not know Jesus as Lord and Savior do not know the gift of forgiveness.  To know the FORGIVER is to know freedom and forgiveness.

Walking Forward - Discoveries in Freedom and Forgiveness is an easy-to-read encapsulation of stories that focus on walking in the gifts of forgiveness and freedom.  Get your copy today HERE, or e-mail me at tmhunarden@gmail.com for your $11.00 signed copy, which includes shipping.  

High School Reunion

Last weekend, I was blessed to be able to attend my 30-year high school reunion.  Wow, am I really that old?  As I was preparing, I sensed the Lord prompting me to bring a box of my books, Walking Forward - Discoveries in Freedom and Forgiveness to the reunion to give away to my former classmates.  


So I did....indeed, it felt strange to hear the comments, "Wow, you wrote a book, Arden?"  And it was even more uncomfortable to hear, "You need to autograph my copy."  


I want to thank all of my classmates who took copies and are reading them now.  You have no idea how much it means to me that you showed that kind of interest.  I heard back from one classmate who shared this:


"Arden, I was flying back to San Francisco reading your book and the woman sitting next to me was craning to read it.  I gave her your contact information so she can get her own copy.  I also want to know where I can get more copies as I can think of a couple of people I'd like to share this with."


Encouraging does not even begin to capture what this person's comments to me did for my heart.  So, for all you readers out there who are looking for a good read, here is a LINK to Amazon.com and here is a LINK for copies at Barnes and Noble.com, including a NOOK version.  Finally, HERE IT IS on Xulon Press, through whom I self-published.  


You can get copies from me as well...for a discounted price and a signed copy.  E-mail me at tmhunarden@gmail.com to order copies from me.


Blessings on you as you read!

Reading....

I must apologize for not posting here in nearly 2 months!  Wow, time flies when things are on the move, like me!  


Just yesterday, a friend of mine was praying for me and Paul.  She said in her prayer that she feels like the Lord wants us to write a book together, that we have stories to tell that will impact people.  We both smiled as others have said the same thing!  After she prayed, I asked her if she had a copy of my book, Walking Forward - Discoveries in Freedom and Forgiveness to which she replied, "No, but I'd love to read it!"  


I asked her this because it's a book of stories that has had an impact on a number of people's lives!  Stories include my adventures hiking in Austria with one of my best friends, tubing down a hurricane water swollen river in VA, watching trees get pruned, receiving a speeding ticket, and the list goes on!  In all of them, I relate how the Lord spoke to me about His freedom, His forgiveness and the necessity of learning His heart.  


Here are a number of links you can follow to get your copy or copies today.  


From Amazon which also offers a Kindle version.


From Barnes and Noble where you can also purchase my second book, The Senders.


From Xulon Press through whom I self-published.


By the way, THANK YOU to those of you who have bought the book!  I am deeply thankful for your support of this self-publishing effort!

Book endorsements

I'm so very thankful for friends who have endorsed my books, Walking Forward - Discoveries in Freedom and Forgiveness and The Senders.


“Arden is passionate in all she does. She has a heart for missionaries and those who support them. "The Senders" specifically recognizes and applauds this behind the scenes group of people that make it possible for missionaries to do what God has called them to do. She also has a longing to see the broken healed. Her first book "Walking Forward" is a helpful tool for those individuals to begin that process of healing. She is a blessing to us all.”

Arden is a detailed, yet concise writer who displays the importance of the Body of Christ coming together as a whole to not only be sent but also to send in her book titled, "The Senders." She captivates the readers eye through her personal experiences and her desire to include various perspectives of those who have sent out missionaries. I highly recommend Arden's book titled, "The Senders". I believe this is the beginning of a new wave of missions on the rise that will cause the Church to rise to another level of involvement of God's redemptive plan for all mankind to know HIM and make HIM known.”

Arden is a remarkable woman who has labored as a teacher in the U.S. and Europe, and has tremendous insight into the application of gospel principles to modern living. Her book The Senders reflects a side of modern missions rarely studied - the sacrificial and committed support that is required to send a missionary abroad, and a look at the people who provide that support - their motivations, their character, and their hopes for making the world a better place.”


“I am writing on behalf of Arden Czaszewicz to highly endorse her character, her work and her two books, "Walking Forward-Discoveries in Freedom and Forgiveness" and "The Senders". Sincerely, Mary Kay Ohaneson-Laughton”


“I came to know Arden on a trip to Kansas City. As two professionals passionate about education, we hit it off immediately. I have read her books and feel they are valuable to Christian audiences. I highly recommend both books.”


“Arden is a brilliant author. When she teaches you a lesson you remember it when the conversation is through. She's a person after God's own heart and the anointing the she has on her life will have an impact on your own.”

“Arden is a gifted writer and storyteller. Her two books are a gem for those who want to grow in their faith. I have enjoyed reading them both and look forward to her next effort. She is an inspiration and has much to teach all of us!”

Short story from Cliff Graham

Hey everyone, Cliff Graham, author of the Lion of War Series, has just published the first short story to come out of the novels. It's called Benaiah and is available on KINDLE at THIS LINK.

This man of God is declaring the truths of Scripture through historical fiction, and it is worth your reading time!