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Just 18 Summers – Team Writer
Charisma Magazine
Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC)
Christian Broadcasting Network
IntheQuiver.com – Team Writer
Refresh Bible Study Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 5, The Refreshment of Prayer
Refresh Bible Study Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 6, James: Be Doers of the Word
Contributing author for When God Calls the Heart to Love: Heartfelt Devotions from Hope Valley, Broadstreet Publishing, 2019
Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center Blog
Author of the Titus 2 Initiative, a mentoring program for Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center
Author of 40 Days of Prayer: daily devotionals for the 40 days leading up to Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center’s 2018 Walk for Life event
Host of The Empowered Advocate podcast

Awards/Recognitions

First Place in Children’s Literature contest at 2019 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (BRMCWC)
Second Place in Mystery/Suspense Novels contest at 2019 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (BRMCWC)
Second Place in Flash Fiction contest at 2018 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (BRMCWC)
Honorable Mention in Essays contest at 2018 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (BRMCWC)

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Love this one by @louiegiglio. These “100 devotions about God and science” have been perfect for our curious little man. It’s so natural for children (and adults!) to be curious about the world and then awestruck when we discover that there is a Creator behind it all. Each devotion also includes fun facts about how the world works, so our whole family has been learning together. Great content, but also just a beautiful book. I mean really, how about that cover?? This ones been out for a couple of years, and the sequel devotional, “How Great is Our God,” just recently released. I haven’t gotten my hands on it yet, but I’m thinking it will prob end up under the Christmas tree with our kids’ names on it. 🤓#indescribablebook #indescribable #childrensdevotional #childrensdevotions #kidlit #readtogether #childrensbooks #goodreads #bookstagram #howgreatisourgodbook #readingtogrow #bookshelf #godandscience #thursdaythoughts

Love this. Because ultimately, every good story reminds us that no matter how dark things get, there is always hope. #gkchesterton #childrensbooks #fairytales #readtogether #readingbookstogether #fridayfeeling #fridayquotes #alwayshope #raisingreaders

Our family has been going through a tough season. Some of the best advice I’ve gotten in the midst of the pain has been, “don’t stop having fun.” So counterintuitive when we’re grieving, right? Every burst of laughter and spark of joy feels like a betrayal of the hurt in our hearts. But I’m finding that having fun not only reassures my children’s hearts, but it heals mine, too. Grief and pain are normal parts of life, but we’re not meant to live there forever. So no matter what hurt you might be feeling—run through that corn maze, play that board game, dress up in that goofy Halloween costume, run around outside, and watch that funny movie. Because choosing those tiny moments of joy is probably exactly what your heart needs. Sprinting after my son through a corn maze over the weekend was the perfect reminder for me that there are so many good things in my life to be thankful for. And that God is always, always good. . . “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 . . #griefjourney #joyfulheart #choosefun #mytinymoments #cornmaze #fallfun #tuesdaymotivation #pregnancyloss #pregnancylossawareness #documentyourdays #momitforward

Taking a short break from sharing children’s books so I can share this one by @readstevenjames. This is a resource I reference on a regular basis, and I caught myself using it again tonight. This book, honestly, is just a gold mine, and I have learned so much from it and been able to apply it to my own writing. Using these strategies and insights has made writing fiction even more fun for me. If you write fiction even a little bit, you should add this to your shelf! . . My favorite chapters—(14) Believability: Removing Coincidences and Sustaining Belief; (19) Dilemmas: Creating Moral Quandaries for Your Characters; and (21) Status: What No One is Teaching You About Characterization. (Um, I kind of LOVE playing around with status, it’s such a powerful tool!) . . What are some of your favorite resources you use as writing tools? Please share so I can add! #bookstagram #bookshelf #amreading #writersofinstagram #writing #amwriting #writingcommunity #storytrumpsstructure #characterization #writingresources

Seems like I’ve been living in the Psalms lately, and this is one of the many that’s ministered to my heart. God is worthy of our trust at ALL times—the good, the bad, the joy-filled, and the heart wrenching times. How amazing that we are invited to pour out our hearts to our Creator. He’s not afraid of what we bring to him; instead, he is a safe place for us. Whatever you’re carrying today—burdens, fears, pain, or anxiety—know that the Lord is strong enough to carry you through. And he is always good. #psalms #psalm62v8 #psalm62 #trustinthelord #safeplace #heisgood #heisgoodalways

It’s not a community I ever wanted to be a part of, but now that I am, I’m so thankful for the opportunity to honor the lives of my unborn children that ended too soon alongside other families who have experienced the same pain. Thank you @heartstringssupport for organizing a beautiful event and walk of remembrance. As I watched our balloons sailing into the sky, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the truth that I will meet my children someday—and it’s all because of Jesus Christ and his perfect life, death, and resurrection. Praise God that one day there will be no more pain, no more tears, and no more death. . . . As many as 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. If you are a woman who has experienced such a heart wrenching loss(es), I want to take a minute to remind you of this truth: Your child is real, has dignity, and matters, no matter how long or short his/her life on earth may have been. Your child was fearfully, wonderfully, and purposefully made. You are loved, and you are most definitely not alone. . . “The Lord is near to the broken-hearted...” (Psalm 34:18) . . . #pregnancyloss #pregnancylossawareness #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #miscarriageawareness #miscarriagesupport #balloonrelease #heartstrings #walkofremembrance #walkofremembrance2019 #hopeforthefuture #closetothebrokenhearted

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The Empowered Advocate

E021: Caralynn's Abortion Story
E020: 'Grief Changes You' - Interview with Josh and Kristi Tisdale on Pregnancy Loss, Faith, and Healing
E019: The Pain of Pregnancy Loss - Interview with Sarah Philpott, Author of Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You to Grieve and Cherish Your Child After Pregnancy Loss
E018: Interview with Alison Centofante of Live Action
E017: Should the Church Have Anything to Say About Abortion?

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