I want to pass some savings on to you!
Hey friend! This just in from my publishing team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RxqE7m6u-o Barnes and Nobles is running a Preorder sale that expires tomorrow. If you’ve been thinking about preordering Seizing the Good Life, my work on the gospel of John that releases June 13– now would be a great time to move on it. Just use code PREORDER25 to get 25% off and grab your copy. (Or, a
The Humor, the Hard, and the Holy…God is in it all
Hey friend, I hope this finds you doing well. It's a lovely Saturday night here and I've got a story for you. It begins with this first pic. I told it on social earlier, and then I decided that I really wanted to tell you, too. I had a blast with the women of Swartz Baptist Church last night. It was my first meeting of the 2023
We CAN find peace and joy WHILE fulfilling our purpose in 2023! Join me on the journey!
Hey friend! I'm working on launch details for my next book, Seizing the Good Life, releasing June 13, 2023 and I’m getting ridiculously excited! Short answer for why this book, now? Because John’s gospel has given me a glorious conviction of how present and willing Jesus is to help believers keep believing! I want us to celebrate that truth together, and I want to give
How to grab the promise of 2023!
Let’s talk about the new year! We love the promise of 2023's blank slate, don’t we, friend? We start out with gusto, making plans to let “that” go and do “this” better. I know I do. At the same time, past experience reminds me if I rely on myself to meet those expectations the only thing I’ll discover are the inevitability of my own fallibility. Thankfully, gratefully,
An update on that meaningful little Christmas…
Dear reader, You may recall my stated goal to "have myself a meaningful little Christmas." Well, grab a Christmas cookie and a comfy chair. Here's the rest of the story. Had you asked me how it was going this past Sunday, I would've said everything was right on track and progressing nicely. (Insert your favorite quote about the best laid plans.) The day before my extended
A Christmas Story – Keep Believing to Have Life
For many years now, December the 14th has brought with it a flood of emotions. I suspect it always will. The following story is told with the blessing of my dear friend, Debbie Fortenberry. I offer you this excerpt from my next book, Seizing the Good Life to be released June 13th, 2023. For though it is Debbie's story to tell, she gave her approval to
A Glory Story
Hey friend, A glory story— that’s what my bestie calls a story that has God fingerprints all over it. This one is about God showing out at the end of this year’s 30 Days of Thankfulness Drive and it has four great takeaways for all of us! You can watch it on Youtube, or listen to The Story Table podcast on your favorite podcasting platform
The Beloved Farmer Decorates, Kinda, and a Gift just for you!
Hey friend! I really did mean to write to this fine community before Thanksgiving, but -- life just keeps coming! That's all I've got for you by way of explanation, and I have a feeling that's enough. Y'all are gracious like that. I’m currently recovering from the Turkey Day festivities around here and considering decorating for Christmas. Considering being the key word. There were Thanksgiving
Blessed People Bless People
Hi! If you're a new friend, welcome! If you're a long-time reader, welcome back. *SMILE* Those of you in the second group will recognize November 1st as the kickoff date for our annual fundraiser, a time when we come together in this community to pool our little bits and do a lot. Because of you, blessings are still being enjoyed by people near and far. An
Road trips and Randomness from Shellie
Hey friend, it's an absolutely gorgeous day from where I sit on the back porch. Grabbing a photo here for illustration. Granted, it's taken through the screen, but I feel like you'll still be able to enjoy the beauty of God's creation with me. Hank, who also goes by Hankster the Prankster, Hanky Panky, and a host of other ridiculous monikers I've tagged him with and