“You Are Loved” Sc..

Posted April 12, 2023 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 0 Comments
“You Are Loved” Scripture Writing Journal and Affirmation Cards

“You Are Loved” Scripture Writing Journal and Affirmation Cards   In a noisy world where we’re constantly bombarded by negative messages, the You Are Loved Collection delivers a much-needed dose of encouragement and soul-affirming messages from God’s heart to yours. Beautiful floral images set the background for the 4×4 Scripture Card Set, featuring affirmations and scriptures from God’s […]

Tuesday Tip: You are capable o..

Posted April 4, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: You are capable of more than you think.

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip is one that’s easy to forget, but it’s also one that is so important to remember: You are capable of more than you think! On the challenging days, it’s all too easy to think about how you’re not where you thought you’d be or wanted to be. My […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Walk by Fa..

Posted April 2, 2023 by Leslie in Devotions, Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Walk by Faith

Hope-Filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     One of my favorite worship songs is “Walk by Faith” by Jeremy Camp. It really hits the Christian life on the mark, as we are called to believe and trust that God has a plan … even when we can’t see […]

Exciting News to Share!

Posted March 31, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 2 Comments
Exciting News to Share!

I just found out today that my devotional journal, Hope Amid the Pain, won the Ames Award, as well as The BookFest Award. This is such a blessing! It’s been a challenging few weeks, so the timing of this news is perfect. I’m so excited to see how God is using my book to reach […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: God Will U..

Posted March 26, 2023 by Leslie in Devotions, Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: God Will Use it for Good

Hope-Filled Sunday!   Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.   “God will use it for good.”   You’ve probably heard that multiple times in your life. Oftentimes, we hear this phrase after a challenging situation, such as the loss of a loved one or job. You may question how God could possibly use […]

“Code Name EdelweissR..

Posted March 24, 2023 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 20 Comments
“Code Name Edelweiss” by Stephanie Landsem … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to pass along.   About the book… Adolf Hitler is still a distant rumble on the horizon, but a Jewish spymaster and his courageous spies uncover a storm of Nazi terror in their own backyard. In the summer […]

Tuesday Tip: Don’t Compa..

Posted March 21, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Don’t Compare Your First Chapter to Someone Else’s Final Chapter

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip is something I believe most people are guilty of doing at one time or another: God has a specific plan for each of us. Rarely do things go according to our timeline, but God is never late with His timing. There’s no need to push ourselves, because things […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: The Lord i..

Posted March 19, 2023 by Leslie in Devotions, Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: The Lord is Still Good

Hope-Filled Sunday!       Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     That’s not fair! How many times have you heard (or even said) that in your life? I’d guess quite a few times. I know I sure have. We feel this way about many situations, from a sick loved one, to a […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted March 17, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness   Life with chronic pain and illness may mean that it’s necessary to put ourselves first. And doing so isn’t selfish, despite what we may be made to believe. (And that’s true for people who don’t live with chronic pain and illness, too!) It’s okay if you need to […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Be Still

Posted March 12, 2023 by Leslie in Devotions, Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Be Still

Hope-Filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     From the moment we wake up in the morning until the moment we go to bed, we are programmed by society to be on the go. And for some, those overnight hours may not be all that restful, either. Our hectic […]