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    From the Back of a Donkey, Journey of a Lifetime - Second Edition
    From the Back of a Donkey, Journey of a Lifetime - Second Edition
    From the Back of a Donkey, Journey of a Lifetime - Second Edition
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    From the Back of a Donkey, Journey of a Lifetime - Second Edition

    By Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor

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    Multiple award-winning book, From the Back of a Donkey, Journey of a Lifetime —Second Edition, isn't your ordinary book—it's a joyous adventure that transcends the pages. Let me weave a more captivating tapestry for you:

     

    ? From the Back of a Donkey, Journey of a Lifetime —Second Edition?

    "Not Just for Christmas: Unwrapping the Essence of the Season"

     

    Step into the Footprints of Faith:

    Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor, a masterful storyteller, doesn't merely retell the age-old Bible verses. She invites you on an immersive pilgrimage—a journey that unfolds beyond the manger, beyond the twinkling lights, and into the very heart of the Christmas story.

     

    ? Rediscover Wonder and Hope:

    As you turn each page, the familiar tale transforms. The straw-strewn stable becomes a cosmic stage, and the lowly donkey carries more than Mary—it bears the weight of destiny and divinity. Minor's prose breathes life into the ancient narrative, revealing the hidden miracles that echo through time.

     

    ? Questions That Stirs Your Soul:

    Thought-provoking queries punctuate the chapters, like stars in a midnight sky. They beckon you to pause, to reflect, and to engage with the story on a personal level.

     

    ? A Symposium of Praise:

    In the hallowed halls of literature, this book stands tall—a beacon of wisdom and grace. 

     

    Its cover—an artful blend of hues and mystery—invites you to judge this book by its cover. Spoiler alert: It's as appealing as the authentic story within.

     

    Judges, seasoned and starry-eyed alike, agree: this is no ordinary tale. It's a captivating look at Christmas, a symphony of words that resonates across generations.

     

    ? A Parade of Awards:

     

    ? Gold Medal Christian Book Award (2024) 

    ? Gold Medal for Best Book Cover  2024 (CBA)

    ? The Feathered Quill Finalist (2024):

    ? Winner of "Best of" in Christian Category (2024 Pinnacle Awards):

    ? Honorable Mention (2024 Southern California Book Festival):

    ? Notable (2023) Indies Today Award

    ?Red Ribbon Winner The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2023

    ✍? Writer of the Month (Dec. 2023) Writers Global Official

    So, dear reader, saddle up and join this caravan, for this journey—from stable to star—is unlike any other. Let the light  from Bethlehem guide you, and may the pages of this book become your own donkey connecting you to your destiny . ??✨  

    It also makes a great gift!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLight Bringer Publishing & Studio, LLC.
    Release dateNov 30, 2023
    ISBN9798987467039
    From the Back of a Donkey, Journey of a Lifetime - Second Edition
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    Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor

    Nancy is an expressive Christian, always looking for creative ways to share Jesus. She loves worshiping the Lord, sharing the Word, introducing people to Jesus, and fellowshipping with church family. She received the call to missions as a teenager, launching her into prison ministry, street evangelism and outreaches on two Indian Reservations in North Dakota.  Eventually this resulted in her starting her own 501c3 named Heart n Hands, Inc. She has traveled numerous times to eight different countries, sharing the gospel and often delivering humanitarian aid. She had her own radio show in Gambia for over two years. She readily shares the desire and call to write a book came at age 21, but the courage to write a book took many more years for her to find.  With the advent of self-publishing, she has definitely found it, as there are several more books "in process" already! She and her husband Tom have been married for 45 years.  Their adopted children and their families, (along with many spiritual children) are scattered all over the globe. Besides writing, Nancy enjoys loving on her cats, going out to eat with her husband and watching detective shows together, spending time with friends, going for drives in the countryside. She has an avid passion for photography and you'll often find her stopping to snap a picture! She is incorporating some of her graphic artwork in her next book and contemplating plans for her photography down the road, under the umbrella of her publishing company, Light Bringer Publishing and Studio, LLC. Nancy is available for speaking engagements at your events. She has spoken to small, intimate groups as well as crowds ranging from 200 to as large as 4500+ people. Contact her at www.authorladygrace.com

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      From the Back of a Donkey, Journey of a Lifetime - Second Edition - Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor

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      NANCY ELAINE HARTMAN MINOR

      Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor

      COPYRIGHT © 2009 -2023

      From the Back of a Donkey - Journey of a Lifetime - Second Edition

      Editor: Elizabeth Maynard Charle, Reedsy

      Marketplace Professional

      Guest Content Editors: Rev. David L. Carey

      Rev. Mary Beth Brocklebank

      Foreword by: Dr. Thomas P. Kiley

      Printed in the USA

      First Printing December 2022

      Library of Congress Control Number:

      2023917142

      ISBN: 979-8-9874670-2-2

      Digital online epub ISBN: 979-8-9874670-3-9

      All Rights Reserved. This book is protected by the copyright laws of the United States of America. This book may not be copied or reprinted for commercial gain or profit. Short quotations permitted with attribution.

      Published by:

      Light Bringer Publishing and Studio, LLC. Elkton, MD. 21921

      www.lightbringerpublishingstudio.com

      Scripture references appear at the end of each chapter:

      Unless otherwise stated, all scriptural references and paraphrase are from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. (Public Domain, USA)

      BSB

      The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word was officially dedicated to the public domain April 30, 2023.

      Free resources and databases are available at BereanBible.com (FYI: It is also listed as the Berean Study Bible in the Bible Hub app.)

      NASB

      Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB ®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2020 by The Lockman Foundation.

      Used by permission. All Rights Reserved.

      www.lockman.org © 2020

      NLT

      Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

      AMPLIFIED (CLASSIC)

      Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMPC), Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. www.lockman.org

      AMPLIFIED®

      Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMP), Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

      www.lockman.org

      GW

      All Scripture marked with the designation GW is taken from GOD’S WORD®.

      © 1995, 2003, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020 by

      God’s Word to the Nations Mission Society. Used by permission.

      Christian Standard Bible

      Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible® Copyright ©2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Use by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.

      NKJV

      Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

      New Heart English Bible

      Edited by Wayne A. Mitchell.

      Public Domain 2008-2023

      Bible Hub

      DRB

      Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (Ancient Manuscript Public Domain)

      WEY

      Scripture quotations marked WEY are from the Weymouth New Testament by Richard Francis Weymouth, 1912. Public domain in the United States.

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      ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

      Foreword by: Rev. Dr. Thomas P. Kiley

      Founder of Wellspring Christian Center, Rutland, Vt.

      Founder and Pastor of Abundant Waters of Life Church, Broken Arrow, OK.

      Editorial Contributions by: Apostle David Carey, for reviewing, proofreading, and making many invaluable suggestions, from content, to syntax, to graphic design advice.

      Apostle David Carey, author of Now Elijah! along with his wife Nancy Carey, is the founder of Word of Life Christian Center, Newark, DE. He is the cofounder of the Delaware Coalition of Apostles, a long-standing member of the International Coalition of Apostolic Leaders, and on the Advisory Board for the United States Coalition of Apostolic Leaders.

      Additional proofreading and suggestions by:

      Rev. Mary Beth Brocklebank, B.S., MDiv, Daughters for Zion (CUFI) Delaware State Director, Israel Advocate and Israel Tour Host

      Final Editing by: Elizabeth Maynard Charle, Reedsy Marketplace Professional

      Information of second century temple crafts by: Suri Provisor, Weaver/Ancient Crafts Specialist, Director and teacher at Kaduma, located in Shilo, Israel (Ancient Shiloh)

      Front book cover by: Siriusartss69 via

      Fiverr.com

      Back cover design: composite of a picture of Israel countryside from Pixaby.com (free use) plus a portion of a corresponding design by Siriusartss69 to match the front cover. Photoshop editing by the author.

      Cover formatting by: Arcanic Media

      Inside formatting done using InDesign by: Bala Subramanian of Fiverr.com and

      Elizabeth Maynard Charle of Reedsy.com

      Illustrations:

      Carved Wooden Box, photo of actual gift that was given to the author on a mission trip to Belarus.

      Mary at the Loom (based on information provided by Suri Provisor, Weaver/Ancient Crafts Specialist, Shilo Israel) and Brown Donkey Loaded for Travel by Khairin Nisa via Siriusartss69 at Fiverr.com

      Front of House by Khairin Nisa (Fiverr.com) with olive sapling added to it by the author.

      Campfire, Elizabeth and Mary, and Night Sky by Siriusartts69 via Fiverr.com

      The Wedding created by Author using Canva

      Mary Enveloped in the Presence of God and Glory of the Lord in the Stable created by Author using Canva

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