Christian Work at Home Moms

Donita K. Paul retired early from teaching school, but soon got bored! The result: a determination to start a new career. Now she is an award-winning novelist writing Christian Romance and Fantasy. Donna Bliss of My Miracle Baby.com is an inspiring Mom with a thriving home based business. What started with the birth of her own miracle baby has grown to fill an entire warehouse and branched out into several niche websites. ShareThis

Ginger Garrett is the critically acclaimed author of Chosen: The Lost Diaries of Queen Esther, which was recognized as one of the top five novels of 2006 by the ECPA, and Dark Hour. An expert in ancient women s history, Ginger creates novels and nonfiction resources that explore the lives of historical women. CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST AND LISTEN Her newest release is Beauty Secrets of the Bible, (September 11, Thomas Nelson) based on the historical research that began in her work on Chosen. The book explores the connections between beauty and spirituality, offering women both historical insights and scientific proofs that reveal powerful, natural beauty secrets. ShareThis

KATHLEEN Y’BARBO is a tenth-generation Texan and a mother of three grown sons and a teenage daughter. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University and an award-winning novelist of Christian fiction whose first published work jumped onto the Christian Booksellers Association bestseller list in its first month of release. Kathleen is a former treasurer for the American Christian Fiction Writers, and is a member of the Author’s Guild, Inspirational Writers Alive, Words for the Journey Christian Writers Guild, and the Fellowship of Christian Authors. In addition, she is a sought-after speaker, and her kids think she’s a pretty cool mom, too…most of the time, anyway. About Beloved Castaway: Isabelle Gayarre, fleeing a life of servitude, refuses to be owned by anyone, yet soon finds her heart in danger of being possessed by the godless Captain Josiah Carter. Can Isabelle trust him to help her escape without losing her heart? Josiah Carter, running from demons of his own, is stirred by the presence of the beautiful woman seeking refuge on his ship. Realizing that a runaway slave can never be his, legally or otherwise, a storm begins to brew within. Will their love ever reach a safe haven, or is it doomed to wreck upon the jagged reefs of the Fairweather Keys? ShareThis

Tina Ann Forkner writes contemporary fiction that challenges and inspires. Originally from Oklahoma, she graduated with honors in English from CSU Sacramento before ultimately settling in the wide-open spaces of Wyoming where she now resides with her husband and their three children. Tina serves on the Laramie County Library Foundation Board of Directors and enjoys gardening, spending time outdoors with her family, and works as a full-time writer. Sometimes, the key that unlocks your future lies in someone else’s past In Ruby Among Us, Lucy DiCamillo is safely surrounded by her books, music, and art─but none of these reclusive comforts or even the protective efforts of her grandmother, Kitty can shield her from the memory of the mother she can no longer remember. Lucy senses her grandmother holds the key, but Kitty seems as eager to hide from the past as Lucy is eager to find it. From the streets of San Francisco and Sacramento, to the lush vineyards of the Sonoma Valley, Lucy follows the thread of memory in search for a heritage that seems long-buried with her mother, Ruby. What she finds is enigmatic and stirring in this redemptive tale about the power of faith and mother-daughter love. P.S. Read more about Tina at my blog! ShareThis

Robin’s first novel was published in 1988, and she has continued to write between two to five books a year. Her 63 published books include 47 novels, all of which are still in print. Sales of her popular Christy Miller Series, Glenbrooke Series and Sisterchicks Series are approaching four million copies sold, with translations in nine languages. ShareThis

Leslie Haywood, inventor of Grill Charms™, the absolute must have grilling accessory that is revolutionizing the American cook-out. ShareThis

Learn more about the Whirlpool Mother of Invention grant from it s creator, Audrey Reed-Granger. She shares about how she worked from within Whirlpool to help put this great program together. She also gives details on what they are looking for, past winners and how to enter. Enter your idea to win! ShareThis

Susan May Warren is a multi-published, award-winning author with Tyndale House and Steeple Hill. Her latest release is titled Wiser Than Serpents. About two years ago, God laid on her heart the horror of the human trafficking problem, and after reading a magazine article by Sara Groves, she began to research IJM (International Justice Mission) with a desire to help. Coincidentally, she was also writing a book at that time, a suspense/ romance novel set in Taiwan about a woman whose sister is trafficked. The heroine goes undercover to try and free her. The book, Wiser than Serpents, comes out with Steeple Hill this month, and in the front, the author s note section, she wrote about IJM, with information about how to get involved. She will also be donating 15% of the proceeds of this book to IJM. Read the first chapter here! ShareThis

