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Thankful for Abundant Life, Clear Skies, and Stable Booths

 
Happy Monday, friends!
 
I hope you had a joyous Easter. We had such powerful worship at our morning church service. It moves me to tears to know my God is alive. And because He lives, we can too. And not just live, but live abundantly.
 

 
I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. (John 10:10)
 

 
This past Saturday, I had the privilege of showcasing my books at “Meet the Author on the Park” in Winter Haven, Florida. This event was sponsored by my friends Sandy Knowles at Three Rivers Press and April Whitt at Grapefruit Press.
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I met many people and was able to learn about their lives, their interests, and their troubles. Sandy and April, the organizers of the event, offered authors the opportunity to speak to the audience via a loudspeaker system. (Yikes!) I was up for the challenge and spoke to festival-goers about some tips for writing about difficult topics. I also shared about my latest book, Dragonflies, Ketchup, and Late-Night Phone Calls: 31 Days of Journaling God’s Blessings.
 
 
I haven’t officially shared with you about this book, which was such an inspiration to me as I wrote it. Dragonflies, Ketchup, and Late-Night Phone Calls is a unique thankfulness journal where you literally “jot down” your thanks to God throughout your day.
 
 
Here is a snapshot of one of the chapters.
 
 
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As you can see, I open each of the 31 days with praise to God and then provide you some space to give thanks to God throughout your day. No journaling for 10, 15, 30 minutes or an hour-not that there’s anything wrong with that. 😉 The approach is to jot down your thanks as you go through your day or when you lie down for the night.
 
 
I asked people who stopped by my booth what they were thankful for that very morning and these were some of their answers:
 

  • Shoes on my feet
  • That I didn’t have to cook Easter dinner
  • That it wasn’t raining (The weather called for rain.)

 
 
By the end of the festival, I gave thanks to God that my booth didn’t tumble away with the wind. 🙂
 
 
During my 10-minute talk, I was honored to talk about the inspiration for my book, which came about during my husband’s job loss last year. Writing Dragonflies, Ketchup, and Late-Night Phone Calls was my way of keeping a thankful spirit during our financial troubles, our roller coaster feelings of hope and frustration, and all of the emotional, physical, relational, and even spiritual side-effects of such a loss. God truly can help us through difficult times when we are intentional about giving thanks in all circumstances. It’s not easy; it still isn’t, but we have renewed hope and know God has been our provider during this time.
 
 
Remember, friends: God might not change your circumstances, but He can change you when you choose to thank Him.
 
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I was also excited to showcase the Spanish version of the book, hot off the press. 🙂
 
 
To order the English or Spanish version of Dragonflies, Ketchup, and Late-Night Phone Calls, visit Amazon, CreateSpace, or your preferred online book retailer. You may also purchase a copy here on my Web site, and I will mail you a copy with a message just for you. 🙂
 
 
Big hugs. So… What are you thankful for today?
 

 
They stood every morning to thank and praise the Lord. They did the same thing every evening. (1 Chronicles 23:30)
 

 

NEWS: Recent articles, Speaking Invitations, Podcasts, and a Book Contract

 
Hello, dear ones!
 
I hope you are doing well and enjoying the many blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ.
 
 

Isn’t God great? 🙂

 
 
He certainly has been good to me. Here is an update on all that’s been going on… and there’s lots!
 
 

Recent Articles and Guest Posts

God has blessed me with opportunities to write for various magazines and blogs. Here is a list of my recent articles. I hope you’ll check them out:
 
 
 
“You are Welcome Here”

“Gentle on the Hair”

“My Drastic Estate”

 
 
 

Speaking Invitations

Several weeks ago, the Celebrate Recovery Pastor at Bell Shoals Baptist Church (BSBC) in Brandon, Florida, invited me to speak at their Celebrate Recovery program. I was so honored by their invitation to share my testimony with them. They have a great group of participants–so welcoming and transparent. I felt very much at home! I hope and trust that my story–God’s story in my life–helped even one person in the room. A very special thank you to all who came out to support me.

 
 
 

Podcasts

I will be podcasting soon! I’ll send you more information about it as the date gets closer. I plan to record some posts, as well as interview others and provide you with other tools to comfort–and empower–you on your journey. I can’t wait.
 
