Interview with Heather Joel [22:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (3)

Phil Joel (of Newsboys fame) and his wife, Heather, have been working in the children’s ministry in their church for the past six years. They have recently launched a new ministry for families, DeliberateKids, to help aid parents in teaching their kids about the Lord.

I recently had the chance to chat with Heather about DeliberateKids, being a mom and what it’s like to be married to one of Christian music’s biggest stars. Click the player above to listen in! Read the rest of this entry »

From the original Things I’m Thankful For post:
I realized recently that I’ve had a bad attitude. Of course there are reasons behind it and yet I know that my attitude is to be like that of Christ (Philippians 2:5) and it certainly hasn’t been lately. So, I’m embarking on a new journey today - a journey of thankfulness.

As often as possible, I’m going to post things that I’m grateful for. Some may seem silly, some will be serious, but I pray all will bring glory to God.

I invite you to join me! Simply post a comment below to join in.

Today I’m grateful for:
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Our first teleseminar was a great success!

We’re launching a series of teleseminars to give you an edge in marketing and growing your business!

We’ve put together “Teleseminar Packages” so that you can purchase more than 1 at a time and save some money! Click HERE to learn more!

The teleseminars will be held every three weeks on the following topics:

* Press release Writing - Article Writing (7/30 - DONE!)

* Blogging / Newsletters / Social Networking (8/20)

* Marketing - Part II - “Out of the Box” Promotional Ideas, Other Marketing Tips, Direct Mail, Online Marketing, and more
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 Interview with Margaret McSweeney [27:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (22)

Margaret lives with her husband and two daughters in a Chicago suburb. Her book, A Mother’s Heart Knows was published by Thomas Nelson in 2005. Go Back and Be Happy, a co-authored book will be published by Lion Hudson in July 2008.

Margaret has been featured on Greg Wheatly’s “Prime Time America,” TLN’s “Aspiring Women,” and LeSea’s “The Harvest Show.” Margaret writes freelance articles for The Daily Herald, the largest suburban Chicago newspaper. Notable interviews include Wolfgang Puck, Thomas Kinkade, Susan Branch and Dr. John Gottman. Margaret also wrote a feature article for crosswalk.com.

With a master’s degree in international business, Margaret became a vice president in the corporate finance division of a New York City bank and worked there from 1986-1993. Supporting charitable causes is important to Margaret. For the past five years, she has served on the board of directors for WINGS, an organization that helps abused women and their children get a new start in life.

Leah Martensen is a talented artist. Her newest CD, Still… , is a great example of her talent. It contains 10 tracks including songs like Ten Thousand Angels, Something Beautiful and The Beauty Of It All. I did have one small complaint in that the CD seems really soft compared to other CDs I own. Overall, though, I enjoyed listening.

Sample tracks can be listened to on Amazon and more information can be found on Martensen’s website.

I realized recently that I’ve had a bad attitude. Of course there are reasons behind it and yet I know that my attitude is to be like that of Christ (Philippians 2:5) and it certainly hasn’t been lately. So, I’m embarking on a new journey today - a journey of thankfulness.

As often as possible, I’m going to post things that I’m grateful for. Some may seem silly, some will be serious, but I pray all will bring glory to God.

I invite you to join me! Simply post a comment below to join in.

Today I’m grateful for:
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 Interview With William P. Young [30:11m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (32)

A few other bloggers and I got together yesterday for a wonderful interview with William P. Young, author of the New York Times Bestseller, The Shack.

About the Book:
Mackenzie Allen Philips’ youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later in the midst of his Great Sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend.

Against his better judgment he arrives as the shack on a wintry afternoon and walk back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change Mack’s world forever.

In a world where religion seems to grow increasingly irrelevant The Shack wrestles with the timeless question, Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain? The answers Mack gets will astound you and perhaps transform you as much as it did him. You’ll want everyone you know to read this book.
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When I saw the Problogger book, written by Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett, I knew I needed to check it out. I love Problogger.net (Rowse’s site) and know that these guys are truly pro’s at blogging. So, I set out to see if the book was as awesome as the website. Thankfully, it is.

The book has enough information to get someone started who has never blogged before. From how to set up the blog and how to choose a name to more advanced skills like customizing blog templates. Rowse and Garrett make use of pictures to help readers visualize what they are learning and give clear, concise definitions of terms that those new to blogging may not be familiar with.

Problogger is also perfect for those already familiar with blogging, covering things like how to monetize your blog (with real ideas - not just fluff), how often to post, and even how to sell your blog.

I’m honestly still digging through this book. There is so much great information packed inside that I may need to read it again just to make sure I didn’t miss anything. If you’re interested in blogging or simply want to fine tune the blog you already have then this is a book that you won’t want to miss.
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I’ve loved Cindy Morgan’s music for years, so I was very excited to hear that she has a new album out. I’m even more thrilled to have the opportunity to review it!

The CD is gorgeous. I don’t know if music can be ‘gorgeous,’ but that’s the word I’d use to describe it. Morgan’s voice is strong and rich and the songs are full of deep, meaningful lyrics.

The CD has 11 brand-new songs (which you can hear snippets of on Morgan’s website) and each is delightful. My personal favorite is number five, The Sun Shines Through. The title track, Beautiful Bird, is another of my favorites. Each track has a little different feel and it makes for a wonderful listening experience.
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 Standard Podcast [60:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (6)

This week on MomCast LIVE we welcomed mom entrepreneurs Ann-Michele Ewert of Jolica.com

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Glynnis Whitwer, author of Work @ Home.