When my daughter asked me several weeks ago when I would be finished with this book, I simply replied.."When God is done providing for the book." Well, we're now complete. It's done and turned in to the publisher as of today!
I covet your prayers for the ministry this book will provide for our military families, and all Americans who value the sacrifices made on our behalf in wars past and present. I pray I have honored both our armed forces and God in its making. May this book spark a revival of Christian patriotism in the hearts of all who venture into its pages.
A portion of the proceeds from the STF series of books will be donated to Military Missions, a Christian military support organization found at www.militarymissionsonline.com. Every book you purchase will also help provide care packages to our troops! Send this link to your friends and family and help support our soldiers...
I'll keep you posted on the progress of the book's production. I look for it to be released in June or early July. Wouldn't it be neat to have it out by July 4th??? :)
I hope you will be blessed by the stories by over 30 contributors!! I know I have been... and I now have many new friends.
Thank you for your prayers and support!
**VOLUME II's subtitle will be Christian Military Moms in Action! If you are a Christian military mom and would like to contribute a testimony for this volume of Secure the Fort, EMAIL ME AT : Lucy@allgloryishis.com!
**VOLUME III will focus on stories of faith by our military chaplains. If you have stories you'd like to submit for this volume, please email me at the above address!
Lucy A. Cain, Christian author & military mom
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Book Nearing Completion!
Secure the Fort (And Remain Under God), A Military Mother's Message to America is very close to completion! I have placed the book with Xlibris, who published my book, Life lessons in the presence of...Living Water (A Thirst Quenching Devotional).
I have been blessed and honored to include the submissions by over 30 contributors. It is a definite. A second volume will be in the works before too long! So, if you still want to contribute to the book, you'll have a second chance!
I expect a release date of June or July, so keep watching for updates!
**Good news! My opening poem, GI Joes and Army Men, will be made into a single release CD with the help of Angela Lashley of Nashville, TN. See her website about her song release, "So Brave" at www.sobravesong.com. This song was written when her son Jonathan joined the Army, and expresses tender thoughts about our sons and daughters entering into service. Be sure to listen to "So Brave." It will touch every military parent's heart....and that is what I pray happens with both Secure the Fort and the upcoming song, "GI Joes and Army Men."
Lucy
I have been blessed and honored to include the submissions by over 30 contributors. It is a definite. A second volume will be in the works before too long! So, if you still want to contribute to the book, you'll have a second chance!
I expect a release date of June or July, so keep watching for updates!
**Good news! My opening poem, GI Joes and Army Men, will be made into a single release CD with the help of Angela Lashley of Nashville, TN. See her website about her song release, "So Brave" at www.sobravesong.com. This song was written when her son Jonathan joined the Army, and expresses tender thoughts about our sons and daughters entering into service. Be sure to listen to "So Brave." It will touch every military parent's heart....and that is what I pray happens with both Secure the Fort and the upcoming song, "GI Joes and Army Men."
Lucy
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
God is working!
The submissions keep coming, and I am continually blessed! Keep praying for a publisher. I submitted queries to four Christian literary agencies this week. One emailed back and asked for the full book proposal, which was sent today. I was very encouraged by this! Our nation needs the message found in Secure the Fort...praying for the means to get it out there.
If you are new to this blog, read further down for submission details.
I'll keep you posted on our progress!
Lucy
P.S. I submitted "State Needs Church" on gather.com and did that article ever generate conversation. I was called an idiot, cursed, called a religious fanatic, etc. If interested, go to www.gather.com and do a search on the topic of "separation of church and state." Keep looking. It's on there!
If you are new to this blog, read further down for submission details.
I'll keep you posted on our progress!
Lucy
P.S. I submitted "State Needs Church" on gather.com and did that article ever generate conversation. I was called an idiot, cursed, called a religious fanatic, etc. If interested, go to www.gather.com and do a search on the topic of "separation of church and state." Keep looking. It's on there!
Friday, January 5, 2007
PS to Praise!
I NOW HAVE 30 CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS!! What a wonderful "book family."
I'm still waiting on more submissions as well...how incredible. We might need to consider a Volume II !
Lucy
I'm still waiting on more submissions as well...how incredible. We might need to consider a Volume II !
Lucy
Praise!
I have several praises to report re: Secure the Fort's progression!
1. I now have my Coast Guard contact, a chaplain in the Great Lakes Region.
2. I have emailed Blue Star Moms military support groups nation wide about the possibility of reading devotions out of the book in their meetings. I am already receiving very positive feedback on this, and now have groups in Texas and California desiring to use them.
