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New Book: Celebrating Around The Table
Your family is invited to learn more about the accomplishments and adversities of twelve noteworthy African American believers, including Frederick Douglass, Elizabeth Freeman, Harriet Tubman, and some others you don’t know but should.
Introducing 52 Weeks in the Word
You and I likely love God and love His Word and we desire to grow in love of God and His Word. I have had seasons of Spirit-filled, worshipful, and consistent times in the Word and seasons when reading has felt like a duty rather than a joy and delight. We all find ourselves struggling from time to time to read the Bible and interpret it correctly. And here’s the good news, that’s okay. Not only is it okay, it’s great. We want to know Him! I wrote 52 Weeks in the Word to help us learn to be consistent and feel the freedom to return when we aren't. The goal of this book isn’t to win some race or prize; we don’t earn more favor before the Lord. The goal is Bible reading…
Join Us for an Aspiring Authors Workshop
Join Drew Dyck, Randall Payleitner, and Trillia Newbell in this 90-minute virtual workshop event on Saturday, August 14, at 9:00 am (CST). You’ll learn about the publishing process at Moody Publishers, hear all about publishing from the writing process to best practices for proposals, and more. There will also be a time for Q&A for you to ask your burning questions.
A Personal Update: Joining the team at Moody Publishers!
In a season of bad news, I’m thrilled to share a little good news with you. Next month I’ll begin working with Moody Publishers as an acquisitions editor. Moody Publishers took a chance on me as a young, unknown writer and I am forever indebted to them.
Where I’m From: A Writing Prompt
Yesterday was the second time a group of authors and singer/songwriters gathered together in Nashville to develop a CD and accompanying book. I am a part of that group of talented women. I’m not a songwriter but I have had the opportunity to now contribute to three songs. Today will be the fourth. It’s been a thrilling ride and I look forward to sharing this work with you. But today I’d like to share one of the exercises we are doing to get our creative juices flowing.
To Walk and Not Faint
I’ve invited friends to share their own stories of endurance or the stories of others. My prayer is that you would be inspired and encouraged as you read each guest post. Learn more about my new book: Sacred Endurance.
Longing for the Resurrection: A “Taylored” Endurance
I’ve invited friends to share their own stories of endurance or the stories of others. My prayer is that you would be inspired and encouraged as you read each guest post. Learn more about my new book: Sacred Endurance. By Lemanual Williams…
3:30 in the Afternoon
I’ve invited friends to share their own stories of endurance or the stories of others. My prayer is that you would be inspired and encouraged as you read each guest post. Learn more about my new book: Sacred Endurance. By Christine Hoover…
A Testimony of Endurance in Transition and Grief
I’ve invited friends to share their own stories of endurance or the stories of others. My prayer is that you would be inspired and encouraged as you read each guest post. Learn more about my new book: Sacred Endurance. By Jennifer Lucy Tyler…
Charlotte Forten: A Testimony to Grace
I’ve invited friends to share their own stories of endurance or the stories of others. My prayer is that you would be inspired and encouraged as you read each guest post. Learn more about my new book: Sacred Endurance. By Catherine Parks
First Draft: A Blogging Series
Over the past few weeks, prolific blogger and author, Tim Challies, has posted a series of tweets and an article lamenting the changes he is seeing in the blogosphere. In short, writers are simply abandoning blogs, at least blogs that are personally owned. I believe he is right and as I’ve thought about it in regards to my own site, I know why I have not posted as frequently and it is simple, time…
A New Project and a Request
I never thought I’d be an author. Really, it wasn’t what I thought the Lord would have for me. For many of my friends, writing is the way they breathe—it’s almost therapeutic. I have friends who if they don’t write, can hardly think. Writing is important for them to function. Writing has never been that for me. I do love writing, but I have a desire to counsel. I’m slowly pursuing my M.A. in biblical counseling because I desire to encourage others in the faith with the truth of God’s word. That’swhy I write—to encourage others in the faith with the truth of God’s word. And it is such an honor and great joy to be able to serve in this way during this season…
Articles from Around the Web
In the summer, I was asked to compile a list of places and articles I’ve written over the year. I do a horrible job at updating my site with articles and even this list isn’t quite up-to-date. But, for those of you who enjoy reading here, I thought it would nice to share some links to articles I’ve written elsewhere. Many of these articles address the topics related to United:Captured by God’s Vision for Diversity as I’ve focused much of my writing on the topic over the year.
Oscar Nomination and Joni Eareckson Tada Interview
There’s little that I enjoy more than getting to speak with others about their books, projects, life, faith, and ventures. Last Friday, I had a chance to speak with a champion for Christ and beckon of His grace, Joni Eareckson Tada. Tada is an advocate for those with disabilities, so naturally one might assume that would be the bulk of our conversation. I was actually interviewing her about a song she sang, “Alone Yet Not Alone,” that is up for an Oscar for Best Song…
Merry Christmas! and a Newsletter
I (finally!) sent out a newsletter. One of my New Years goals is to begin writing newsletters more often. I want to be faithful to write to those who have taken the time to subscribe. I thought I’d share what I wrote in that newsletter with you…
A Glimpse of “United” through “Glimpses of Grace”
Writing a book involves so much more than merely writing. To be sure, physically writing United took up the majority of my time and prayers over the past year. But there are extra tasks I was unaware I’d need to do like: ask people to “endorse” United, think through launching it, and today, travel to shoot a book trailer. Yes, a trailer—similar to a movie but for a book.
Enjoy Those Babies
I would never describe myself as a mommy blogger. I love them though. I love that they are writing about the wonders and trials of motherhood. Though I’m not a mommy blogger I do have a desire for moms, like me, to enjoy these years. They are hard. I cry at times wondering how I will make it through a day. But when my soul calms and I get a glimpse of those little eyes looking back at me, I get it. I stop and I know that God is pleased with me. God isn’t pleased with me because I’m a perfect mom–I’m not–He is pleased with me because of His son. Perhaps you thought I’d say that I look at my kids eyes and I know they are pleased. I’m not living for them. I’m living for my Savior and knowing that He is pleased is all I need to know as I seek to raise my kids…
New Role at The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission
Yesterday it was announced that I am joining Dr. Russell Moore’s team as the consultant for women’s initiatives for the ERLC. I am honored to be among five newly announced staff members, you can read more about that here. Dr. Moore addresses serious, delicate, and often complicated issues and topics affecting today’s society, church, and government with great thoughtfulness and grace. I have the utmost respect for him…
United Has a Cover and Other Updates
Earlier this year I shared the news that I would be writing a book about friendship, diversity, and the church. The book is called United: Captured by God’s Vision for Diversityand I am now in the final stages of the editorial process. To be honest, I’m not sure that editorial process is the proper terminology. One thing I have learned quickly is that writing a book isn’t just about writing! Here’s what I do know, it’s finished!..
A Week of Prayerfully Considered Articles
I’ve quipped once before that it would be much easier if I chose to write about tulips, and not the Reformed kind! I often write about topics and subjects that I have been praying through. This week was, for me, a perfect storm of deeply personal articles. I had been drafting one particular article for over two months. That is how long, at times, it takes for me to prayerfully consider what goes from heart, to head, to computer, to published…
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