Alicia Storbeck is founder and owner of Initial Outfitters. She has the opportunity to put together beautiful collections of jewelry and work with moms across the country. Alicia and Initial Outfitter have also partnered with Charlie s Lunch, a ministry that feeds children in third world countries. Tune in to hear more about Charlie s Lunch and how YOU can be a part of this phenomenal ministry! From InitialOutfitters.com: Initial Outfitters now have our sights on opening another lunchroom, this time in Mexico. To do this, and continue funding other great projects with Charlie s Lunch we are creating great ways for our consultants to easily donate to the wonderful and meaningful cause of Charlie s Lunch! One such way is offering a line of Charlie s Lunchboxes in which all profits from a sale go to the Charlie s Lunch Fund. ShareThis

Randee Krumwiede is a Christian life coach and founder of the Pink Collar Club, A Christian Lifestyle Community For Women. She is on a mission to engage each member of the Pink Collar Club in discovering and implementing God’s unique purpose for her life and His Kingdom. She embraces a vision to grow the Pink Collar Club to 1 million members and 1 million ministries. ShareThis

I m so excited to have had the chance to interview Healthy Living Coach, LaTara Ham-Ying. It s a great interview - LaTara shares a TON of information about being vegan, how to get started and how to apply vegan principles to living a healthier lifestyle - even if you re not going vegan. She shares her story and how God led her to the passion that is now her business. :) About LaTara Ham-Ying LaTara Ham-Ying is the host and site owner for Vegan Family Living. She has a love for creating good food and recipes, plus a drive to research and share what she knows about natural living and following a vegan diet. Her knowledge, time in the kitchen, ability to cut a corner with style and make living a little easier along with her many resources has helped her to become the accidental Simple Living Solutions Coach. LaTara is a cook with more than 30 years experience, coach, podcaster, writer, entrepreneur, has been into natural health for over 10 years, and started following a Vegan Diet when she got married. As a part of her service to others, she writes for Hope For Women Magazine , Moms Talk Food as an Expert Author, and is the Natural Living Coach for the Pink Collar Club. LaTara is also the owner of Natural From Home where you can find even more solutions to simple living. ShareThis

Founded in 1994, Hearts at Home began as a small ministry to mothers at home in Central Illinois. After seeing a local support ministry to help mothers flourish in Bloomington, IL, eight women gathered to pray about the possibility of offering education and encouragement to mothers at home outside of their area. They thought maybe 500 women would attend, but 1,100 showed up - and they came from 10 different states! ShareThis

Lisa Bergren, author of The Busy Mom s Devotional The Busy Mom s Devotional: Think it s impossible to have a spiritual life AND manage family life? There are many days that plainly feel like an exercise of survival. But living a life of devotion means seeing Christ in everything from changing a diaper to a husband s tender kiss. Join Lisa for a year of been there devotions readings from a mom who lives like you do, in the trenches, but strives to see Jesus beside her, through it all. Do just one devotional a day (or a week!), and you ll beg ShareThis

Listen in as Jill chats with actress Ali Landry. Landry plays Celia in movie Bella, which is coming to DVD in May. About Bella Inspired by a true story, Bella is a powerful and moving tale about how one moment can change your life forever. Produced by Christian filmmakers, the film features outstanding performances from Emmy® Award winning actress Tammy Blanchard (TV’s Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadow”) and Mexican star Eduardo Verástegui (Chasing Papi). The film was the winner of the Grand Prize from the Heartland Film Festival, the People’s Choice Award at the 2007 Toronto Film Festival, the Smithsonian Institute’s Legacy Award, Best Picture and Best Actor at the 2008 MovieGuide Awards and was named one of the Top 10 Most Redeeming Films of 2007 from Christianity Today magazine. ShareThis

I had the opportunity to chat with the writer and director of the family-friendly film, Moondance Alexander, Michael Damian. Listen in to hear about the film in his words and find out whose life the story is based on! Mr. Damian also shares why it s so important to help support family-friendly movies like this one. About the Film: Inspired by a true story, Moondance Alexander features a stellar cast including up-and-coming actress Kay Panabaker (Nancy Drew, “Summerland”), Don Johnson (Tin Cup, “Miami Vice”), Lori Loughlin (“Summerland,” “Full House”) and Olympic Skating Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen (Blades Of Glory, Bratz). Panabaker stars as Moondance, a young girl who doesn’t quite fit in with the rest of her classmates, but that all changes when she finds a runaway Pinto pony that will alter her life and those closest to her. Inspired by a dramatic true story of hope and perseverance, the film showcases an inspirational message of standing by one’s heart and convictions, regardless of the challenges or resistance from other forces which attempt to hinder that vision. Moondance Alexander garnered numerous awards in 2007 including the Dixie Film Festival Award for Best Feature Film and Outstanding Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture, the LA Femme Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay by Michael and Janeen Damian and the Newport Beach Film Festival Award for Best Family Feature Film. The Moondance Alexander DVD features a Laura Wright Music Video, behind the scenes with cast interview featurette and music of Moondance Alexander ShareThis