Only one week left in the May Goodreads giveaway!
I'm giving away three autographed copies of my debut novel, The Heart Remembers.
Dedicated to all who who served in Vietnam, The Heart Remembers enjoys a 5-star rating on Amazon, Goodreads, and Barnes & Noble.
Click here to enter to the giveaway.
Here are some reviews of The Heart Remembers:
“Truly one of the best Christian books I have read in a long time.” (Barnes & Noble)
“The Heart Remembers by Michele Huey grabs the reader and won't let go. I can heartily recommend this incredibly well written, researched, and crafted novel about the Vietnam War, about love lost and remembered, about family and faith, and about never giving up hope.” – Cass W.
“From the first page to the last, this book is a riveting and entertaining story that will keep you in suspense and unable to put the book down until the final page is read.” - Deborah B.
“The Heart Remembers takes readers on a journey of the heart that will be with them long after they put the book down. With characters you can’t help but care about, Michele Huey weaves a story of intrigue, faith, and—most importantly—love. A delightful read.” – Robyn W.
“This was one of the best books I have ever read! I couldn't put it down! The story held surprises at every turn, and I felt a personal connection to the characters. I would definitely recommend this as a must read!” – Brenda T.
Click here to enter to the giveaway, which ends May 30. Get your entry in by May 29, as I've noticed the giveaways I've run in April and May were done at midnight on the day they were to end.
The Heart Remembers is available as an ebook and print book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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The Heart Remembers proceeds to benefit veterans
A portion of the proceeds from the sales of autographed copies of The Heart Remembers will be donated to Tomorrows Hope, a locally owned transitional housing and service center that provides shelter and basic necessities to homeless veterans.
Located in Coalport, Pa., "Tomorrows Hope provides transitional housing and services for Veterans of our U.S. Armed Forces. A clean, safe, and comfortable living space, counseling, education, life skills, recreational activities, and job training are among the services made available to Veterans at Tomorrows Hope. We aid Veterans in achieving independence through the rehabilitative support and services we provide. We give hope and help to those who have fought for our freedom."
NOTE: This is for autographed copies only.
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Purchase autographed copies of The Heart Remembers at the following venues:
- B's Books, Etc., 122 E. Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, Pa., where I'll be signing copies on Friday, June 6 (the 70th anniversary of D-Day) from 1-3 p.m.
- Punxsutawney Groundhog Festival, Sunday, June 29 - Saturday, July 5 from noon - 7 p.m. each day. The festival is held downtown in Barclay Square. Look for my booth. Did you know that The Groundhog Festival is the setting for a chapter in The Heart Remembers?
- Email me to order your autographed copy or mail your check to Michele Huey, 121 Homestead Lane, Glen Campbell, PA 15742. The cost is $15 even--tax included. I've asked those who have had their orders mailed to them to donate the cost of the postage to a worthy veterans' organization of their choice.
One dollar for every book sold will be donated to Tomorrows Hope.
ACTS 2:38 FICTIONALIZED BY STEVE FINNELL
ReplyDeleteWhy do men fictionalize Scriptures rather than reading them and believing them? I will let you reach your own conclusion as to the answer. What is is purpose of water baptism according to Acts 2:38?
FOUR TRANSLATIONS OF THE BIBLE ACTS 2:38
1. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (New American Standard Bible)
2. Acts 2:38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible New International Version 1983)
3. Acts 2:38 The Peter said unto them,Let each of of you repent and be immersed, in the name of Jesus Christ, in order to the remission of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ) The Better Version of the New Testament by Chester Estes)
4. Acts 2:38 Peter told them, "You must repent and every one of you must be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ, so that you may have your sins forgiven and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (The New Testament in Modern English by J.B. Phillips)
THE FOLLOWING ARE FICTIONALIZED VERSIONS OF ACTS 2:38
1. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized because your sins have already been forgiven. (Fictional Account)
2. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized as a testimony of your faith. (Invented Version)
3. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, Repent and be baptized as an act of obedience. (Fantasy Translation)
4. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized because you were forgiven the minute you believed. (The Version of Unfounded Truth)
5. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized with Holy Spirit baptism; because water baptism is not a New Covenant requirement. (The Version of Spurious and Erroneous Quotes)
6. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent, for the forgiveness of sins; but water baptism is optional, because the thief on the cross was not baptized in water. (The Counterfeit Version of Truth)
7. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized in order to join denomination of your choice. (The Creed Bible By Men)
8. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized as a symbolic jester, pointing to the fact that your sins were forgiven when you said "The Sinner's Prayer." ( The Book of Stuff Men made-up)
9. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized to indicate the outward sign of the forgiveness you received the very minute you believed. ( The Fabricated Book of Fantasy Verses)
10. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent and have your committed sins forgiven by faith only. And then be baptized to be forgiven of the sin Adam committed. (The Denominational Revision of Fictional Truth)
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THE QUESTION IS WHY DO CERTAIN DENOMINATIONAL CHURCHES FICTIONALIZE BIBLICAL TRUTH? THE BIGGER QUESTION IS WHY DO PEOPLE BELIEVE FICTIONALIZED DOCTRINE RATHER THAN BIBLICAL TRUTH?
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