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LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH (Church Library Edition): The Blessings of a Traveling Library with Stacy Currie

Did you know that February is Library Lovers Month? As an author and lifelong reader, I’m a big fan of libraries and have recently become enamored with a special type of library: the CHURCH library. Not every church has one, but I think they are a wonderful ministry for congregation and community. Recently, I was chatting about books… Continue reading LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH (Church Library Edition): The Blessings of a Traveling Library with Stacy Currie

COVER REVEAL: Introducing MY TENDER HEART DEVOTIONS by Laura Sassi

MONDAY JOY! I have a new Tender Heart book releasing with Paraclete Press October 1, 2024 and the cover is just starting to pop up on the web, so I thought I’d share it here too. The third in the My Tender Heart series, the book is called MY TENDER HEART DEVOTIONS and it’s something… Continue reading COVER REVEAL: Introducing MY TENDER HEART DEVOTIONS by Laura Sassi

SPECIAL OFFER: A FREE Prayer-Themed Virtual Author Visit for the 2024 DAY OF PRAYER

Did you know that the Association of Christian Schools International has designated Tuesday, February 27th as a Day of Prayer?  The 2024 Day of Prayer is a day when Christian schools “unite across the globe to pray for Christ-centered education.”  The day even has its own hashtag:  #SchoolsThatPray! You can learn more about it here.… Continue reading SPECIAL OFFER: A FREE Prayer-Themed Virtual Author Visit for the 2024 DAY OF PRAYER

GOODNIGHT, ARK Celebrates TEN (Plus FIVE things that Float my Family’s BOAT!)

Did you know that 2024 marks ten years since my debut book, GOODNIGHT, ARK (Zonderkidz), released? It is my bestseller and is still going strong. The official book birthday is in August, but, just for fun, throughout the year I will be marking the occasion with special memories about the book, author visits and more! To… Continue reading GOODNIGHT, ARK Celebrates TEN (Plus FIVE things that Float my Family’s BOAT!)

January Round Up: FOUR FUN THINGS (and a GIVEAWAY!)

Happy Thursday, friends! I have FOUR fun things to share with you today. First, here’s a picture of my first VIRTUAL visit of 2024 with 20 attentive and adorable pre-k and kindergartners at Evangel Christian Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. It was an engaging, interactive visit! I showed them all my books, we talked about what it means… Continue reading January Round Up: FOUR FUN THINGS (and a GIVEAWAY!)

10 Things to LOVE about MEAL TIME PRAYERS

When I was a child, dinners were special. Most evenings, during my elementary through high school years, my sister and I would set the table. This included setting out placemats and putting napkins, glasses and cutlery in their proper spots. The final touch was lighting two candles. Then, after serving ourselves in the kitchen, we’d gather round for… Continue reading 10 Things to LOVE about MEAL TIME PRAYERS

MONDAY FAITH THOUGHTS: When Worry Is Like Wax

During these dark winter months when I awaken before the sun is up, I like to light a candle in my living room before having my quiet time. As it flickers in the darkness, I open my Bible to study, reflect and pray. But this morning, I had a hard time lighting that candle and… Continue reading MONDAY FAITH THOUGHTS:  When Worry Is Like Wax

MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Guest Post: Planting Seeds of Prayer through SONG!

I love connecting with God daily through prayer. It’s what keeps me grounded and focused on Him. So, from the moment my own kids were babies, I strove to plant seeds of prayer in their hearts by incorporating prayer into the fabric of our days. We prayed while walking and playing and driving in the… Continue reading MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Guest Post: Planting Seeds of Prayer through SONG!

Observing LENT with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE: A Calendar of Readings for 2024

Are you looking for a way to observe Lent with your littles ones and introduce them to God’s grand plan for redemption? Wouldn’t it be neat to set aside 12 “Bible Heart Moments” with them between Ash Wednesday and Easter to read 12 stories that point to God’s redemptive love and culminate with the glorious… Continue reading Observing LENT with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE: A Calendar of Readings for 2024

Introducing MY TENDER HEART TUESDAYS: Setting our FAITH GEARS in Motion for 2024

One of my favorite possessions above my fireplace is the pre-civil war mantel clock that I acquired from a dear family friend 25 or so years ago. Pre-electric, it needs to be “set in motion” each week by a steady winding of the gears using an antique brass key, followed by a gentle sideways nudge… Continue reading Introducing MY TENDER HEART TUESDAYS: Setting our FAITH GEARS in Motion for 2024