RECALL NOTICE

Posted on January 21, 2013 by SHIRL

The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.  This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype unit’s code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units.

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This defect has been identified as “Subsequential Internal Non-morality,” more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.

Some of the symptoms include:

1. Loss of direction

2. Foul vocal emissions

3. Amnesia of origin

4. Lack of peace and joy

5. Selfish or violent behavior

6. Depression or confusion

7. Fearfulness

8. Idolatry

9. Rebellion

The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect.

The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.

The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.

Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure.

Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component.

No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:

1. Love

2. Joy

3. Peace

4. Patience

5. Kindness

6. Goodness

7. Faithfulness

8. Gentleness

9. Self control

Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (BEST Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.

WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list, and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus.

DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility. Thank you for your attention!

- GOD

P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by ‘Knee mail’!

Because HE Lives!

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MAKE YOUR DAY A SHAY DAY

Posted on January 17, 2013 by SHIRL

What would you do?  You make the choice. Don’t look for a punch line, there isn’t one.  Would you have made the same choice?

At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves children with learning disabilities, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question:

‘When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does, is done with perfection.

Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do.

Where is the natural order of things in my son?’

The audience was stilled by the query.

The father continued, ‘I believe that when a child like Shay, who was mentally and physically disabled comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes in the way other people treat that child.’

Then he told the following story:

Shay and I had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, ‘Do you think they’ll let me play?’ I knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but as a father I also understood that if my son were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps.

As I approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could play, the boy looked around for guidance and said, ‘We’re losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we’ll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning.’

Shay struggled over to the team’s bench and, with a broad smile, put on a team shirt. I watched with a small tear in my eye and warmth in my heart. The boys saw my joy at my son being accepted.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay’s team scored a few runs but was still behind by three.

In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as I waved to him from the stands.

In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shay’s team scored again.

Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat.

At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game?

To my surprise, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn’t even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball.

However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay’s life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make contact.

The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed.

The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay.

As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.

The game would now be over.

The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman.

Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game.

Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman’s head, out of reach of all team mates.

Everyone from the stands and both teams started yelling, ‘Shay, run to first!

Run to first!’

Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base.

He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled.

Everyone yelled, ‘Run to second, run to second!’

Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the base.

By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had the ball. The smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team.

He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher’s intentions so he threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman’s head.

Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home.

All were screaming, ‘Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay’

Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, ‘Run to third!  Shay, run to third!’

As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the spectators, were on their feet screaming, ‘Shay, run home! Run home!’

Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team.

‘That day’, said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, ‘the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world’.

Shay didn’t make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making me so happy, and coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!

A wise man once said every society is judged by how it treats it’s least fortunate amongst them.

May your day, be a Shay Day.

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BIBLE BITES AND THE CROSS IMAGE

Posted on January 11, 2013 by SHIRL

You never know when God is going to give you a gift.  And it may take a while to realize that what He’s given you really is a gift that can be used to glorify Him.

In August 2008 I woke up early one morning and took two quick sunrise photos with my pocket camera.  Two days later I downloaded a number of pictures to my computer and was very pleasantly surprised.

Just over the tree line while mist was rising up from the lake, my small camera captured two very interesting images of a sunrise in progress.

Everyone who views these photos comments on the cross image which is why I’ve chosen to copyright these images.  And this photo is my logo and is on my first BIBLE BITES book MEET GOD AND HIS SON, published four years later.

