A beacon of hope for those navigating the turbulent waters of grief, the Widowed 2 Soon Podcast offers heartfelt conversations with real-life widows and widowers who share their personal stories of loss, healing, and faith. Hosted by Michelle Bader Ebersole, a widow herself, this podcast provides a compassionate space where listeners can find inspiration, practical advice, and a sense of community. Each episode dives deep into the challenges of widowhood, exploring how God's grace and love can transform even the darkest moments into a journey of survival and renewal. Whether you're a...
Posted by Michelle Bader Ebersole on 09/03/2024
GEORGINA VERZAL - Restoring Faith. Igniting Souls. Transforming Lives. Are you ready to bring a powerful and transformative experience to your next event? Georgina Verzal, globally acclaimed Christian women's speaker, is ready to set hearts ablaze for Christ at your next event. Georgina's blend of passion, energy, wisdom, and faith has captivated audiences around the world. Her dynamic storytelling and unwavering commitment to spreading the message of hope in Jesus Christ will inspire conversations that resonate long after the event concludes, generating a lasting impact. ...
Posted by Georgina Verzal on 08/26/2024
Maybe you find yourself in a desperate place. Maybe these devotions can help you stir up a determination to reach out and touch the robe of Jesus. Maybe your deliverance is just around the corner. Blue Tassels contains 45 short meditations on 9 personal qualities of Jesus that an unnamed woman experienced in the course of being healed from her 12-year battle with a medical condition that cut her off from society. Five days a week, for nine weeks, the reader will be led through stories and thoughts about compassion, hope, strength, comfort, relationship, love, forgiveness,...
Posted by Debbie Roth on 07/05/2024
I blog not because I have all the answers (or any answers for that matter), but because I care enough to share my stories in hopes that others can also find hope, peace, truth and perhaps a little humor along the way. I’ve known despair and desperation, and I’ve experienced great loss and turmoil. I know the feeling of drifting without purpose. But I also know love, forgiveness, understanding, unspeakable joy, and have learned how to walk victoriously – even in the midst of life’s struggles! I hope you’ll join me as I unwrap adventures in the wonderful world of blogging! ...
Posted by Rachel Rutledge on 06/27/2024
Discover the poignant journey of a senior pastor grappling with cancer and the ensuing turmoil. Through the eyes of his devoted wife, witness a nine-year odyssey of caregiving, where faith in God becomes the steadfast anchor amidst the storm. Candidly, she shares invaluable insights gleaned from her experience, alongside her husband's poignant reflections on the unique needs of the patient versus the caregiver's provision. In the rawness of sickness and despair, a glimmer of hope emerges—a testament to God's unwavering faithfulness. Amidst the chaos, this narrative sheds light...
Posted by Evelyn Johnson Taylor on 06/05/2024
John Marshall was only nine years old when both of his parents were killed in an automobile accident. He moved from foster home to foster home until he ran away at the age of twelve and has been homeless ever since. He felt alone and hopeless, as if this was the life that was meant to be and then the event happened that would change his life forever to discover the Father he never knew he needed. Would he find the TRUE FATHER and if he does will he accept Him?  " A Father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His holy habitation? God sets the solitary in families;...
Posted by Sandra (Lott) Smith on 04/24/2024
Does Your Life Bite? Does it seem like your prayers never get answered? Are you wondering where God is in all this? It's like you've gone to war in a flypaper dress, trying to catch each buzzing pest: those swarming problems that keep you from living the full life God has for you. Katherine tackles modern day problems we deal with using the 10 plagues of the Bible and other modern day plagues we deal with now, like thoughts of divorce, obesity, fear, suicide, AIDS, domestic violence, broken hearts, etc. Whether it be physical ailments or broken spirits from bad relationships to...
Posted by Katherine Norland on 04/09/2024
WINNER OF 5 LITERARY AWARDS "This is an extremely powerful story and one that both grasps the frailties of the human person and celebrates the triumph of the human spirit over immense challenges." --Readers' Favorite In the early morning hours of January 31, 1968, eleven-year-old Minh Phuong watched in horror as her father and two siblings were gunned down by the Vietcong in their backyard. Though she escaped the bullets that night, abuse, prison, and torture would follow. The tragedy of her childhood would haunt Minh Phuong for the rest of her life and lead her...
Posted by Michelle Rahal on 02/29/2024
At one point in our life, we all experience unwanted change, adversity, and loss, leading to varying degrees of grief. Many of us get stuck reliving what happened, existing more in the past than living in the present. In her TEDx Talk, Julia shares a framework anyone can use to triumph over adversity, process the most profound grief, and move forward stronger no matter what happened or how long ago. Julia has faced an inordinate amount of tragedy and loss in her life. Those experiences unwittingly led her to discover a unique perspective on grief and loss - more specifically,...
Posted by Julia Nicholson on 02/19/2024
When you think of a husband deployed into combat, a spouse called to serve God and people, long seasons of loneliness and solo parenting, a Permanent Change of Station, starting new relationships all over again, and a life that seems constantly on the move and perhaps out of control, chances are you immediately think of the life of a military wife. But there’s another life whose journey has many parallels to these things—and that’s the biblical character of Sarah. Join author and longtime military wife Beth Runkle as she dives into the story of Sarah, offering thirty hope-filled...
Posted by Beth Runkle on 02/16/2024
Nancy Drew meets ancient Rome. Spunky Livia Aemilia is more interested in finding her husband’s missing mentor than hiring fresco painters for their new home remodel. But her husband forbids her to get involved, knowing that she could be in extreme danger. Soon their lack of trust in each other leads them to behave in counterproductive ways that threaten their new marriage and possibly their lives. For readers who enjoy mysteries and historical fiction with a touch of humor, Fountains and Secrets is an engaging tale of identity, purpose, and hope. ...
Posted by Lisa Betz on 02/09/2024
***The Christian Market Devotional of the Year 2022*** ***Winner of the 2022 Angel Book Awards*** ***Winner of the American Book Fest "Best Book" Award in Two Categories!***Guaranteed to breathe new life into your walk with God, this 90-day devotional—with entries for March, April, and May—will reawaken your spirit through famous quotes, inspirational readings, meaningful prayers, and targeted scriptures. Whether you’re looking for those first signs of new life to burst through the soil, hunting Easter eggs with the kiddos, or seeking a closer relationship with Jesus,...
Posted by Michelle Medlock Adams on 01/17/2024