Books

I am a contributing author of one story in:

Yet We Still Laugh: Stories of Humor and Hope from Women Serving Around the World

EDITED BY SARAH HILKEMANN, LAURA BOWLING, AND DENISE BECK Velvetashes

Yet We Still Laugh is a collection of stories from women serving around the world who know both the struggle and the sweetness of this global life. From language mishaps to cultural misunderstandings, from shared jokes with teammates to the humor of daily adventures, these pages invite you to remember that joy has a place even in the hardest season.

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I am the co-author of:

Grit to Stay Grace to Go: Staying Well in Cross-Cultural Ministry

BY SUE EENIGENBURG & EVA BURKHOLDER

Don’t leave too soon. Don’t stay too long. Both require grit and grace. Cross-cultural ministry presents us with many difficulties that tempt us to leave our work too soon. And nothing tests our resolve to stay like seeing others go.

Grit to Stay Grace to Go normalizes these challenges through honest and humorous stories. It encourages stayers to process their reactions well when saying goodbye to goers. And those considering leaving the field will find poignant questions to help them make an intentional decision.

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I am a contributing author of one story in:

Yet We Still Hope: Stories of Courage from Women Serving Around the World

EDITED BY DENISE BECK AND SARAH HILKEMANN, Velvetashes

The stories within these pages are the heartfelt offering of women around the world who are shining a light into the realities of cross-cultural work and life. From the unexpected sacrifices to the ways that this life has marked them, and the vulnerable struggles rarely voiced out loud, this collection of stories will resonate no matter where you call home.

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I am a contributing author of one piece in:

Snapshots of Hope & Heart: A 12-Week Devotional to Shine the Light on God’s Word

In this WordGirls collective, we researched what God’s Word says about the topics of hope and heart. Snapshots of Hope & Heart includes 84 devotions written by 34 WordGirls. The authors inserted stores to help us capture a true-to-life inspirational insight fitting for the daily Scripture. May the takeaways stick with you all day, similar to the memory of a snapshot long after you’ve taken it.

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And I have six pieces in: 

Wit, Whimsy & Wisdom: A 12-Week Devotional to Shine the Light on God’s Word

Are you seeking special time with God each day? Let Wit, Whimsy & Wisdom be your guide. In each devotion look for a concept you can refer back to in your thoughts as you go about your day. The stories will give you some grins, some grace and some grit to help you through the struggles you face as well as help you celebrate moments of victory.

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My first book is:

Favored Blessed Pierced: A Fresh Look at Mary of Nazareth

In Favored Blessed Pierced: A Fresh Look at Mary of Nazareth, Mary takes her place among the great men and women of Scripture. Not only Jesus’s mother, Mary of Nazareth is also a model disciple of our Lord, demonstrating how to navigate painful life circumstances through her disciplines of treasuring and pondering.

Slow down and journey with Mary through daily meditations, reflection questions, and guided prayers as we examine what it means to be favored, blessed, and pierced. Whether you are married or single, male or female, a parent or not, you will relate to her humanity and strong example often disguised in Christmas pageants and Easter plays.

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