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Announcing Southern Attraction - The College Years

Southern Attraction- The College Years continues the story of Heather Brandon from the 1st novel: Southern Attraction.  Heather and Jake go off the college together to further their education.  Heather has grown a lot since Huckleburg.  Now she has the man she loves in her life, but she still faces insecurities of her future.  She has been through enough heartache in her life.  She just wants happiness, security and love in her life.  She struggles with things of her past that haunt her and keeps her reliving some things. Jake has been a great love of her life but sometimes he is clueless to her needs and worries about his own career and happiness. Join Heather as she tries to overcome adversity and search for the peace she desperately longs for.

Available on Amazon: 

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About the Author:   Tracy Kauffman is an author that resides in Decatur, Alabama with her husband and two dogs. She began writing when she was in 2nd grade.  She won the title of Editor due to her imagination and love for writing. Then after she graduated high school, she entered a contest so that her poem, titled The Cosmetology Student could be published in a Poetry anthology. She was inspired by her publication that she continued to write and later published her first novella titled: Southern Adventures by Tate Publishing; which was mainly about her life growing up in the south.  Other works include: Southern Adventures, My Boyfriend the Squire, Richard the Lionheart, Southern Attraction, A Closer Walk and Captain Honey Bear.

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Wedding Poem

Weddings are a Joy to those that attend. 
A celebration for a bride and groom.
Invitations have already been sent.
It is free to attend with plenty of room.

The decorations, the flowers and food is planned.
Many new faces and people to meet.
Soft music is playing from the band.
Clean linen tables arranged with a soft cushion seat.

The preparations are already underway,
For the wedding of God's son.
Ready to receive his bride one day,
With a city that has many mansions.

Peace and Love is in the Air. 
Smiles and laughter can be heard. 
Wedding party in formal wear,
Someone reading God's word.

A beautiful bride is adorned for her husband.
The Groom is waiting patiently on his bride.
Rings are chosen for each hand.
To live eternally with gates open wide.

The groom loves his new bride,
He knows her weaknesses and shared her tears,
For he has spent many days by her side,
Helping her through her trials and fears.

A union of love that will never end.
A kingdom with streets of pure gold. 
With Jesus our Lord and forever friend.
Happiness forever, never growing old.

Children's Book- Captain Honey Bear

      

Looking for a cute short story for kids or the kid at heart.  Then you'll enjoy this fantasy book about a superhero Bear- Captain Honey Bear. 
Blurb:  When Captain Honey Bear is caught stealing honey from a bee's nest he is ordered to serve as the forest superhero. This is the last thing he wants to do.  He is able to rescue Goldie Locks the squirrel and witness some unusual things along the way. You'll meet some interesting critters of the forest in this cute fairy tale for the young at heart.  Hint:  There might be more related books coming in this series soon.

The Author: Tracy Kauffman is a young adult and kids book author from Alabama. Some Works include: Southern Adventures, My Boyfriend the Squire, Richard the Lionheart, and Southern Attraction, Captain Honey Bear, etc...

Tracy is in the process of writing part 2 to Southern Attracftion; hopefully it will come out by Spring of next year. Stay Tuned.

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The Creation

On the first day, God created the day and night.
God said it was good, because he created the light.
On the second day, God created Heaven up above,
He created all of this because of his love.
On the third day, God made the dry land and the seas.
Then he made the grass and the fruit trees.
On the fourth day, he made in Heaven a shining light,
one to rule the day, and one to rule the night.
On the fifth day, he made the fish, and fowl to fly in the air.
On the sixth day, he made the cattle, lion, tiger and bear.
Then he made, in his image, male and female.
On the seventh day, he said all is good and well.

Hearts are Changing

Mens hearts have changed a lot,
no one seems the same to me,
some hate the freedom that men have fought,
for this nation of the land of the free.

People are stomping on our flag,
some kneeling at the song of our nation,
no tears, only mocking from those that brag,
while beating their chest with such elation.

Actors use their voice to condemn whats right,
looking on conservatives as something bad,
Living in mansions and having riches beyond sight,
Turning their backs on the poor, which is sad.

