Shine Your Light

Details about my Newest Releasing novel are written below, but first … a few thoughts on recent events:

There has been much strife in the last days and, as I’m sure many of you have, I’ve felt a weight on my heart. From Iryna Zarulska’s senseless stabbing, to the horrific shootings and assaults happening inside schools and homes, Charlie Kirk's assassination, and a woman randomly shot closer to home—I’m beyond sorrowful by the condition of our world.

I’ve been praying—not only for the families who are grieving through their personal devastations—but for the people living with such a deep seated level of hatred that it compels them to commit these heinous acts. If that wasn’t enough, the comments on social media—applauding these actions—is appalling. I pray in lament for these angry people.

Our enemy preys on hearts and minds, and it appears as though the darkness is winning, but it’s important to remind ourselves that it won't!

Although I often feel shocked by much of what I’m reading and seeing, in the middle of this, a certain Bible verse has surfaced more than once. And, interestingly, it’s one of the verses that’s written inside the novel I’m about to release.

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 - NASB1995 

That verse has become more real to me lately, but in this world of chaos we need to remember just who we belong to, and that we are the salt and light in the world! (Matthew 5:10-16) 

If we light a candle in the day time, that small bit of light is hardly noticed. But as the daylight wanes, and darkness creeps in, one candle's fire can change everything. 

As our world grows more bleak, it’s even more important that our lights shine brightly! As believers in Jesus Christ we are the light in this world. (Matthew 5:14 starts with: “You are the light of the world …”)

Our fight is, indeed, with principalities and powers, but no matter how frustrated and angry, or anxious and fearful we might feel, we are not to hate others. We might disagree, but we must not give room to hatred. Hate the sin—yes—but never the soul. Many people in our world are in pain—aching, angry, and confused. We are the light! We know the truth about the deep love of God, who sent His Son to die so that we can be forgiven and set free! He is our power, and the power within us, and He makes it possible for us to authentically love others.

Part of a verse that I remind myself of often is:

“Greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world!” 1John 4:4b - NASB1995

How powerful and uplifting! If we belong to Him, God is with us, and He is GOOD! 

I’m a very small voice in a sea of people much wiser than I, but this I know as an absolute: I am God’s child, and I love Jesus! I’m not perfect or better than anyone else. I’m certainly not sinless, and I’ve acted the hypocrite too often, but I've been forgiven by the love of the one and only crucified and resurrected Saviour! And I will boldly praise Him forever!

God BLESS you as you seek and find Him!

And now ...

the event happening in less than THREE weeks: 

What? A book launch, along with a book-signing (but only if you want your book signed) 

Which? You Are Artemas - literary fiction novel. (The sequel to: You Are Amadeus)

When? Saturday, October 11th from 1 - 3 PM

Where? E.K.K. Handmade Store & Gift Shop at 28 Betts Ave, in Yorkton, SK.

*In addition to the usual draw for one FREE BOOK in October, a FREE BOOK DRAW will be done before 3 pm, on the day of the above event! To enter this you must be, or must’ve been, in attendance between 1 - 3 PM on October 11th, prior to the draw. 

(The free book will be one you choose—from all current novels published by myself.)

IMPORTANT NOTE: The official release date of You Are Artemas is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7th, when it becomes available on Amazon, Kindle, and Kobo! 

BUT, it’s on Saturday, October 11th when You Are Artemas will be available at EKK in Yorkton.

• I realize this is onThanksgiving weekend. If you’re unable to attend the above event, but you’re interested in making a purchase, please contact me through this website, by text, or by giving me a call. I’ll happily make arrangements to get your novel(s) to you.

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• AVAILABLE NOW: PRE-ORDERS of the e-book are currently on Amazon, Kindle, and on KOBO. 

If you’d like to reserve a copy, or copies, please contact me. I’d be happy to put them aside for you.  

God be with you, and bless you in every amazing way!

Pattie Janzen