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Matthew 11:28-30

Matthew 11:28-30 Dear God, Thank you so much that we can come to you for help and rest. Help us to learn from you so that all we do is for you. Thank you for helping us with our burdens and that you ask so little in return. In you we can truly find rest in the midst of troubles and worries. Amen マタイによる福音書11章28-30節 親愛なる神よ、 私たちがあなたに助けを求め、休むことができることを心から感謝します。私たちのすることがすべてあなたのためになるように、あなたから学ぶことができるようにしてください。私たちの重荷を助けてくださりありがとうございます。あなたのおかげで、私たちは悩みや心配の中にあっても、心から安らぎを見出すことができるのです。 アーメン
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Wasabi Wednesday - AWAKEN MY HEART

Captain's Log, Stardate 01.30.2008

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To enter to win today’s book (below), leave a comment on this blog post, giving your name, saying you want to enter, and answering the Wasabi Wednesday question. International readers are welcome to enter!

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Awaken My Heart
by
DiAnn Mills

1803, the colony of Texas. Marianne Phillips, the daughter of a wealthy rancher, has never agreed with her father's harsh treatment of the poor mestizos who first inhabited the colony of Texas. When rebels kidnap Marianne, in hopes her father will trade back their land for her freedom, she realizes her loyalty lies with her abductors, not her father, who plans to marry her off to the don of a nearby estate.

Armando Garcia is the locals' reluctant leader, but his people revere and depend on him. Knowing that without his leadership they'd be forced from their land, Armando accepts his role, but does not approve of the latest attempt to manipulate their enemy. When he learns that Marianne actually speaks his language, of her loyalty to his people, and of the faith that keeps her strong, Armando is faced with a difficult decision. Will his newfound love keep him from letting her go? Or will he set her free and risk losing their land forever?

Wasabi Wednesday question:

What book(s) are you reading right now?

I’m in the middle of Skid by Rene Gutteridge and also Her Unlikely Family by Missy Tippens. Loving both of them!
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Winter Peck said…
I have this book already, so don't enter me. <}:^)

Two books: Reluctant Smuggler by Jill Elizabeth Nelson and Valiant Hope by Donna Fleisher
Wed Jan 30, 06:34:00 AM 2008
Hannah said…
i'm in between books right now but i just finished frasier's island by susan paige davis and it was really good! i'd love to win a copy of this book! hsmuda[at]gmail[dot]com
Wed Jan 30, 07:50:00 AM 2008
PatriciaW said…
Just finished The Pastor's Woman by Jacquelin Thomas. I'm reading Sisters Ink by Rebecca Seitz.
Wed Jan 30, 08:06:00 AM 2008
windycindy said…
I love the cover of the book! It sounds like a wonderful book to read. I like the more historical type of reading. Please enter me in your contest. Thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
Wed Jan 30, 08:40:00 AM 2008
Anonymous said…
Right now I'm reading Stumble on Happiness and The Cheapest Family in America.

njones127 at tampabay dot rr dot com
Wed Jan 30, 10:32:00 AM 2008
Vicki H said…
Right now I'm reading My Heart's in the Lowlands, by Liz Curtis Higgs, and my Accounting 600 textbook (ugh! test tomorrow....)

vicki.hale@gmail.com
Wed Jan 30, 11:05:00 AM 2008
Amy said…
i'm reading Death of a Garage Sale Newbie right now.
It's cute. :)

I would love to read this book, I've seen some great reviews!
mypalamyATgmailDOTcom
Wed Jan 30, 11:09:00 AM 2008
Anonymous said…
Sisters In by Rebeca Seitz

How to Get Your Husband to Listen to you by Nancy Cobb

blogged ya:

http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2008/01/wednesday-edition-of-contests-galore_30.html
Wed Jan 30, 01:16:00 PM 2008
Angela said…
I'm reading Halos by Kristin Heitzman right now.
This sounds like a good book!
angelamariek{at}hotmail{dot}com
Wed Jan 30, 01:35:00 PM 2008
Brittanie said…
I already have the book. I am reading Death of a 6 foot Teddy Bear by Sharon Dunn.
I am giving away a $15 dollar GC to B+N, Booksamillion, or Amazon on my blog for the Bloggy Giveaway. To enter just leave me comment. :)
http://www.abookloverforever.blogspot.com
Wed Jan 30, 03:27:00 PM 2008
Julie Lessman said…
I'm reading Missy Tippens, Her Unlikely Family and loving it!! Please enter me in the contest for Diane Mills book!!

