Kathy Carlton Willis

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Whiskers, Wags, and Woofs brings together a delightful collection of poems and heartfelt essays from 28 writers who celebrate the love, laughter, and life-changing impact of our fur family members. From the loyal therapy dogs who heal hearts to the mischievous rescue cats who find their way home, these stories of life and faith capture the deep bond between humans and their pets. Discover heartwarming tales of dogs providing comfort in hospice care, bringing joy to empty nests, and even overcoming disabilities alongside their owners. You'll laugh at their antics, cry at their goodbyes, and smile at the life lessons they teach us about loyalty, trust, and unconditional love. Whether you're a dog or cat person, these touching stories will remind you why our pets are more than just companions-they're family. Contributors: Joan Borton, Lisa Crowe, Sue Ferguson, Sheila Preston Fitzgerald, Becki Fulton, Robin Grunder, Terrie Hellard-Brown, Paula Hemingway, Andrew Leipold, Sandy Lipsky, Leagh Matthews, Melissa McLaughlin, Maureen Miller, Marcia Okerlund, Lisa Radcliff, Michelle Rayburn, Jennifer Rosario, Gail Scoates, Sharon Sunkle, Barb Syvertson, Mel Tavares, John Taylor, Pam Whitley Taylor, Hally Wells, Darci Werner, Kim Wilbanks, Kathy Carlton Willis, Lisa-Anne Wooldridge

"If you're feeling stuck or frustrated by delays not of your own doing, YOUR LIFE ON HOLD will help you hold on during the on-hold moments. Kathy shows how God adds meaning to our lives in the meantime. I can't wait for my girlfriends to get a hold of this book "-TARA ROYER STEELE, author of Eat. Pie. Love. Royers Pie Haven and All Things AcresA life on hold isn't a life delayed. It's simply not time yet. Do you feel as if your "next" is postponed or delayed? Is a circumstance draining your joy? You can find peace and contentment while you wait for life to improve. As you read Your Life on Hold, be on the lookout to see God's hand in the wait as much as in the go. You will gain new tools to make the most of today while waiting for the hopes of tomorrow to be fulfilled. In Your Life on Hold, Kathy shares the nuggets mined from her own back-to-back-to-back life on hold challenges. She admits to frustrating emotions and reveals lessons learned during the wait. Each short chapter gives a bit of inspiration, a heartwarming or funny real-life story, snarky confessions, a little motivation, and some empathy. You'll see what the Bible says about enduring the wait. The chapter section called "During the PAUSE" includes a prayer to PRAY when you don't know what to pray, an ADJUSTMENT to make, an action to UNDERTAKE, something to SEEK, and a situation to EVALUATE. Your Life on Hold is designed for distracted, overwhelmed Christ followers. Light enough to absorb, but deep enough to impact you as it delivers comfort and inspires a change. Delays are the beginning of grand adventures. Don't clutter the journey with wondering what-ifswhen you could be experiencing a new kind of faith

Seeking special time with God each day? Wit, Whimsy & Wisdom is here to be your guide. In each devotion look for a concept you can refer back to in your thoughts as you go about your day. The stories will give you some grins, some grace and some grit to help you through the struggles you face as well as help you celebrate moments of victory. This three-month devotional is divided into five relevant sections. Feel free to read it straight through or choose what you need that day. Our sections feature: Worship & Prayer Humor FamilySpiritual Growth Women's IssuesWit, Whimsy & Wisdom is the first WordGirls devotional, designed to use God's Word and the words of WordGirls to help you fall in love even more with the Word made flesh-Jesus. "Our desire is for you to find nuggets within these pages that make you think, inspire you to worship, and even give you a few laughs along the way." Kathy Carlton Willis, founder of WordGirlsAbout WordGirlsWordGirls is a special sisterhood of writing support for women who write from a biblical worldview (whether for the faith market or general market). We propel writers to the next level-regardless of where they are today. Membership enrollment is offered in January and July. Besides our year-round services, we host online and in-person retreats, which are also open to non-members. Contributing AuthorsKristine Accola, Eva Burkholder, Mindy Cantrell, Mary Curcio, Edna Earney, Sally Ferguson, Nancy Graves, Darla Grieco, Mary Harker, Stephenie Hovland, Becki James, Lori Lipsky, Sandy Lipsky, Charlaine Martin, Diana Leagh Matthews, TLC Nielsen, Michelle Rayburn, Joanie Shawhan, Robin Steinweg, Gina Stinson, Kathy Carlton Willis, Lisa-Anne Wooldridge.

Struggling with Life Challenges? You are not alone Ever wish for a friend who really understood you? 7 Trials Every Woman Faces offers a virtual friend to lean on. Author Kathy Carlton Willis comes alongside you as she shares insights learned through her own stinky situations. All life-trials fit in the same categories as Job's afflictions (told in the oldest book of the Bible). Whenever Kathy feels like there's a "kick me" sign on her back, she asks, "Is Job a member of my family tree?" Laughing helps a little. The chapter segments go along with the family tree theme: Family Album. Snapshots of heartwarming stories from real life. Family Bible. Biblical insights to overcome trials from a godly perspective. Family Recipes. Practical steps to help you grow and succeed God's way. Family Legacy. Lessons passed along as you help others endure trials. Learn how to overcome Job-like trials, when: your family lets you down, friends misunderstand you, your health crumbles, your finances plummet or others question your faith. Everyone has trials, but it's the way we deal with hardship that determines not only the outcome, but how we cope when we're smack-dab in the middle of them. Ideal on your own or with a group.

If you've ever felt like the joy, joy, joy, joy down in your heart has gone missing, then this book is for you Kathy Carlton Willis learned that happiness runs and hides, but joy remains when trials show up. Now she's here to share these principles with you in The Grin Gal's Guide to Joy. In each chapter: Grin with Joy tells real-life stories and observations. You'll laugh at Kathy's humorous confessions and wacky insights. Grow with Joy features a joy word study and workbook. Kathy explores what the Bible says and unpacks timely truths. Go with Joy offers life application. Pick the action steps that help you live a joy-filled life. Give with Joy equips you to share joy and meet the needs of others. This is when faith becomes ministry. Your Grin with Joy Challenge describes a joy-challenging scenario to solve.

Packed cover-to-cover with invaluable information, THE ULTIMATE SPEAKER'S GUIDEis the new bible for communicators. With almost two decades of industry knowledge under her belt, Kathy Carlton Willis has coached hundreds of speakers to help them develop successful speaking businesses. This book covers all the tips, tools, and takeaways you'll need to ensure that your audience increases and your message is heard, including: Setting up your businessFinding a brand that fitsGetting more bookingsPolishing your styleDiscovering God's plan for your businessAn extensive resource section containing a sample contract, media interviewing tips, fee schedules, checklists, and much more, makes THE ULTIMATE SPEAKER'S GUIDE an essential toolkit you'll use time and again.