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Interview with Dr. Michelle Bengtson (Author of Hope Prevails)

Many of my writing friends are coming out with books! It’s a joy to introduce them to you and as we celebrate through the Interview Series. Let’s give a warm welcome to the lovely Dr. Michelle Bengtson as she talks about her book, Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey through Depression.

Interview with Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Tell us why you wanted to write about this topic:

By 2020, depression will be our greatest epidemic worldwide, but whether it is world hunger, cancer,...

Listen Close, Listen Well: Hearing Crickets When You Pray? (Anne Watson)

My One Word for the year is “Listen“. I’m often a distracted listener, so it’s important for me to grow in the area of attentiveness.

I had my friend and online store owner, Krafy Kash, make a necklace to help me remember to “listen” better this year. It’s a great reminder to live out my One Word. Head over to Krafty’s shop to see all her lovely products. Consider getting a custom piece with a word that is particularly meaningful to you.

All my readers can receive a 10% discount on Krafty Ka...

Interview with April Swiger (Author of Dignity and Worth)

What fun it is to talk with authors about their latest projects. My friend, Kelly Givens from ibelieve.com, introduced me to a fellow adoptive mama and her book about foster adoption. I’m excited to introduce you to that mama, April Swiger, as we hear more about her book baby in this edition of the Interview Series.

Interview with April Swiger

1. Tell us a little bit about your book and why you decided to write it.

Dignity and Worth: Seeing the Image of God in Foster Adoption breaks down the...

Listen Close, Listen Well: Are You Praying for Revelation? (Niki Hardy)

Let’s give a warm welcome to Niki as she shares a difficult decision her family faced as part of the Listen Close, Listen Well series. Niki and I connected through the #RaRaLinkup over on Kelly Balarie’s blog, purposefulfaith.com. Join us this Tuesday as we linkup encouragement and uplift Jesus’ Name.

Are You Praying for Revelation?

By Niki Hardy

Have you ever prayed for God to reveal His will for you? Prayed for Him to reveal it in a ridiculously obvious way that leaves no shadow of a doubt...

When You Feel Shut Out

Have you had a door slammed in your face?

Maybe it was at the hands of an angry child who’d had enough of your rules, lectures, and expectations? Maybe it was at the door of a neighbor as you tried to offer something they weren’t interested in? Maybe it was a potential employer who undervalued what you had to offer?

Have you recently had a door close, that you desperately wanted open?

Maybe it was a significant other deciding you weren’t “the one”? Maybe it was the door closing on a friendsh...

Lies Can Burn Up Peace

After deliberations with my sister-in-law, I reinstated allowance in our home. The offspring now receive $3 a week—hey, Hubby and I used to receive 50 cents a week, so it’s an upgrade.

I instructed the children that they should save up for something special and not just fill our home with dollar store treasures (a.k.a. cheap junk). They had their eyes set on larger items until the cash started burning a hole in their pockets. They begged me to stop by the store in the midst of a million-t...

Interview with Jennifer Dukes Lee (Author of The Happiness Dare)

What a sweet treat to interview the lovely and talented Jennifer Dukes Lee as part of the Interview Series. I’ve read her new book, The Happiness Dare, and gave it a 5 star review!

This is an excellent book—top-notch writing, timely message, and practical tools for growth. Embrace happiness like never before as you receive an invitation to find your happiness style, and spread lasting joy into the lives of those around you. God is using this book to break through to my heart in surprising wa...

Rejection Can Make You Weep or Cause You to Reap

Do you feel like you’re on the outside looking in? Are you just waiting for someone to invite you, yet the door remains closed, the mailbox empty, and the dress left hanging in the closet?

Has rejection ever wrecked your week? Or maybe it’s stolen a whole season, leaving you weak in spirit?

This post is part of Lysa TerKeurst’s Uninvited Book Blog Tour which I am delighted to be a part of along with many other inspiring bloggers. To learn more and join us, click here.

The Uninvited House Gu...

HAPPY Anniversary Five Minute Friday!

I’m so happy I could cry—seriously. It feels good to be among friends and help two of them celebrate big things!

Kate Motaung is celebrating two years of hosting the Five Minute Friday Community and we’re also celebrating the release of Jennifer Dukes Lee’s new book, The Happiness Dare.

Be sure to come back here on Tuesday where I’ll share an exclusive interview with Jennifer and there will be a fun surprise too!

I haven’t done a Five Minute Friday prompt since June 12, 2015! I might be a bi...

Listen Close, Listen Well: When Listening Leads to Obeying (Kristine Brown)

Welcome back to the Listen Close, Listen Well series. It’s such a treat to hear from special guests, as they share their diverse experiences with listening for God and how His message has changed them. Today we welcome the lovely Kristine Brown as she shares about the important aspect of obedience, as it relates to listening.

When Listening Leads to Obeying

By Kristine Brown

The harsh words screamed from the inner-places of my being. Several weeks into the school year and this rowdy class ha...