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| Six days and counting! Things on both isles is vamping up. It’s more stimulating than the Superbowl. Lol. As I type this, Newsmax is talking about Biden saying all Puerto Rico people that do not support him are “garbage.” Hmm…does that say anything to Harrison supporters? Look objectively on both sides. Examine their track records with a fresh mindset and judge for yourself. And regarding that note, you may not find much on Harrison or her policies except crass, subjective rhetoric. Ask yourself-“Is there substance in her basic stances?” She has talked about a so an opportunity economy. She has yet to define the notion in the slightest. Trump however is an open book. Everyone knows his personality and his policies. But let me alternate the focus a bit. The Word of God says we are not to put our trust in any man. But I can fervently say, God can use Trump more than Harris on any topic. And I pray that he uplifts the name of God, rather than religion. And with hard prayer and action I know that is possible! Let us Make America Godly Again. And, once again, this not a battle between Republicans and Democrats, it is battle between good and evil. Whoo! What a spiel! On another note, I attended an online conference held by the Focus on The Family Digital Outreach Ministry. The whole amount of volunteers is in the thousands, but only 14 people were there. It was optional, though. The meeting began with a short devotional involving a prayer exercise. The next thing discussed was what obstacles we face as DOV’s (Digital Outreach Volunteers). My issue was highlighting scripture I must type out. Most of my posts include a few such references. Much of the time, I have to speak parts of the scripture into my iPhone to bring up the whole segment. That can get lengthy. For the second or third time, I started a Writer’s Cramp entry and flaked out finishing in the morning. It was getting late and I was fatigued. Like I said, I have done this before. Tomorrow I will begin my entry in the morning and finish in that time frame. Well, that is it for me. See yah tomorrow! |
| God is good. He rescues me from fear whenever I need God. Speaking of fear, many people are worried over the election. But, again, I find peace in God. One of His names is El Shalom, meaning God of Peace. My mom and I were watching Jack Hibbs. I forget the name of the sermon, but it was about Israel and their ultimate role and destiny. Iran seeks to wipe Israel off the map, but the Bible says that can never happen. (= Hibbs is a wonderful pastor! I live in Las Vegas and about two weeks ago, I went to Anaheim, California to attend a Christian conference and Jack was there. I believe he was last. He’s mah boy! And, again I want to reiterate what I stressed my last post, Jack Hibbs emphasized Christians to vote. This just in! As I sit before my computer writing this, my stepdad is watching a recording of Trump in the National Faith Advisory Board. I would rather have him speak at a Christian Advisory Board. He needs to promote, Christ instead. Jesus is coming soon, friends. And thank God. I implore all readers to make sure they have made peace with Him. And, while I am on the topic of God and the coming of Jesus, I do not believe in a pre-rapture occurrence. Jesus said He is coming back once and only once. He cannot come back one time to take the church and come a second time to judge the world. I believe it was the apostle Peter who asked Jesus-“What will be the sign of thy coming and the end of the edge?” Notice Peter said “sign” and not “signs.” Moreover, I do not think Jesus will take the church away before the Tribulation. The pre-trib rapture is relatively new doctrine. It is only about 150 years old. It began roughly with the introduction of the Calvary Chapel chain. However if you disagree with this view, it is no reason to label me a heretic and divide ourselves. The only reason to “split” if it is changing or omitting the Gospel. Christianity is Christ centered therefore that is the focus and standard. If anyone has a differing opinion, please read through the four Gospels and pray for divine insight. Be like the Bereans and read the word to check all doctrines. I have not written fiction in some time. I should probably get back to it. lol. Fiction sure is harder to do than this. I just got a wonderful surprise earlier today when I learned a fellow author tagged my latest blog entry. It was for beginning bloggers or authors who have not blogged in some time, which I fall under. So, my family and I have stayed faithful in praying three times a day. And I know they are having an effect. God is faithful! Until tomorrow! |
| Have you ever wondered about your destiny? The question seems almost mystical. And in a way it is! I do know God will guide my steps through life to the day He takes me to Heaven. I’m 41, have no vehicle license, no job and I live at home still. But God has shown me to be content where I am now. It was quite a pill to swallow at first-the idea that God has told me He wants none of these things right now. I believe I am in this situation to get closer to God. The Lord is changing me gradually. And like the apostle Paul said, “I count all the things as rubbish compared to heaven.” I paraphrased. On another note, the election is 11 days away! And I am totally calm, but excited! My family and I pray faithfully everyday for the victory of Trump. In the Bible we who are Christians are called to vote. Some say faith in politics is unbiblical. Just look at Daniel! He was a councilor to the king which is ancient government. And look at King David. He was the ruler of Israel and God directed him. So many evangelicals are not voting because they dislike both candidates. None of the two candidates are flawless. Yet they are opposites-different as good and evil-night and day. Christians must vote! Something to take note of is that both Greg Laurie and Franklin Graham endorsed and spoke at Donald Trump’s rallies-not to mention Jack Hibbs has endorsed Trump. To any fellow Christians who are sitting on the sidelines, we are to select the lesser of the two evils. And Haris is way more in the direction of evil that any evil you could assign to Trump. So, please my fellow believers who may be reading… VOTE, VOTE, VOTE! |