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BIBLE BITES – QUICK START

Posted on January 11, 2013 by SHIRL

4 The Love of Books – Where Books Rule

http://myheartbelongs2books.blogspot.com/2012/12/bible-bites-by-shirley-kufeldt.html#

Apple Blossom – 12/20/2012

Need a quick start to your day? Bible Bites are just the thing for you then. A brief inspirational message to kick start the day. Keep them in your pocket, purse, glove compartment, desk draw for quick access. Each booklet is themed with about a month of daily readings right at your finger tips.

learn more about these booklets on the tour page.

http://storiesforchildren.tripod.com/worldofinknetwork/shirley-kufeldt-nov-12.html

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STORIES FOR CHILDREN INTERVIEWS BIBLE BITES AUTHOR

Posted on January 7, 2013 by SHIRL

MEET AUTHOR SHIRLEY KUFELDT

http://storiesforchildren.tripod.com/webonmediacontents/FG%20magazine%20Shirley%20Kufeldt.pdf

Stories for Children

Being the fourth daughter of five girls and having an identical twin left me with bottled up emotions when my father died when I was 12 years old. I married my husband when we were 25; we built our suburban house and had two daughters. When my daughters were youngsters, I accepted Christ.

Once codependent issues were visited through the lens of recovery at a church support group, I learned that childhood events effected personality development and impact family and marital relationships.  Over the years, I worked temp jobs and developed my admin skills. Like millions of other Americans, I was affected by economic conditions so I turned to God asking what I could do for retirement income:  Develop a series of small topical journals called  BIBLE BITES.

What are some of the things that have influenced / inspired your writing?

I developed the BIBLE BITES series because I felt a need that wasn’t being met elsewhere. And if I had this problem of not comprehending my past in light of God’s Word, it was probably a problem for others as well.  I attended a codependent support group for a number of years and too many attendees would not do the homework which, in many cases, was a twelve-step program focused on the Bible. Incomplete homework resulted in an inadequate comprehension of God’s love and His desire for reconciliation of sinners to Himself. The abandonment women felt prior to the support group continued and many women gave up on discovering God’s best for their lives.

So BIBLE BITES are just that—topical books with short Scripture passages to pray God’s Word and  enhance a relationship with Christ.

Can you share some writing experiences with us?

For the most part, I read my Bible and circle those verses that I want to add to future titles of BIBLE BITES. I like the New Living Translation and copy and paste verses with the software program Bible Explorer to select Scripture for BIBLE BITES. I categorize verses according to topic, and choose specific verses per title, arranging those verses in a logical sequence with a beginning, a body and then a conclusion that I would like a targeted audience to reach.

Tell us briefly about your recently published book and what you feel is the most important topic / sub-message you share.

The title BIBLE BITES is on the front cover of each book to imply an on-going series of devotionals. Each small devotional includes several pages for prayer requests.  Most of the booklets are pages for journaling as the reader responds to topical verses. Because most people have never written down their prayer requests, they learn to turn a wish into a prayer request and give it to God.

The back cover of each book includes a good introduction to that book’s topic. When you consider that all of your actions are based on what you believe, BIBLE BITES describe a loving God who will intervene for an outcome that glorifies Him while bringing believers into a more intimate and personal relationship with Him.

Like all authors, you have had your fair share of rejection letters. You obviously did not let the letters deter you. How did you keep your determination without getting discouraged?

A long time ago, I heard that when you’re down to nothing at all, you’ll find God is all you need. With the current economy, I have very few options here in northern Wisconsin for any type of a decent retirement income. So confirmation from God is a good night’s sleep, which I enjoy after completing different activities for BIBLE BITES. That confirmation from God propels me forward.

It has been my experience, some things come quite easily (like creating the setting) and other things aren’t so easy (like deciding on a title). What comes easily to you and what do you find more difficult?

I’ve always done admin work in offices and discovered that I’m good at certain aspects on computers, a good organizer, proofreader, and can edit my own work to my personal satisfaction. So putting together BIBLE BITES wasn’t hard at all. There was a bit of a learning curve—entering verses into Bible Explorer, copy and pasting. I’ve learned to streamline my process—I want to be as efficient as possible. Marketing and promoting BIBLE BITES is my biggest challenge as this is all very new to me, but I will learn product promotion.

Please describe to us your relationship between you and your editor. What makes an author/editor relationship a success?

