Bad News - - GOOD NEWS!

Recently there's been an overwhelming amount of bad news---on television, in the newspapers, in internet articles, the radio---it seems everywhere we turn, we're being bombarded by reports of crime, war, poverty, and the list goes on. It has been heart-wrenching to read about the fighting in parts of the Middle East, with countless innocent lives being affected. Other parts of the world also have unrest, poverty, and tragic events unfolding.
As a Christian, my heart is so very burdened for the people in these situations--especially the innocent children. So I pray for them---and then pray some more.
At times the "bad news" just gets to be too much. We need to be aware of what's going on in our world--here at home in our country and in other areas too. But I honestly don't believe we are supposed to constantly dwell on the horrible events after we earnestly pray for the people and the situations. We must balance our lives, and for me that means having some GOOD NEWS.
I certainly don't claim to have the answers for the world's problems, but my Bible does. In fact, the Bible is THE guide for life. Now this doesn't mean that opening up my Bible suddenly makes all my problems (or anyone's problems) go away. But reading, studying, and searching through my Bible guides me, comforts me, and instructs me. Best of all, my Bible proclaims the most glorious GOOD NEWS of all: Jesus Christ died for our sins, so for Christians, this means no matter how awful things seem to be here on earth, one day we will LIVE FOREVER with our Savior!! In Heaven where there is NO war, poverty, sickness----NO problems at all! I believe this with all of my heart, because my Bible tells me. In this world of so much bad news, I'm so very thankful that I have GOOD NEWS to remind me of the blessed hope I have in Jesus.
     In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began.   Titus 1:2

Suspense on Sale

My wonderfully talented friend, Author Sandra Orchard, has written a delightful suspense book, Blind Trust. Even though I don't usually read suspense stories, I do enjoy all of Sandra Orchard's books!
This story begins with a young woman (Kate) helping out her elderly neighbor by picking up groceries for her. When Kate hands  the clerk the money her elderly neighbor had given her, the bills are counterfeit. With this event, Kate ends up in the middle of an investigation--and more adventure.
The first evening I began reading Blind Trust, I stayed up way too late because I just couldn't stop reading. So I highly recommend this book to readers--even in they're not usually suspense readers.
As of today (July 15) the E-book version of Blind Trust is on sale for under $3 at all online retailers (including Amazon and CBD.com).
This would also make a great gift for a friend who enjoys reading.
A wonderful book at a wonderful, low price!