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December 13, 2004 |
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A Different Kind of Father's Day
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Heather acquired a powerful heritage by marrying into the Wilson family. Larry's father and uncle are both giants in The Wesleyan Church—men who are deeply loved and respected by those they have ministered to and with over the past 50 years.
Larry's father Dr. Norman G. Wilson has been The Wesleyan Hour preacher for 33 years, and has influenced millions of lives through this ministry. Dr. Earle L. Wilson, Larry's uncle,
has been a General Superintendent of the Church, and has helped shape the Wesleyan movement.
Today
the brothers officially retired from service, but their lasting impact carries on.
news release | Larry's thoughts |
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Final Global Warning Book Released
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The third book in Heather's youth fiction series staring Lydia Barnes is now available.
"I love Lydia," Heather often says. "I wish I could join her on all her adventures." Lydia does find herself in many crazy situations as she travels the world, bumping into world issues that broaden her social awareness.
In this book, she and her best buddy Ben enjoy the (forced) hospitality of a luxurious Jamaican resort as they make friends with the Jamaicans and enemies with their host. Action packed and thrilling, this book surprises you with emotional moments that help you to consider your own faith and how you live it out.
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Heather to give interview on Revelation TV
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Howard Conder is the co-founder of Revelation TV, a Christian station in London, England.
He will be interviewing Heather and Larry live tonight and inviting guests to call in.
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Summer Bible Reading Plan Kicks Off |
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Heather's husband, Lawrence W. Wilson, launched a blog dedicated to encouraging people in daily Bible reading. Today is the first day of the summer reading program, in which he challenges folks to read the entire New Testament this season. He has set up a unique and meaninful reading plan, and he blogs daily to support the message.
"Sure, I'd love for people to read the Bible," Wilson says, "and maybe even post comments on the blog. But mosty I just want to see people living out what they read."
It's not too late to join in.
"Don't worry if you start late or miss a few days," Wilson advises. "The important thing is what you do today. Right now."
sign up | view blog | print plan (Tip: Choose "Page Scaling: None" on your print menu.) |
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Heather to give interview on WordFM
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Heather to give interview on Pilgrim Radio
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Bill Feltner, whose daily interviews are with stimulating guests from all walks of life and Christian endeavor, has invited Heather to join him on his radio talk show—His People.
Join them in thinking through deep issues of faith so that you may be encouraged to walk boldly with God.
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Heather advocates for the Church
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Heather to speak at Madison Park Church |
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Jim Lyon was called away to Ireland on short notice, and he called Heather to fill his shoes this Sunday. They're some mighty big shoes, as Jim is senior pastor at Madison Park Church of God, the leading congregation in Anderson, Indiana, and one of the true megachurches in suburban Indianapolis.
Heather will be sharing her story in both morning services with some 2,200 worshipers. Her prayer is that people will be inspired to hope and will see God's power at work even in their times of greatest weakness.
Jim Lyon's Blog | Heather's Speaking Schedule |
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Lydia Barnes featured in CBA Retailers and Resources |
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Heather supports Mike Huckabee |
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 As the weather gets colder, the presidential race gets hotter as a new Rupublican leader arises. Mike Huckabee, who began as a niche candidate backed primarily by evangelicals, has proven himself relevant to a broader audience and is now tied with Rudy Guliano as the top Republican candidate.
Heather Gemmen Wilson first came to notice this candidate when her son Simon, an 8th grader, called him to her attention. Simon liked Huckabee for his name, so Heather did a little research to try to prove to her son that you can't judge a book by it's cover. The research, however, proved that this guy was as good as his name. Huckabee is smart, funny, and most importantly, godly in his political views.
"He's a leader I can follow," says Heather. It didn't take long for her to jump on board the Huckabee campaign. "I'm willing to volunteer my time to help get the right president in office."
Volunteer | Donate
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Heather joins Drumstick Dash to raise money for homeless |
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Heather teaches at writers' workshop which draws its largest crowd ever |
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 "Our strategy? To give our conferees value," says Lawrence W. Wilson, director of the Wesleyan Christian Writers' Workshop in Fishers, Indiana. The day and a half conference, held at the headquarters of The Wesleyan Church, saw a rise in enrollment from approximately 60 the first year, to 150 this year. WCWW 2007 boasted keynoters Alan Nelson, the executive editor of Rev! Magazine, and Dr. Dennis Hensley, professor of English at Taylor University. The faculty included an acquisitions editor from Waterbrook Press, a Division of Random House, the managing editor from Jerry B. Jenkins' Christian Writers Guild, and bestselling author Heather Gemmen Wilson, plus numerous other industry professionals. Workshop topics, among many, included How to Get Published, Advanced Writer Seminar, Crafting Winning Proposals, and Ten Ways to Improve Your Fiction Manuscript.
"Part of the vision of The Church is to equip leaders," says Wilson, "and the annual writers' workshop is one way we can do that well. I'm pleased to see so many people responding."
Next year's event will be held November 7 and 8.
Christian Writers' Workshop
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Presidential candidate calls Heather and gets kudos on NPR |
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When the host of NPR's "Political Junkie" invited those who had spoken with a presidential candidate to call in, Heather complied. Sam Brownback had sought her out a few months ago to hear her story—he wanted "texture" on the issue of abortion in the case of rape, talking to real people rather than just discussing cold policies.
"I was impressed by that call," Heather said on air, "not only because I could brag about my daughter to a potential President of the United States, but because it showed me that Sam Brownback desires to be informed about his beliefs."
Political Junkie | Sam Brownback |
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Readers' response to cover story says Heather should have aborted |
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 Heather (Hiemstra) grew up near London, Ontario, on a hobby farm where she hiked through corn fields with her faithful collie, swam in a water hole with the ducks, and shoveled manure in pig pens. She is the youngest of five children born to her Dutch immigrant parents, and she also had numerous foster brothers and sisters who made her life very rich. Her parents are godly people who remain strong role models of the faith for her.
Heather moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan to attend Calvin College as a young adult and graduated with two degrees—a BA and an MRS—four years later. After graduation, she did editorial work for Zondervan Publishing House.
The Gemmens had two boys together, adopted another, and welcomed their baby girl into the family (see Startling Beauty for more). After ten years living and working in the inner city, the mountains of Colorado began to call their names. The Gemmens relocated to Colorado Springs where Heather took a job at Cook Communications as an acquisitions editor. She began her writing career by authoring children’s books and she continues to make editing and writing her livelihood today. In 2004 Heather began working from home—writing and editing for various Christian publishing houses.
After almost fifteen years together, much to Heather's shock and dismay, the marriage disolved when her husband informed her he was leaving. The divorce left Heather devastated. Rejected and afraid, she felt as though she had failed God, her kids, and her ministry. God, however, offers his wonderful restorative love to everyone, and Heather clung to it. The Psalms became her refuge—and she discovered for herself how those powerful words restore life.
While attending a writers’ conference in Florida as the keynote speaker in the spring of 2005, Heather met Larry Wilson, an author and editor from Indiana who was also faculty. They began chatting professionally and soon discovered they had much in common personally as well—and five months later they married (view wedding album). Heather and her four kids moved to Indiana, to join Larry and his two children.
In Indiana, Heather's oldest son married and had a child, making her a proud grandmother (view family album).
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