With deep appreciation I say thank you to the precious people listed below. While only my name is listed as the author, each of these dear souls played a vital role in the development of this message. Many of them have lived with me through the ups and downs of my own messy, unglued times. And they still love me.
What sweet grace. I treasure each of you so much.
My favorites: Art, Jackson, Hope, Mark, Ashley, and Brooke — You are the answers to the prayers I prayed as a little girl.
LeAnn Rice, Renee Swope, Karen Ehman, Holly Good, Genia Rogers, Mary Ann Ruff, and Amy King—Amazing friends, beautiful leaders.
Glynnis Whitwer—Encourager and a great word untangler. Is that a word? Smiles.
The Proverbs 31 Team—Soul sisters.
Elevation Church, Pastor and Holly, Chunks, and Amy—You weave transforming truth into my life. Thank you for your constant support and terrific leadership.
Meredith Brock, Jennie Stills, and Lindsay Kreis — Gifts from God.
Nicki Koziarz, Samantha Reed, and Melissa Taylor—Precious servants and wonderful cheerleaders.
Laci Watson—In the Loop Group leader extraordinaire.
Cile Wison — Researcher and wonderful friend.
Tina Clark and Lisa Cheramie —You make the simple places where I write, beautiful.
Jenny Reynolds and Shaunti Feldhahn —Two of the smartest women I know!
Esther Fedorkevich and Sandy Vander Zicht—More than an agent and an editor, you are precious friends.
Scott Macdonald, Tracy Danz, Don Gates, Alicia Mey, and Greg Clouse — It is a dream working with all of my Zondervan friends. You aren’t just a publisher; you are my true partners in ministry.