Faith, History, and the Written Word with Stephen Mansfield

Discouragement is waging a war against our minds. No matter how much we achieve and the amount of progress we make, it always tries to infiltrate our defenses. It’s the voice in our heads saying: “You’re not good enough.” “You’ll look like a fool.” “Who do you think you are?”…

Earlier this week, during an email correspondence with my good friend and fellow author Bonnie Latino, I asked about the status of her first book, which had done quite well since its release several months ago. Amid other subjects, she addressed that question by replying, “Unfortunately, my book is pretty…

Told through the eyes of a young boy on Christmas Eve, this story captures the wonder, anticipation, and quiet lessons that only childhood—and Christmas—can teach. With humor, warmth, and Andy’s unmistakable storytelling style, Socks for Christmas reminds us that the moments we remember most aren’t always the ones we expected……

Tune in to hear Susie reveal the poem that inspired her book and the touching story behind its creation. Listen as she shares her experience and strategy for writing the book, along with the concept of embracing the full spectrum of life and its numerous challenges.

First of all, let me begin by stating to those who may be horrified (my wife) and those who might possibly be delighted (my 8 and 10 year old boys) that this is the last blog (I promise) in which I will ever use the word “booger.” Even though I…