Marcus Constantine

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To Hope-Inspired Stories, for anyone who'd like to discover more about books and stories that uplift and encourage.

Several years ago, while teaching high school art, I found out I was as thrilled as my students when they won awards or were acknowledged for their accomplishments, and that promoting other people's good works was very gratifying. 

So it's my hope you are blessed with a message of grace through the words of authors featured here. Please join me each week as writers of fiction, nonfiction, and devotionals; of romance, mystery, historical and contemporary stories share their work. 

...Finally got one of my former students (from Vacation Bible School at least!) on HIStories! His mother and I have been Sisters in Christ for many years, and I am so happy to present this charming book for children during this time of year celebrating our Thanksgiving to the Lord and the love and gathering of families! Thank you, Marcus!  

• Author: Marcus Constantine
• Illustrator: Brianna Heraly
• Publisher: Independently published (February 29, 2020)
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Ramuel is a creative and imaginative sheep with a nagging question... He just can't help but wonder what is on the other side of the fence! Journey with Ramuel and his friends as they discover the power of boundaries and the loving heart of their Shepherd.

Most of us have stories to share and scars to show from the times we’ve tried to jump over the fence and cross the boundaries that our Good Shepherd has graciously given us...

This parable for the whole family was created to be a catalyst for meaningful and spiritual conversations about healthy boundaries, obedience, and following in the footsteps of our Good Shepherd!

The afterword includes a simple, powerful tool for family worship called Discovery Bible study, helping our kids and families understand, obey, and share God's Word together as disciples of Jesus who multiply!

...What other authors are saying about Marcus Constantine's work:

“Marcus is one of the most creative people I know. Now he has turned his mad skills to providing a simple explanation to one facet of obedience-based disciple making. Using a universal metaphor, he gives clear explanation to why God’s heart for us matters more than anything.”
~Roy Moran, author of "Spent Matches," roymoran.com

“A fun story for families, illustrating the wonderful truth of our need to trust and obey our heavenly Father who loves us beyond measure and always knows what is best for us.”
~Larry Filbert, Disciple Making Movement Trainer & Coach, Pioneers.org

"This story about sheep obeying their Shepherd is a great example of how critical obedience is to our spiritual well being."
~Kurt Olson, Founder of the International Disciple Making Initiative, theIDMI.org

“This delightful illustrated story introduces families to the value of obedience-based Bible interaction. My nine-year old grandson and I enjoyed reading this story to each other, and it accomplished exactly its goal. It opened a simple conversation about the goodness of God and the reason why reading and discussing the Bible together can be so life-giving. Thanks, Marcus and Brianna!”
~Jim Egli, author of "Groups That Thrive," jimegli.com

Marcus Constantine ~ Author

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...And if you become a Follower of Hope-Inspired Stories, your name will be added to a prize drawing at the end of this month: A 25.00 gift card and your choice of one of the books featured in September! (Drawing for U.S. addresses only, please).

• Hope-Inspired Stories Photo:  The beautiful photo of Sodus Bay, N.Y. during a particularly harsh storm on Lake Ontario earlier this year was taken by photographer and sister in Christ, Ginger Strom. Note the courageous lone seagull taking flight in the upper right corner of the photo. 
  
  
  “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8).  
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                                        Thank you...May you all be blessed and inspired!