Years ago, my sister-in-law sent me a link to Emily Lex’s watercolor art. Since then, I’ve loved having Emily’s minimalist watercolor prints around my home. I’ve been drawn to watercolor, but intimidated by the amazing, award-winning artists in my family, both in the generation above me and in my kids. Meanwhile, the art gene skipped my generation, so my stick figures are difficult to even recognize as stick figures. But I’ve been exploring the way…
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Breakthrough Bible Study – New Books to Love
I love Barb Roose’s Bible Studies, and her latest is releasing today! Breakthrough looks at our freedom in Christ through the lens of Galatians. And Barb walks what she teaches. My favorite freedom principle from this study is, “Freedom in Christ is living free from fear and fully alive with joy and purpose.” Sometimes I’ve missed that idea through my years of trying to follow Jesus, so I’m grateful for Barb’s insights. If you or…
When Things Are Hard, Remember – New Books to Love
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…
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…