tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65172052354399703262024-03-21T21:17:05.195-07:00I Am Living with PurposeInspiration for all those seeking FREEDOM from their pastKathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-90033338083969255702011-09-30T06:38:00.000-07:002011-09-30T06:38:26.090-07:00Are you plugged in?Are you plugged in to the Tower of Life? When Jesus is our source, it is imperative that we are not so well plugged into the World's system or view of things, but Jesus--the Tower of Life.<br />
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Just a few words to think about... <br />
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If you are plugged in, are you plugged into Him, your source for everything, and are you turned on with the ability to hear His voice when He speaks to you?<br />
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Blessings for a healthy and prosperous Fall Season!<br />
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Kathy<br />
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407.617.3111Kathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-30039148153735527872011-08-22T06:36:00.000-07:002011-08-22T06:47:16.606-07:00Let's have a Praising Party!In reading about giving God praise for things, in our carnal way of thinking, we would not do it for bad things we've done or things that happened to us.<br />
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However, I'm learning that praising God for bad things allows Him to move and bless us beyond our imaginations. One thing it does is take the focus off of ourselves and the situation. <br />
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Here's a personal example: a couple of nights ago, as I was in bed about to fall asleep, He very clearly said, "You have not given Me praise for being violated." I agreed with Him, but I wasn't willing to praise Him at the time. I did get up and write down what He said, and changing my thoughts about things that happen to myself and others.<br />
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1 Thessalonians 5:18 -<em> "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."</em><br />
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Isaiah 61:3 -<em> "...the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;"</em><br />
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Isaiah 55:8 -<em> "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord."</em><br />
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How about you.... can you find something bad to sincerely praise God for in your life? I'd love to hear from you. If we get enough responses, I might consider putting a booklet together.<br />
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Blessings for your week!<br />
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KathyKathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-24692472350756186722011-07-10T21:00:00.000-07:002011-07-10T21:00:27.661-07:00Yardsticks for a Happy Life<strong>T</strong> ake one day at a time (Is 49:15-16)<br />
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<strong>R</strong> emember, all things work together for good (Rom 8:28)<br />
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<strong>U </strong> under no circumstances should you worry. (Php 4:6)<br />
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<strong>S</strong> tart every day with prayer and thanksgiving (1 Thess 5:16-18)<br />
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<strong>T</strong> he Lord will never leave you nor forsake you. Don't ever forget that! (Is 49:15-16)<br />
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<div style="text-align: right;">- Author unknown</div><br />
Have a blessed week!<br />
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Kathy<br />
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Check out our new webstore: <a href="http://www.rpjwebstore.com/">http://www.rpjwebstore.com/</a>. New products will be added soon.Kathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-6550714408326530712011-04-03T06:00:00.000-07:002011-04-03T06:00:06.612-07:00Local Authors Gather at Main Library in OrlandoThe Downtown Public Library in Orlando will be hosting a gathering of local authors to meet the public. The Community Relations Department is planning on about 10 different authors. Lots of books to see, many authors to talk to.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>First floor of the Downtown (Orlando) Library at Central/Rosalind.</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Time: 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. </strong></div><br />
My five books will be marked down by 25% off the retail price. We hope you'll join us.<br />
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If you'd like a book but are unable to attend, just send us an email or give us call so we can give you the discounted price and save a copy for you.<br />
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Blessings to all!<br />
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Kathy<br />
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407.617.3111Kathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-46020820299950342332011-03-28T19:13:00.000-07:002011-03-31T17:17:00.331-07:00A Brain TeaserI attended a Women's Retreat recently, with God impressing me with one word followed by anther word in a dream. His plan was for me to look up the words and prepare myself.<br />
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Here's a poem I wrote with a different voice, knowing that my deliverance was drawing nigh. <br />
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We shall have our freedom<br />
We will have full liberty<br />
