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Book Update

Gordy and I so excited that our book releases on September 2, the date of our 37th anniversary. The beautiful cover, designed by our publisher, Christian Art Publishing, is below. In the devotions, we share encouragement as well as some of our own struggles, hardships and life experiences that have made us stronger. Also included is a Salvation Prayer and worksheets to discover three unique words that remind people that their life has meaning, mission and ministry opportunities.

We'd LOVE for you help us spread the word about this book. I'll share the link to preorder in a forthcoming email. In the meantime, please be praying this book blesses many and draws couples closer to Christ and to each other.

Retirement Truths

What the Bible Says

With Roland Heersink

Retired or know someone who is? This podcast is full of encouragement about what the Bible says about retiring with intent and purpose. Author Roland Heersink looked at what culture says about this phase of life, then dove into the Bible to help readers more grounded in this phase of life.

Click here to listen to our conversation.

New 30-Day Bible Plan

My new 30-day YouVersion Bible plan, Living Fully in the Empty Nest, recently released.

I have four additional published Bible plans too, as shared below. You can view them by clicking here or scanning the QR code. I love that we all can access Bible plans on our phone, anywhere, anytime. If you've never followed a plan on your phone on the YouVersion Bible app, this summer is a GREAT time to start. There are thousands of plans available for you on any topic. I hope you enjoy my new one! It offers lots of Biblical encouragement about living fully as we age.

Gordy took this beautiful photo on Sunday morning. I love Creation and what Jesus, our Master Artist, comes up with. We often are in awe at the sights and pretty sounds we hear just outside our back door. This photo made me think of this verse: "Let me hear about Your loving kindness in the morning for I trust in You. Teach me in the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You." (Psalm 143:8)

What is it that stirs your soul? There is SO MUCH glory all around us; we simply must make time to see it.

For additional updates, sometimes I add them to my website. Click here to check it out.

Thank you for your friendship, encouragement, prayers and support. If there is any way that I can be praying for you, please call, text or email me. I love to pray during my daily walks.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." Romans 15:13

Have a great rest of the summer!

I'll be in touch soon regarding our book release! After two years in the works, it reminds me a little about welcoming a new baby into the world! Gordy and I will love your help with that.

Charlotte