Letters to Grief Named ECPA 2025 Christian Book Award Finalist
Friends, I am so pleased to share with you that my book, Letters to Grief, has been named a finalist for the ECPA 2025 Christian Book Award! I'm so thankful to the Lord for the way He has carried this little book of my heart. ORDER YOUR COPY HERE The back story: I first pitched this book to a publishing professional at a Christian writing conference in October 2015. He really liked the writing and premise, but said their house wasn't publishing gift books at the time. Nearly seven years later, in January 2022, that same person emailed me to say he was now working with a different...
Two Powerful Prayers for Peace and Comfort
Are you feeling stressed or uneasy due to challenging circumstances in your life? Find encouragement from these powerful prayers for peace and comfort from the Lord. Both of the prayers for peace and comfort below are direct quotes from the book 101 Prayers for Comfort in Difficult Times. Please do not copy without permission from the publisher. LEARN MORE AND ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Affiliate links used in this post Two Powerful Prayers for Peace and Comfort Safe in His Constant Care “He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber . . .” Psalm...
How Writing Letters to Grief is Like Free Therapy for Your Grieving Process
Looking for free therapy for your grieving process? It took me years before I realized that I process my emotions through writing. When I started writing—both journaling and writing articles for publication—I discovered how therapeutic it could be to get my thoughts on paper. It was like a release. Free therapy, in a sense. Little did I know at the time how writing letters to grief would impact my grieving process. Four months after my mom died, I received news that my maternal grandmother had passed away. When I told my husband, he sat next to me on the side of the bed and...
How to Pray According to the Bible: Practical Examples
Wondering how to pray according to the Bible? Perhaps this will help . . . I was in my early teens the first time I remember hearing it: “Whatever you ask in My name, I will do it . . .” – John 14:13a HCSB Surely that can’t be right, I thought. What if I asked for a Porsche? Would God just give it to me? Thankfully I didn’t have to wait long before a youth leader explained it to me. As with many passages of Scripture, I would need to look to other verses in the Bible to round out the full picture and meaning. Turning to 1 John provided a better understanding – a book written by the same...
What to Say to Someone Who Lost a Loved One: Words to Comfort a Grieving Friend
Have you ever wondered what to say to someone who lost a loved one? I have. What can be said? Below are some helpful words to comfort a grieving friend. I don't know about you, but I can feel paralyzed when I try to think about what to say to someone who lost a loved one. I'm afraid I'll say something that will offend them or make them feel worse. How do I find appropriate words to comfort a grieving friend? When I don't know what to say to someone who lost a loved one, my go-to plan is to offer them a copy of the book, Letters to Grief. This book is a not long or...
Bible Verses for Comfort in Grief: Podcast Interview
Are you looking for Bible verses for comfort in grief? If so, I hope this podcast interview I recorded with Katie M. Reid from the Martha + Mary Show will be an encouragement to you: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN In it, we both read a few of our favorite Bible verses for comfort in grief, including: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV) Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NIV)...
17 Sympathy Gift Ideas: Unique Bereavement Gifts for Someone Who Lost a Loved One
Looking for sympathy gift ideas? Here are several unique bereavement gifts for someone who lost a loved one. PIN THIS: Some affiliate links have been used in this post Gift cards, meal vouchers, or "grief groceries" Consider giving a gift card or meal voucher, such as a gift card to a grocery store, Amazon, Panera, Starbucks, or another local restaurant. Alternatively, you could place an online order for groceries at a local store and have them delivered to your grieving friend’s home. Memory bear If you're looking for a meaningful, sentimental gift, this Bereavement Bear by...
Introducing TWO New Books! {Letters to Grief and 101 Prayers for Comfort in Difficult Times}
I've been keeping a secret, and it's time to finally let it out! Remember those DoubleMint gum commercials? Well this announcement feels a bit like one of those, because I'm thrilled to share that I have not one but TWO new books now available! Introducing Letters to Grief: Finding Healing and Comfort in Your Loss AND 101 Prayers for Comfort in Difficult Times. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LETTERS TO GRIEF Letters to Grief may sound like a familiar title to you. If so, it's because I self-published an earlier version several years ago. The original letters are still...
When is the Right Time to Share Your Story?
Whenever I speak on the topic of sharing your story, I inevitably get asked the questions, “How do I know it’s the right time to tell my story? What if I’m still living it? What if other people are involved in the story and they’re still alive and part of my life?” What do we do in those situations? What if our stories involve us being hurt by others? What if telling our story would risk damaging relationships? What if we’re still in a dark, difficult season and the emotions involved with our story are just too raw? What then? The following is an excerpt from the book, Share Your Story:...
Bad Reasons to Share Your Story
If you feel compelled to share your story, it's always important to pause and first ask yourself why. There are numerous good and even great reasons to share your story . . . but there are also some bad reasons to share your story that may sneak into your heart and mind without you even realizing it right away. At least, that's what happened to me. +++ The following is an excerpt from the book, Share Your Story: The Transforming Power of Telling Others What God Has Done: Before my memoir, A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging, released, I sincerely believed I wrote the book in...
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