 
 
and last, but certainly not least…
 
 
 

Book Contract

You might know I’ve been wanting to write a book for some time now. I’ve had articles included in anthologies alongside great writers, for which I’m grateful. From the time God placed the desire in my heart to write a book, I’ve known what I wanted to write about. After working some time on a book proposal this year–and I mean, for some time, I finally sent it out. I was surprised, to say the least, to hear from them so soon, but elated with their response:
 

This is exactly the kind of manuscripts that we are looking to get into our lineup and market. There are so many women that could benefit from this, and we are 100% on board.
 

 
 

Isn’t God great? 🙂

 
 
 
I am beyond ecstatic about this. In the days before I heard back from them, I prayed to God and told him I turned it all over to Him. If it wasn’t His plan, to close the door. If it was His plan, to make it obvious and to work it all out for me in such a way that I–and everyone–would know that only God could pull it off. He has! My heart rejoices with the Love of my Father.
 
 
So… You’re probably wondering the type of book. For now, I’ll just say that it’s an inspirational book for hurting women. God willing, I plan to have the book ready by year-end. I know that’s soon, but if it’s God’s will, He will make a way. If not, then we’ll plan for next year.
 
 

Isn’t God great? 🙂

 
 
I want to thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement. I appreciate your emails, your “likes,” comments, forwards, tweets, stumbles, and all your interactions–not only with me but with each other. God keeps showing me, especially on those days I question myself, that I’m on the right path. So, thank you!
 
Please let me know how I can pray for you. I want to join with you for those things that weigh heavily on your heart.
 
 
 
Many blessings and hugs,
Daphne
 
 

NEWS: Daphne at the 3rd Annual Spring Market & Craft Fair

 
It was a privilege to participate in the 3rd Annual Spring Market & Craft Fair here in Lakeland, Florida, earlier this month.
 
 

 
 
I displayed and sold my books, and I met a lot of people. That’s always one of the highlights of being an exhibitor at conferences and festivals.
 
 

 
 
I look forward to upcoming conferences and festivals. I have several lined up for this year and will keep you posted when I’m in your area.

 

If you would like to read more about Women of the Secret Place, click here.

 
 

Also, please be in prayer for my next book. Lord willing, I will have it out be year’s end–just in time for the holidays. 🙂

 
 
And if you would like me to come speak at your next women’s event, feel free to check out my speaking topics and contact me for more information.

 
 

God is doing great things!

 
 

Blessings and hugs,

Daphne

 

Daphne will be sharing her testimony on October 14th

I am honored that a Celebrate Recovery group in Lakeland has asked me to share my testimony on Friday, October  14th.

I hope you’ll come out and hear how God changes lives.

 

Dinner begins at 6pm. Come enjoy fellowship with other participants.

Large group begins at 7pm. This includes a time of worship, followed by the guest speaker. That’s me!

Small groups begin at 8pm. Currently, this CR group has several groups:

  • Newcomers 101
  • Men’s Alcohol & Chemical Dependency
  • Women’s Alcohol & Chemical Dependency
  • Men’s Codependency
  • Women’s Codependency
  • Women’s Hurts Habits & Hang-ups
  • Men’s Pornography & Sexual Abuse
  • Women’s Sexual, Physical & Emotional Abuse
  • Women’s Eating Disorders Support Group

 

Then at 9pm, Coffeehouse begins. This is a time for great fellowship, desserts, and of course, coffee.

One final note… If you’re considering attending, please know that Celebrate Recovery is a safe place. CR groups follow and enforce the strict guideline that “What you see here and who you see here stays here.”

I hope you’ll consider coming out!

Blessings,
Daphne

Again, that’s September October 14th.
Highland Park Church of the Nazarene
Lakeland, Florida

Daphne will be sharing her testimony on September 18th

I’m am honored that Celebrate Recovery leaders in Lakeland have asked me to share my testimony on Sunday, September 18th.

I hope you’ll come out and hear how God changes lives.

Dinner begins at 5pm. Come enjoy fellowship with other participants.
Large group begins at 6pm. This includes a time of worship, followed by the guest speaker. That’s me!
Small groups begin at 7pm. Currently, we have several groups:

  • Newcomers 101
  • Women: Addictive Behaviors
  • Women: Codependency and Anger
  • Men: Addictive Behaviors
  • Men: Codependency and Anger

Then at 8pm, Coffeehouse begins. This is a time for great fellowship, desserts, and of course, coffee.

One final note… If you’re considering attending, please know that Celebrate Recovery is a safe place. We follow and enforce the strict guideline that “What you see here and who you see here stays here.”

I hope you’ll consider coming out!

Blessings,
Daphne

Again, that’s September 18th.
First Baptist Church at the Mall
Lakeland, Florida

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