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One Prayer Away Excerpt by Lauren Fortenberry
We are honored to share with you Ms. Fortenberry’s debut book, a devotional called One Prayer Away: Healing Words to Speak Over Your Day (Zondervan Gift; on sale April 23, 2024). Below, we are sharing a vulnerable and beautiful excerpt from the book. “I want your life to be transformed through a closer walk with God—one that finally, finally surrenders to Him the heavy things you hold in your…
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modernwitnesses · 9 days
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Nancy B.
Today, Nancy speaks to us about how God called her into her ministry, her podcast Ordinary People Extraordinary Things, and why you need to tell your story. Tell us a bit about how you grew up and your childhood: I grew up on an acreage in rural Iowa with my mom, dad, sister, and brother. My dad owned his own business (and still does) doing carpentry work. By watching him build spec houses and…
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modernwitnesses · 16 days
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Excerpt from Now and Not Yet, by Ruth Chou Simons
Happy spring, dear friends and witnesses! We hope your April is off to the best start. We are thrilled to share a new book drop that launches this week, Ruth Chou Simons’ Now and Not Yet: Pressing In When You’re Waiting, Wanting, and Restless for More (Thomas Nelson, April 9, 2024). Last year, we had the privilege of featuring her book, Pilgrim, and you can find that excerpt here. Her newest…
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modernwitnesses · 29 days
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Laugh and Grow Bible Easter Special, Interview with Jessica Wolstenholm
Hi friends, This week, we have a special Easter treat! This interview and Easter resource is great for parents, children’s leaders or anyone who wants to share the story of Jesus with a young audience or friend. Today, we are speaking to Jessica Wolstenholm, the VP of Education and Publishing and Executive Producer for Minno. Minno has an Easter special we want to share with you. Be sure to…
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modernwitnesses · 2 months
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Before They Bloomed, Author Q&A with Ilona Sydelle
Today, we are excited to have author I. Sydelle with us who spoke to us about growth, her new book and the importance of family. Make sure to grab her new book Before They Bloomed, which was just recently released on March 1, 2024. Tell us a bit about how you grew up and your childhood: I grew up in a middle class Christian family in Dallas Texas, working for my dad’s buy-one-give-one rainboot…
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modernwitnesses · 2 months
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Hannah Crews, Author of Goodness Gracious
Today, we have the pleasure of having Hannah Crews with us. Hannah speaks to us about wisdom, her new devotional Goodness Gracious (release date March 5, 2024), and how God pulled her through a difficult season of seeking justice and accountability. Thank you, Hannah, for sharing with us! Make sure to preorder her book. Tell us a bit about how you grew up and your childhood: I have fond memories…
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modernwitnesses · 2 months
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You Are a Tree Excerpt, by Joy Clarkson
We are excited to share with you an excerpt from Joy Clarkson’s new book, You Are a Tree: And Other Metaphors to Nourish Life, Thought, And Prayer (release date February 20, 2024). We thank Icon Media Group for making this possible. Icon Media Group describes the book as, “Clarkson examines seven ancient metaphors and what readers can learn from paying attention to how we use words and imagery…
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modernwitnesses · 3 months
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Spotlight on Daughter: Becoming Who You Already Are by Laney Rene
Today, we are honored to feature an excerpt from Daughter: Becoming Who You Already Are by Laney Rene (release date February 6, 2024). A special thanks to Icon Media Group for making this feature possible. Who Am I? Excerpt from Daughter: Becoming Who You Already Are by Laney Rene One of the very first times I remember questioning my identity was when I was only five years old. My childhood…
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modernwitnesses · 3 months
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Peace in the Dark, Author Q&A with Jessica Herberger 
Hello friends, The post-Christmas and post-New Year frenzy is dying down, and we come to you with our first author interview of 2024. It is one you do NOT want to miss. If you are new here, welcome. If there are two things I want you to know about us it’s that we love Jesus with a burning passion, and we love featuring thought-provoking and unique perspectives that help you sharpen your mind…
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modernwitnesses · 3 months
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Elizabeth L.
Today, Elizabeth speaks to us about healing from difficult childhood moments (and how her family healed), God’s strength in a heartbreaking season (thank you for your vulnerability, Elizabeth), and a book everyone should read. We are honored to share this powerful testimony with you. Tell us a bit about how you grew up and your childhood: I grew up in a Christian homeschool family with two…
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modernwitnesses · 4 months
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Nicole H.
We are thrilled to have Nicole with us. Today, she talks to us about her ministry Planted, motherhood, the miracle healing she witnessed in her son and staying in the word. Thank you, Nicole, for sharing such a powerful testimony of His goodness in your life. Tell us a bit about how you grew up and your childhood: My parents started a church when I was eight months old. My earliest memories are…
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modernwitnesses · 4 months
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God With Us: Darby Schultz
MW: What does “God with us” mean to you in this season? DS: It’s cliche, but it’s not about presents but His presence. “God with us” is the present we get to experience all year long. It also means no matter what season of life you’re in, Christ is always accessible and within reach. He wants nothing more than to spend eternity with us!
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modernwitnesses · 4 months
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God With Us: Ana Morris
MW: How do you keep your heart centered on Christ during this Christmas season? AM: During the past years of the Christmas season, I have struggled to not fall into the modernization of the season and completely lose myself in buying gifts, being in awe of the materialization of lights, and the business that comes at the end of December when Christmas Eve and Christmas Day approaches. I believe…
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modernwitnesses · 4 months
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God With Us: Lynette Allcock Yoon
MW: What does “God with us” mean to you in this season? LAY: “God with us” reminds me that God has been my one constant in a year of change — my ever-present help and companion. In this season, I look back over a year of numerous transitions, gains, and losses, and I thank God that he has been with me through it all. He is a faithful friend to strengthen me, correct me, and comfort me through…
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modernwitnesses · 4 months
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God With Us: Lisa A.
MW: How do you keep your heart centered on Christ during this Christmas season? LA: I keep my heart centered on Christ during the Christmas Season by contemplating, remembering and worshiping the goodness of God. I let Scripture speak. Our church is doing The Righteous Life of Christ daily during advent. I love Matthew 6:25-34. What has been coming off the page to me is God’s unrelenting love.…
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modernwitnesses · 5 months
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God With Us: Abbie Mourey
MW: What does “God with us” mean to you in this season? AM: Recently, the Lord has been so faithful to center me when I start to feel anxious. One way He has centered me has been to remind me of His Word, specifically the quote from Matthew 1:23, “’And they shall call His name Emmanuel’ (which being interpreted is ‘God with us’).” This was not a promise Christ only fulfilled during His earthly…
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modernwitnesses · 5 months
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God With Us: Kristi McLelland
MW: In the holiday season, what mindset or rituals keep you centered on Christ and the reason for the season? KM: For me, both Advent and Hanukkah are important pieces to focus on during the final month of the year. Each year, I read Advent writings, and I try to celebrate Hanukkah with my Jewish friends. Both have a sense of “light coming into darkness,” and this moves me deeply.
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