MaryLu Tyndall is
a Christy Award Nominee and author of eleven Inspirational Historical
Romance Novels. Her books are not only known for their romance and
adventure but for their strong spiritual themes. MaryLu has been walking
with God for fifteen years, but prior to that, her experience as an
agnostic has given her a unique perspective on all things both spiritual
and carnal. Her life mission is to encourage believers to not take for
granted the love and power of God and to live their lives fully for
Him! MaryLu lives in California with her husband, six children, and
three cats.
Debbie Mitchell
has taught Sunday school for over 20 years. She is a firm believer in
reading through the Bible each year and is working on her 13th time
through. Keeping in the Word and teaching Sunday School has helped her
to recognize and face the enemy. She lives in California with her
husband Jack and their two dogs. She has one son, two daughters, two
sons-in-law and has been blessed with grandchildren that truly make her
days.
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All
aboard! From the shores of salvation to eternity's horizon, embark on a
180 day journey with Jesus at the helm of your ship. You'll encounter
storms, ship wrecks, and battles but you'll also enjoy days of smooth
sailing, glorious sunsets, and rainbows that span the skies! Life with
Jesus is an adventure. He will never steer you wrong. Is your compass
broken? Need some wind in your sails? Lost your anchor? Or maybe you've
spotted an enemy ship on the horizon! Come aboard! Trust in the Captain
of your souls. And hang on. You're in for the voyage of your life!
What inspired you to write your devotional, Pearls from the Sea?
Every Monday morning on my (MaryLu) blog (http://crossandcutlass.blogspot.com)
for the past seven years I post a short devotional. Just something the
Lord has been speaking to me about or something that has leapt out at
me from my Bible readings. My hope is that it encourages, blesses, or
strengthens other Christians who come across it. Debbie Mitchell, who I
met online, and who frequented my blog, kept telling me that I should
gather all my Monday posts and put them into a devotional. I told her
that I really wasn't a devotional writer, that this was just something I
did on my blog, but she kept insisting!! Finally, I told her that if
she would write her own devotions, that I'd go in with her as a
co-author on a devotional. To be honest, (and she doesn't even know
this yet) I didn't think she would do it! I was just trying to get her
off my back. But she did! And her devotions were really good and
inspiring. So, I figured this was from the Lord. And who am I to not
obey His will? Hence, Pearls from the Sea was born!
To
add to what MaryLu said above, I had only written one or two devotions
before this and I never thought they were that good. MaryLu's devotions
truly touched me and I just knew that others would be inspired and
blessed by them. I guess when God lays something on my heart, I just
can't help myself! And no one is more surprised than I am that I
actually agreed to it! This is totally outside my comfort zone. I pray
that many people are blessed by Pearls from the Sea!
Isn't it amazing all the new connections God brings about through cyberspace! While we know dangers exist and we must act wisely, you two formed a godly relationship that took you to places of ministry you never dreamed would occur. Thanks for listening to His voice!
What is one fun thing my readers might not know about you two?
Debbie
Mitchell is a fan of my (MaryLu) fiction books and she contacted me one day to
thank me for writing them and to tell me how much they blessed her. We
became immediate friends! Though we both live in California and only
about 5 hours away, we have never actually met!!
MaryLu
Tyndall is basically a cat person. She likes dogs, but prefers to own
cats. I (Debbie) am a dog person. I like cats, but prefer to own dogs. And to
think we still like each other! Haha!
Yep, it's a new age for writers. :) Technology has fostered writer connections and quickened output.
Thanks for joining me today, MaryLu and Debbie! To learn more about Pearls from the Sea, log onto the following:
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