"When I found the one I love, I held him and would not let him go" (Song of Solomon 3:4). My name is Kristy Dykes, and I write Christian love stories for Barbour Publishing...perhaps because I live with a hero husband. At this site, I cover marriage, romance, and Christian fiction. These book titles make me smile--and offer great truths: Sometimes I Wake Up Grumpy and Sometimes I Let Him Sleep, Love Extravagantly, Every Marriage Is A Fixer-Upper, Red-Hot Monogamy.
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“Pizzazz! Enthusiasm! High energy! Those are a few of the words that describe Kristy Dykes. From the moment she steps up to the platform, she captivates your attention. As both a writer and a speaker, Kristy is moving and motivating. She will touch your heart with love and laughter.”-- FLORENCE LITTAUER. A former newspaper columnist, Kristy Dykes is an award-winning author of 10 Christian fiction titles as well as over 600 articles in many publications including two New York Times subsidiaries. Her titles have been on the Christian bestsellers list and Top 20 List at christianbook.com, and have won many awards including Second Place in the 2007 Barclay Gold, Third Place in the 2007 Inspirational Readers Choice Contest, and Third Place in the ACFW 2006 Book of the Year Contest (novella category). Kristy writes a column for the ezine of the inspirational chapter of Romance Writers of America, has taught at many conferences and two colleges, and speaks for women's and writers' events. Living a kaleidoscopic life as a pastor’s wife, she jokes that she has 1.2 million acts of kindness in circulation instead of 1.2 million books. And she loves every minute of it!
Kristy won Second Place in the 2007 Barclay Gold for her novella "Angel Food" in the 4-in-1 collection Kiss the (Cook) Bride. She won Third Place for the same title in the 2007 Inspirational Readers Choice Contest, awarded by FHL, the inspirational chapter of Romance Writers of America. Kristy also won Third Place in the 2006 Book of the Year Contest, awarded by American Christian Fiction Writers, for her novella "Reunited" in the 4-in-1 collection Wedded Bliss?.
1) The Heart of the Matter, a novel, is now available at christianbook.com. "Can Luke overcome his vain prejudice? Can Jeris allow her tender heart to trust again? Will they let God show them the heart of the matter?" (1 Samuel 16:7) 2) Kiss the Bride, a 4-in-1 novella collection, is also available. Coauthors: Kristy Dykes, Aisha Ford, Vickie McDonough, Carrie Turansky. Plot: Four restaurant owners discover a dash of hope, a dollop of longing, and a plateful of faith are the recipe for romance.
11 Comments:
Kristy, you're right. Faith doesn't require pizzazz. However, I see your faith (and that of your husband, friends, family members) as being the most pizzazz-filled I've witnessed in a long, long time. Never underestimate the testimony of a quiet faith. You might be surprised to learn there are more fireworks going off in the quietness than you think. :) I love you girl - and I'm praying!
Hi Pretty Kristi,
Short, sweet and powerful. Indeed we are called to TRUST and OBEY and as the song says,...."for there is no other way..." Expect God's best today. Thanks for your display of great FAITH.
G. Finch
Now that is quotable!
Aunt Kristy and Uncle Milton, thank you for being transparent through your blog. I hear often from our church family how they follow your writings. They always talk about how moving and encouraging it is to read of your faith and your struggles.
We need more people to step and write like Paul and the other disciples did about trials, failures and God's faithfulness through it all. I love you and pray for you almost every day. Take care of mom and dad while they are visiting.
Bryan
Ditto just as Janice said it!!!!
I love you Kristy and am so thrilled to come on here lately to see that you have blogged. I too have been blessed and taught through this journey on-line.
I'm still praying and believing for complete victory!!! Jeri
Wow! Your comments...wow! Thank you, all, Janice, G. Finch, Bryan, and Jeri.
I agree with Janice--I see plenty of pizazz and fireworks in your faith!
Dear Ms. Kristy and Rev. Milton,
It's Beth Boyd McCown here. I don't know if you remember me, but I'm David and Carol Boyd's daughter. My husband, Brian, was your brother, Terry's youth pastor for a few years, too. I saw Kendra Rivers over Christmas break and she told me about your diagnosis. I am so blessed by your trust in God. Your blog is one of the most amazing ones I've read. Brian and I are no longer youth pastors, but God has arranged for us to enter military service in the next year. In fact, he'll be sworn in on Tuesday. Thank you for your testimony of "helping hands". That is what I feel I am to Brian. I'm praying for you and I hope for the love of Jesus to consume you with his joy! God Bless!
Beth B. McCown
That's what I inherited from my Daddy. He trusted God more than anyone I ever knew.
Kristy, he lived 30 years with cancer. God still had a job for him to do. He jstu trusted God and got on with it, kind of like you're doing. Daddy was 89 when God finally called him home.
I miss him, but I've got the inheritance to keep me going. :o)
Daddy showed me what my Heavenly Father is like, too. So trust comes fairly easy for me. Oh I've had ups adn downs, but like you, in the end it comes to trust.
And I know in Whom I trust. :o)
Asd always, continuing to pray.
Thanks for the wonderful comments. Great testimony, Ane. Thanks for sharing. Good to hear from you, Beth. I salute you and your husband about entering the military. God bless you and thank you for your service to our country.
Your faith is a beautiful thing, Kristy. Thank you for your openness and sharing with so many people. What a great Christian witness!
You also have the sweetest family! You're truly blessed.
Thank you, Debby, and all.
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