Today my guest is author Michelle Stimpson, who always has an interesting story to share. Here’s Michelle:

“Thanks so much, Lyn, for inviting me to post on your blog!
This year, I turned 40 (woo hoo!), and what a year it has been! My dad spent three weeks in the hospital recovering from a diabetic coma. The month after he got out of the hospital, my mother had a stroke and has since moved in with us while she completes her recovery. Needless to say, I haven’t done much writing lately. I haven’t done much of anything, actually, except…you know, I can’t even say what I’ve done since I’ve turned 40!
In times like these, I remember the “Footprints in the Sand” poem by Carolyn Joyce Carty. The fact that I can’t say where these first months of 2012 have gone is a testament to God’s KEEPING power. His sweet presence has been a constant reminder that I have no reason to become anxious or fearful because He is near (Philippians 4:5-6).
So, now that my family members are healed (thanks be to God) and He has lowered me back onto the sand and we’ve got two sets of footprints going here, I am soooo ready to get back in front of a computer screen and write something. Anything!
Apparently, the older I get, the more I realize that writing isn’t simply something I do – it’s a comforting gift for me and a service to Him. It’s a great part of why God keeps me here, what pleases Him, and what He will reward me for throughout eternity. Getting back to writing means getting back to Kingdom work. (Thanks, Lyn, for allowing God to use you in the big Get-Back-to-Work-Michelle push!)

To purchase, click here. Falling Into Grace

Camille, the main character in my seventh novel, Falling Into Grace, is a talented singer who has been out of her element (and calling) for many years. Upon hitting her milestone 30th birthday, she decides that it’s past time for her to get back in the saddle and rev up her vocal chords again. But the music industry can be brutal, and Camille has to weasel her way into a mega-church to fulfill her master plan. I certainly don’t recommend joining a church under false pretenses, but I think we all know that even when we do silly things (or get off track), our Master’s plan will still prevail. Re-reading through this book during my own hiatus was actually an encouragement to me, and I hope that you will enjoy following Camille’s journey back to her ordained position.
Beyond that, I encourage you to take and/or hold fast to your position in the body of Christ, so that we can all benefit from the calling He has on your life as well (Ephesians 2:10)!

Thanks, Michelle, for sharing. So glad your family is recovering. Falling into Grace sounds intriguing.

Question: Michelle shared this season where she had to lean on God. What season taught you that God is our refuge and strength? Let’s praise Him for his love and power!–Lyn

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