We shall walk every day<br />
To declare God's victory.<br />
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Our job gives you freedom to move<br />
up or down, quickly or slowly<br />
Being flexible and moving with ease<br />
Living free of plagues and disease.<br />
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So when defilement comes<br />
Don't allow resentment to invade our space<br />
Know that we must remain free<br />
To make you victorious by winning the race.<br />
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I'm a part of the body<br />
Do you know what I'm called?<br />
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Send your answer. We'll offer a complementary copy of Scripture Keys (spiral bound) to the first person with the correct answer.<br />
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We are so blessed to have a faithful and loving God who cares about us more completely than we can ever imagine!<br />
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Shalom!<br />
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KathyKathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-41500550595255183752011-03-07T07:52:00.000-08:002011-03-07T07:52:44.468-08:00Ebook SaleSmashwords, the distributor for all kinds of ebooks, is having their annual "Read an Ebook Week" through March 12. During this week, many books are discounted and even free.<br />
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Have a blessed and purposeful week!<br />
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KathyKathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-76244716064711693612011-01-15T19:08:00.000-08:002011-01-15T19:08:58.406-08:00Free book previews at SmashwordsHave you checked out the distributors website, Smashwords?<br />
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Some of our more popular books are available in many forms for the ebook reader! You get a free sneak peek, too!<br />
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Check out some new ones, and if <em>Finding Purpose after Abuse</em> is of interest, the cost has been reduced to $10.16. Just enter this code: BU43J (not case sensitive). <br />
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<em>If the Battle is the Lord's... Why Am I So Tired?</em> has been reduced in price.<br />
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Once you follow the link: <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/rpjandco">https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/rpjandco</a>, enjoy!<br />
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Kathy<br />
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<a href="http://www.youcanfindfreedom.com/">http://www.youcanfindfreedom.com/</a>Kathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-62365714078722131822010-12-24T17:34:00.000-08:002010-12-24T17:34:00.352-08:00What Do You Live For?Living a life with purpose becomes intentional and focused. Deciding deep in your heart, and knowing that your life has meaning, will usually compel and draw others. So I challenge you...<br />
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If you have a testimony of living your life with purpose and you think it would be a blessing to others, we would be happy to review it and include it in our blog, along with your name and contact information.<br />
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If you're not living with purpose, what are you living for?<br />
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Blessings to all!<br />
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Kathy<br />
<a href="mailto:kathy@rpjandco.com">kathy@rpjandco.com</a><br />
407.551.0734Kathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-67290644524306119782010-06-20T06:00:00.000-07:002010-08-29T15:29:32.187-07:00No More Candy ManWho is this candy man <br />
that no longer lives?<br />
I used to call him Dad, <br />
but now my Dad is dead.<br />
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His candy wasn’t worth all the bondage, <br />
torment, and anguish.<br />
The temptation of candy <br />
is no longer a desire or a wish.<br />
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This man was exposed <br />
and now he must die.<br />
Everything that he assured me was truth, <br />
were probably lies.<br />
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The candy man is dead <br />
and Jesus is alive.<br />
Jesus brings truth <br />
to destroy every lie!<br />
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God is my refuge <br />
and my strength.<br />
“Praise God, <br />
the candy man is dead!”<br />
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Kathleen Schubitz <br />
© Copyright 2005-2010 | All Rights ReservedKathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-81753377870880442762010-06-13T06:00:00.000-07:002010-06-13T06:00:00.702-07:00Sleeping With the EnemyThis was not a personal experience, but expressions for a friend. My hope is that you will find some healing from words written for another's experience.<br />
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Kathy<br />
<a href="http://www.kathleenschubitz.blogspot.com/">http://www.kathleenschubitz.blogspot.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.rpjandco.com/">http://www.rpjandco.com/</a><br />
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<strong>SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY</strong><br />
(Her perpetrator was sleeping in my bed!)<br />
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Ugh! How could I not know?<br />
I loved him; I confided in him.<br />
He played me like a fool.<br />
When I expressed my concerns, he acted real cool.<br />
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It was candy that kept her quiet. <br />