I’m less of a writer and more of an organizer. Once the contract was finalized, Halo Publishing pushed me to finalize my end because I needed books by a certain date. E-mails with attachments were promptly reviewed; edits and changes were quickly made. Halo Publishing delivered on time.

When they write your obituary, what do you hope they will say about your books and writing? What do you hope they will say about you?

I loved my family very much and am eternally grateful to Christ for the salvation He offers. One specific verse changed my life for eternity as I learned about God’s love for me and fell in love with His blessings.  I developed the habit of reading my Bible to select Scripture for journaling, to make it easy for others to understand God’s unconditional love and the great value He places on each of us because we are His highest creation.

Is there any particular book when you read it, you thought, “I wish I had written that!”?

No, but because I am an excellent proofreader and have learned to edit to a specific word count, I will make this statement:

Three things are certain in life—death, taxes and the desire to edit someone else’s work.

Have you ever suffered from writer’s block? If yes, how did you ‘cure’ it?

I keep my Word documents open on my computer for days on end—I don’t turn off my computer; I select ‘hibernate.’ Each time I return to my computer, my work is still there, patiently waiting for me. The documents remain ‘open’ till completion.

What type of books do you mostly write?

I’ll continue to work on new titles for the BIBLE BITES Devotional Series. I think it’s important for future generations to have a devotional record of their family member’s hopes, dreams and prayers, and how God responded. There may be some revelations, but honesty in your relationship with God may bring clarity to issues that have plagued a family for generations.

Tell us about your writing space.

In my small computer room, I use two computers, a desktop and a laptop, each with two screens for efficiency. On occasion, both are on at the same time. My husband commented I now need eight eyeballs. I pulled a chair from the lower level kitchen table because it rocks.

Is there anything you’d go back and do differently now that you have been published, in regards to your writing career?

I think God used delays in finding a printer/publisher to firmly solidify my desire to publish BIBLE BITES.  Due to shyness, I hesitated asking others for  advice. But because this was God’s idea from the beginning, I really didn’t have other options. Keep on moving forward, with a firm desire to glorify God in your efforts.

Do you do first drafts on a computer or by hand?

I started to collect verses in a small notebook, but I can’t sort verses on paper. Now everything is on my computer and flash drives.

What happens before sitting down to write? (Explain your creative process.)

My original audience for BIBLE BITES is obviously seekers and families. But now I can read an article or hear something on the radio or TV that will generate the idea for a new audience, topic or title for BIBLE BITES.  For instance, I read an article about training  offered to Christian lawyers by Alliance Defending Freedom and it occurred to me to  compile verses from a legal and justice point of view. Another time, while reading the New  Testament, I was excited to find many verses  targeting prayer for missionaries.

Do you do a lot of research for your books?

As I read my Bible, I circle those verses that can be added to Bible Bites. I have about a dozen books that categorize Scripture by topic.

Use this space to tell us more about your books.

The Bible, beginning in Genesis, is God’s record of sin, faith and eternal reconciliation. Because there is nothing new under the sun, each book’s characters represent God’s pursuit and the reconciliation of sinners to Himself. Every repentant sinner seeking redemption finds mercy (pardon for sins) and grace (the undeserved gift of eternal salvation).

My father died when I was 12 years old and the big lesson I learned after his death is that life goes on. I learned a different lesson when in my 40’s when my mother died. It’s all just stuff. As executor of her living trust, it was my responsibility to dispose of her assets. Items were passed on to family members, sold, given away, but the old photos were the real family treasure. BIBLE BITES, the written journal of a walk of faith, is a similar family treasure.

BIBLE BITES booklets are small pocket-sized monthly journals that include current prayer requests and focused daily Scripture for journaling and reflection. This is a simple solution to a situation many would like to resolve. Through BIBLE BITES people can easily learn, memorize or meditate on Scripture as they journal regularly with direction and purpose.

