Heather to Speak in Muncie, Indiana

Patrick Rivest attended a pregnancy center banquet in southern Indiana in anticipation of the banquet he would hold for his own pregnancy center, First Choice for Women, a few counties away. After hearing Heather speak there, he promptly invited her to speak at his own banquet.

Heather has spoken all over the country and overseas, but this event would be only a short distance from her home. What a thrill to minister in her own community.

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Heather to Appear on Aspiring Women

Three years ago, Heather moved across the country with her four kids, one dog, two cats, and a bearded dragon to marry the love of her life. A few weeks later, a crew from Aspiring Women interviewed Heather in the Wilson's new home to share the story of Heather's journey from rape to restoration. That show will air again this week—and Heather wonders if the extreme stress and bliss of the times will be evident to the viewer.

Not much has changed since then, by the way (except maybe the stress). Heather is still blissfully happy and all the more delighted to give testimony to the transformational love of God.

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Heather to Speak in Fort Collins, Colorado

Heather's agency, Ambassador Speakers Bureau, connected her with a prominent Pregnancy Crisis Center in Colorado. The Alpha Center is a Christian medical clinic that provides support, education, and counsel to individuals facing decisions about sexuality, relationship, and pregnancy issues. They have served the Larimer County area since 1985, and are uniquely qualified and experienced to understand what their clients are going through. Heather will be joining them to present her testimony as the keynote address for the annual fundraising banquet.

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Heather to Speak in Windsor, Ontario

After speaking for a church in Windsor last year, Heather was delighted to meet Judy Brown of the Sun Parlour Pregnancy Resource Centre (also Windsor). Judy is clearly passionate about her cause, and Heather was glad to discuss with her the possibility of joining in ministry together. The time has finally come. Heather will be speaking at two events Judy set up—a fundraising banquet for the Centre and community event to Celebrate Women.

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Heather to Speak in

Madison, Indiana

A baptist church in the southeast corner of Indiana started a small crisis pregnancy center in their local area, the only center in their county to offer practical help and loving support to those facing an unplanned pregnancy. Choices for Women is now hosting a full-scale fundraising banquet, and has asked Heather to join them as their keynote speaker.

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Antoine Joins Air Force

Heather oldest son (Antoine ... otherwise knows as Deshawn) swore in this morning, promising to serve his country with the USAF. He will be shipped out this afternoon to Texas where he will begin boot camp.

It is an exciting time of change and anticipation for his family (wife, Lauren and son, Zane), though the next few months will be trying for them as they are living away from each other. Please keep them in your prayers.

Dutch Documentary Wins the Silver

Last spring a small film crew from the Netherlands interviewed Heather, her family, and her friends to create a stellar documentary retelling Heather's story of rape to restoration.

Tonight Evangelische Omroep (EO) was awarded the Silver Crown Award in the category of documentaries under $50,000 by International Christian Visual Media (ICMV) for this work, entitled "Beauty out of Terror"—a very high and much deserved honor.

Many congratulations to Willem Van Schaaijk and Herman Haan for their excellent, compassionate, and godly work.

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Heather to Attend the International Christian Retail Show

Christian publishers, authors, and musicians gather every summer to strut their feathers for retailers, to network, and to learn how to improve their professional skills. It's an exciting time to reconnect with colleagues, to meet artists and authors, and to be encouraged to keep up the good work.

Heather will attend just a couple days of the event this year, primarily so she can do a book signing for her latest book in her youth fiction adventure series, Lydia Barnes and the Escape from Shark Bay. Other highlights include a breakfast with the Academy of Christian Editors (ACE), a banquet with the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA), and a tea with the Pearl Girls.

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Chad Helps Flood Victims

Heather's seventeen-year-old son Chad joined a team from Fall Creek Wesleyan Church who headed out to Waterloo, Iowa this morning to help flood victims.

World Hope International initiated the help efforts, asking churches around the country to respond. According to WH's web site, "Waterloo, Iowa, is ... at the heart of the massive floods. FEMA estimates that as many as 20,000 residents have been displaced in the community. The long-term effects from these floods could exceed Hurricane Katrina in recovery cost and will undoubtedly require significant long-term rebuilding effort."

Floods of 2008

A Different Kind of Father's Day

Larry's son, Lance Cpl. Uriah Wilson, is serving in Iraq with the United States Marine Corps. He won't be giving Larry a father's day gift today... or even a phonecall. Instead, he'll be wiping sand from his face as he carries his rifle on enemy ground. The Herald Bulletin quotes Larry saying, "I’ll think about it; I’ll miss him." But what they don't know is that Larry has complete faith that his son is right where he is supposed to be and that the Almighty Father is watching over both of them.

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Wilson Brothers Honored

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.

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Final Global Warning Book Released

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

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

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."

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Heather to give interview on WordFM

Both John Hall and Stephanie Fraschetti have vast radio experience. Listeners know John as the WORD-FM morning host for the past eight years, while Stephanie co-hosted a popular morning show in Pittsburgh for four years. Together, John and Stephanie use their experience to bring the best in afternoon talk to WORD-FM listeners.

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Heather to give interview on Pilgrim Radio

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

The church is often accused of being irrelevant; but Heather makes the case for the church being not only relevant, but also a critical instrument to healing.

"We can blame the church for many things, I suppose," she writes in her Christianity Today article entitled Calling on the Saints. "But if we are faithful to give to it as much as we receive from it, we'll find this community of saints to be a source of astonishing beauty."

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Heather to speak at Madison Park Church

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

Lydia Barnes featured in CBA Retailers and Resources

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Heather supports Mike Huckabee