I would love to introduce you to a beautiful new picture book arriving this month, When Things are Hard, Remember (Beaming Books). This sweet story uses the metaphor of a child needing to move, and the uncertainty surrounding an unknown journey, to look at what it’s like to have faith that you’ll still be taken care of even when things are hard. It’s written by Joanna Rowland, my tender-hearted friend, and the author of the award-winning picture…
Category: Small Steps Blog
Win a Signed Copy of Sleepy Time Colors!
It’s hard to believe that Sleepy Time Colors will be here in just ten days. To celebrate, I’m giving away a signed copy of the book! You can enter by clicking the Raffelcopter link below. Those of you that read my first children’s book, Ten Little Night Stars, know the wonderful quality of these Zonderkids Board books. Sleepy Time Colors is just as high quality, and it’s also a lift-the-flap book; making it extra fun…
Sleepy Time Colors Available! Pre-order by May 31st for Sale & Free Shipping!
Exciting News! My Newest Book Sleepy Time Colors Can be Pre-ordered Starting Today! And It’s On Sale with Free Shipping Until May 31st! It’s a dream come true for a children’s author when they meet a parent who says, “My son/daughter asks me to read Ten Little Night Stars three times a day!” I feel so honored to have a small part in young children’s first cozy reading experiences with their parents. But I’ve felt bad when those…
MISSING AND GRATEFUL LIST FOR DAY 37 OF OUR COVID-19 MANDATED STAY AT HOME
TOP 5 THINGS I’M MISSING TODAY I miss seeing people smile and hearing them laugh. Even when I get out to the grocery store every couple of weeks, everyone is wearing masks. No happy conversations, bright chattering, or laughter. Everyone seems solemn, focused on getting what they need, then getting back out to limit their exposure. I miss blaming other people or my busy-ness when I make a mistake or lose something. I miss hugging…
Surrendered by Barb Roose–New Books to Love
Barb Roose’s new Bible study book, Surrendered, releases today! One of my favorite quotes from Surrendered is: “Ultimately, God redeemed that devastating circumstance by fixing the broken spiritual beliefs and attitudes inside of me. As God began to transform my heart and mind, I learned to open my hands and let go of trying to fix a situation in hopes of securing my vision of what a happy outcome looked like. As a result, instead…
Embracing Our Flaws – Tonight!
Is anyone feeling a little limited lately? I’ll be speaking on Shari Braendel’s Fashion Meets Faith online conference on “Embracing our Flaws and Limitations” tonight at 5 pm PT. There’s still time to join this wonderful online class with encouraging Christian speakers every Tuesday night through the first two weeks of April. They’ll bring you encouragement to equip, inspire and empower your soul!Upcoming Speakers: March 17 – Deb Gruelle March 24 – Cynthia Spell March…