I was my daughter’s mother;<br />
I should have been the first to know.<br />
It was not a mere stranger, but her father.<br />
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I must have been drugged<br />
Because I was always aware<br />
Of her surroundings and for my little girl.<br />
Hateful I feel for not being there.<br />
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My daughter was being hurt;<br />
I was not able to help her.<br />
Thank God for the day<br />
When I found him and saved her.<br />
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Full of rage and hatred, <br />
I wanted to hang him from a nail.<br />
But we ran for our lives not knowing what to do.<br />
Because of his sin, he now sits in jail.<br />
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Now we are free, forgiving, <br />
And learning everything new.<br />
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Kathleen Schubitz <br />
© Copyright 2003-2010<br />
Reprinted from <em>Finding Purpose after Abuse</em><br />
<a href="http://www.findingpurposeafterabuse.com/">http://www.findingpurposeafterabuse.com/</a>Kathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-77518261143849754072010-06-02T09:15:00.000-07:002010-06-02T09:15:04.159-07:00Redeemed and FreeA little more than eight years following my near-death experience, I felt compelled to put my prose experience into a more poetic form. This is not part of my inspirational poetry that God pours through me, but one that He will use to help others find freedom.<br />
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If you dare to read, read on!<br />
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<strong>Redeemed and Free</strong><br />
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Running from outside in the bushes, he grabbed me<br />
I began to panic; thought I’d never get free <br />
With arms locked at my sides, unable to defend myself<br />
I knew with God’s word in me, I really wasn’t helpless.<br />
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Forced into my apartment past the one o’clock hour<br />
Tormented after midnight, my longest hour.<br />
He wanted the lights to be turned on in the room<br />
I told a partial lie so my life wouldn’t end up in doom.<br />
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My instructions were to get undressed<br />
With arms tied, he was forced to do the work himself<br />
While his long arms kept my body and mouth still,<br />
My silent scream was, “God, is this your will?”<br />
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With arms locked down and face covered<br />
I said to him, “Do you know Jesus?”<br />
He disguised his voice and said to shut up<br />
But I was willing to risk all, despite the disgust!<br />
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God’s protection and sustaining power as such<br />
Allowed that perp to come, but he didn’t get much<br />
God’s evidence wasn’t felt during my darkest hour<br />
By His mercy, the perp had to leave in less than an hour!<br />
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As he rummaged to find the leftover cash <br />
He had his chance; got his kicks, and left in a flash.<br />
He thought he’d come back and do it once more,<br />
My strength had been zapped, I fell to the floor.<br />
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With my face to the floor, he asked how I liked it!<br />
Then whispered, “if you tell anyone, I’ll kill ya!<br />
Humiliated in the dark and left all alone,<br />
When I heard the door close, I searched for the phone.<br />
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Life had been spared, but I wanted to erase every thought<br />
Too afraid and ashamed, the lights remained off.<br />
Immobile on hands and knees, I hurried to lock the door<br />
Seconds later, I heard him trying to open the door!<br />
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It didn’t take long for me to figure out<br />
Whether I felt like being quiet or giving a shout;<br />
God’s plan for my life is to work all things for good<br />
It’s His story and redeeming power that must be understood.<br />
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I’m alive to share my testimony and story <br />
To give God His place and all the glory;<br />
To let you know, You too can be free.<br />
Whom the Son sets free will be free indeed! <br />
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© Kathleen Schubitz<br />
All Rights ReservedKathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-10860367183224787222010-02-02T06:00:00.000-08:002010-02-02T06:00:00.374-08:00Inconvenience creates OpportunityLast Friday I decided to wash my car. I had to move it out of the carport in order to do this, and when I was finished drying the car, I moved it back into place.<br /><br />Well the day was quiet, and I had been invited to attend World Hope Celebration Dinner. I had to get all dressed up, and went to my car about 6pm, allowing enough time to get through downtown and to the Hotel.<br /><br />I was planning on meeting new people and finding new clients and had everything ready. As I started my car, it refused to turn over!<br /><br />I could have chosen to not pursue attending the dinner, just give up and stay in for the night. But I sensed I would have given in to what the Enemy wanted. I called the person who invited me, and as plans went well, she was able to find someone on their way to pick me up. We had a great time, fellowship, and good networking (and free dinner)!<br /><br />The next couple of days also presented inconvenience; I had to rely on others to pick me up and take me to the store, church and anywhere else I thought I needed to go. I was planning to be without a car for several days. I thought the problem was serious.