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My 10 Favorite KidLit Books Read in 2023
I'm excited to share a list of favorite KidLit books that I read in 2023. Note that some of these books were published this year and some are older. From Picture Books to YA, here are my favorites, along with a short review and links to purchase: Picture Books Good...
What Is the Breastplate of Righteousness in the Armor of God?
“Did you know that you’re in a battle? Sometimes it’s obvious: we feel as if we’re being attacked on every side. Nothing is going right, and we face hardship and suffering. Other times, life is pretty good, and it’s easy to forget there’s a spiritual battle being fought in the heavenly realms. What’s being fought over? You. And me. Not just us, but we’re part of the fight. The good news is we aren’t left to fight on our own. God gives us spiritual armor; part of that armor is the breastplate of righteousness. That’s the one I want to talk about today. . . .
50 ‘Thank You God’ Quotes for Every Season
Life is hard and sometimes we go through seasons when it’s hard to find things to be thankful for. Yet in every season of life, we are to give thanks to God. I pray this article encourages your heart and reminds you of all the reasons we have to be thankful in every season we experience.
“Did you know that showing gratitude has emotional, social, personality, career, and health benefits? . . .
What Does the Resurrection’s Power Mean for Us Today?
Easter may feel like a distant memory, yet we need to remember. When life gets to be too much, remembering the resurrection of Jesus can change everything. I pray this article on the resurrection’s power encourages your heart and reminds you of the power of God in our lives today.
“Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Those in power attempted to hide, cover up, and discredit the event, yet they did not succeed because the resurrection power was very real. Jesus really did rise from the dead. That powerful event, that resurrection power, still impacts our lives each and every day. Easter may be a date on the calendar, but the resurrection of Jesus Christ is…
Is “Comparison Is the Thief of Joy” in the Bible?
Next week I leave for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. It seems like the perfect time to share one of my Crosswalk articles. Whether you’re tempted to compare yourself with other writers, your coworkers, or your closest friend, I pray you find encouragement in this article.
“Comparison is the thief of joy. It’s something we’ve all heard, but is it true? Is it Biblical? In my own life, I’ve seen how comparing myself to others all too often brings me pain. Feelings of discontent can quickly settle in. But then again, there are times when…
What it Feels Like to Publish a Book
In one word? Amazing! In a second word… exhausting! On the best TWOsday of the year, 2.22.22, my debut picture book, Howie’s Broken Hee-Haw, was officially published. In the days since, little Howie has clip-clopped his way into hearts and homes around the world.
February 22nd also happened to be a little-known holiday called…
A Promise for Faith with Stacy T. Simmons
Happy New Year, friends! It’s always exciting to start a fresh year willed with hopes and dreams. This month I’m honored to introduce you to my writerly friend, Stacy T. Simmons. Stacy writes uplifting fiction that delights the reader’s romantic sensibilities. She says thirty-four years of marital bliss is a great contributor! She’s a mom of two grown children, and she and her family have a menagerie of pets she likes to call…
5 Christmas Picture Books I Own and Love
It’s hard to believe that Christmas Eve is one short week away! If you’re scrambling to find your little one just one more thing, I have a few suggestions. I may be a little biased, but you can never go wrong giving the gift of a book. …
Celebrate Good Times – and Take a Nap!
Hello long time friends, and new friends (it’s great to see some new faces around the blog). Welcome!
I have some fantastic news to share. …
Fruit Basket Upset
What happens when the caregiver and the chronically ill switch places? What do you do when life throws you a curveball and plays fruit basket upset with family dynamics? Binging Jesus is always a good idea! Seriously, Jesus is the answer. He’s always the answer.
If you’ve been following my adventures this summer, you know life has been crazy. My family of four is on the weirdest health journey – even for us! Since the end of May three of us have been hospitalized for 3 or more days each. Three of us have gone through the gambit of heart tests and procedures (thankfully on that one all three of us came back okay for now). And one of us has been diagnosed with cancer.