 Learn, memorize and meditate on Bible verses

 List current prayer requests

 Respond and react to God’s Word “where you are each day”

 Quickly journal each day in a small topical booklet with a daily Scripture verse

 Introduce God as the One who loves you unconditionally

 Use BIBLE BITES as an easy gift idea in place of a greeting card

 Carry BIBLE BITES in pocket, purse, briefcase, backpack

 BIBLE BITES is inexpensive, sold over the internet

Because it takes 21 days to develop a habit. Bible Bites firmly establishes the habit of spending five minutes each day with God’s Word.

Book Titles:

MEET GOD AND HIS SON

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-61244-099-6

GOALS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-61244-100-9

AMERICA, LAND THAT I LOVE

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-61244-101-6

THE WOW FACTOR

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-61244-102-3

Publisher: Halo Publishing, Int.

Places where your book(s) are available for sale:  www.halopublishing.com

(Verses come from the New Living Translation)

Copyright © 2012 Stories for Children Magazine

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BIBLE BITES are available for purchase through Halo Publishing, www.halopublishing.com

My blog spot is www.Biblebites.net

The World of Ink Network will be touring my  personal devotions book series, Bible Bites published by Halo Publishing International throughout November 2012. However, you can visit my tour page and the blogs I’ve visited any time. You can find out more about my World of Ink Author/Book Tour at http://tinyurl.com/bb3ofxd

To learn more about other World of Ink Tours visit http://worldofinknetwork.com

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THE WOW FACTOR: BIBLE BITES, PERSONAL DEVOTIONS

Posted on January 7, 2013 by SHIRL

Book Review:  The WOW Factor by Shirley Kufeldt

http://blogcritics.org/books/article/book-review-the-wow-factor-bible/

Blog Critics Book Review – Irene S. Roth – 12/11/2012

Shirley Kufeldt’s The Wow Factor: Bible Bites, Personal Devotions is a unique book with a powerful message—if we follow God, He will bestow love, grace and mercy. All we have to do is to live a life obedient to God.

This small journal-type book will help the reader be amazed by the deeds of the Lord. God adopted us into his family and he is a God of forgiveness, slow to anger, and rich in unfailing love. His mercies never cease. God saves us through his mercy because he is filled with kindness. But God asks that we don’t keep sinning and that we live a pure life in Him. We should be controlled by the Holy Spirit and do things that please God as much as possible.

The Wow Factor contains a list of verses which describe God’s love, grace, and mercy for all of us who decide to follow Him. This book is small and it can be carried with us everywhere we go. The format of the book allows the reader to make ample notes on the scriptural passages, as well as record prayer requests. It will act as a reminder for us to fix our thoughts on what is true, honourable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. The Godly life is really within our reach.

The Wow Factor will be a wonderful contribution to every reader who is seeking to live a life filled with grace and unconditional love. I know I will be carrying this book with me and meditating on it often. Thanks Shirley for such a wonderfully inspiring book!

 

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BIBLE BITES AUTHOR INTERVIEWED

Posted on January 4, 2013 by SHIRL

Spotlight Interview with Debut Author Shirley Kufeldt

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/292540

American Chronicle – VS Grenier – 11/24/2012

Shirley Kufeldt grew up with three older sisters and an identical twin sister in the Chicago area in the 1950´s. Her father died when she was 12-years-old and her oldest sister was a senior in high school. Her mother was left to handle their father´s business and some real estate property in Chicago.

After her first daughter was a year old she began attending Bible studies at a local church, learning on 1 John and Romans, then a Discovery Class which ultimately led to accepting Christ.

In the Fall of 1997 she participated in a Christian support group –Making Peace with Your Past. “We had a licensed therapist lead our group and this study really opened up my eyes to my childhood and in 1999, I began attending Celebrate Recovery. Learning a lot about codependency and boundaries was a big benefit,” said Kufeldt.

This is what lead her into journaling and later putting together her book series, Bible Bites: Personal Devotions. “For too many people, reading the Bible, God´s Word, is too much of a challenge so they neglect picking up a Bible and do not learn what God has to say about any number of topics. Too many people only know God as judge who only punishes sinners, but have a misguided conception of His love, grace and compassion. They blame God for the sins others commit against them. They live their lives based on misconceptions about God, and a secular lifestyle is the result,” shared Kufeldt.

