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Favorite Blog Posts from 2017

My favorite blog reads from others:

There were many great things written this year, but I’m highlighting five posts that I enjoyed, written by my friends. I’ve provided a short excerpt from each, but click on the title to read each post in its entirety.

Finding My Place in the Gap Between Striving and Perseverance by Christy Mobley

How do I reconcile this pursuit to get things done with the pursuit to get this one thing right?

With another word.

Pace.

Pace is a rate of movement. Tempo. Progr...

A Gift that Will Not Disappoint (and the Heart of Christmas Giveaway)!

The big day is almost here and I want to spread some Christmas cheer to you! I’m thrilled to be joining a group of authors to bring you some encouragement AND an awesome giveaway as we honor the true meaning of Christmas.

A Gift that Will Not Disappoint

I sneaked down the stairs, quiet as a mouse, trying to avoid the creak of the third step. I was seven years old and determined to peak at one of my presents wrapped beneath the tree. Stealthily, I opened a gift…but to my dismay it was a packa...

A Hopeful Resource for Every Mourning (Guest Post by Donna Fagerstrom) and Giveaway!

If you subscribe to my website, then you’ve been receiving the “Weekend Reiding” newsletter in your inbox (if not, you can subscribe to receive it for free…just enter your email address in the subscription bar here at katiemreid.com). In the newsletter, I highlight what we’ve been up to, share some behind-the-scenes info., and let you know about books that can help you unwind.

I’m delighted to introduce you to Donna. She and I met at Carol Kent’s Speak Up Conference and she is a sweet member...

Interview with Micah Maddox (Author of Anchored In) & Giveaway!

Welcome to the latest installment of the author interview series!

It was a delight to connect with today’s author at the She Speaks Conference. Micah is a sweet soul who offers hope to those who find themselves in hard times.

Fun fact: Micah and I share a literary agent, Blythe Daniel.

Interview with Micah Maddox

1. Tell us a little bit about why you wanted to write Anchored In?

When I first felt the call to write a book, I was terrified and truly did not want to do it. I was afraid I wouldn...

Dear Tightly Wound Woman: When All is Not Calm

Whether the mailbox or inbox are overflowing…or they are an empty reminder of your loneliness, I’ve got something for you. Even now, even here, in face of a trying season, I am not going anywhere.

I AM, for you.

Open this love letter, and let your shoulders release the tension they’ve been lugging around. Whether you’re curled up cozy on the couch or coiled up underneath the weight that burdens you…take a moment to let the light in.

Dear Tightly Wound Woman:

Sometimes “all is calm, all is br...

Help for the Mom Whose Words Seem to Do More Harm Than Good (Guest Post by Amber Lia)

We don’t always talk about motherhood in this space, but on occasion we offer resources to help moms grow and thrive. With the holidays approaching and stress rising as the calendar fills, I thought it was a good time to host one of the authors from a favorite parenting book of mine, Triggers.

Let’s give a warm welcome to one of my West Coast friends, Amber. She is an intentional mom as well as a creative, hard-working woman in the film industry.

Help For the Mom Whose Words Seem to Do More...

My Book Recommendations for You to Read over the Holidays

One of my favorite ways to unwind over the holiday season is to read!

There’s nothing like snuggling up in a blanket by a cozy fire and cracking open a book. I definitely prefer cuddling with paper copies vs. digital versions. How about you?

I am recommending three books for your consideration (all with different messages and styles of their own).

First up is: Reading People: How Seeing People Through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything by Anne Bogel

Image via Amazon

Reading People*...

Pray Boldly, Walk Wisely

For a long time, I censored my prayers because I didn’t want to be disappointed if they were not answered in the way I hoped. But through a friend’s encouragement, I stopped editing my prayers and started boldly asking God for my heart’s desire. I knew that God would answer according to His will.

Praying uninhibited helped strengthen my faith as I declared that God could do the impossible and then waited to see how things would unfold.

King Solomon is an example of someone who prayed boldly....

Feeling Too Fragile For Friendship? (Guest Post by Jill E. McCormick)

I’m delighted to introduce you to a fellow hope*writer, Jill E. McCormick. Today she is sharing from her heart about a time when she was tempted to hide when it came to friendship.

Feeling Fragile in Friendships

By: Jill E. McCormick

I load our baby and toddler into the car. Sleep deprivation has sunk into my bones, but we’re headed to Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) anyway with the help of MapQuest because I have no idea where I’m going in this new town.

I hope to meet one nice mom, but real...

The Surprising Thing Your “Type A” Friend Needs (But Probably Isn’t Telling You)

Strong for Everyone Else

I received some difficult news. I didn’t want to be a burden by sharing it, but it was too heavy to carry myself. Bravely reaching out to some friends, I briefly texted about the uncertainty I was facing.

My friends told me they’d be praying. But one friend’s thoughtful response brought me to tears—uncovering a hurt I usually bury.

You see, this friend of mine, gets me. She is cut from the same cloth: a Type A personality, Modern Martha, Devoted Encourager. She wasn’...