Acknowledgments

WITH GRATITUDE TO . . .

Todd, Bethany, Callie, and Nate: life with you is the greatest joy. I delight in you and find no greater thrill than watching God unfurl his plans for your lives throughout each moment. I love you!

Dad and Mom, Ron and Linda, Grandma, Brian, Courtney, Brian, Kym, and all my awesome nieces and nephews: I cannot imagine my world without your smiles and laughter. Thanks for being my biggest cheering section.

Jan Stob, Danika King, Emily Bonga, Mariah Franklin, and the entire team at Tyndale: thank-you doesn’t seem adequate for the love, time, and care you’ve put into this story. Not only have you helped it bloom into something far better than I could have conceived on my own, but you’ve nurtured me through a very difficult year. I see Christ in each of you.

Janet Grant, your encouragement, direction, spiritual advice, and kindness keeps me anchored when I’m overwhelmed. Thank you for walking the road of all things publication, books, and life with me.

The Books & Such family, thanks for your listening ears, sage advice, and friendships. My life is richer because of you.

Tammie Cash and Anna Magana: your friendships are rare and treasured gifts. Thank you for loving me. I pray I give far more than I receive.

Savanna Kaiser and Cara Grandle: you are far more than critique partners. You are prayer warriors, the greatest of encouragers, and shining lights that reflect the beauty of Jesus. You two are the most selfless, giving women I’ve ever known. Thank you for taking me into your circle of love.

ACFW Arkansas, from giggles to late-night brainstorming sessions (and consuming obscene amounts of chocolate), you ladies have shown me that the difference between a joyful journey in writing and a tedious one is the people you travel with. Thanks for making the trip a fun one!

Pilgrim Rest, your support and love mean more than I can express. You are my family.

All the amazing women I’ve met through speaking engagements at retreats, prisons, and conferences around the country: your courage and vulnerability are gifts that give others liberty. Thank you for entrusting me with your hearts.

Jesus, you are my Redeemer, my Treasure, my Life, and my Everything. Anything good I have is from your hand. All glory is yours alone.