People bashing the president and his wife,
although freedom is theirs for the taking,
should be thankful for their life,
instead of God they are forsaking.

People look at bad as good,
and things good as bad,
They'd change our laws if they could.
everyone seems like they have gone mad,


No more people pay debts they owe,
People are no longer punished for their crime,
Just a slap on the hand and let go,
all while being paid for on our dime,


Some Teachers have a hidden agenda,
teaching kids about their political view,
not teaching math or english or a musical cadenza,
just something from out of the blue.

People seem to hate the cops,
taking out their camera and filming,
Looking for the next photo op,
of things to sue or use for slandering. 

People are offending too much these days,
They hate our customs, statues, and laws,
They hate religious people who prays,
Taking over our schools, government and shopping malls. 

Illegals are breaking our laws,
No more borders they often scream,
taking over our streets and town halls,
This all seems to me as a dream.

My Lord is my Shepherd

My Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He is my dearest friend and confidant.
He makes me lie beside the still waters,
He gives peace to all his sons and daughters.
He restoreth my soul and giveth me life,
in the path of righteousness, He keeps me from strife.
For his name sake, He remains close and near.
Threw the shadow of death, I will not shed a tear.
I will fear no evil, for he is with me.
He sets a table before me in the presence of my enemies,
at his throne in glory, I will fall on my knees.
He will anoints my head with oil, and set me free,
always goodness and mercy shall follow me.
For all the days of my life, I will live up above,
and will dwell in the house of the Lord, with his love.

Poem: Jesus Christ Can Save

For God so loved the world that he gave,
Jesus his only begotten son came to save,
Men of all nations, any skin or race,
His love bestowed, full of grace,
Our sins needed an atonement
From the Heavenly Father he was sent
He chose his only body as a sacrifice,
No other lamb would suffice.
Jesus stretched out his arms upon a tree,
To die so men could be set free.
His life was ended on a cross,
His blood shed, came at no loss.
Redemption came from our Savior,
Without him is no judgment waver.
Tears and joy were shed that early morn,
With him all men can be reborn.
Death couldnt hold in the grave,
Only Jesus Christ can save.

Wisdom Comes With Age

 

I used to think my family was crazy when I was younger.  I didn't realize the wisdom they had about pretty much everything.  When we are young, we think we know everything.  We think we don't need any advice from anyone, especially our parents.  Now that I am older, I realize that wisdom truly does come with age.  A person who is 45 has lived 45 years and has been through so much more than a person who is 25 years old.  They have seen things that a younger person hasn't.  They have had experiences that only comes from age.  So if you are a teenager, it is okay to listen to your elders.  It is okay to get some advice, because more than likely they will not steer you the wrong way.  

One of my paintings is of a Farm with a cow and duck.  It is primitive looking but it brings back the simple days when people grew their own foods and milked their own cows.  Times were harder back then, which brought on much more experiences.  It made people stronger, reliable and more respectful.  Those were simpler days when people sat on the porch and enjoyed the peace and quite.  So I hope this painting inspires you to try to respect the simple things in life. 

If interested in seeing this painting or other works, click here.

A Heart of Grace and Thankfulness

 
With the cooler weather, I am ready for the Holidays to come.  The holidays to me are a time of reflection.  A time to be thankful for what the Lord has blessed us with;  our family, our friends, our jobs, our homes.  He has given us a place to live; a place to work; a place to worship.  Some have lost their homes and possessions this past week in Texas, but they have not lost their faith.  They are truly appreciate for what they haven't lost, which shows their true heart.  They possess a heart of grace and love for what really matters in life. They are singing the praises of God for sparing their life and their families lives.  See they know that possessions can be replaced.  They know that the Lord God gave them their possessions, and he can certainly replenish those things lost.  

Sometimes when we lose things in this life, we learn to appreciate those things more.  We learn what truly matters in life.  Many are looking at the events from Hurricane Harvey as a travesty, and it is.  But it is also an awakening to some.  A time to embrace life more.  A time to be thankful.  A time of compassion and love for others. A time to be thankful for what we all have.