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…
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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…
It Just Turned Two!
I can’t believe it’s been two years! Ten Little Night Stars hit the bookstore shelves two years ago this month. And you’ve helped this book of my heart reach some amazing milestones! Thank you for continuing to bless me with stories and pictures that show sweet little ones enjoying it! Their delight warms my heart. I’m so grateful and honored that because of your support for this little book, Ten Little Night Stars hit the Christian Juvenile…
Relentless, by Michele Cushatt–New Books to Love
This book, Relentless, has been the most impactful book I have read in 2019. There are so many deep truths in this book. Michele deals with the thorny problem of simplistic faith—if we obey God, He will bless us. Until He doesn’t. What then? When we experience “a terminal disease, a chronic illness, the loss of a child, or the irreparable severing of a relationship, suffering brings with it an otherness.” As many of us…
The Christmas Project Planner by Kathi Lipp– New Books to Love
Kathi is an expert at decluttering and organizing, so who better to help streamline Christmas? I love Christmas but can get stressed because I want it to be so special each year. I want to create memories with those I love and celebrate the wonder of God’s gift of Jesus. With her signature humor and simple, practical steps to get organized, I’m hoping to plan for time to celebrate the things that are truly important…
A Day for Miracles
How do you react when miracles happen? I just received these beautiful flowers from the wonderful folks at HarperCollins Christian. The reason? Ten Little Night Stars hit a huge sales milestone! I feel like the young child who offered a little lunch to Jesus. When Jesus took what was offered, he turned it into wildly more that the child knew was possible, and it was able to be shared with many. I offered up my…