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Most of us can look back to a time in our lives when the future seemed limitless. As young people–before we were programmed by the negative influences of the world or burdened by the expectations of others–we were free to dream big dreams. With the passing of years, lulled by a hypnotic work routine, we often find ourselves sleepwalking through life–but we have forgotten how to dream. Many wonder if the process of pursuing a dream is even beneficial. In Dreaming Big (Authentic Publishing), authors Bobb Biehl and Paul Swets sound the wake-up call, inviting readers to discover, refine, and live their dreams–with eyes wide open.

“Straight Talk” About Church Design, Building and Construction today announced the rollout of their “Church Development Bootcamp” series and will hold their first Bootcamp March 12- 14th in Tampa, Florida.

What if “conservative” did not just mean emphases on traditional morality, small government and lower taxes? What if conservative also meant doing the right thing in compassion issues like Jesus did: healing the sick, feeding the hungry, appreciating the “lilies” (God’s creation), and freeing the oppressed? What if conservatives were not only patriots but also valuable contributors as citizens of the world?

Whether you’re an absolute beginner — a seasoned professional — or somewhere in-between, this may be for you. If you enjoy writing, and you’d like to learn how the publishing business works, you are welcome to attend. We have assembled a distinguished faculty of experienced writers and editors, each of whom has a ministry dedicated to helping other writers to succeed.

Our Lord Jesus Christ directed me to write a collection of papers, over a ten year period. For all of those years of writing His directed papers, I had no idea that they would end up in a book. Inter Moments with God was written to help Christians better understand God’s written Word as well as to better personally know Jesus Christ.

Inspiration-seeking Christians who would like to curl up with a good book this winter instead of cozying up to their computer monitors now have that option. SermonSnacks Publishing has just released its debut hardcopy collection of Christian wisdom. “Sermonsnacks: Help, Hope and Encouragement for Today” is currently available in a print version at Amazon and Barnes & Noble and as an e-book through Powell’s Books. Wholesale prices are also being extended to book- and gift-store owners. Book-loving spiritualists who would like to learn more about the topics covered in “Sermonsnacks: Help, Hope and Encouragement for Today” can do so online at www.SermonSnacks.com.