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Title: Wounded Healer, Homeland Heroes Series #1 By: Donna Fleisher Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 304 Vendor: Zondervan Publication Date: 2005 Dimensions: 8.50 X 5.50 (inches) | Weight: 14 ounces ISBN: 0310263948 ISBN-13: 9780310263944 UPC: 025986263942 Series: Homeland Heroes Stock No: WW63944 |
Author: Donna Fleisher
Located in: Lincoln City, Oregon
Submitted: August 09, 2005
Tell us a little about yourself. If Im not already, Ill soon be officially
classified as an old maid. In other words, Im
forty and still single, but I totally love my
life. I wouldnt trade it for a dime. Right now
Im sitting in my comfie recliner, and every so
often I need to stop typing to gaze out my
living room window at the waves of the Pacific
as they crash over my rock. As soon as Im
done here, Im gonna go down on the beach and
hunt for agates. Then catch the tail end of the
sunset. Another gorgeous setting of the sun over
the Pacific Ocean as seen from the shores of
Nelscott Beach in Lincoln City, Oregon. Ahh.
Home.
What was your motivation behind this project? I wanted so much to write about the friendships between women, especially a pair of women who just so happened to be soldiers in the U.S. Army and who met and forged their friendship in the tension of an impending war. But I also wanted to show the way God uses friendship to bring people to Him. I wanted to show the need for us to persevere in the lives of our friends to point them to Christ. Obviously, it is the Holy Spirit who draws people unto Himself. But many times He relies on the perseverance of a friend to get that persons attention. Some people, without that perseverance, will remain oblivious to what He is trying to do in their lives. No, we cant drag someone kicking and screaming to Jesus and make them be saved. But we can care enough to persist. We can care enough to stand by our friends and be their light whatever they decide. Some people call it Friendship Evangelism and debate its effectiveness. I simply call it love. To love others as Jesus Christ loves themto see in them what He seesis to follow Him. Is to obey Him. Is to live as He lived.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? I would love for readers to put the book down at the end and just bask in the wonder of Salvation. When Gods Spirit literally moves into a persons soul and sets up camp, it is, indeed, the very touch of God Himself on our mortal bodies. It is real, more real than any experience the natural man can know. To be alive in the redemption of Jesus Christ and to know God the Father truly as Father, is life as it was created to be lived. The abundant life in Christ. If a reader puts the book down and wonders if this life can be her own, I want her to know it can. And it will, the moment she leans into Jesus and accepts who He is and all He has done for her.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? There are three ministers I rely on to teach me about Jesus and what it means to follow Him. Gayle Erwin teaches about the Nature of Jesus, about who He was when He walked this earth and who He still is as Lord of Lords. Margaret Beckers artistry simply sustains me. Francine Rivers is my example in this industry. When I need to remember what its all about, I listen to Francine. Amen.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: I once worked in a fish plant on an Aleutian Island in Alaska. And I once pumped gas. For two weeks. (In Oregon we still dont have self- serve.) Ive worked at a convenience store. And as a motel housekeeper. I once searched for spotted owls. I once hauled almost everything that had anything to do with my four years of writing novels to the fire ring at a local state park and watched it all go up in flames. Sometimes one needs to do that. To simply step away and ask the Lord, Okay, whats next? If you do that, be prepared. He just may be biding His time (and yours) until that perfect moment. He has that way about Him. So, until your perfect moment, whatever and whenever that may be, keep trusting Him. And dont be afraid. He is a big God, and His love is complete. If you have no idea why Im bringing this up, I invite you to check out my blog, especially the Entire Adventure posts. God is very big, and He also has a terrific sense of humor. Its the journey He savors in us, not the outcome. Right now, I pray your journey with Him is sweet. And when were finally able to rest in Christs presence and to hear each others stories I cant wait to hear yours. Until then, vaya con Dios, and thanks for being there! with love, donna
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