About Miranda

Hello there! Miranda here!

Thank you for stopping by.

Take a walk with me through the garden and, I'll tell you a bit about myself.

Take A Walk With Me!


First, the summary ...

Author | Book/Entertainment Blogger | Professional Blurb/Premise/Tagline Writer | 2014 Inspy Award Judge | College Lecturer


The Writing Journey ...

To Die Once: Child of Grace, #1, is my first attempt at publishing. I'm presently working on To Lie Once, Child of Grace, #2, and, putting together ideas for two other series. You can sign up for my newsletter to get the complete details.

A bit more about me ...

I love books! But you already guessed that. I also love music and movies. My favorite flower is the rose! I'm sure you guessed that, too! ;) Here's a quote from what I wrote about the rose in an interview on The Borrowed Book.

"As beautiful, intense, and delicate as the petals are, so can love be. Surprisingly, on the very same stalk you find these petals, you also find the thorns. But that doesn’t stop the flower from turning out beautiful at the end of the day. It is able to grow alongside, survive, and even flourish despite the presence of the thorns for the rest of its natural life. The thorns will never have the power to stop the rose from being the beautiful flower that God intended it to be. So it is with love."

I believe that part of my calling is to use stories to lead people to the truth of God's love and His Word (Read this post I wrote titled Why I Believe In Christian Fiction to know why). So, I review books and entertainment for this purpose. I'm thankful, honored, and, truly humbled that God would choose to use me this way. By the way, have you heard about Jesus? He's someone who wants to be your friend. I promise you He's not picky or choosy; He doesn't judge! How sweet is that! Feel free to ask me more about Him if you like. I won't mind!

Jesus Loves You No Matter Who You Are!


Back to me ...

I'm also an advocate for children sponsored by the Operation Smile Organization. That's because I believe every child should have a smile. You can follow the link and check them out, and, I wouldn't mind if you stopped by on my page here to make a donation. $1 or $100--whatever--is fine! Point is, nothing is too small or too big. Thank you!

Help A Child Smile Today!


Here's the message I wrote on my OS page:
"Why shouldn't a child have a smile?

There are so many bad things happening in the world today. Good things, too. One thing that helps us through the tough times, and makes celebrating the joyful moments complete, is a smile.

... so help a child have a smile. Get involved with a donation, big or small. "


Why I do what I do ...

I blog about Christian books and entertainment, and every once in a while, I write about the spiritual journey of a Christian. I do this because God has called me to inspire people to be who they're supposed to be, and to not be afraid of who they are on the inside. It's the reason I titled my blog To Be A Person. The only thing that truly sets one free to become who they're supposed to be, is God's living Word. It is living water to a thirsty soul!
 
Have A Drink Of Living Water Today!

Many times we wonder and ponder on what our true destiny is. This isn't something you can achieve on your own.
"There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death"--Prov. 14:12; 16:25
Isn't that why when you choose a path you're so sure of, along the way it doesn't work out? But instead it causes you pain and sorrow so that you wonder what it is you did wrong? Only one person knows your true destiny--the One who created you, and He did so for a reason. It is with the divine understanding He gives you, to guide you, that you can find your way.
"For the Lord gives wisdom, and from His mouth come knowledge and understanding."-- Prov 2:6
It is this understanding that unlocks your destiny ...

Only God's Word Concerning You Can Unlock Your True Destiny
"The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out."--Prov. 20:5
God didn't make a mistake making you the way you are. Everything about you--skin/eye/hair color, accent, language, country, temperament, culture, etc--come together and make the perfect fit for what God put you on earth for. Look at it this way: a red rose isn't better than a white rose; neither is the blue more breathtaking than the purple, or the yellow more radiant than the orange. At the end of the day, they're all roses, which when put together make a beautiful garden! There will ALWAYS be beauty in variety.


No Matter My Color I'm Still A Rose!

You were created to make the world a brighter place!


I'm A Beautiful Person! The World Will Be Brighter Because Of Me!

If you are one who wonders and thinks that time has passed you by, don't cry! We all need to take the time that we need to blossom properly. There's no such thing as late bloomers!

Don't Cry! Take Your Time And Blossom!
Remember Moses? He was eighty years old when God called him to fulfill his destiny. Not only did God give him forty more years to do so, but He also gave him the physical strength to achieve it. The Bible records that until Moses death, his strength and eyesight were as healthy as the beginning. How cool is that!

Yes, there'll be days that seem so promising you'll be so sure you shine and are as colorful as the rainbow. Then there'll be those where it seems you're worthless, useless, hopeless, no good. Everything in you will believe that the darkness has consumed you and there's nothing good left. In the end, just like the rose that will always remain a rose no matter its color, you're still a person that can be fully redeemed and restored! You can still fulfill your true purpose here on earth. It's never too late. Turn to God now, and start a new day!

Rainbow or Dark, I'm A Person That Can Be Redeemed And Used By God!

Let life be musical for you! Live today!

Feel The Music In The Air And Live It Out! No Matter How Your Life Is, It IS Worth Living!

... Move along, now, to the other parts of this website. If you see anything you like, or just want to chat, I invite you to talk to me. Happy browsing!

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