“Promise of Purity”..

Posted April 21, 2023 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 10 Comments
“Promise of Purity” by Marguerite Martin Gray … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to pass along.   Book blurb… Is true purity found in the laws of religion or in the hearts of the faithful? East Molesey, England, 1661— With the return of the exiled king to his rightful throne, Kate […]

Tuesday Tip: Celebrate the Sma..

Posted April 18, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Celebrate the Small Wins

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip is one that’s easy to forget: A win is a win, no matter how small it may be. So go ahead and celebrate the small wins, as well as the big ones! I’m someone who loves my to-do lists, especially when I can cross things off. Lately, though, […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Let God Fi..

Posted April 16, 2023 by Leslie in Devotions, Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Let God Fight Your Battles

Hope-Filled Sunday!   Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.   Let God fight your battles. It’s quite likely you’ve heard this phrase at least once in your life. But, do you actually listen? All too often, we try to fight our battles on our own. (Or at least I do! Please tell me […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted April 14, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Inconsistency

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness     Just because I could do something yesterday doesn’t mean I can do it today, and it may not mean that I can’t do it tomorrow. It’s a constant cycle of unknowns and uncertainties. However, it has helped me realize the importance of being mindful of living in […]

“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 […]