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And the Winner of THE GLORIOUS FOREST THAT FIRE BUILT is…

I’m delighted to announce that the winner of last week’s special giveaway,  a complimentary SIGNED copy of THE GLORIOUS FOREST THAT FIRE BUILT by Ginny Neil is… … Marci W.! Congratulations! I will be in touch with you so we can get the book to you. Thank everyone who took the time to comment. Happy September!

MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK: Thoughts on Prayer from my Heart to Yours on the Occasion of a New Book Release

My ninth book releases tomorrow. Each one has been special in its own way, but this one, along with its companion MY TENDER HEART BIBLE and the third MY TENDER HEART DEVOTIONS, which will release next year, hold special places in my heart. Each was written with a heart for pointing little ones—and the grown-ups… Continue reading MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK: Thoughts on Prayer from my Heart to Yours on the Occasion of a New Book Release

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT: An Interview with Ginny Neil in Celebration of THE GLORIOUS FOREST THAT FIRE BUILT

Today I’m delighted to be interviewing author and illustrator Ginny Neil in celebration of her debut picture book THE GLORIOUS FOREST THAT FIRE BUILT. Published by Amicus Ink, THE GLORIOUS FOREST THAT FIRE BUILT is a lyrical, rhyming ode to the life cycle of a forest. Told in the cadence of “This is the House Jack… Continue reading AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT: An Interview with Ginny Neil in Celebration of THE GLORIOUS FOREST THAT FIRE BUILT

READ, PLAY and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE: Summer Bible Time Week Ten: WORRY CURE

Welcome to Week TEN of Summer Bible Time as we Read, Play and Pray our way through MY TENDER HEART BIBLE (Paraclete Press, 2023). This week’s story is called “Worry Cure”. It’s the perfect advice—from Jesus!— for how to handle anxiety in tender hearts of all ages. WEEK TEN: Worry Cure Matthew 6:25-33 SEEK HIM… Continue reading READ, PLAY and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE: Summer Bible Time Week Ten: WORRY CURE

MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK: Enjoy a FREE Pre-Order ACTIVITY KIT from Paraclete!

Will you help plant seeds of faith and prayer in little hearts (and get a FREE ACTIVITY KIT with book-themed bonus materials) by pre-ordering copies of my MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK today?  First, a little bit about the book: MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK, published by Paraclete Press and illustrated by Sandra Eide is… Continue reading MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK: Enjoy a FREE Pre-Order ACTIVITY KIT from Paraclete!

And the winner of ZADIE AND THE WITCH’S TEA is…

I’m delighted to announce that the winner of last week’s special giveaway,  a complimentary SIGNED copy of ZADIE AND THE WITCH’S TEA by Gayle Krause is… … Ellen! Congratulations! I will be in touch with you so we can get the book to you. Thank everyone who took the time to comment. Happy Summer!

READ, PLAY and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE Week Nine: PRECIOUS CHILDREN

Welcome to Week NINE of Summer Bible Time as we Read, Play and Pray our way through MY TENDER HEART BIBLE (Paraclete Press, 2023). This week’s story is called “Precious Children”. It’s the story of the day Jesus welcomed the little children to come and be blessed just like the grownups! WEEK NINE: Precious Children… Continue reading READ, PLAY and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE Week Nine: PRECIOUS CHILDREN

MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Needs a Launch Team!

Interested in being on the LAUNCH TEAM for MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK which releases in three weeks? Team members do things like tell friends about the book, have me on their blog or podcast (if you have one and are interested), share about the book on social media, recommend the book to local churches,… Continue reading MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Needs a Launch Team!

READ, PLAY and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE Week EIGHT: Dove, Love

Welcome to Week EIGHT of Summer Bible Time as we Read, Play and Pray our way through MY TENDER HEART BIBLE (Paraclete Press, 2023). This week’s story is called “Dove, Love”. It’s the story of the day Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River. WEEK EIGHT: Dove, Love Matthew: 3:13-17 GRACE AND FORGIVENESS This is… Continue reading READ, PLAY and PRAY with MY TENDER HEART BIBLE Week EIGHT: Dove, Love

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: An Interview with Children’s Author Gayle C. Krause (And a GIVEAWAY!)

Today, I am delighted to welcome returning guest Gayle Krause in celebration of the release of her new rhyming picture book ZADIE AND THE WITCH’S TEA, a delightful retelling of Cinderella set in a whimsical witch-y setting. Gayle’s retelling would be lovely paired with other fairytale selections. Looking ahead to Halloween, it would be also… Continue reading AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: An Interview with Children’s Author Gayle C. Krause (And a GIVEAWAY!)