Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Tough Times


A few years ago, my husband was laid off from his job. What followed was a time of economic and emotional hardship. In my story in this collection, I talk about the turmoil of this time in our lives, but also the encounters with compassion and empathy we experienced. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Tough Times is filled with stories like mine that demonstrate God's presence during a time of trouble.

Books, articles, stories and essays

New Books
Fifty inspiring first-person stories told by moms (Leafwood, 2013)
Fifty inspiring first-person stories told by doctors (Leafwood, 2012)
Weight loss success stories paired with health and fitness information and helpful tips (Leafwood, 2011)
Fifty stories of military life from military chaplains (Leafwood, 2011)
Stories and Essays
Inspirational stories and medical advice for back pain (May 2012)
101 inspirational stories from suffering people (October, 2011)
101 weight loss success stories
Don't fret about the news -- pray about it! (Regal, October 2011)
"Bread Dough and Boots" (a story of my grandfather) (Thomas Nelson, 2007)
Children's Books
Science activities and stories of faith for children in 2nd through 5th grade.
Science activities and stories of faith for pre-school through 1st grade children
Magazine and Newspaper Articles
Thoughts on a Memorial Day ceremony (The Times of Trenton, NJ, May 30, 2011)
U.S. 1 (November 18, 2009)
Our family's layoff experience (Today's Christian Woman, July/August 2009)
The Times of Trenton, Memorial Day 2009