<br /><br />Well, without my own car, I was not able to choose the church I wanted to attend. I was at the mercy of a friend. God allowed me to make new potential client connections and I was blessed with a free lunch today!<br /><br />The best part of my car not working, is that the Lord told me what the problem was, and with input from friends, I was able to fix it myself. Money that I was stressing over having to be spent was saved!<br /><br />God is so good. So when we think we're inconvenienced, we have opportunity and something to give Him praise about!Kathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-64851740488365453012010-01-19T20:09:00.000-08:002010-01-19T20:17:45.950-08:00Have you been called to intervene?Monday, when I should have been writing, I was called by a friend. She had intervened in a scene and got involved in a suicidal attempt. The police were on the scene, and because it was familiar to my friend, she sensed she might be able to assist, so she got involved. Later, she called me and wanted me to encourage this person.<br /><br />Well, my day off turned into police hunting us down because the person who needed to be seen and tested at the hospital became impatient, so all of us left. Our time together escalated to a level of fear, not knowing what might happen to us, in an attempt to help a person. The good news, the person is alive because of intervention.<br /><br />The lesson learned: Be careful and prayerful. Be sure God has called you to intervene, and before going the extra mile to help someone, make sure it's not compassion talking, but the Holy Spirit being your guide. You could save yourself alot of trouble.<br /><br />Be blessed this week!Kathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-79032004731361972592010-01-12T08:01:00.000-08:002010-01-12T17:46:17.276-08:00What do you believe?In reading from 1 Thessalonians 2 this morning, I was impressed by verse 13.<br /><br />The working in us is, or working out our own salvation, seems to have more power and effect when we believe. In this particular thought, I'm reflecting back on how many times I've been healed, protected, guided, delivered or set free. It happened because I believed the word of God in the Bible. I took it and applied it to myself, believed it for myself... how about you?<br /><br />In contrast, what power does believing words contrary to God's word have over us?<br /><br />I'd love to hear your feedback.<br /><br />Be blessed this week!<br /><br />KathyKathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-32710873834985321592010-01-04T16:53:00.000-08:002011-11-30T15:07:41.109-08:00Dwell in SafetyToday in my quiet time, I was reading Psalm 4 and picked up on "Dwell in Safety."<br />
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As I pondered about dwelling in safety, I remembered times in my life when church, home and work were not safe places in the natural.<br />
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My way had to be different. After being assaulted and harassed by a church leader of 70 years in age, my way of doing things needed to change. I insisted on hand shakes, but it gave me the confidence to know what I wanted was right regardless of another's thoughts or beliefs.<br />
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When I felt unsafe at work, I recall having been the victim of sexual innuendos and inappropriate conduct by employees and customers. I asked for others who I trusted to be around my work area, while other issues had to be addressed with the owner.<br />
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Regardless of what others might say or do, you must do what you believe is best for you.<br />
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Pursue the safe dwelling in the Lord,<br />
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KathyKathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6517205235439970326.post-16011690717198907012009-12-29T17:19:00.000-08:002010-06-06T18:15:25.911-07:00What is your story?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_F6ZdMGDO-NtkQGiNrPO5lhbir2Me3IdYiJDA7RVtgPO9Ifn_qpJowdZaP_perc_ng2Al0VtsKsuMJ-yWt0VTeiQph9pfrAymQ2b9MrzO9fYRQdiwn3ZObKJ7RJ4QPAx-tGZuB-kyUQ/s1600-h/Final+FPAA+cover.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420834186968360146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_F6ZdMGDO-NtkQGiNrPO5lhbir2Me3IdYiJDA7RVtgPO9Ifn_qpJowdZaP_perc_ng2Al0VtsKsuMJ-yWt0VTeiQph9pfrAymQ2b9MrzO9fYRQdiwn3ZObKJ7RJ4QPAx-tGZuB-kyUQ/s200/Final+FPAA+cover.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 134px;" /></a><br />
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<div><span style="font-size: 85%;">Do you carry a <em><strong>deep dark secret</strong></em>?</span></div><br />
<div>Would you like to put your past behind you?</div><br />
<div><span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong>Do you desire to be all that you've been called to be?</strong></span></div><br />
<div>God called me to share my inspiring story of exchanging helplessness and lies for empowerment and truth. The book reveals how lies I believed to be truth set me up for hopelessness and despair. My discovery of truth significantly changed my life forever! You can experience God's love, truth, and freedom through this true-life story.</div><br />
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<div>If you know someone with a story to tell, I'd love to hear from you. Visit: www.findingpurposeafterabuse.com for more information.</div><div></div><br />
<div>Redeemed for the Lord,</div><div></div><br />
<div>Kathy</div>Kathleen Schubitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191272584737819823noreply@blogger.com0