How Shining the Light of Christ Helps Tackle the Worry Monster

Worrying interferes with an open, authentic relationship and dialogue with God. It interferes with our ability to center ourselves in the Lord, and therefore, it is an evil to be defeated. Naming it makes it tangible, and when it’s tangible, it can be dealt with—and overcome.

An Interview with an Author: Janetta Fudge Messmer

Today, I share an interview with Christian author Janetta Fudge Messmer, who loves to laugh and loves the Lord—and loves to combine them both in her unique blend of Christian comedy.

Writing, Faith, BlogJessica BrodieDecember 24, 2020Author Jessica Brodiejanetta fudge messmer, early birds janetta messmer, Early Birds, Southbound Birds, Girly Birds, and Blessing Birds, Pigtails and a Tool Belt, Waltzing with a Grease Monkey, Winged publications Comments

From nothing to something beautiful

We all start out like tiny seedlings nestled in soil. Sometimes that soil is healthy, but it gets poisoned when bad things are poured into it. Other times we’ve never had healthy soil and must take steps to root ourselves in an environment that helps us grow.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieDecember 21, 2020Author Jessica Brodiehumble beginnings, from nothing to big time, philippians 4:13, 1 corinthians 9:25-27, faith is a journey not a destination, healthy soil, blossoming in god Comments

An Interview with an Author: Joanna White

Today, I share an interview with Christian author Joanna White, who hungers after what she calls “good, dramatic books” for Christians to read where they also aren’t forced to compromise their beliefs.

Blog, Faith, WritingJessica BrodieDecember 17, 2020Author Jessica Brodiejoanna white, the crystal heist, The Valiant Series, Ambassador International, joanna white hunter, joanna white shifter, rebels joanna white, there's dark magi, christian fantasy, christian skyrim, christian sci-fi, christian fiction Comments

My COVID silver lining: Unleashing my creative spirit

This creative unleashing I’m experiencing during COVID is teaching me something new: What if I don’t have to just survive during rough spots? What if I can thrive?

An Interview with an Author: Christine Paxson and Rose Spiller

Today, I share an interview with Christine Paxson and Rose Spiller, podcasters and teachers with Proverbs 9:10 who have co-authored the book No Half-Truths Allowed—Understanding the Complete Gospel Message.

Writing, Faith, BlogJessica BrodieDecember 10, 2020Author Jessica BrodieChristine Paxson, Rose Spiller, chris and rose, No Half-Truths Allowed—Understanding the Complete Gospel Message, Ambassador International, Proverbs 9:10 Ministries, podcast No Trash, Just Truth, christianity, christian podcast, christian author, christian writer Comments

Learning to Love Again

It’s not always easy to love again when we have lost someone we loved, whether that’s a pet or a person. Yet as we are God’s people, fully created in love, I believe we have an obligation to open our hearts to love, whatever that looks like. It’s not always the same, and we don’t always feel perfectly ready. Still, allow yourself to love—whatever that looks like.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieDecember 7, 2020Author Jessica Brodielearning to love again, grief, losing a pet, losing a loved one, Colossians 3:12-14 Comments

An Interview with an Author: Melissa Henderson

Today, I share an interview with my friend, award-winning Christian author Melissa Henderson, author of the children’s book Licky the Lizard, Grumpy the Gator, and other articles, devotions, and stories.