Dear Reader, What if your story could encourage someone else to trust the Potter’s hands? Little Pot, Tea Pot, Oil Lamp, and Small Jar, together with EA Books Publishing, are inviting writers, dreamers, creatives, and everyday believers to submit to our anthology contest. The Work of His Hands, inspired by Isaiah 64:8, celebrates the beauty of being shaped, molded, and used by God for His purpose. “But now, O Lord, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are our potter; we are all the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! A leap of faith, jumping off a cliff, or just taking a small step Hey Reader, Have you ever been asked by God to take a leap of faith? I wonder what that felt like for you. I haven't written many emails recently because I feel like I've been standing on the edge of a cliff, wondering whether to jump. The edge of a dream. Reader, the cliff might be the edge of a great future, but it feels scary. What if I jump and God isn't there to catch me? I know, I know, -it's...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Dear EA Books Community, We’re excited to share an important update in the continuing story of EA Books. Please join us in welcoming Dawn Stephens as the new CEO of EA Books. Dawn brings a deep passion for storytelling, a heart for encouraging writers, and a vision for helping meaningful stories grow from seed to shelf. As an author, speaker, and creative mentor, she understands the courage it takes to share a story with the world—and she is committed to guiding authors through every step of...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! Some people work in hourly blocks; we plan day by day, week by week, and even year by year. However, parenting happens every five minutes. What if we could receive some valuable advice in just five minutes that would positively impact us as parents and help us become the best parents we can be? Today, I am excited to introduce you to Karen Ferguson's podcast. You'll want to follow and listen to regularly. The 5-Minute Parenting Podcast Join me on the 5-minute...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! I am so excited to tell you about the very first CARE!- A Christian Author's Reading Event What is CARE? CARE is a week-long celebration of stories and faith. Write2Ignite, a group dedicated to educating, encouraging, and inspiring Christian writers, has created this first-time event to connect Christian children’s authors with classrooms, libraries, church groups, and homeschool co-ops. During this week, hosts can schedule a free 20-minute virtual visit with one...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! Can the fruit of the Spirit help your weight? That may sound like a totally crazy connection, Reader. After all, the Potter made his vessels all different shapes and sizes, right? While that is true, we each have a unique weight that, if we could stay there, we'd be happier and healthier. Maintaining a healthy weight has become increasingly challenging for me as I've grown older. I find myself having to work harder at it and talking about it too much. I even...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! A Need to Understand I have spent a considerable amount of time this past week watching videos and news about the flooding in Texas. I want to understand what happened because my heart is breaking for the families who lost loved ones. I cannot imagine the immense pain a parent goes through when they lose a child. But, even if we cannot understand the circumstances, the Potter can give us peace. This summer, Little Pot has asked our readers to share their...
12 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! Do you want to see a real-life example of the fruit of the Spirit being produced in someone? This summer, Little Pot has asked our readers to share their testimonies about when the Potter grew the fruit of the Spirit through them. What I love most about the stories is that they're just everyday situations. We often think of the Holy Spirit performing outlandish and impossible miracles. We forget that showing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,...
12 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fruitful Friday Reader! Have you ever tried to share Jesus with an atheist? Reader, I was recently asked to witness and share my testimony with an atheist. It was hard. And, I'll be honest, I wasn't sure I should. You know that whole casting pearls to swine Bible verse? Much of what I did felt like I was throwing valuable pearls to pigs. (That's not me calling the atheist podcast host a pig.) He was a good host. He was just an unbeliever. I share the podcast link and my thoughts after...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read