3. I have a Gideon contact looking up military testimonies regarding the New Testaments the Gideons provide to new recruits.
4. I have someone voluntarily proofreading/checking for grammar.
5. I have two authors writing endorsements.
Wow, God has blessed me greatly in all this! I'll keep you up to date on what happens next.
Keep watching...all glory is HIS!
Lucy
1. I now have my Coast Guard contact, a chaplain in the Great Lakes Region.
2. I have emailed Blue Star Moms military support groups nation wide about the possibility of reading devotions out of the book in their meetings. I am already receiving very positive feedback on this, and now have groups in Texas and California desiring to use them.
3. I have a Gideon contact looking up military testimonies regarding the New Testaments the Gideons provide to new recruits.
4. I have someone voluntarily proofreading/checking for grammar.
5. I have two authors writing endorsements.
Wow, God has blessed me greatly in all this! I'll keep you up to date on what happens next.
Keep watching...all glory is HIS!
Lucy
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Secure the Fort comes along!
Praising God for how He is moving in this manuscript! I just recently discovered about 60 letters my two great-uncles wrote home from WWII! We have literally "lived in the trenches" for several days. What history! Some will be shared in Secure the Fort!
I have also had good response for my submmissions call. I have about 15 outside stories included thus far, and waiting on more! I am humbled...and grateful! This is going to be such a unique book. God is soooo good! Keep watching for details. I can't wait to see what God has planned for this one....share with your family or friends about the submissions invitation! **I am in need of Coast Guard contacts!!!! Lucy
I have also had good response for my submmissions call. I have about 15 outside stories included thus far, and waiting on more! I am humbled...and grateful! This is going to be such a unique book. God is soooo good! Keep watching for details. I can't wait to see what God has planned for this one....share with your family or friends about the submissions invitation! **I am in need of Coast Guard contacts!!!! Lucy
Monday, November 20, 2006
WELCOME!
Welcome to "Secure the Fort!" This blog is about my upcoming devotional/inspirational book for military families.
As an Army mom, and Christian author, I felt a calling to write for our troops and their families. "Secure the Fort" has been a complete joy to work on, a humbling experience, and a heart-wrenching project to boot.
In addition to military themed devotions I've written, I'm including snippets from various military families on how God has been present in their lives during times of deployment or service.
I am including all branches of the military in "Secure the Fort." I want this to be a well rounded book for all.
If you are from any part of the military, I have an opportunity for you!
Here's what I need:
1. Testimonies of about 450 words in length of how God has sustained you during a loved one's deployment/service
2. Special scriptures that help give peace/comfort/hope
3. Patriotic poetry written by soldiers or their families
4. Portions of letters from the field
5. Historical tidbits from all branches of military
6. Words of encouragement to our troops overseas and their families
7. Your most memorable experiences and how God's presence was felt
8. Chaplains: what you see re: faith among our troops
9. Advice to new military families
10. Prayers for our troops and their families
If you would like to submit any of the above, please do so in a word document attachment or email text and send to: Lucy@allgloryishis.com. In the subject please put "book submission." All entries will be considered, but not all will be accepted. Entries chosen will be credited to the sender.
Please view my website as well, for verification!
www.allgloryishis.com "Under God" page
I look forward to your submissions. Will keep this blog updated on the progress of the book!
As an Army mom, and Christian author, I felt a calling to write for our troops and their families. "Secure the Fort" has been a complete joy to work on, a humbling experience, and a heart-wrenching project to boot.
In addition to military themed devotions I've written, I'm including snippets from various military families on how God has been present in their lives during times of deployment or service.
I am including all branches of the military in "Secure the Fort." I want this to be a well rounded book for all.
If you are from any part of the military, I have an opportunity for you!
Here's what I need:
1. Testimonies of about 450 words in length of how God has sustained you during a loved one's deployment/service
2. Special scriptures that help give peace/comfort/hope
3. Patriotic poetry written by soldiers or their families
4. Portions of letters from the field
5. Historical tidbits from all branches of military
6. Words of encouragement to our troops overseas and their families
7. Your most memorable experiences and how God's presence was felt
8. Chaplains: what you see re: faith among our troops
9. Advice to new military families
10. Prayers for our troops and their families
If you would like to submit any of the above, please do so in a word document attachment or email text and send to: Lucy@allgloryishis.com. In the subject please put "book submission." All entries will be considered, but not all will be accepted. Entries chosen will be credited to the sender.
Please view my website as well, for verification!
www.allgloryishis.com "Under God" page
I look forward to your submissions. Will keep this blog updated on the progress of the book!
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