"This is a YA read, but adults will also enjoy and learn from this fast-paced book. I started it with every intention of reading a few chapters before bed. Five hours later I had devoured the entire book. The characters are beautifully flawed and I found myself cheering for them when they couldn’t cheer for themselves. There are some hard, but real, issues addressed in this book. I appreciate that Beckie Lindsey addresses topics that are often ignored and spotlights the reality that there is more going on that what we may ever see with our eyes. This is a great read for teens who are fighting their own battles, as well as adults who would like insight into the struggles of today’s teens and young adults face."
Josie Siler
The Priorities Test
I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed with the number of events and responsibilities I have committed myself to. Can you relate? It was time to step back and prayerfully consider my priorities. Truth be told, it was time to allow God to reveal HIS priorities for me. As...
It's in the Little Things
It is NOT our anniversary. It’s just an ordinary day. But that’s precisely why I am posting this. Scott and I have learned—it’s in the mundane and ordinary where the extraordinary takes place. It’s in the little things: the weekend chores, the silliest jokes, the...
Speak Life
Remember the old adage, 'Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me'? My first remembrance of hearing it was from an elementary school teacher when I was crying because of what a boy on the playground had said to me. There were no broken bones...
My Book Release is February 15
Things have gotten exciting around here! We just finished the final rounds of edits. The book cover is complete. AND... drum roll, please... The release date is February 15! Stay tuned here and I will tell you exactly how to order Secrets, book one from the Beauties...
My Heart Coaching Experience
As an author, I consider myself an introspective person. introspective: adjective \ in·tro·spec·tive \ ˌin-trə-ˈspek-tiv \ : characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings: thoughtfully reflective: employing, marked by, or tending to Being...
10,000 Prayers and Counting: Praying for Sophia
Dear readers, I wrote this article for SoCal Christian Voice, but I also want to share it with you here on my website. Why? Because this little girl needs our prayers and her story is remarkable. UPDATE on Sophia 1/26/18 Sophia made it out of surgery and is doing...
The Power of Personal Testimony
Mike’s drug addiction landed him on the streets for seven years. He was able to get a weekly shower thanks to a program through his local rescue mission. Often the volunteers from the mission, many themselves recovering addicts, offered to pray for him. He found...
Choosing a Word of the Year: Is it Helpful?
Perhaps you’ve noticed the growing trend to choose a word of the year in January. Why choose a word of the year? The traditional litany of New Year’s resolutions can get old. Not only that, but statistics show that 92% of New Year’s resolutions fail. And let’s face...
Forward Motion
I’m a nostalgic person. You know, someone who likes to reminisce the past. Even certain foods and smells cause me to recollect special memories and favorite people. For example, I have cinnamon scented candles and Scentsy in my house because it makes me feel homey...
