Archive for January, 2008

Connecting with God | Virginia Smith

Posted by Ty on 28 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: Connecting with God

Virginia Smith has two Christian Fiction book releases in the next two months, Stuck in the Middle (Feb. 08) and Sincerely, Mayla (Mar. 08).
Virginia, how do you find time to connect with God?
I make time to connect with God. I have Bible study and prayer time every morning before breakfast, and that helps keep [...]

Connecting with God | Dave and Neta Jackson

Posted by Ty on 21 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: Connecting with God

Dave and Neta Jackson co-authored the Trailblazer book series. Today, read how this husband and wife connect with God.
Dave, how do you find time to connect with God?
For most of my life the challenge was indeed “finding time” to connect with God. But a couple years ago I began to lose the sight in [...]

Walking in Mary’s Sandals

Posted by Ty on 16 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: God's Word Unwrapped - Devotions

A few weeks ago now, I mentioned I would post my word for the year on my blog. It’s sixteen days into the new year and I need to publicly post the word, mainly because I keep hearing the word over and over again.  It’s been mentioned in sermons and by people in conversation enough [...]

A Woman’s Journey through 1 Peter

Posted by Ty on 15 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: Bible Study Resources, Reading List

The bible study I attend, meets twice a month.  This winter, our bible study facilitator chose A Woman’s Journey through 1 Peter: 8 Lessons on Confidence by Dee Brestin. This is great timing for this bible study for me and I’m looking forward to this study. In 2008, I really want to stretch myself [...]

Connecting with God | Shana Burton

Posted by Ty on 14 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: Connecting with God

I’m bringing back the “Connecting with God…” series I started over a year ago. I had an opportunity to interview quite a few authors in 2007 and I want to share those interviews, as well as upcoming interviews.
These will usually post on Monday. So if you are looking for fresh ideas, stay tuned. I want [...]

Special Survey from Bethany House Publishers

Posted by Ty on 09 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: The Cookie Jar (Misc)

Ever so often, Bethany House conducts surveys about possible covers for upcoming book releases.
"We at Bethany House Publishers appreciate our readers’ opinions about the books we publish. Occasionally, we seek your input about upcoming products. Click here to take the survey, which should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.  Thank you for your [...]

Can We Count on You?

Posted by Ty on 07 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: God's Word Unwrapped - Devotions

This is going to be a different kind of post for me. CookieAisle is usually pretty light-hearted, but I feel like most of the time I stayed bottled up, so every now and then I’m going to post my opinions. Just for thought.
The other night when I picked up the phone, I immediately felt a [...]

30 Days Through the Bible

Posted by Ty on 01 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: Reading List

I figured I would add a blog entry for the first day of 2008.  I scoured other blogs today and over at Marilynn Griffith’s blog, she asked her annual question about “your word” for the year. I’m still pondering mine and will reveal it later this week.  It’s an “ouch” word and I know it [...]