Hugs,
Julie
Wed Jan 30, 05:00:00 PM 2008
MLethbri said…
I'm reading "Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral." I just finished "Ella in Europe" which was a really cute book about taking a beloved dog on a European vacation. Please enter me in the book giveaway! MLLoudRed [at] gmail [dot] com
Wed Jan 30, 06:04:00 PM 2008
Gail said…
I'm reading and older book, "Written on the Wind" by Judith Pella, the first in her "Daughter's of Fortune" series. It is really good, but It'll take me awhile to get through the series.

Please enter me for the book. Sounds interesting.

Gail
bookwurm70 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Wed Jan 30, 09:05:00 PM 2008
Jewelz said…
I'm currently reading "Christy" by Catherine Marshall.
I'd love to be entered.
itsmyemail (at) bigpond.com
Thu Jan 31, 12:38:00 AM 2008
Ausjenny said…
Please enter me.
I just finished Golden Days by Mary Connealy. Im halfway through Mr Cricket by Mike Hussey.
i am about to read A soldier's promise and then Sushi for one
not necessarily inthat order.
ausjenny {at} gmail dot com
Thu Jan 31, 02:46:00 AM 2008
Anonymous said…
I recently finished two Sandra Browmn Books. Now reading Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher.

Count me in.

gautami.tripathy at gmail.com
Thu Jan 31, 03:00:00 AM 2008
Cherie J said…
I just finished Too Good To Be True by Trish Perry which was excellent.

cherierjatyahoo.com
Thu Jan 31, 08:54:00 AM 2008
Stacey said…
Ooh, I adore DiAnn Mills. Please enter me in the drawing. Right now, I'm reading:

Judy Baer's "Sleeping Beauty" for fun...
Rick Warren's "A Purpose Driven Life" to keep a friend accountable...
and Lisa Whelchel's "Creative Correction" for Bible study.

stacey_dale[at]yahoo[dot]com
Thu Jan 31, 09:12:00 AM 2008
Carolynn said…
Please enter me, thanks!
The book I'm reading now is 'Revealed' by Tamera Alexander, book #2 of 'The Fountain Creek Chronicles'.
If you all haven't read this series yet, then you're missing out!! I love it!!
Carolynn
Thu Jan 31, 10:47:00 AM 2008
Anonymous said…
I'm reading Tamera Alexander now. Wonderful books. Please enter me in the Diann Mills contest.

ldneuhof[at]hotmail[dot]com
Thu Jan 31, 08:02:00 PM 2008
Anonymous said…
I'd love to have this book. She's a great author.
Please enter me:
rachelmarie42@yahoo.com
Fri Feb 01, 05:46:00 PM 2008
Anonymous said…
Please can you enter me into the contest too :)

acguest[at]gmail[dot]com
Sun Feb 03, 04:37:00 AM 2008
Anonymous said…
I'd like to enter too please

cherylpasquier2002[at]yahoo [dot] fr

Thanks
Sun Feb 03, 06:39:00 AM 2008
Anonymous said…
Please enter me as well

pamrich51@yahoo.co.uk
Sun Feb 03, 06:48:00 AM 2008
tetewa said…
I'm currently reading Sex and the phychic witch by Annette Blair! tWarner419@aol.com
Sun Feb 03, 10:09:00 AM 2008
Anonymous said…
i am currently reading dying to decorate by cyndy salzmann and forty to life by dave jackson
Sun Feb 03, 11:47:00 AM 2008
Anonymous said…
I'm currently reading The Trouble With Tulip by Mindy Starns Clark and I just finished Mansfield Park by Jane Austen. I have a ton to read after this! :) Please enter me for the contest!
Sun Feb 03, 11:48:00 AM 2008
Joi said…
Currently, I'm reading Ruler of the Realm by Herbie Brennan. Please enter me in the contest...

jo_chicka07[at]yahoo[dot]com
Tue Feb 05, 05:25:00 AM 2008
Anonymous said…
Sounds like a good read :)

danelli04@hotmail.com
Tue Feb 05, 08:18:00 PM 2008
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