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Book Review: God Made All of Me

Book Review: God Made All of Me

Your children are precious, made in the image of God. But they are also vulnerable–arguably the most vulnerable members of Continue Reading

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Writer. Photographer. Abolitionist.

Writing poetry often helps me process pain and los Writing poetry often helps me process pain and loss. Below is a poem in honor of sweet baby Mercy, my first niece, who lived an hour before the Lord took her home.

This past week has been so hard, but it's been powerful to witness that even a life unable to survive outside the womb has value, beauty, and purpose.

The tangible love and prayers of our church family, friends, and community have been absolutely incredible, and we truly feel upheld.

~
Baby Mercy

Beautiful, soft, still
Quiet, unmoving, until
The day of endings
The day of beginnings
When the breath of life
Will again your body fill

Gift, witness, test
Struggle, sorrow, rest
Safe in Christ’s arms
As His little lamb
Though it’s hard to let go
Your legacy is blessed

Enclosed, lifted, laid
Planted, sown, fade
Into the willing dust
Though we wish
Our grief and ache
Are what’s decayed

Whole, healed, freed
Remade, restored, proceed
Through heaven’s gates
To meet your Savior
The One who planted
Your precious little seed
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#poetry #poetsofinstagram #newbornphotography #infantloss
There’s power in the act of giving thanks. Simp There’s power in the act of giving thanks.

Simply because the Lord commands us to do so.

And He only commands things that will do us good.

And maybe it does us such good to give thanks because it forces us to take our eyes off of self…which is in itself something to be thankful for.

Deuteronomy 6:18, 
Ephesians 5:20
Another poem of mine is out in the wild! Masquer Another poem of mine is out in the wild! 

Masquerade is an anthology featuring short stories and poems on the themes of secret identities and hidden truths.

My poem, So It Seems, explores how the hard things of life are more than what they first appear to be.

Now available on Amazon!
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#anthology #indieanthology #books #poetry #poetsofinstagram #masqueradeanthology #newrelease
My author copy of The Willow Tree Swing finally ar My author copy of The Willow Tree Swing finally arrived! Featured with a little green tomato because, well, you’d have to read my story to find out😉This anthology features a number of talented authors and is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble (online only). 

And because @nightshadepublishing gave me two copies, I get to do a giveaway! Includes The Willow Tree Swing, a bookmark, and a sticker with the book’s tagline.

To enter: 
🍅Follow me if you haven’t already
🍅Either leave a comment or share this post to your story. Bonus entry if you do both! 

Winner will be chosen next week Wednesday!

I also have to give a shoutout to @faith.laurena who unknowingly inspired the story I have in this book😄
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#anthology #indieanthology #authorsofinstagram #green #tomatoes #giveaway
It’s release day!! Two of my poems are featured It’s release day!! Two of my poems are featured in this aerial-themed collection, and they both involve a quest for the unattainable, reaching human limits, and encountering the Limitless One. Now available on Amazon!

Becoming an author was my first childhood dream, so it’s rather surreal to finally have words in print. Thank you @alexsilviuswriter for this opportunity!! 

I’m so grateful to the Lord, Author of my life, for creativity and the magic of the written word.
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#theheightswellflyto #anthology #poetry #poetsofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #books #indieanthology #newrelease
New blog post is up: Ten Places to Shop that Fight New blog post is up: Ten Places to Shop that Fight Human Trafficking. 

When I first became aware of the horrible and prevalent evil of human trafficking, I was at a loss on what to do about it. After extensive research, I now know that ordinary people can fight trafficking, and this is why I created The Write Ending: to make it easier for others who want to join the fight. 

One of the easiest ways is to support survivors and those at risk, and it’s as simple as intentional shopping! The link is in my bio if you want to learn more!

Featured: earrings from @starfish_project 
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#endhumantraffickingnow #slaverystillexists #modernslavery #fairtradefashion #starfishproject #childlabor
Hey friends! I’m hosting a table for @warchestbo Hey friends! I’m hosting a table for @warchestboutique at a small craft show on May 14. If you’re local to Grand Rapids, come see me! Women At Risk is an amazing organization that helps prevent human trafficking, and provides rescue and restoration for survivors—both in GR and around the world. The event will be held at Grace Christian Academy from 9:30am-12pm. Hope to see you there!
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#womenatriskinternational #warchestboutique #endhumantrafficking #slaverystillexists
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