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Blog postChristian Publishers OutletI received an email from a perfect stranger this weekend. It's a plea for help for our very own local bookstore, Christian Publishers Outlet. And in an odd way, it was really no surprise because building community, connecting perfect strangers, is just what the folks at CPO do.
I'll get right to the point: this quarantine has been quite difficult on the store, after having to unexpectedly close their doors (due to our governor's orders) and keep them close -
Blog postSold? Click here. :)How do you share the gigantic message of Easter with your preschooler, your toddler, your baby?
Well first, I think, you engage them. You give them gorgeous colors and adorable animals and sparkly covers (not pictured, but this cover is definitely covered in eye-catching sparkles :).
Next you show them God's gorgeous creation: rainbows and bunnies and frogs and sunrises.
Then you show that creation bursting forth with the mir -
Blog postGet a copy of God Is Love here.
Ah, February. This is the month when the world turns red, rose petals flutter from the sky, and I get another excuse to eat Ferrero Rocher in bulk.
But Americans didn't invent this celebration of love, even as much as we commercialize it. The Romans didn't invent it, even with their good buddy Saint Valentine. Nope, the very first expression of love goes all the way back to when God swirled the galaxies together and set the stars in -
Blog postChoice Books locations in Nashville aloneA lot of people ask, "Where do I find your books?" And ten years ago, the best answer would have been: in a Christian bookstore. But with the closing of most of our major Christian bookstore chains, where does one find Christian books these days?
The good news is: these books haven't disappeared--not by any stretch. But where you'll find them has. Most of us still like to hold books in our hands when deliberating a p -
Blog postI get this question A LOT. And I try to answer everyone who asks it.
Why? Because we neeeeeed quality children's books out there. We need your voice--all of your voices! We are all better readers and better people because of them.
So in this (somewhat selfish) attempt to answer you all at once, I'm going to tell you what I would do if I were you and had a children's book idea. This is not the only answer. In fact, ten different people will pro -
Blog postWelcome to the Christian Children’s Book Scavenger Hunt!
If you are just joining us, please begin >>> HERE <<< to collect the clues in order, so you’ll be in the running to win one of three sets of books and a children’s Kindle Fire! The hunt runs from 9/13 at noon Mountain time until 9/15 at midnight Mountain. This contest is open to international entrants.
In this set of books, you'll find Night Night Devotions: 90 Devotio -
Blog postAdd YOUR child's name and photo to The Plans I Have for YOU!I didn't think I could love this book any more, but now, they've gone and done it.
NOW, you can have your very own personalized The Plans I Have for YOU! with your very own name and photo throughout!
Or maybe your child's name, if you must. ;)
Or maybe BOTH!
And right now, FaithGateway has a $5 off coupon when you order one (code: 5OFFKIDS). Of course, they're offering -
Blog postI spent a good hour in the greeting card aisle yesterday. I'm fairly certain I read every. single. Mother's Day card there.
Some were funny. ("For all the times you could have smacked me, but didn't...)
Some were flat. ("You're a good mother." Seriously. Save the six bucks.)
Some were over-the-top. And most were covered in glitter and/or were in tribute to "the Queen." (What.)
Exactly three of them exp -
Blog postIt's release day, friends! And some of you have been waiting for these two for a long, long time.
When Thank You, God, for Mommy and Thank You, God, for Daddy released in 2011, I expected sales around Mother's Day and Father's Day, with little attention in between. But you have been screaming, "WE LOVE THESE BOOKS," with your purchases all year long--year, after year, after year.
You've also been screaming (at book signings, at conferences, at family -
Blog postThe Plans I Have for You Holy Bible released last month, and I've been tickled with the response it's received . . .
Including this review from Meredith:
Super bible for kids! March 1, 2017I just gave this to my daughter (after being sent a copy for review) and she is thrilled to have a "big kid" bible [that] has pictures of kids and looks fun. I'm a huge fan of Zondervan for hitting this mark so well--still taking faith seriously while making t -
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The following post is a guest blog from Amy's intern--ME! I am thrilled to be spending time with her this semester, and grateful she is giving me a chance to occupy her blog for awhile. For those who are consistent readers, friends, and family, you KNOW she is a delight! I hope you harvest some truth from my stream of thoughts.In Him,Lauren Holley
No, God, I can’t…I won’t.
In the depth of a prayer, have you ever uttered these defiant words? Hav -
Blog postYou know how authors like, oh, Max Lucado and Sarah Young and Dr. John MacArthur have their own Bibles? Like Bibles with their names on them? Yeah. So when Zondervan emailed me about a Bible based on my Plans I Have for You series, naturally, I said, "Sure. Whatever."
HA. NO. NO, I DID NOT. I believe my exact words to my agent were, "What in the world? WHAT in the world? WHAT IN THE WORLD?!?!?" And yet, here it is, for the whole world to see: The Plans -
Blog postI promise I didn't pay this lady. (Although someone did send her a free book . . . but still. ;)
It absolutely tickles me and gives me added purpose in life (no, seriously.) when I read reviews like this. Someone--and not just anyone--some precious, growing, searching girl is reading this devotional and learning from it and loving it. If that isn't my ultimate goal as an author, I don't know what is.
