[author title=”Connie Wohlford” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/14-Connie-photo.jpg”]As a follower of Jesus Christ and one who’s deeply in love with the Word of God, Connie has been a Bible teacher and ministry leader in her church for many years.
She enjoys reading and especially study of the Bible, recognizing the value of and power of, books and other media in the development and lives of people, young and old. It’s Connie’s passion that others know and love God and His Word. She wants to do all she can to help equip followers of Jesus and build God’s Eternal Kingdom.
It is of upmost importance to her that her children and grandchildren are followers of Christ and she tries to encourage and guide them in that direction whenever possible. As she often says, “Eternity is a long, long time.” Her first book, “Joy Comes to Bethlehem,” was actually written for her grandchildren to accompany the little olive wood donkeys she got each of them while in Bethlehem, Israel.
Connie and her husband, Guy, make their home in the New River Valley of Virginia which is flanked by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. They also enjoy active membership in their home church.[/author]
What is the title of your latest book?
“He is the ONE”
Tell us more about your book:
“He is the ONE” completes my trilogy telling the three things the Bible records that happened to Jesus as an infant. At the age of 40 days little Jesus’ parents take Him to the Temple to be dedicated to Yahweh. It’s there an amazing thing happens. The elderly man, Simeon, and the widow, Anna, recognize the infant, in Mary’s arms, as their long awaited Messiah− the Promised One of Israel!
In “He Is The ONE,” the reader can share the surprise and wonder with Joseph, Mary, and bystanders when these strangers recognize Jesus as Messiah. What would you have thought if you’d been there to witness this event, recorded in Gospel of Luke?
Their faithful donkey, Gil, has accompanied the Holy Family to Jerusalem. While she waits outside the Temple, her thoughts turn to her own little one, Elpis, who’s back in Nazareth. On this day, Elpis’ jolly fun with her buddy, Buzi, turns into a painful tumble. Join in to see how the little donkey deals with her ordeal with her Mama so far away.
Young and old alike take pleasure in gaining insight into these early days of the King of kings, artfully captured in the story and carried along through charming illustrations by artist, Molly Keller.
Why do you write what you do?
I’m passionate about God’s Word and the Gospel message it contains. The Bible is God’s representation of Himself and His Son, Jesus, to mankind. Most of what I write is about the Bible or has a Christian message. It’s my desire that others come to know and love Jesus and the truths in the Bible. I hope my writings will encourage and facilitate this end.
I write interactive Bible studies for adults and children’s story/picture books. My children’s books have Bible and life lesson themes.
What are you currently working on?
I’m currently working on an interactive adult Bible study of the Book of Colossians and a children’s chapter book compiling and expanding my trilogy about Jesus as a baby.
How does your work differ from other work in its genre?
Regarding my Bible study on the Book of Colossians, I’ve found that there are almost no studies on the Book of Colossians written in recent years. When I write a Bible study I go verse by verse, leaving no verse untouched along the way. I’ve found that most studies I’ve participated in do not cover every verse.
Regarding my trilogy about Jesus as an infant– I’ve found almost no children’s books about the Halakah ceremony and Dedication of Jesus. Also, these my books contain a captivating parallel donkey story.
My other two children’s books are stories about a unique animal, friendship and working through trials. I think, and have been told by many, they are very unique.
How does your writing process work?
I always pray for God’s guidance before writing (during as well). Typically I write, by hand– pen & paper, in my loft study, keeping my iPhone handy if I need the internet. There, I also have a number of reference books and other resources.
When I reach a satisfactory stopping point or must stop because of a time restraint, I take those pages to my PC (downstairs) and, when I have time, type what I have hand written, editing and expanding as I go.
Once, I’ve completed a chapter or a “day” of the Bible study, I print that portion. Usually the next day, in my loft, I proof and edit. Then I go back to the computer to make corrections. I do this editing process a couple times (or more).
Then when I’ve completed a week of the study, I print again and edit again over and again until I’m satisfied, for the time being.
You can find Connie online at:
Social Media and Blog: https://www.facebook.com/ConnieWohlfordAuthor
Website and Blog: www.debracolemanjeter.com
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