General quips, do not marry, premarital sex, gals, guys and staying single, what do they all have in common?  They are topics in my book, Premarital  Quips.  In this book you will find helpful advice on how to handle yourself in a godly way before the marriage ceremony.  I offer practical, easy to understand advice that sometimes goes against the grain of popular wisdom.       

      It is possible to date and not do what most do, get physically intimate with the person you are dating.   God gives us heads to use and wise is the person who uses their heads before they use their bodies.  It is far better to live life God's way than man's way.  The ways of man will always leave scars and perhaps ruined lives.  Just because it is popular doesn't mean it's right, usually it isn't.  

     God's ways are the ways of righteousness and they are always the right way for you.  Do not enter into a relationship blindly.  Be smart and have clear standards beforehand that you will not cross.  Premarital Quips will help you establish standards that will be pleasing and acceptable to God.  Pick up your copy today.                      

      A question that I often ask myself is, "Why do I write?"  I spend a lot of time writing that I could easily spend doing something else.  I post a lot of things on my devotional blog, Facebook, and twitter.  I don't get a lot of response to my postings, yet I feel compelled to keep doing it.  I have written numerous books this year, yet they do not sell well.  So, "Why do I write?" 
      I write because my mission in life is to try to help the body of Christ become stronger in faith and practice.  It overrides all that I do.  My goal has always been to do my best at what I do for the honor and glory of Christ.  I do not want to waste my life on anything that does not serve the Lord and advance His Kingdom.
     I write about faith and marriage.  I have not sensed the Lord leading me to write about anything else.  I want to briefly highlight my books on marriage.
     In addition to my flagship book, Before and After the Honeymoon, I have written a book titled, How to Make a Christian Marriage.  I also have penned several books of marriage quips.  These are books compiled of short, tweet like thoughts on a wide variety of subjects relative to married life.  They are written from a Christian perspective and are original with me.  I have also penned a book called, Premarital Quips.  This book is geared mainly for those who are contemplating marriage or are in a blossoming relationship. 
     All of my books can be found on Amazon books and they are formatted for Kindle as well.  For a listing of my books you can go to https://goo.gl/KoHuQL.

     It has been quite a while since I posted anything on this blog.  A lot of things have happened over the past couple of years.  One of the events that has literally changed my whole writing career was my publisher going under earlier this year.
     At the time I did not know what I was going to do.  I had a book published and did not know where to turn to keep my book in the public eye.  However, I did not panic.  I knew the Lord was in control of my life and He would lead me, little did I imagine that it would be in the self-publishing world.
     I turned to Create Space and it has opened up a door so wide that I got sucked right into it.  I did not understand Create Space or Kindle for a long time.  I just could not figure out how to do it.  However because I wanted a way to get my book, C Through Marriage, back in the public eye, I took the plunge and found out that I could do it and frankly it was quite easy.  I republished my book under the title, Before and After the Honeymoon.
      Not only did I republish my book, I did two series of books as well.  I have published a series of devotional books covering every book of the Bible and a series of books on marriage.  All total, I have seen published around 50 books this year.  You may preview them at https://goo.gl/KoHuQL.  They are available both on Amazon books and in Kindle format.
       I am currently working on a study of Psalm 23.  If anything gets done beyond that, the Lord will have to show me.  You can follow me on twitter at 4248.  I am also on Facebook and my webpage is www.cthroughmarrige.weebly.com.

Review of: O Love How Deep by Diana Maryon

This is a captivating tale of three lives intertwined by mind and soul. We get a glimpse from a scholar, through a diary of letters kept, of the ups and downs of a life that was far from easy. Frustration from being denied a PhD well-earned but not received for twenty-five years, frustration for a forlorn love that would not go away for nearly 40 years of life, frustration from a growing liberal bent in her Anglican Church that she dearly loved, frustration from living across the ocean from her roots and family, and frustration with the choices her adult children made in their lives, all make her life real for those who read it.

 

Rarely do we get a real-life glimpse of those whose lives are intertwined in the ivory palaces of the academic world. The reader will discover that those whose lives are lived in academe are just like the lives of those whose lives are lived outside their world; it gets messy, even with those who profess the Christian faith.

 

Even though you will encounter Greek, Latin, French and some German interspersed throughout this book, I did not find it to be too laborious. It will not keep you from staying riveted to the unfolding story of the lives of Diana, Sim and David which begins in Cambridge and travels throughout the world.

 

I believe there are important life-lessons that will be learned from Diana Maryon’s sharing her story with the world so frankly. For those who persevere in life and faith there is indeed satisfaction, peace and joy. 

 

As a pastor deeply concerned with Christian life and marriage as they are lived, I heartily recommend this book.

 

Jim Hughes, author of C Through Marriage.

Week three of Marilyn Dawson's blog tour.

