GROUNDED, Simple Tips for Living Well, 2nd Ed. is my signature book — I’ve written it especially for those of you who want greater guidance for your own journey, your marriage, and your family in order to help you thrive in your walk with Christ. It’s loaded with natural health, beauty, and homemaking tips, along with Biblical advice you can use every single day of your life!

GROUNDED, Simple Tips for Living Well, 2nd Ed. is a handy little ‘reference’ manual you can grab whenever you need it; to simplify your ordinary days and your not-so-ordinary days. You'll find guidance and hints here to 'ground' you in a less stressful lifestyle of joy and fruitfulness! And if you're like me, you’ll love the natural, inexpensive, safe and effective tips & tricks I've used myself over many years. Additionally, since we all have more than enough to do, the book initially only takes an hour to read. I accomplished this by formatting the text in short sections, along with a table of contents and index, so you can quickly search for your topic of interest. Most importantly, you will find Biblical wisdom and counsel to help you--things I wish I had known myself back when. All things told, I'm excited to share these life hacks with you! It will be almost as if we were sitting down together with a cup of coffee at your own kitchen table.♥

My second edition of GROUNDED actually replaces the original. Here's the backstory--for many years I collected what I discovered to be very effective information for health, beauty, and homemaking. I intended to eventually compile it all into a small and concise handbook that I could share with my family, friends, and others. I wanted it to contain ideas, facts, instructions, products, and resources I loved that I hoped many other women could enjoy as well and use with confidence. Because I had married at a young age and eventually bore 5 healthy children through the age of 44, God had long convicted me to take better care of myself--even more so, the older I grew. Incidentally, I will be sharing more of the story in later posts as it pertains to my walk with Christ.

In the first edition of GROUNDED, I focused primarily on natural and organic health matters. However, I became aware I had included several methods and mindsets with occultic/New Age roots, somewhat widespread in the wellness industry today. As I began to reconsider what I had written. God then graciously led me to rethink my whole premise. So with more in HIS Mind than I had ever dreamed and with His guidance, I shifted my sole emphasis from natural health to a much broader scope. Consequently, I believe GROUNDED will be very useful for you. Not only in practical and spiritual terms, but in every aspect of your high calling as a woman, wife, and mother--think Proverbs 31:10-31!

As an older mother, teaching according to Titus 2:3-5 in the Bible, my passion is to share essential knowledge I wish I’d had myself as a young adult. Particularly as a brand-new bride. Also, after 48 years rearing children, making a home, and educating at home, I'm eager to pour what I've learned into you. As you discover and apply what you read, I sincerely hope my book will encourage you to whole-heartedly follow Jesus while you serve your family every day! My heart's desire is to help you deepen your 'roots' in Him, and go deeper still into an intimate relationship with God. Like a well-established tree, the stronger you grow in Christ the more you will flourish--His perfect love and faithfulness will indeed firmly establish, ground, and settle you. This way you can expect to lay a solid and secure foundation in the love of God as you continue to grow and live for Him the rest of your life!

Another point I'd like to make--in obedience to the Scriptures, whenever we do everything we possibly can to lead a healthy lifestyle, it's a really good example for our children. (This is a part of walking in the fear of God, which I will unpack in future blog posts.) Loving and respecting God enough to do as He asks ensures that likely we will be around to help our families for a very long time. God teaches throughout His Word that when we walk closely with Him daily, we can truly experience abundance in every aspect of life. (John 10:10) Certainly, when we lovingly lead by example, we model a lifestyle of faith in every way for those who follow us.

God truly has astoundingly beautiful plans for each one of us—and it is entirely possible when we are grounded in God's Word to live them out, to be fruitful, and to finish well! As Jesus told us in Matt. 7:25: a life built upon the Rock cannot fall.

Facts about GROUNDED, Simple Tips for Living Well, 2nd Ed.
• Collection of 67 entries with tips, facts, natural product ideas, web site references, recipes, favorite resources, instructions, Biblical advice, and more
• Small, hand-bound, concise, 73-page manual designed for easy reference and usability. Most entries include Biblical references and/or suggested web sites to provide further research.
• New feature! 3-page Index. Other features include Appendices listing favorite books, web sites and more.
• A short Bible study on our identity in Christ
• I will accept submissions for future editions and compensation for contributors whose material I use.
• Discount rates for multiple copies, 6 or more. Regular retail price: $12.49 ea. plus 6% KY sales tax.
• Dimensions: 8.5'' X 5.5"; weight: 4 oz.

Note: Many like to buy multiple copies to give to sisters, daughters, girlfriends, new brides...any loved one or friend, for almost any occasion. I pray your use of GROUNDED, 2nd Ed., benefits you and your family beyond measure. -- xoxo

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