Monday, August 15, 2011

Exciting News!

I know, I know. I said I was going to be offline for two weeks. But I have some very exciting news to share, and it can’t wait!

While at the Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference last week, I met Beth Patch, who is the Spiritual Life Devotions Producer for CBN.com. She informed me that my devotion,
I’m Behind You, is posting today! To read it, please go to http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/devotions/levellie-behind-you.aspx.
This is not a paying market, but the readership is one million! I am so honored that they chose to publish this piece. I had almost given up on them, as I sent them two devotions over a year ago, and did not hear back. At the request of my agent, Diana Flegal, I re-sent them several months ago, and got a return email that they would be published soon.

The moral of this story is: Keep persevering. As Winston Churchill said, "Never, never, never give up." Whether you are raising kids, writing, or losing weight, if you know it's God's will for you, He will make sure you succeed.

What are you tempted to give up on? Can I pray for you today?




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23 comments:

  1. Wendy Paine MillerAugust 15, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I'd really like to hear good news from an agent soon. And sure, I'll take prayers. I'm a fan of those. Happy Birthday again.

    And Congratulations!!!
    ~ Wendy

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  2. ClellaAugust 15, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    YES!!! GOD IS GOOD! Want to hear about conference. Lunch in a week or two? Clella

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  3. Elaine W. MillerAugust 15, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Yea, Jeanette! So happy for you. I heard your shouts of praise all the way to Rome! Hugs, friend.

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  4. Jan ClineAugust 15, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Yay! Isn't it nice to have these little nuggets to keep us going? Congrats! Yes, you can always pray for me! Sometimes I get to feeling sorry for myself. I know IM called to facilitate others in their writing journey, but sometimes I wonder when my nugget will come. Actually we all need to pray for the boulders to come our way....we have a mission to complete, don't we!! We need to expect more and believe for bigger opportunities.
    Have a great week!

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  5. TiAnna MaeAugust 15, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Congratulations Jeanette! What a great accomplishment! I am so on the fence with this writing thing. Just because I feel like I'm spinning my wheels, but not going any where! There's of course several other things that I could be just as committed to, that I would see results from, but here I am!

    tiannamae.blogspot.com

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  6. Katie GanshertAugust 15, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Oh Jeannette - I'm so happy for you! God is using your words! Nothing is greater than that!

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  7. Rhonda SchrockAugust 15, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Congratulations!! That's huge. Hopping over now to read...

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  8. Niki TurnerAugust 15, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I'm SO thrilled for you! What a terrific birthday present, too!

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  9. Melanie N. BrasherAugust 15, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Congratulations, Jeanette. I'm so happy for you. And thank you for the reminder to persevere.

    Good to be back here. :)

    Mel

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  10. DianeAugust 15, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I just knew this was the beginning of a great year for you. Happy Birthday again with many more blessings to come! :O)

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  11. Sarah ForgraveAugust 15, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Congratulations, Jeanette! What wonderful news!

    And writing, raising kids, or losing weight? I'm trying to do all of the above, LOL.

    Hope you have a great week!

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  12. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeAugust 15, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Wonderful news... wonderful posting!

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  13. Susan J. ReinhardtAugust 15, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Hi Jen -

    Congratulations!

    I'm so glad the conference blessed you, and you're seeing fruit as a result of your faithfulness.

    Hugs,
    Susan :)

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  14. SlamdunkAugust 15, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Fantastic Jeanette. I hope many others find you and are inspired.

    God Bless you and enjoy your time away.

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  15. NancyAugust 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    That was a wonderful devotional. Thanks for taking time from your conference to let us know. And congratulations on having it published.

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  16. Terri TiffanyAugust 16, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Whoo hoo!! Congrats to you!!!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Looking forward to reading your devotional. Congrats! You've been an inspiration to me on my faith journey. I thank God for you! I could use prayer when it comes to my writing. I've lost momentum and, lately, feeling too extremely tired to concentrate on my works. It seems overwhelming lately, with all other life 'stuff' that has been going on.

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  18. Millie SamuelsonAugust 17, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Whenever I need "a smile," I look for something by you! And once again, I was rewarded. . . Congrats! I'm smiling with and because of you. . . :-)

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  19. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Wonderful news, Jen! Congratulations! Love Churchill's advice, "Never, never, never give up." Appreciate your prayers for our soon to be 20-year old daughter - that she would embrace God's will for her life. Thanks!

    *Heading over to read your devotional! God bless!

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  20. Beth HerringAugust 17, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    so excited for you!

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  21. LeontienAugust 17, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Whoo, my oh my that sounds fantastic!!!

    I am so happy for you! And a little praying is always good even if you don't have a reason.

    Leontien

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  22. Jessica NelsonAugust 18, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    No giving up for me!! :-) Congrats on the publication. Another notch for your notched belt. Heeheee!

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  23. Janettessage.blogspot.comAugust 19, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    That has been my word this week...keep persevering so I will check it out...congratulations.

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