I’ve been making my way through Edie Melson’s “Soul Care: When You’re Weary” and am encountering the faithfulness of God in new ways. There was one exercise that hit me hard and got me thinking more about the power of words. Edie listed a group of words and asked us to pick one, think about … Read More
Over the last week, I’ve been coming down from the crazy, busy high of three back-to-back events, from East Coast to West Coast to Midwest. It’s easy for me to get out of my routines when I travel, from daily quiet times to keeping up on emails. I found myself this morning pouring out my … Read More
Last weekend Ross and I flew home from Birmingham, AL and watched two movies on the flight. The Post and The Help. Both portrayed heroic courage in the shadow of intimidation, corruption and racism, and illustrated the power in speaking up, telling the truth, and exposing evil. Scripture tells us in Ephesians 5:11: Have nothing … Read More
I never included ‘likes boating’ on my list. Ross mentioned as we sailed down the Foss Waterway toward the most amazing view of Mt Rainier I’ve ever seen. How in the world could you possibly leave this off the list? I questioned him as I scanned the horizon, in awe of the majesty and beauty … Read More
2017 began as a whirlwind with my memoir being completed and attending two major conventions where I launched my book and spoke multiple times. By the time Resurrection Sunday arrived, I had hit the wall and was in need of some serious rest. I downloaded the second book in the Royal Wedding Series by my … Read More
Press Release from Icon Media Group – Media Contact: Katie Powell Bell katie@iconmediagroup.com, 731-803-9056 Athena Dean Holtz shares the deception that wrecked her life and how she found her way back into the arms of Jesus in new book. NASHVILLE, Tenn., February 2017— From a young age, Athena Dean Holtz chased affirmation and attention from … Read More
God has started me on a new journey of late. I’m sure it is a result of some of my snafus in 2016 that came about because I didn’t follow through on a warning, think through what might happen if I do a certain thing, or neglect another… many scriptures from Proverbs showed me to … Read More
Have you ever felt like just skipping over the holiday season altogether? Does your heart ache while those around you are rejoicing during Thanksgiving and Christmas? Do you find yourself anxious, depressed, or experiencing pure dread when you consider this time of year? Can I just say that you are not alone? The holidays are … Read More
It was a whirlwind two days last week. I was preparing to spend Saturday, Sunday and Monday on the boat with my son, daughter in law, and three granddaughters … we’d had it planned for months and were so excited to make some fun memories on the boat. Then on Thursday the call comes in. … Read More
My Sabbath has become a cherished moment in our busy week. At this point in my life, with so many different responsibilities, I pretty much only have Sunday afternoons and Mondays off. Tuesday through Friday is dedicated to Redemption Press, Saturdays are dedicated to women’s ministry tasks, presidential duties for the Northwest Christian Writers’ Association … Read More