Do You Believe In God?

Religion and politics are taboo for authors because you will alienate some of your readers.  All my life I have followed the rules, but this time I’m not.  For one thing you can’t please everyone.  As an author, I know not everyone will like my books for one reason or another.  Since I can’t satisfy everyone, I’ll write what I want.  If people stop following because of my topics so be it.

Right up front, I’ll say I believe in God.  It’s a blind belief, and I don’t need to have it proven to me that he exists.  I’m comfortable with my way of believing.  Others need it scientifically proven, and that’s fine, too.

What I really want to talk about today is the pastor, deacons and priests who lead up our churches and preach to us weekly.  These are normal men and women like you; they can be good or bad people just like you and me.  If one of the church leaders does a dastardly deed such as child molestation, have an affair with someone in the church or anything else considered a sin.  Do you stop going to church and helping others because someone sins?  Do you stop believing in God?

I haven’t stopped going to church or stopped believing in God.  What these people do will be judged here on earth by the court system and by God. I have to admit I’m judgmental when it comes to abusers of children, animals and people in general, but I wouldn’t let any of this stop me from going to church and praying to God.

Many people blame the church for anything that happens within their confines.  This is not necessarily true. The individuals who commit a sin are the ones to blame.  There are some extenuating circumstances if there is a cover up.  In many ways the church leaders are gullible and know the laws of the church but not the laws of their country.  They make mistakes and should be punished, but first they need to be taught what they have done wrong.

Church leaders believe in evil, but they also think everyone can be redeemed.  If someone is really evil they can’t be saved.  The church can’t have it both ways.  Infidelity is considered a lesser sin in our country, but in other countries it is a crime punishable by death. 

There are many who don't believe in God because of all the evil in the world.  What do you believe?

All comments are welcome, but please be respectful of others opinions.  Everyone has an opinion, and we don't have to agree. 

Until next Sunday have a great week.

Best always,

Sandy

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Valentine Day Contest at Romance Books Or Us

Contest Dates:  February 1st -15th (ends midnight EST)

Prize:  $75.00 Gift Card to Amazon or Barnes and Noble plus RBRU tee and tote

How to enter:  Please wait until the first to enter as names will be deleted.

1.  Visit every Gold and Silver author's page and name their latest book

2.  Visit cover model pages and answer:  Who runs "Get into Shape Boot Camp"?

3.  Visit publisher pages and name one of their latest books.

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Have a great week and see you next Sunday.

Sandra K. Marshall

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Are You and Your Spouse on the Same Schedule?

Years ago when we first married, my spouse and I spent all of our time together.  We worked at the same place, and had the same hours.  We were seldom separated from one another.

As we aged, my hubby required less sleep and I found it necessary to get more rest.  I’ve always needed more siesta time.  My husband used to sleep as much as me, but with age he can’t.

Now, he goes to bed by 8 or 9 at night, and I’m never in bed before 10:30 p.m. and sometimes much later.  He’s usually up between four and six in the morning, and I get up at seven thirty most days, unless I stay up very late.

My hubby likes to be on the go all the time and he wants me to go with him.  Since, I’m an author I want to stay home and write.  We compromise so both of us get what we want some of the time but not always.

What differences in your schedule do you have to work out with your spouse?

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Sandy

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Are You and Your Spouse on the Same Schedule?

Years ago when we first married, my spouse and I spent all of our time together. We worked at the same place, and had the same hours. We were seldom separated from one another.

As we aged, my hubby required less sleep and I found it necessary to get more rest. I’ve always needed more siesta time. My husband used to sleep as much as me, but with age he can’t.

Now, he goes to bed by 8 or 9 at night, and I’m never in bed before 10:30 p.m. and sometimes much later. He’s usually up between four and six in the morning, and I get up at seven thirty most days, unless I stay up very late.

My hubby likes to be on the go all the time and he wants me to go with him. Since, I’m an author I want to stay home and write. We compromise so both of us get what we want some of the time but not always.

What differences in your schedule do you have to work out with your spouse?

Anyone who has my ebooks can request a personalized inscription from http://www.kindlegraph.com/authors/SandraKMarshall.

Check me out on Facebook and Twitter: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1496954556and http://www.twitter.com/SandraKMarshall

Have a great week and see you next Sunday.

Sandy

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Do You Have A Dream?

Tomorrow is Martin Luther King Day.  His words, 'I have a dream' have gone down in history and will always be remembered.  Those words apply to all of us.  Everyone should have dreams and some of them should be fulfilled. 

When I was a kid, I thought I wanted to be a spy until I read about some of the things they did to spies.  I wasn't into torture like having your fingernails, eyelids and worse removed.  I dreamed of traveling, and I lucked out in getting a job with an airline so that dream came true. 

 I thought horses were wonderful, and I eventually got one of my own.  Although, I gave him up a few years later when my hubby gave me a choice of him or the horse.  He was afraid I was going to get hurt, and he didn't want to be married to a vegetable.

I loved reading, and I thought I might be able to write.  Hubby wanted me to try.  In fact, it really was his idea, but I began to dream of becoming an author, and I made it.  Now, I have a dream of writing a classic that will be remembered through the ages.  Making the New York Times top ten list is not enough for me.  Smile. 

What is your dream?  If you have one, go for it.  You won't make every dream come true, but more of them will be fulfilled if you try.

Have a great week.  See you next Sunday.

Best always,

Sandra K. Marshall
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Do You Keep Up With Technology?

Hi Everyone,

Technology is forever changing.  Just when you think you know how to do something some bright person comes up with a new idea.  To be honest with you even though technology is helpful I’m at my limit to learning more.  I think.  But maybe not.

Recently, I was shown the latest cell phone and it could do everything I could do on my computer and more.  There were so many apps on that phone.  The person showing it to me had an app for directions to any place he wanted to go.  That phone had every app any person would want to have.  I’m trying to figure out how apps might help me.

I think I did great just learning how to blog and make a website.  I can even size photos, but do I really want to do all this?  No!  I just want to write and forget all of this other stuff. 

On top of all this, my hubby decided to change our server.  So for the last three days, I’ve been trying to change my email address on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Yahoo groups, Google, Yahoo, Ning groups, LinkedIn and Blogger.  I know I’ve forgotten some places. Maybe, it will cut down on my emails.  Grin.

Technology may be great but it causes me more work.  How do you feel about technology?  Do you keep up, or not?

Have a great week.  I’ll see you next Sunday.  In the meantime, feel free to visit my author page at Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/author/sandramarshall  If you want a Kindlegraph for any of my books go to http://kindlegraph.com/requests to request one. 

 

Sandy

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Did You Celebrate the New Year?

Hi Everyone,

I'm a little late getting here today.  No, I wasn't up at midnight to ring in the new year.  Unstead, we started out early yesterday going for breakfast, and we were out all day until about 5:30 p.m. (not late at all) celebrating the end of 2011. 

2011 was a horrible year for many people.  I can't begin to tell you all the horror stories I've heard, but they are chilling.  In 2012, I hope there is some relief in sight for everyone in the world.  

I'm wishing you a happy, healthy and wonderful 2012.

Best Wishes,
Sandra K. Marshall
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