Welcome to the third stop on Author Marilynn Dawson's virtual book tour for her soon-to-be-released book, “A Year in Prayer With Jesus”. Today we are interviewing Marilynn about her new book.
What difference do you see your writings making in anyone’s life? If a person picks up my writings hoping to learn from another fellow Christian regarding what God has taught them on this journey of faith, then the person will be encouraged to go deeper in their day-to-day faithwalk.
Did you write with a purpose in mind, or did you sit down and randomly write? Each book I've written to date has come about with a purpose in mind. Each book either answers a question, offers a how-to, or shares lessons learned along the journey of faith.
Why do you think your writings are worth buying and reading? We are told that life is easier when we learn from others' mistakes, learn from others' lessons, and humble ourselves to receive instruction, teaching and encouragement from those sharing the road with us. To this end, it is worth buying and reading what God has gifted me to share. Someone else out there is struggling with life after divorce and wondering if they've destroyed their future as a result. A highschooler is graduating and about to leave the comforts of home with caring parents who want one last stab at offering tidbits of advice that will continue to guide their child forward. Someone out there has a book idea but can't afford the big bucks to get it out there. Someone else is puzzled about this concept of the Bride of Christ and wants to learn more. Another person wonders how to put The Lord's Prayer into practical action as a prayer outline. I don't have all the answers, but what God has given me, I am sharing with those who will choose to read about them.
If you could unwind the clock, would you have become an author knowing what you know now? Most definitely! Knowing what I know now, I'd have been in print years ago! My only regret is that I didn't know then what I know now. Hence the creation of the e-book, "Practical Thoughts on Becoming an Author" and it's e-course by the same name for $15.
What gives your writings value for you? They put into concrete form, things that would only be in my head and potentially forgotten. Writing them down means they are there now, not just for me to revisit when the need arises, but for others as well. The value for me is that of imparting what God has given me. I am not blessed to hoard, I am blessed to bless others.
What, if any, Bible verse or passage do you point to that sums up your writings? At the moment, that would be Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say Come. . . and whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely.
Click this link here to get your sixth single day prayer guide outline. http://songdove.fa-ct.com/stuff/YPWJ/YPWJ-day109.pdf
Be sure to stop by Marilynn's blog (http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusing) on July 3rd for your next single day prayer guide free download. Be sure to sign up for her monthly newsletter for yet another free gift! Don't you just love FREE?
In addition to these free downloads, Marilynn is giving away a complete one-month sample of her next book via the rafflecopter app below. <a id="rc-13062c12" class="rafl" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/13062c12/" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a> <script src="//widget.rafflecopter.com/load.js"></script>

So we have a big announcement! We get to take part in a virtual book tour for Author Marilynn Dawson's next book, "A Year in Prayer With Jesus"! This book is due to launch in September, but she's giving away a one-month sample before it's even released! We are one of twelve stops on this tour, and we don't want you to miss it! There will even be an opportunity to sign up for Marilynn's monthly newsletter, and get a free gift in the process.
So take note of the week we appear in below! This should be fun! I get to be featured myself on her blog that same week!
"A Year in Prayer With Jesus" Virtual Book Tour Schedule

"A Year in Prayer With Jesus" Virtual Book Tour Schedule
Week one - Author/blogger feature over at Marilynn's blog ( http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusings/): June 17th - tour stop: June 19th - Pamela Rose Williams - http://christianeveryday.com/
Week Two - Author/blogger feature over at Marilynn's blog ( http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusings/): June 24th - tour stop: June 26th - Jansina Grossman - http://rivershorebooks.com
Week three - Author/blogger feature over at Marilynn's blog ( http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusings/): June 30th - tour stop: July 2nd - Jim Hughes - http://cthroughmarriage.blogspot.com/p/christian-authors-page
Week three - free download over at Marilynn's blog ( http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusings/): July 3rd - tour stop: July 5th - Lorilyn Roberts - http://LorilynRoberts.blogspot.com
Week four - Author/blogger feature over at Marilynn's blog ( http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusings/): July 9th - tour stop: July 12th - Margaret Armanious - http://www.ministryinwords.wordpress.com/
Week Five - Author/blogger feature over at Marilynn's blog ( http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusings/): July 14th - Tour stop: July 16th - Jansina Grossman - http://thilly-little-nothings.blogspot.com/
Week Five - Author/blogger feature over at Marilynn's blog ( http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusings/): July 17th - Tour stop: July 19th - Madeline Duffy - http://www.shaneflynn.com/blog
Week Six - Author/blogger feature over at Marilynn's blog ( http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusings/): July 20th - Tour stop: July 22nd - Rebekah Beene - http://rebekahbeene.wordpress.com
Week Six - Author/blogger feature over at Marilynn's blog ( http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusings/): July 23rd - Tour stop: July 24th - Amanda Taylor - http://www.soaringeaglepublicity.com/
Week seven - Author/blogger feature over at Marilynn's bog ( http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusings/): July 28th - Tour stop: July 30th - Jim Hughes - http://www.cthroughmarriage.blogspot.com
Week seven - Author/blogger feature over at Marilynn's bog ( http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusings/): July 31st - Tour stop: August 2nd - Jeannie Pallett - http://jeanniepallett.com
Week eight - Author/blogger feature over at Marilynn's bog ( http://songdove.fa-ct.com/wordpress-mu/songdovemusings/): August 5th - tour stop: August 8th - Jansina Grossman - http://blog.iandfmag.com/

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P.S. Here's the review I posted: "C Through Marriage" is an uplifting, spiritual, and cleverly-written guide to the "C's" of marriage. It takes readers through various aspects of marriage from "cash" to "chivalry." I loved the book, especially since I just got married five months ago!
Author Jim Hughes does a fantastic job of covering all the components of a successful marriage, and each chapter touches on the importance of God and religion in our marriages. I like how each chapter begins with a brief anecdote of fictitious couple Barb and Bill, and ends with reflective questions we can ask ourselves about our own marriages.
I would recommend this book to any married couple, regardless of how long they've been married. This book would be ideal for engaged couples as well!