I’m guest blogging on Seriously Write today, with some encouragement for writers who are feeling invisible. I’d love for you to drop by, read, and comment.
January 11, 2019
by autumn macarthur
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December 25, 2018
by autumn macarthur
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Praying you have a joyful and blessed Christmas
Merry Christmas! I hope all is well with you and those you love at this busy and blessed time of year.
If you can, stop for a minute now, take a deep breath, and let the joy and wonder of God’s ultimate gift to us sink deep into your heart. His Son. The King of Heaven chose to be born as a human baby in the humble of circumstances, so that thirty-three years later He could die to give us all new life and a forever Light that far outshines the Bethlehem stars.
I pray that we all truly feel that blessing this Christmas, and always. And that as we give Him thanks for His gift, we each surrender more of our heart to Him, entrust more of our life to Him, open more of our mind to Him, and know His peace.
… You will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 TLB
December 14, 2018
by autumn macarthur
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Who I Want to Be
Who I Want to Be: A devotional journey through the book of Matthew
I’m so glad to announce this multi-author devotional compiled by Camy Tang is now available to purchase!
For women struggling with any aspects of their lives, 31 authors have written heartfelt devotional readings through the Biblical book of Matthew. We pray that from this devotional book, you will realize that Jesus loves you deeply. You are not alone. There is no place you have gone that is too far away from God, and He can help you to be the person who you want to be.
Click here for more information about Who I Want to Be. Available on most major bookselling sites for just 99c, and also in paperback. All proceeds from this devotional go toward creating and freely distributing a Japanese version in Japan!
November 16, 2018
by autumn macarthur
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Thank you, dear readers!
Thank you so much to all the wonderful readers who lifted my four-book Christmas set Together for Christmas to #1 in Christian Anthologies (boxed sets) this week. I appreciate you, you’re a blessing to me, and I truly hope you enjoyed the sweet Christian romances!
September 9, 2018
by autumn macarthur
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Happy Grandparents Day!
Happy Grandparents Day!
Unfortunately I have no memories of either of my grandmothers, as one died just before I was born, the other when I was a baby. But I have fond memories of both my English grandfather, who I only saw twice, and my Australian grandfather, who we shared a home with till I was ten.
He built the house we lived in, grew vegetables, kept hens, planted an orchard, and was a beekeeper. Growing up there was such an adventure! From waking up to see a wallaby (a smaller species of kangaroo) in our back yard, to the first taste of honey straight from the comb, to watching storms over the hills and the stars at night from the big verandah, I loved living with Poppy!
If you can, create a precious memory today! And if you don’t get that opportunity remember a precious blessing from the past.
And if you like reading Christian romances featuring grandparents, here are some suggestions!
The relationship of Maddie and her grandmother, Liz, is central to my story Calm & Bright (also part of the Come to the Lake boxed set!). Or there’s the entire multi-author series triggered by a grandmother’s love for her grandchildren – A Tuscan Legacy!
July 17, 2018
by autumn macarthur
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My testimony, and a lovely review of La Risposta!
You can read the story of how Jesus called me back to loving Him and calling Him Lord, plus see a lovely review of La Risposta, on Among the Reads!
April 1, 2018
by autumn macarthur
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He is risen!
What extremes of emotion Mary Magdalene must have felt that first Easter. Tears as she stood at the foot of the cross on Friday with the other women who loved Jesus, watching him suffer and die. A grieving Saturday while the women waited for the Sabbath to end so they could attend to his proper burial care. Then on Sunday, she went to his tomb with a heavy heart carrying salves and herbs, expecting to care for his dead body. Instead, terrifyingly, she found the tomb empty. And finally joy again, when she met the resurrected Jesus in the garden!
Death could not hold Him. The same mighty power used to create all-that-is defeated the spiritual death and separation from God human free will brought into the world.
His defeat of death means we have new life too, in Him. He is not gone or taken away as Mary feared when she found the tomb empty. He is not far from any of us. We just need to turn to see Him, to hear Him when He speaks our name, and say YES to His gift of life.
Not only when we first choose to call Him Lord, but daily, hourly, with every breath. So many yeses to say! Yes to freedom from our past mistakes, no matter what we’ve done. Yes to being right with God, all separation ended. Yes to His life-giving Spirit. Yes to choosing to follow where He leads.
And harder yeses too. Yes to Him opening all our dead places, all those hopes and dreams and fears and hurts we’ve closed off, shut away in a tomb and sealed with a heavy stone. Yes to that stone being rolled away, those hurts being healed, those hopes transformed.
Yes to new beginnings, with God and with others. Yes to forgiving as we are forgiven, freely and completely. Yes to our hearts being made new and filled with His love and His joy, again and again and again.
As often as we need, He is there for us. This Resurrection Sunday, and every day.
Blessings,
February 14, 2018
by autumn macarthur
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Whether you are married or single, in a relationship or alone, old or young, I pray that you feel the one love that never ends wrap warmly and softly around you today – God’s amazing love!
Blessings,
PS – if you’d like a FREE romantic and faith-filled read for Valentine’s Day, Forget Paris is free till February 16th.
January 1, 2018
by autumn macarthur
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Happy New 2018!
My prayer for you as we enter a whole new year:
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
(Numbers 6:24-26 New International Version)
December 25, 2017
by autumn macarthur
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Hoping your Christmas is joy-filled!
Praying all my readers have a wonderfully joy-filled and blessed Christmas, as we celebrate the greatest gift of all – God’s gift to us of redemption through Jesus!
