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Shari Lyle Soffe interviewed Dixie Phillips about her new book - "Angel Eyes." If you'd like to read the interview, just click on the link below.
Pastor Paul and Dixie Phillips have been married for thirty-one years on November 25, 2008. They have four grown children and have been blessed to serve the congregation of The Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd, Iowa, for the past twenty-seven years.
The Phillips are on staff at a Christian school, Lighthouse Academy, a ministry within their fellowship. All four of their children graduated from Lighthouse Academy. This fall, the Academy will celebrate twenty-one years of changing the world one child at a time.
Because of all the children in the church, Dixie began writing special programs for them to minister through drama and song. Several people suggested that she consider making her skits and recitations available to other churches. She submitted some of her ideas to Standard Publishing and they purchased them. Her skits, plays, recitations and stories have been published byRadiant Life Publications, Standard Publishing, Abingdon Press, Eldridge Publishing and LIVE Publications.
In August 2008, Dixie's first children's book, "Angel Eyes" was realeased by Guardian Angel Publishing. "Stubby's Destiny" will be released in November. of 2008. Both books were illustrated by Kim Sponaugle. Below is an interview Kim posted on her website at www.picturekitchenstudio.com.
Interview with Author DIXIE PHILLIPS
Dixie, what inspired you to write "Stubby's Destiny?"
My husband and I have been in fulltime ministry for nearly thirty years. We have a special love for children. After seeing so many precious little ones, who came from difficult circumstances, question whether they were “born wrong” and also question whether God could use them because they didn’t have a godly heritage, I wanted to write a book of hope. I sat down one day and “Stubby’s Destiny” was born.
What would you like children to come away with after they read your book? I want them to know that it doesn’t matter how you start this life, but how you finish that makes all the difference.
What kind of stories do you think children need the most? We live in a society of “dysfunctional orphans”. Many are being raised by someone other than their parents. They may not live in orphanages, and many have been left to fin for themselves. This neglect and rejection leaves big holes in their souls and sends them looking for love in all the wrong places. Children need inspirational stories filled with hope reaffirming to each child that their life is precious to their heavenly Father and He will be the Father they have always wanted.
Dixie, you write for adults and for children. Which type of writing do you find the most challenging, and which do you find the most fun? I’m ministry-minded to a fault and probably need to take some classes on setting “boundaries” in life, but I really enjoy writing inspirational stories for both adults and children.
Where do you find inspiration for your stories?
God blessed me with two of the most wonderful grandmothers in the whole world. My maternal grandmother had such a love for children. When I was just a little girl, she gave me a sample, a living example, of compassion. She took me with her to nursing homes and her kitchen was a soup kitchen for anyone who needed a meal. She has been gone for eight years, but even though she’s dead - her life resonates in my soul.
Quote from Kim Sponaugle
I just completed the artwork for "Stubby's Destiny" with author Dixie Phillips for Guardian Angel Publishing. It's a wonderful story about a little donkey named Stubby and a very special job meant just for him! I have really enjoyed getting to know and working with Dixie. Stubby's Destiny is our second book project together. Look for "Angel Eyes" and "Stubby's Destiny" to be released this fall. --- Kim Sponaugle
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