| Unfortunately, my previous blog failed to save. So here I am. lol. I had two job calls this morning. It was like 7 am and I kept hearing texts and emails as I laid on my bed. I did look at one and then I ignored the rest. Finally, I got my first call. I was speaking to a chick named Windy. Everything was nice and fine until she told me it was remote but it did require long distance out-of-state travel. Because of that, I told her I could not fill the position and that was that. Lol. My next job call came about five minutes later from a company called Trans America-a financial company. I did not remember scheduling the call. Like the previous job call, I am required to have a license. And, like all the jobs I have connected with, they pay by direct deposit-something that involves giving sensitive bank information. My mom and my stepdad strongly cautioned me not to do that. But, to be honest, concerning the job issue, I have surrendered it to the Lord-only if it’s God’s will and that it glorifies Him. Ultimately, I want my priorities to align with God’s. Nevertheless, if I did get a job, I would the money to help others. Frankly there is nothing I want now. My goal is to invest in the kingdom of God. I’ve always been a saver. I’ve been practicing my typing lately. It is quite fun in fact. The trick is to gradually increase in speed. But I think that steadiness is key. And I find that blog writing is much easier than fiction writing. Lol. On the matter of the upcoming election, I do think Trump will win. My family has been praying three times-one at 9 am, one 12 pm and one at 3 pm. I came across a Forbs news video of Trump being prayed over at a Hispanic event. It was refreshing to see and hear. One of the pastors pointed out that this election is not Republicans vs. Democrats Republicans, but it is a dire battle of good against evil. But regardless of who wins, God is in control! A lot of people are scared about what will go down on November 5th on both sides on the isle. But I am kept at peace by God’s Spirit. Well, that’s it for now. See you tomorrow! |
| When it comes to writing tips, there is one I think is the cornerstone of composition-consistency! Practice makes perfect. As we write, we inherently get better. There is a semi-cardinal rule-write every day. Sometimes, this is challenging but very little is better than nothing even if it’s a paragraph. But, what if you have writer’s block? Put down something trite or plain raw that is right on top of your head. It does not have to be stellar, just write! Then there is the other situation when you just do not feel like writing. Here is a trick I have learned. Just commit to writing a simple sentence, that’s it! Suddenly other sentences will just flow. It works! Before you know it, you’ll be using your muse with tact and propensity. Above all, you will be enjoying yourself. And that is the key. So, remember to take baby steps. Do a little here and a little there until it becomes easy and writing every day will be a rewarding habit. |
| Well, I did not go to church today, but I watched an informative an inspiring interview of Charlie Kirk, founder and head of Turning point USA. Jack Hibbs did the interview with Mr. Kirk. The discussion was over eight main points. Some included, the cessation of the US being the world superpower, society being relieved all possessions and society being "happy" with it. It all sounds crazy but if people just some research and not give all trust and reliance into mainstream media, people would be amazed. All of the points are projected to occur by 2030. Nevertheless, God is on the throne and His will shall prevail in the end. It's up to us US citizens to act, as we are doing now already as Kirk stated. The man moves my heart to get involved. It has been a few days since I applied for that magazine volunteer job. I was encouraged to reach out to the magazine. But I had to go through certain channels to do so and I was uncomfortable with the process. But as the Word says, promotion comes from the Lord. God will provide a job for me. I am still trying to get a hold of Medicaid. Oh, what a task! All the times I called their number, I was on hold for a long time, and I hung up each time. The southern Nevada Medicaid office opens at 8 am. I have to call them right when they open. Perhaps I will get an operator. lol. The reason I need to contact Medicaid is because I must know the max I can make without losing benefits. My benefits pay for my medication which costs over $100K a year. I am praying God will heal me of my mental illnesses. Seven people have visited my site in the last seven days. I have posted two stories recently. My site is with GoDaddy. They have SEO functions that are available. I need phone help to get acquainted with it. I do have SEO knowledge from my affiliate marketing experience. I need a refresher. lol. Well, that is it for now. Cheers! |
| So I am trying to get a volunteer article writing gig called Mensa. It said there is no prior experience needed but I mentioned my AA in creative writing and my affiliate marketing experience. If I do not hear from them in a few days, I am told to contact them. I am praying I get the volunteer job. If I am considered, they will send me some example articles that will show me the kind of content I am supposed to write. I came across this science fiction magazine excepting unsolicited submissions. In the description is focused on the character more than on the science. Basically, it is about a specific thought process like the role of mankind in the universe for example. In my stories, my characters think a lot. I have already begun my story for the magazine. First, there is the matter of the limit of royalties I can acquire without losing my disability insurance. My medications cost over $100k a year. Adversely, I cannot live a full financial life or move up in the world. I am stuck. It is what it is I suppose. Perhaps one day God will heal me. Definitely something to pray for. lol. I am considering going back to college to get my BA in creative writing. Along with that, I want to drive as well. Another thing to ponder. Well, that is it for today. Goodbye. |