Okay, enough blubbering. Read it for yourself (Amazon).
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Blog postIf you're looking for that special gift to last a lifetime, the Faith, Hope, Love Devotional may just be it.
Of course, I didn't realize that until after the book was published. I had given the book to a friend, and she later told me that she was doing the devotionals with her grandkids. She would read the devotionals, fill in the blanks with them, and date each entry, labeled with the child's name. That's when I realized that this wasn't just a devotional; this is a keeps -
Blog postIf you happened to miss it, I'm up on the Jesus Calling blog and podcast this week! (Pinch me!) We talk about my journey from childhood to children's author, as well as the importance of the Bible and the written word. Give it a listen!
And what better way to celebrate than by giving away a book?! But this isn't just any book: this is the Jesus Calling Devotional Bible. You get the full text of the NKJV with the Jesus Calling Devotional inserts throughout.
I've written -
Blog postNow available!
In August, we released the sweetest little trio of board books you ever did see: How Far Is Faith?, How High Is Hope?, and How Big Is Love?.
And today, we release the grand finale (drumroll, please): the Faith, Hope, Love Devotional.
This chunky little padded hardcover (6x7 inches, 224 pages) contains 100 devotions for parents (and grandparents and aunts and uncles and babysitters and teachers) and children to share together. T -
Blog postThis recent review of Thank You, God, for Mommy made me laugh.
"Got this for my niece.....am now favorite Uncle!"
Whatever works, man. Whatever works. :)
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Blog post(via Facebook post by Gabriel Saint)I have watched helplessly as the photos rolled through my Facebook feed of the Louisiana flood. My "Aunt" Janice (really my mom's first cousin), Uncle Bill, and cousins are all right in the middle of it.
All of their houses, thankfully, were spared, but I know this is only because God needs them to get to work. My Aunt Janice manages missions (trips to Honduras every year with BMDMI),Uncle Bill is a pastor, Ashley is a fierce organ -
Blog postIn case you didn't know, an entire series of mine launched this month: How Far Is Faith?, How High Is Hope?, and How Big Is Love?. AND the Faith, Hope, Love Devotional will release in November!
Soo, not only have I just sent TRIPLETS out into this big world, these triplets are also a little different from my usual babies. Instead of rhyming stanzas, they're a series of sweet, simple questions between a parent and child, attempting to tackle some of the most abstract conc -
Blog postIn my line of work, my most important, helpful, and honest critics are children. Soo, needless to say, I was tickled to come across this review--my hands-down favorite review of Night Night, Farm thus far!
Here's a snippet (from Amazon):
As a summer day camp director I had the opportunity to read the book to thirteen children (K5-2nd Grade). And this is how I know that the children appreciate animal sounds! I explained to them the five star rating. All thirteen -
Blog postBrace yourselves for the preciousness that is the Faith, Hope, Love series--available TODAY!
It all started with one little line, "How big is love?" and just grew from there.
Yes, we pull you in with the adorable illustrations. ;) (Seriously, go check out Breezy Brookshire now.) But we want your kids to walk away with the everlasting message behind the adorableness.
In 1 Corinthians 13, after Paul describes the attributes of love, he lea -
Blog postThis adorableness released July 12, 2016!
Night Night, Farm is now available!Get it here!
My childhood was nourished by the trees and creeks of Watertown, Tennessee (pop. 1200). Growing up with two brothers, I had a hard time finding Barbie playmates (unless you count the time that G.I. Joe’s tank crushed her pink corvette). So I conceded to spending my days with the boys, climbing the peach trees out back, convincing my little brother to chew the gummy sap, and impatiently wait -
Blog postWe lost my nephew this past week. We are shocked and saddened, but most of all, we are reminded of how precious this life is.
I tried to write a Facebook post with the news. I debated posting it at all. A Facebook post seemed so trivial. But wise Hubby said, "It will get them prayers," and the debate was over. I searched for the word. Sweet? Not enough. Beautiful? Yes, but not it. Precious. Yes. In every way. Johnathon was precious.
In making t -
Blog postOriginally posted in May 2009, this post is all too true for me again today--and probably true for you too. My little redhead is now graduating to middle school, and the older son just graduated from college. I don't even want to think about seven years from now. . . . Nope. I think I'll just enjoy today.
Last night, Ethan and I were on the front porch when a little ball of fluff fell into the soft net of ivy below our shrub. Our baby cardinal had just launched from its nest. -
Blog postBecause I love a little challenge . . . and I LOVE giving away books (ask Hubby ;) . . . and I love, love, LOVE the entire concept of the Little Free Library (<--Seriously. Check it out NOW.), I'm going to use all of the above to celebrate my latest two releases!
So here's the deal: I'm placing autographed copies of Night Night, Mommy and Night Night, Daddy in secret locations around the country. Watch my Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or blog for clues, and y
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