“We each look differently at Scripture, and respond to and reflect on God´s Word based on ‘where we are today.’ In a non-threatening manner, Seekers are introduced to God as the One who loves them unconditionally and pursues them by answering prayer His Way: Definitely, Denied, Delayed, Differently, Distributed a bit at a time.”

Becoming an author was never a lifetime goal, but over the years, Shirley learned she had certain talents and has been developing them over the past few years in some of her personal interests. “I´ve been attending Bible studies since 1980 and over the years have been encouraged to journal my walk with Christ. I had tried a number of formats but no format ever lasted very long until the economic problems that millions of Americans experienced in the past four years. About ten years ago, I had purchased a journal from a friend and finally pulled it out to journal at the end of 2008. I completed the journal in a month and I wanted more. I had finally found something that worked for me, but it was over. So I asked God what He wanted me to do, first because of finances and, second because I finally enjoyed journaling,” said Kufeldt.

Each paperback journal is small enough to fit in a purse, backpack, pocket or briefcase. There are two pages for prayer requests and each journal is a specific theme with over 50 scriptures, one or two for each day for journaling. “I´ve been journaling in this format for three years and have developed the habit of combining scripture and my prayer requests,” said Kufeldt.

There are four journals to start: MEET GOD AND HIS SON, THE WOW FACTOR, GOALS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS, andAMERICA, LAND THAT I LOVE.

The World of Ink Network will be touring author Shirley Kufeldt´s personal devotions book series, Bible Bites published by Halo Publishing International. You can find out more about Shirley Kufeldt´s World of Ink Author/Book Tour at http://tinyurl.com/bb3ofxd

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BIBLE BITES DEVOTIONALS PUBLISHED

Posted on January 2, 2013 by SHIRL

http://familiesmatter2us.blogspot.com/2012/11/interview-with-author-shirley-kufeldt.html

SFC Blog:  Families Matter to US

Interview with author Shirley Kufeldt  – 11/20/2012

Albert Einstein: God always takes the simplest way.

After growing up with four sisters in Illinois, then raising two daughters, Shirley Kufeldt and her husband left Illinoisa nd her daughters to retire to Northern Wisconsin in 2007. Having participated in Bible studies for over 30 years and hearing of the efforts of so many others over the years to document their personal walk of faith, she developed the Bible Bites series. Mrs. Kufeldt participates in Tea Party activities as time allows and cares for her one grandchild (when asked) with joy.

Tell us about your current books.

Bible Bites are small pocket-sized topical journals which include scripture directed to a specific topic. There are two pages for your current prayer requests.

The remainder of each book includes a different scripture for each day for journaling to develop the habit of journaling regularly with direction and purpose. This is an easy format to spend time with God and to learn, memorize and meditate on Scripture. With reflection on Scripture, you can respond to God with rejoicing, repentance, renewal and reconciliation.

There are four journals to start:

MEET GOD AND HIS SON

THE WOW FACTOR

GOALS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS

AMERICA, LAND THAT I LOVE

Can you tell us about your publisher and how the process worked in getting published?

I really began the process at the end of 2008, slowly moving toward my goal. It was always “out there” but I never solidified the process because I could not find a printer that met my specifications for size and cost. I searched numerous websites for self publishing, made numerous phone calls, sent various e-mails and finally came across Halo Publishing. More phone calls and e-mails. In summer 2012 I mentioned to Lisa Umina that Eagle River has their Cranberry Fest in October which is attended by 40,000 people. Lisa grabbed on that and found a printer that would deliver just prior to October Fest, which features many crafts and baked goods using cranberries. My booth was not a success at a craft event but I have great faith in my four titles because I’ve been journaling for three years and have enjoyed answered prayers many times.

How did you get the idea for this book?