| In an effort to boost my potential job moral, I will be doing more blogging starting today. I have been on Indeed.com looking for online jobs I can get with my AA in creative writing. As for job experience, the only one I ever had was my courtesy clerk job at Albertson's I held as a teenager. Technically, I have affiliate marketing background too. I worked for a company called Wealthy Affiliate for about eight months. lol. I did online research for merchandise where I wrote related articles on the items I promoted. Nevertheless, I never sold anything. lol. However, I just applied for a freelance writer job. The only requirements was a high school diploma. My AA in creative writing is a plus! I read that the response time is 8 to 9 days. I am hopeful. I am still waiting for a response from my editor, Jessica. We need to schedule for a zoom meeting and get my proposal to the Seymour Agency. It seems to have the simplest submission process. I texted the president and she clarified how many sample pages are needed. Apparently, she cordially said I can give as many as I am comfortable to submit. (= She wants me to "cc" her when I send my proposal to one of the agents. I do not know what she means. lol. I will clarify with Jessica. I have a cavity needing a filling tomorrow at 11 am. Not looking forward to it. lol. Hopefully, they will not find any more. i just noticed my listed genres are biographical, experience and philosophy. Honestly, I can only say I do experience. lol. I am trying to type correctly with placing my fingers where they are supposed to be. I do not chicken peck, but I usually have to look at the keyboard when I type. It is a matter of patience and practice. It is fun when you are doing it right. lol. Well, that is it for now. I hope to generate more relevant content in the future. See yah tomorrow! |
| Well, God is good. I went to my retina doc and I had a small hole in my retina. I got laser treatment for it but it adversely got a reduction in eye sight. My sight is blurry in my right eye. Hopefully this will pass. If not, I may opt to get new glasses. As it is my prescription is very, very strong. I am a little upset with this matter. I left a message for the ophthalmologist office, and they are supposed to get back to me within 48 hours. For some reason, they called my mom's number, and she missed the call. I left a message giving my own number. I was looking online for a work-from-home writing job and I came across an inviting job offer. However, it seems too good to be true. I left the URL for the job so my editor, Jessica, can take a look and weigh in on the prospect. I am almost ready to have a zoom meeting with her and go over my manuscript. I wrote my pitch for my book. It is about 75 words long. It is as follows: The wise Arch Sage Thaylus lives at odds with the false pagan gods worshiped in his realm of Khrine. He desperately seeks a true deity that will save Khrine from evil spiritual entities and fill his spiritual longing and overcome his struggle with faith. Eventually he comes to believe in the one God who dwells in a heavenly realm of the Gate of Vessels. But will the rest of Khrine acknowledge this God as well? I'll tell my pitch to Jessica and see what she thinks. A book pitch is supposed to be as brief as possible. I think the general length is 100 words or less. My first choice to query to is the The Seymour Agency because the turnaround time is three weeks. If I do not here from them by them that means I have been rejected. My next choice is the Steve Laube Agency. If I send a hard copy to him, I will get a response from him within three months. The Bible says "Seek and ye shall find." I know I'll get an agent eventually. Well, that is it for tonight. See yah tomorrow. |
| Wow, it's been a while. Pretty much everything is the same. That is except for my latest development-I finished going through my book edits! I noticed my editor, Jessica, made lots of changes to my story. Don't get me wrong, they made my book absolutely beautiful. But they were quite considerable and thus I cannot take credit for the whole final product. Now that I have done the edits, I was instructed to do myself I am inquiring about one of the services mentioned on the contract which is a final overlook on Jessica's part. I do not think she will do a full manuscript look over, so I have to see what that service entails. The next step is querying/proposal part. I plan to publish traditionally which is a free process. Indie authoring costs money and my editing job put me a little over $2,000 in the whole. I am really praying I will get a decent advance. I read somewhere on a site a debut book will run from about $5,000 to $10,000. That seems a bit wishful to me. I read somewhere else the range is $2,000 to $5,000. That is more believable. lol. On another note, I am considering taking up driving again. That is part of my plan to move out of my pedants' house. The bigger part is to get a work from home/computer job. I cannot do a regular in person job like a retail gig. The stress from customers and complex responsibilities would give me an anxiety attack. It does not take much to get me riled up. I had to quite my first job as a bagger as a teenager because of this affliction. Jesus is with me and I must remember that. lol. Well, that is it for now, See you tomorrow! |
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