http://richard330.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Richard Blake en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:49:12 GMT 2010-01-01T22:49:12Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977340303   An Amazing Testimony of a Disciple's Journey   In her new book "Does Jesus Speak To You? Donna Ferrier shares a testimony of God's grace and tells of her journey as a . . . Wed, 07 May 2008 02:32:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977340303 Richard Blake 2008-05-07T02:32:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977329840   Fast Moving True Life Non Stop Adventure   Andrew Rafkin has a tremendous respect for the ocean and a love for sports fishing.   In his new book "Red Sky Morning" Rafkin . . . Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:31:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977329840 Richard Blake 2008-04-22T21:31:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327324 A Refreshing Approach to a Direct Engagement with the Scriptures     In "Beyond the Quiet Time: Alister McGrath presents a refreshing approach to finding a direct engagement with . . . Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:34:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327324 Richard Blake 2008-04-19T14:34:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977325499   The Shocking World of Children in Crisis   Staggering statistics reported by Glenn Myers in his book "Children in Crisis" although written ten years ago continue to reflect . . . Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:53:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977325499 Richard Blake 2008-04-17T02:53:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977325408 Making Every Day A Celebration   Melissa Galt's writing is powerful. She writes with passion as she offers the reader a road map for the journey of celebrating life. She attributes her . . . Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:21:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977325408 Richard Blake 2008-04-17T00:21:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977317658 The Mystery of the Unknown - A New View on Grief   Leslee Tessmann relates her spiritual journey into self discovery in her book "Sacred Grief". It is her story of moving from unresolved . . . Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:47:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977317658 Richard Blake 2008-04-14T13:47:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314856   In Search for an Answer   The story of Little Brown Bird comes alive for the young reader as the contagious excitement and curiosity of waking to a new and beautiful day poses the . . . Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:27:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314856 Richard Blake 2008-04-14T00:27:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314724 Abuse, Rejection, and Healing Barbara Harken writes with passion in "The 86 th Degree." This is  the story of Amber Helm. The novel combines the elements of romance, conflict, . . . Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:58:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314724 Richard Blake 2008-04-13T23:58:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314071 A Warning of Judgment to Come "The Door That No Man Can Shut" tells the story of Roger Thomas, a spokesman for God, a chosen vessel called to share his testimony and an anointed message . . . Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:19:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314071 Richard Blake 2008-04-13T20:19:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977313149 Fighting Fear with Knowledge and Vision Today Americans are faced with unknowns, the uncertainty of the economy, the threat of terrorist attacks, and a concern for our nation's leadership and . . . Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:47:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977313149 Richard Blake 2008-04-13T13:47:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977313125 Non Stop Action, Suspense - Forceful Reading In this the second in the Patricia Amble Mystery series Tish has returned the childhood environs in Michigan 's Upper Peninsula where she . . . Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:33:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977313125 Richard Blake 2008-04-13T13:33:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977312093 Action Adventure - International Intrigue Andrew Rafkin has written a compelling action packed political techno thriller. "Creating Madness" is a novel based on the Oceans Reconnaissance . . . Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:49:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977312093 Richard Blake 2008-04-13T03:49:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977307168   The Christian - Running the Race S. E. Gregg captures the contagious excitement and the competitive spirit of the Olympic games in the book "The Christian Olympics: Going for the . . . Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:35:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977307168 Richard Blake 2008-04-11T00:35:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977307145 Entertaining, Humorous, Candid, Inspiring In her new book "Advice from the Blender" Susan J. Hetrick proffers practical advice, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose for blended families. . . . Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:18:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977307145 Richard Blake 2008-04-11T00:18:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977307120 The Power of a Positive Force in Fighting Gang Power Tim Stewart joins together a creative imagination with a natural gift for story telling. In "Positive Force" he uses the elements of . . . Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:51:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977307120 Richard Blake 2008-04-10T23:51:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977303429 Powerful, Life Changing, Transforming   Bob and Judy Hughes address the complexities and challenges faced by readers in today's society. Christians and non-Christians alike are often . . . Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:27:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977303429 Richard Blake 2008-04-06T23:27:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977303398 Russell Weaver a bright ten year old Midwest farm boy, called Rusty, because of his red hair and freckles is imaginative and fun loving. Rusty day dreams of Cowboys and Indians and of his own great . . . Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:44:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977303398 Richard Blake 2008-04-06T22:44:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977303312 A Wake Up Call for Men - Finding New Significance in Midlife   In "Midlife Manual For Men" Stephen Arterburn and John Shore join forces to help men in midlife find significance . . . Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:43:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977303312 Richard Blake 2008-04-06T20:43:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292992 Writing for Publication During Your Retirement Years   In his book "The Writer Within You" award winning author Charles Jacobs provides the reader with a step by step guide to . . . Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:43:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292992 Richard Blake 2008-03-25T13:43:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291981 Book Review: Powerful Steps by Brian Bieler Workplace Strategies for Success Brian J. Bieler presents powerful and essential career strategies and skills his book "Powerful Steps." . . . Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:50:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291981 Richard Blake 2008-03-24T04:50:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291489 Powerful Heartwarming Stories of Blended Family Relationships Valerie Coleman has edited and compiled this anthology of heart warming and heart breaking stories.   Each story illustrates in . . . Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:59:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291489 Richard Blake 2008-03-23T12:59:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291349 Today I became a writer. I had an epiphany. It was an ah-ha moment for me. I hurried to the car to find a pen. I scribbled my note on the back of my Target sales receipt. I didn't want to lose my . . . Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:36:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291349 Richard Blake 2008-03-23T04:36:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291322   Dynamic, Motivational, Inspiring   "Running Home" is more than a how to manual or motivational on sports and fitness. It is a book about focus. The book is made up of . . . Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:05:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291322 Richard Blake 2008-03-23T04:05:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291057   End Times Revelation, the Defeat of Satan   Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Evangelist Ray Lyne writes with passion and with depth in his book "Satan's Release and His Final . . . Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:50:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291057 Richard Blake 2008-03-22T19:50:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977290872 A Tribute to Harry, A Man of Integrity   Karen Arlettaz Zemek pays tribute to her father Harry Arlettaz in her book "My Funny Dad, Harry."   This biographical memoir is filled . . . Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:47:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977290872 Richard Blake 2008-03-22T14:47:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977288916   Absorbing Stories of Life Changing Miracles Hospital Chaplain and syndicated columnist Norris Burkes is a gifted story teller and has compiled a gripping selection of personal experiences . . . Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:24:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977288916 Richard Blake 2008-03-20T01:24:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977288260   Principles for Releasing God's Richness   Dr. Ronald B. Lumpkin writes from the premise that every believer is entitled to abundant life and presents a guide to spiritual and . . . Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:32:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977288260 Richard Blake 2008-03-19T12:32:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977287181 A Call to Revival, Restoration and Healing   Monica Tomtania writes from her own life experiences in her new book "The End-Time Daughters of the King."   Her message is powerful . . . Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:06:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977287181 Richard Blake 2008-03-18T04:06:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977286817   A Call to Excellence as Second in Command   Billy Hornsby has excelled in leadership in many forms. His writing is based on the lessons he learned in his life journey. His book . . . Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:43:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977286817 Richard Blake 2008-03-17T20:43:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977286182 Relevant Scriptural Guide for Today's Generation Sarah L. Howell has written "Ephesians: Finding True Love" for today's generation.   It is written with the purpose of increasing . . . Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:47:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977286182 Richard Blake 2008-03-17T02:47:04Z