My retirement income dwindled and the prospects for economic prosperity are slim in northern Wisconsin. Asking God what to do is always a good starting place and the idea for Bible Bites is the result of prayer.

Over the years we all discover something that we’re good at. I worked on my administrative talent and am good at organizing. “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” This just came naturally to me.

Writing books was never a life-time goal, but over the years I’ve learned that I have certain talents and have been developing them over the past few years in some of my personal interests. My Mother brought all five of her daughters to church all the time as we grew up. I knew John 3:16, but somehow I missed something very important. I assumed that heaven is a free gift for everyone. I believed in God, but I never knew that I had to BELIEVE God, take Him at His Word, confess that I am a sinner in need of a Savior. This is all very important to me now because I missed it and I’m quite certain that a lot of other people missed this very important detail as well.

What do you enjoy most about writing?

My favorite part is finding the verses. The first year I had no idea how to accomplish this task. I asked God where to look to find verses for my Bible Bites series and spent a year in two books: My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers; and Search for Significance by Robert McGee. Because of the need for a wide variety of verses for so many different topics, I’ve also purchased a number of books with selected verses by topics.

I finally got the “brilliant” idea to just read my own Bible and developed the skill of reading scripture and selecting those verses that can easily apply to journaling that I will be able to categorize by topic.

Once verses are categorized, they must be arranged for a specific audience, with a beginning that leads to a topical conclusion.

What is the most difficult part of writing?

I don’t do the writing.

I compile verses.

Sort by topic.

Arrange the verses to reach a conclusion: God is in control and sinners need a Savior.

How has publishing a book changed your life?

Not too much change at this point.

What are your plans now?

Blog on a regular basis. Write on a regular basis so that others can learn to incorporate God’s Word into specific prayers.

What is your best tip for aspiring authors?

I’ve learned that when God continually puts the same idea into my mind, it’s for a reason. Once I take action because of God’s prompting or encouragement, either anxiety melts away, or the prompting totally ends. That tells me that I obeyed God and He is in charge of the results at some point in the future. Learn to pay attention to those prompting – take action – pray – do something. The results are up to God. I’m good with that.

Is there anything else you would like to share with our readership?

Most of my life I’ve always been a shy person but current events have brought me out of my shell in the past four years. First, my financial conditions and the need for retirement income brought me closer to God as the One who can meet my needs. Second, I have participated in a tea party group here in WI for over three years now. We begin our meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. These are the two main ingredients that brought me out of my shell and propel my life to a purpose that will glorify God.

Where can we go to buy your book?

Halo publishing:  www.halopublishing.com and www.BibleBites.net

WHY BIBLE BITES?

For too many people, reading the Bible, God’s Word, is too much of a challenge so they neglect picking up a Bible and do not learn what God has to say about any number of topics. Too many people only know God as judge who only punishes sinners, but have a misguided conception of His love, grace and compassion. They blame God for the sins others commit against them. They live their lives based on misconceptions about God, and a secular lifestyle is the result.

We each look differently at Scripture, and respond to and reflect on God’s Word based on “where we are today.” In a non-threatening manner, Seekers are introduced to God as the One who loves them unconditionally and pursues them by answering prayer His Way:

Definitely, Denied, Delayed, Differently, Distributed a bit at a time.

Posted by Virginia S Grenier 

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INSPIRING BOOKS AND PRODUCTS FOR KIDS

Posted on January 2, 2013 by SHIRL

INSPIRING BOOKS AND PRODUCTS FOR KIDS

http://rothsinspiringbooksandproducts.wordpress.com/2012/12/10/joining-us-today-is-shirley-kufeldt-author-of-bible-bites-legacy-devotionals/

Bible Bites Legacy Devotionals – 12/10/2012

Irene S. Roth interviews Shirley Kufeldt, Author of Bible Bites

Can you share who first introduced you to the LOVE of reading?

Probably my Mother. She taught my sister Nancy and I, the youngest of five girls, to read with Phonics. I hated it but it was a discipline that has endured my entire life.

