August Digest
And look alive people: We're about to have our funnest (that's right, funnest) month ever.
Happy August!
Who’s ready for school to start? I know some of y’all won’t be sharpening those #2s until after Labor Day, but down South, we are heading back to school WEDNESDAY! As in just a few days away. Crazy! I won’t lie; this has been the most unsummery summer on record for our family so I’m not exactly sad to see it go. 😜
COVER REVEAL DATE
Monday August 12 at noon CST, I’ll be live on Insta unveiling our latest collection and sharing more about The Morning Watch Club and a few other surprising things that are going to make this the best launch yet. This is not an oversell. ;) Join live! It’s gonna be good!
IF YOUR HAIR IS FALLING OUT
I have shared this product before after a few months of use, and you know, sometimes it seems like it’s just a coincidence, but this product really works. I stopped using it for a few months, thinking I was good, and the shedding returned. So, this will be a staple in my routine for a while until we can completely figure out my hormone issues.
FILE THIS UNDER "THINGS I DIDN’T APPRECIATE UNTIL I STOPPED” TOO
I have been using the Lindywell app for Pilates for years but stopped a few months back for some reason and I can definitely tell a difference! My joints are tighter, lower back hurting more. Time to get back to it!
FOR THE ART AND TV LOVER
I love seeing people get creative, and this was a treat! The artist painted people from films and TV on the phone and it’s fascinating. Scroll through all 75 paintings and let it make you smile!
HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR BULK ORDERS
We have an opportunity with our publisher to offer some bulk orders for Fresh Start for Moms and Pray Confidently and Consistently at an amazing price! If you have a church conference coming up or are already thinking about Mother’s Day (we had one church buy 600 for all the mommas that came on Mother’s Day!) hit reply with the date needed, your address and how many you would need and we can give you a price. This is limited so reach out soon if you’re interested. And if you didn’t know, we offer Compose Prayer Journals in bulk too! ;)
THIS IS GEM OF A BOOK HAS BEEN SO GOOD
Catherine Marshall’s book Adventures in Prayer is one of those prayer books I’m always telling you to get when you’re in a prayer funk. It’s old school (written in the 70s) and just so refreshing if you’re used to reading more modern books on prayer. I can say that because I wrote a book on prayer. 😁 Also, I’m obsessed with the Mass Market Cover.
A LIFE TRANSFORMED
The layout is perfect and not overwhelming! - Erin P.
FROM THE BOOKSHELF
If Momma Ain’t Happy - Rachel Norman
Stolen Focus - Johann Hari
Adventures in Prayer - Catherine Marshall
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ASKING QUESTIONS
Here's what we've been talking about on Mondays. Each week I ask a question and to wrap up each post, I share several questions to ask God in prayer. It’s really helpful if you struggle praying reactively and just about the latest crisis you’re facing as these topics aren’t usually “emergency issues”. This is part of the paid posts on Substack but I always share a big preview so feel free to click the links below and gain some insight even if you don’t subscribe!
What do we do with Santa? - Because Santa is a hot-button issue, we’re talking about it as far away from Christmas as possible.
What do my monthly extended time with the Lord look like? - Sharing all about my Sabbath day and how it’s changed me and my work.
Are parasocial relationships ruining us for local relationships? - Why it’s the devil’s sweet spot for us.
What deserves a new name? - The things we complain about that are actually good.
What is the new prosperity gospel? - And is my church preaching it?
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SHOP NEWS
Our shop is CLOSED until pre-orders start August 13! This will hands-down be our funnest launch yet! Stay in the loop in email or on Insta!
Talk soon,
Val
I just purchased Adventures in Prayer. It is so good! Thanks for the recommendation!