Through the years I’ve seen how important it is to pray God’s word over and for my children. I’ve also watched how God moved in my kid’s hearts and lives when I shared the scriptures with them. That’s why I’ve made it a priority to read through the Bible each year and journal what… [Continue Reading]
One Brave Step Started My Road to Publishing
24 years ago I took ONE brave step. I was at the Mt. Hermon Writer’s Conference, and I’d taken a workshop on article writing. I’d attended the conference wanting to write a novel, but article writing intrigued me. I jotted down a few ideas for articles, but didn’t think much of it. Then, the next… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 054: Kristy Cambron
#WalkItOut Podcast 54: Kristy Cambron One question I get asked a lot is … how do you do it all? One of my biggest tips is to get into God’s word. Taking time for God’s word has radically changed my life. During the times that I have spent time in the word, I can hear… [Continue Reading]
Writer Wednesday with Lauren K. Denton
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Lauren K. Denton, author of Glory Road. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of Glory Road! Winner announced right here next week. Congratulations to, Rebecca Maney, the winner of Katherine Reay’s The Printed Letter Bookshop! Please e-mail my assistant Christen with your mailing address! Note: This post contains affiliate… [Continue Reading]
How to Balance a Busy Writing Schedule and a Busy Life
I’m a wife, homeschooling mom to ten kids (yes 10!) and best-selling author. I’ve had 60+ books published, and I lead a Teen Mom support group in inner-city Little Rock. The number one thing I’m asked by others is, “How do you do it all?” If you were to see the piles on my… [Continue Reading]
Spring is a Celebration!
They say ‘April showers bring May flowers.’ But when you’re an author (and a homeschooling mom!) it also brings a busy conference season! However, when May comes around the first thing I think about is my WWII friends. Because my first novel From Dust To Ashes was inspired by the liberation of Mauthausen Concentration Camp… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 053: Robin Jones Gunn
#WalkItOut Podcast 53: Robin Jones Gunn I can’t believe that it’s already May! May holds a special place in my heart because May was the month of my first trip to Europe. I remember traveling around Europe and seeing the Maypoles and the decorations—it’s so special to me. During this time is when… [Continue Reading]
How to Invite Others Into Your Healing through Transparency
Years ago, in 2005, I faced one of the hardest struggles of my life. I thought I was doing so well—as a writer, as a mom, and as a wife. One November, I pondered my family and my work, and I thought things couldn’t get any better. I even prayed Psalm 139:23-24: Search me,… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 052: Katie Reid
A few days ago, I was on a Facebook LIVE with a group of women and we were talking about doing what the Bible says — all about what the #WalkItOut Podcast is all about! God has wonderful things planned for us. Things planned before they are even thoughts in our heads. Maybe you’re like… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 051: Jessica Smartt
On today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about making memories. I love making memories. I’m going to be talking to a mom today who also just loves making memories, and has guided us in a wonderful book, Memory Making Mom, on how we can make memories with our own family. Jessica Smartt is a… [Continue Reading]
A Podcast Launch Giveaway with Joanna Weaver
I’m so excited to be an upcoming guest on Joanna Weaver’s new podcast, THE LIVING ROOM and to share with you her Podcast Launch Giveaway! In case you don’t know her, Joanna Weaver is the author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, which has sold over a million copies, Having a Mary Spirit, Lazarus Awakening, and… [Continue Reading]