Who influenced your decision to become a writer?

This was never a life-time goal, but over the years I’ve learned that I have certain talents and have been developing them over the past few years in some of my personal interests. My Mother brought all five of her daughters to church all the time as we grew up. I knew John 3:16, but somehow I missed something very important. I assumed the heaven is a free gift for everyone. I believed in God, but I never knew that I had to BELIEVE God, take Him at His Word, confess that I am a sinner and needed a Savior. This is all very important to me now because I missed it and I’m quite certain that a lot of other people missed this very important detail as well.

Over the years we all discover something that we’re good at. My talent is as an admin who is good at organizing. If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. This just came naturally to me.

Why did you decide to write devotionals?

I’ve been attending Bible studies since 1980 and over the years have been encouraged to journal my walk with Christ. I had tried a number of formats but no format ever lasted very long until the economic problems that millions of Americans experienced in the past four years. About ten years ago I had purchased a journal from a friend and finally pulled it out to journal at the end of 2008. I completed the journal in a month and I wanted more. I had finally found something that worked for me, but it was over. So I asked God what He wanted me to do, first, because of finances and, second, because I finally enjoyed journaling.

What is your favorite part of writing for this group? What is the greatest challenge?

My favorite part is finding the verses. The first year I had no idea how to accomplish this task. I asked God where to look to find verses for my Bible Bites series. I spent a year in two books: My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers; and Search for Significance by Robert McGee. Because of the need for a wide variety of verses for so many different topics, I’ve also purchased a number of books with selected verses by topics.

I finally got the “brilliant” idea to just read my own bible and developed the skill of reading scripture and selecting those verses that can easily apply to journaling that I will be able to categorize by topic.

Once verses are categorized, they must be arranged for the audience, with a beginning that leads to a topical conclusion.

Can you tell us what your books are all about?

Each paperback journal is small enough to fit in a purse, backpack, pocket or briefcase. There are two pages for prayer requests and each journal develops a specific theme with over 50 scriptures, one or two for each day for journaling. I’ve been journaling in this format for three years and have developed the habit of combining scripture and my prayer requests.

There are four journals to start:

MEET GOD AND HIS SON

THE WOW FACTOR

GOALS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS

AMERICA, LAND THAT I LOVE

What inspired you to write it?

My mother took all of us to church regularly as we grew up. Nancy and I attended Awana during our middle school years but after high school and college I rarely attended church. Once my first daughter was a year old I felt compelled to return to church at the age of 31 and accepted Christ three years later.

Do you have a website and/or blog where readers can find out more?

http://www.biblebites.net

What is up next for you?

Continue to add more verses to my list, sort and catalogue according to topic, set the verses in order and I hope to publish additional titles in 2013.

Do you have anything else to add?

Four years ago I was quite anxious due to finances and the economic situation in theU.S.  I am more disciplined in reading my Bible and much more confident about the future because of three years of Bible Bites journals under my belt.

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BIBLE BITES AUTHOR SHIRLEY KUFELDT INTERVIEWED

Posted on December 31, 2012 by SHIRL

http://worldofinknetwork.blogspot.com/2012/12/interview-with-bible-bites-author.html

World of Ink Network – VS Grenier – 12/21/2012

WHY BIBLE BITES?

For too many people, reading the Bible, God’s Word, is too much of a challenge so they neglect picking up a Bible and do not learn what God has to say about any number of topics. Too many people only know God as judge who only punishes sinners, but have a misguided conception of His love, grace and compassion. They blame God for the sins others commit against them. They live their lives based on misconceptions about God, and a secular lifestyle is the result.

We each look differently at Scripture, and respond to and reflect on God’s Word based on “where we are today.” In a non-threatening manner, Seekers are introduced to God as the One who loves them unconditionally and pursues them by answering prayer His Way:

  • Definitely
  • Denied
  • Delayed
  • Differently
  • Distributed a bit at a time
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