For years, people have gently suggested that I should write a book. Some said it casually. Others said it with conviction, as if they could already see something I hadn’t yet allowed myself to imagine. Each time, I brushed the thought aside. I didn’t argue with them, but I didn’t give the idea much weight either. Writing a book felt distant—unnecessary, maybe even presumptuous. I was already writing. I was already sharing. Surely that was enough.
Or so I thought.
The suggestion surfaced again recently—this time during my
long road trip through Tennessee. It wasn’t the first time I’d heard it, but it
was the first time I truly paused to consider it. Something about that trip
created space—space to think, to reflect, and to notice patterns I had
previously ignored.
As the miles passed and conversations unfolded, I realized
how often the same themes were being repeated back to me: encouragement,
testimony, perseverance, faith through suffering, and the reminder not to take
the seemingly small things for granted. These weren’t just blog topics anymore;
they were lived experiences that resonated deeply with people in very different
walks of life.
A Quiet Realization on the Road
Somewhere between destinations and speaking engagements, a
quiet realization settled in my heart: not everyone is on the internet. Not
everyone scrolls social media. Not everyone reads blogs. And yet, the
stories—the testimony, the lessons, the reminders of God’s faithfulness—still
matter.
I began to understand that while blogging has been a
faithful and fruitful outlet for me, it also has limits. There are people who
will never stumble across a post online, but who might hold a book in their
hands. There are individuals who may never search for encouragement digitally,
but who might read a printed page passed to them by a friend, a family member,
or a ministry.
That thought stayed with me.
From Scattered Posts to a Unified Story
As I reflected, I realized that much of what I have shared
already forms a larger narrative. These posts were never random. They were
written in seasons—some joyful, some painful, some full of unanswered
questions. Together, they tell a story of endurance, faith, growth, and
learning to trust God in the everyday.
A blog allows space for moments. A book allows space for
a journey.
Compiling these reflections into book form began to feel
less like a personal project and more like stewardship—gathering what God has
already allowed me to write and offering it in a way that might reach further
than I ever expected.
Why a Book, and Why Now?
Timing matters. I don’t believe this realization came by
accident, nor do I believe it came too early or too late. It came when I was
finally willing to listen without dismissing the possibility outright.
This season has been one of both reflection and
stretching—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Writing a book is not a
small undertaking, but neither is the responsibility of sharing a testimony
when God continues to open doors for it to be heard.
Perhaps the book isn’t just about telling my story. Perhaps
it’s about reminding others that their stories matter too—that faith is often
built in unseen moments, and that perseverance is rarely loud or glamorous.
What This Book Is—and What It Is Not
As I’ve moved from contemplation into action, I’ve spent a
great deal of time researching what it actually looks like to turn blogging
into a book. I’ve learned quickly that it isn’t as simple as copying and
pasting posts into chapters. Writing for a book means writing for a different
audience, with a different purpose, and often with a different depth and flow
than a blog allows.
Through that research, I’ve also come to see the value of
multiple formats. My desire is to release a print version, and an eBook too. Each format reaches people
differently. Some prefer the feel of a physical book in their hands. Others
rely on digital data. If my story is going to reach those who need
to hear it, it needs to be available where they are.
At first, I wrestled with the idea. Much of the content may
feel familiar to those who read my blog regularly, and I questioned whether a
book would be redundant. I found myself asking, Why write a book if it says
many of the same core things? But the more I reflected, the clearer the
distinction became. A book allows space for connection, continuity, and
intentional storytelling in a way a blog cannot always provide.
This book is not about repeating words for the sake of
repetition. It is about reshaping testimony for broader reach and deeper
impact. It is about trusting that God can use familiar truths in new ways, and
believing that offering this story in different formats may help and encourage
someone I may never meet.
It is honest. It is reflective. And it is written with the
hope that someone, somewhere, will find encouragement in its pages.
Looking Ahead
As I move forward with this book endeavor, I do so
prayerfully and thoughtfully. Scripture has been a steady guide throughout this
process, reminding me that what God plants and purposes will come to
fruition in His time—not mine.
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath
begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians
1:6
It is my hope that through its various formats, this book
might reach a wide range of people—those from an older generation who prefer
the familiarity of a printed book, and those who are homebound may rely on digital
access. Each format serves a purpose, and each reader matters.
“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it
shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and
it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11
This step requires faith—faith to believe that expanding
into new formats is not unnecessary duplication, but an opportunity for broader
reach and deeper impact. I am praying for the ability to expand my vision, to
see beyond what feels familiar, and to trust God with the outcome.
“The heart of man deviseth his way: but the Lord
directeth his steps.” Proverbs 16:9
Please feel free to share this information with others, we
don’t know what God’s plan for the future entails.
This blog has always been the place where the story unfolds
first. And as that story takes on a new form, I remain grateful to walk this
road one step—and one page—at a time.
Be encouraged. 🧡
