Talking with God About Hard Times When you can’t find the right words to pray… In hard times, many of us shy away from God, not sure how to talk to him about what we’re feeling. Through her own battles, Suzie Eller has experienced the peace of knowing that prayer is not about the number… [Continue Reading]
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Writer’s Desk: Jen Turano
Writer’s Desk: Jen Turano Named one of the funniest voices in inspirational romance by Booklist, Jen Turano is a USA Today bestselling author, known for penning quirky historical romances set in the Gilded Age. Her books have earned Publisher Weekly and Booklist starred reviews, top picks from Romantic Times, and praise from Library Journal. She’s… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk: Kim Dolan Leto
Writer’s Desk: Kim Dolan Leto Kim Dolan Leto is The World’s Leading Bible-based fitness expert, author, podcaster, and the founder and brand developer of Faith Inspired Transformation (F.I.T.). A certified fitness instructor and nutrition specialist, she is a winner of the ESPN Fitness America competition, a top-five finisher in the Ms. Fitness World competition, and… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk: Tracy Higley
Writer’s Desk: Tracy Higley Tracy Higley has been attempting to time travel through the pages of books since she was a child. She started her first story at the age of eight and has since authored nearly twenty books, including the acclaimed Seven Wonders Series, and the Time Travel Journals of Sahara Aldridge. She earned… [Continue Reading]
Honest Conversations about Racism
Honest Conversations about Racism Over the last few years, it’s sadly evident that we still struggle with racism in America. Yet even when our hearts ache, it’s hard to know what to do or say. What can we say to let others know we care and want to be involved in honest conversations about race?… [Continue Reading]
Everyday Prayers for Joy
Everyday Prayers for Joy Everyday Prayers for Joy | by Gina Smith The word joy became my word a few years ago after God ushered my family and me into a season of very difficult circumstances. It happened one night when I couldn’t sleep. I quietly tiptoed out to our living room, sat on the… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk: Daniel Schwabauer
The Writer’s Desk with Daniel Schwabauer Daniel Schwabauer is the creator of several widely-praised writing programs from Clear Water Press. His professional work includes stage plays, radio scripts, short stories, newspaper columns, comic books, and scripting for PBS. Daniel’s young adult novels from AMG Publishers, Runt the Brave, Runt the Hunted, and The Curse of… [Continue Reading]
Friendship Breakups, Church Hurt, Mental Health, and Confessions of a Crappy Christian
Friendship Breakups, Church Hurt, Mental Health, and Confessions of a Crappy Christian Why does it so often feel like Christians can’t talk about the real, hard stuff in life? We know our lives should reflect Jesus; what He did and said, and how He interacted with others. But if we’re being honest, there are days… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk: Kimberley Woodhouse
The Writer’s Desk with Kimberley Woodhouse Kimberley Woodhouse is an award-winning and bestselling author of more than thirty books. A lover of history and research, she often gets sucked into the past and then her husband has to lure her out with chocolate and the promise of eighteen holes on the golf course. She loves… [Continue Reading]
The Perfect Gift for Mom: Appreciation and Love
The Perfect Gift for Mom: Appreciation and Love If we were to stop and chat in the grocery store, I’d most likely tell you about my kids. Yet, maybe I should change that. Maybe I should tell you about my mom. My mom, Linda, was a single mom when I was born, at a time… [Continue Reading]
Feed Your Young Creative’s Imagination with StoryMakers
My kids are always making and creating something. It isn’t unusual for us to have to clear craft supplies off the dinner table before we eat, and we aren’t even going to talk about our schoolroom table. When the team at StoryMakers reached out about sending us a box for Advent, I couldn’t say yes… [Continue Reading]