Books and Giveaways

* Winner Announcement: April 2026 Raffle

Congratulations to Leslie, randomly selected using the service at https://commentpicker.com/random-name-picker.php.

Next raffle event will be on 8/31/2026: Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card

If you’d like to participate, please take a moment to review the following Q&A section.

1. When is the raffle event?
   Answer: The draw is set for 8/31/2026, with the winner listed on my website at www.ruthforchrist.com. I’ll confirm the winner’s email address and send out the $50 Amazon gift card by email before 9/7/2026.
2. What are the odds of winning the raffle?
   Answer: Since my reader list is relatively small, the chances of winning a gift card are high.
3. How do I participate in the raffle?
   Answer:

• Leave a brief review (a few sentences will do) on Amazon.com and Goodreads.com for any of my books (links shown below).
• Recommend the books to your book clubs.
• Share the books with your online community (e.g., Avid Readers of Christian Fiction on Facebook).
• Ask your local library to order a copy.
• Discuss the books with your friends.

It would be much appreciated if you could kindly send me a note (to ruth@ruthforchrist.com) about your activities (e.g., you’ve posted a review) before 8/27/2026. I’ll add your email to the draw.

* Pre-order $2.99: Eclipsed System (Sci-Fi)

Click to order : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX32N1MX

News:

I’m thrilled to be chosen as a featured author by the Minnesota Anoka County Library in 2025 and by the Suffolk Virginia Authors Festival in 2026.

My book, Echoes over Stormy Sea, won two awards (the Scrivenings Press 2024 GetPubbed contest and the 2025 HOLT Medallion Awards) and was chosen by secular readers on Manybooks as one of the best books of the month for 1/2025 even though it has a strong Christian theme about the redemption power of the Gospel.

Ruth’s Fiction Books

*on Amazon:

Blazing China (family saga): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD9P49HW

Detour to Agape (contemporary romance): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD9P29GJ

The Way We Forgive (women’s fiction): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ5LNLNB

Prestige of Hearts (contemporary romance): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV4FL3CH

Center of Enigma (Paradise PA Mystery Book 1; mystery/suspense/thriller): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R2M134

Essence of Illusion (Paradise PA Mystery Book 2; mystery/suspense/thriller): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFVPKW3N

Allure of Elegance (Paradise PA Mystery Book 3; mystery/suspense/thriller): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCP1BV32

Love Under Holy Skies (contemporary romance): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F362Q7T8

Echoes over Stormy Sea (Action/Adventure; Dual-time Odyssey Book 1): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPGQ6TZP

Thunders over Idle Land (Action/Adventure; Dual-time Odyssey Book 2): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F49GFHW6

Fire Between Two Skies (Action/Adventure; Dual-time Odyssey Book 3): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2YZZ8LG

Zenith of Tea (Historical romance): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNNFT2XM

Non-Fiction Books

*on Amazon:
Wander or not: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXJ79MWF

Wander or not eBook in Chinese: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXWH254B

Are Your Health and Finances Linked? (Nonfiction): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ5JXFYY

Health and Finances eBook in Chinese: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJT5K6DG

Health and Finances paperback with Chinese translation: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK3MY2YC

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Free article about relationship

Fabrics: 7 Habits to a Better Relationship

F: Fight fair and square

A: Away just the two of you

B: Belong in a small group

R: Respect

I: Intimacy

C: Co-own more experiences, fewer things

S: Something extra

Researchers have done numerous studies in an attempt to figure out what contributes to happiness in a relationship. Still, many people struggle to establish strong bonds with their families. My husband is a retired pastor. We served together at three different churches from 1987 to 2020 and counseled quite a few couples. One question came up often. “We believe in love, but how can we make it last? Tell us your secrets.” After 40+ years of a happy marriage, here are some of my tips.

Try the FABRICS habits and let me know whether they help you.

If you are interested in receiving the full article, please drop Ruth a note.

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Free Christian bookmarks

The bookmarks are embedded in articles (e.g., see “THINK: Your words matter” under Blog – previous articles). Per your request, I’ll pay the shipping fee (US only).

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