Hi Reader, A few years ago, my parents purchased their gravesites in a large cemetery in Ohio. They also had a tombstone designed and placed there with their names and dates of birth. When my parents took my sister and me to see their gravesites, I took a picture from a distance of the three of them standing there. It was probably the only time we'll all be alive together at that spot. My sister wiped a tear. On the tombstone, my parents had a simple engraving of two people walking, along...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Do you find it difficult to remember God's presence and love for you during tough times, or when you're upset? Here's a brief devotion that may help, from the new book I wrote with my parents, From Sea to Shining Sea: 50 Daily Devotions from Traveling to Every State in America. Each devotion in the book relates to a state in the United States. The one below is about Kentucky... It includes a prayer point at the end: for the release of any negative feelings that may have a hold on...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hi Reader, With so much war and unrest in the world--and perhaps even within our own hearts--Iām sharing some encouragement about peace. (And at the end of this email is a link to a free ebook giveaway with 14 Christian-related books.) The devotion below is about peace. It's from my newest book, From Sea to Shining Sea: 50 Daily Devotions from Traveling to Every State in America, written with my parents and based on their travels to all 50 states. This devotion is a reflection on visiting an...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hi Reader, I wanted to share the short trailer video for From Sea to Shining Sea: 50 Daily Devotions from Traveling to Every State in America. You can click here to view it: The book is a 50-day devotional exploring faith through travel across all 50 states. The devotions blend real travel stories, Scripture, reflection questions, and simple prayer prompts to help you slow down and reconnect with God. I love seeing reviews coming in from readers who are enjoying the book: If you've had time...
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Iām happy to share that From Sea to Shining Sea: 50 Daily Devotions from Traveling to Every State in America is available for download or purchase. The ebook version is free and the paperback is US$9.99. It's available on the major book retailer sites. Here are three Amazon links where you can find it: 1) Amazon US 2) Amazon Canada 3) Amazon UK Through glimpses of all 50 states in the United States, this book offers a rare blend of adventure and spiritual reflectionāinviting you to...
4 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, I wanted to share a quick update as I prepare for the launch of the new book I wrote with my parents, From Sea to Shining Sea: 50 Daily Devotions from Traveling to Every State in America. Right now, Iām in what Iām calling a secret launch phase ā getting everything set behind the scenes before really making the book public. Iāve been working with the Early Bird Reader Team over the past couple of weeks while also getting things set up on Amazon and having a beautiful book trailer...
4 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, This weekend, Iāll be returning home after spending the holidays with my parents in Ohio and a week in Illinois. Recently, Iāve been working with the Early Bird Reader Team as I launch my next bookā¦ Paperback and ebook available soon! More about that next week. As weāre now in 2026, below is a short Bible passage I hope will encourage youāwhether youāre looking ahead to the rest of the year with great anticipation or hesitation. Consider printing it out or pasting it somewhere as a...
4 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Last Sunday, we received a package with proof copies of From Sea to Shining Sea--the new 50-day devotional book I wrote with my parents, highlighting their travels to all 50 states. My dad proofread the paperback to check for any formatting or other minor issues that may have slipped through. And he did find some things that needed to be corrected. They're now fixed.š Here's a snapshot of the inside... I happened to open it up to Ohio when taking this picture. It's my parents' home...
5 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, I'll soon be on my way to Ohio to visit my parents for the holiday season. I've almost put all the finishing touches on our book - launching in early 2026. I'll share a sneak peek coming up. But for now, are you interested in getting a free advanced reader copy and being part of my "street team" as I launch it? If you think you might be interested (no pressure if you change your mind!), go ahead and click this blue button so I'll know you're possibly interested: Yes, that sounds...
6 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
