A couple of years ago, when my first book was published, I realized that God is the giver and fulfiller of dreams.
Since I was very young, my two biggest dreams were to have a family and to publish a book. I believe that God gave me those dreams, and he certainly was the fulfiller of both.
By the time I was 36, my husband Murray and I had five children, and when I was 58, my first book was published.
I love writing. I have fun; I find joy. I pray that something I write will be an encouragement to others.
But the greatest gift God has given me from my writing is how he has talked to me through my stories.
God used stories I wrote about forgiveness and grace to help me more fully believe his love for me, his forgiveness in my own life.
When I wrote stories about depression, I became convinced I could share about my own depression with others, if it would help them.
It is important to me to let people know that God loves them, wants to forgive them, and is waiting for them to come to him.
Visit my website at www.kathymckinsey.com. Connect with me on my blog and read all the shamefully proud things I write about my kids, devotions, books that I value, and more.
I am offering an eBook giveaway of one of my books. Write to me at [email protected]. Let me know if you’d be interested in a copy of All My Tears or Gifts of grace, and I will draw a winner.
By Author Kathy McKinsey
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Amen! Kathy is a blessing!! 🙂
Thank you, Kathy, for sharing about your writing journey. It was exciting to hear how God has worked in your life and how He has used your writing to bless others.
Hi Becky, with two books under your belt, you’re a gifted writer and used by God!!! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Kathy, I’m a new writer and I appreciate your words of wisdom of how God talks us through our stories so that they can be used for His purposes.
I am sooo thankful for you!! You are a blessing to us all!! 🙂
Thank you all so much. For sure, God has blessed me with my writing friends.:)
Kathy hit the nail on the head, didn’t she? Thanks for stopping by, Valerie!
Oh, Patti, isn’t that the truth? I think as writers we focus on the publishing and not on what God’s provided in the process!!! Thank you for your friendship and reminding me of this truth!!! 🙂
I often think that even if I never get a novel published, I am blessed with the friendships I have made and the lessons I have learned through writing them! Thank you for sharing, Kathy!
So love this…so real and personal!
Thanks for stopping by, Jack!!! You are such an encourager!! God bless you!! 🙂
Thank you, Gwen.:)
Thank you, Sherry.:)
Keep writing, Teresa.:)
God bless you, Dave. Thank you.
Wonderful, Kathy, how God is using you and your writing ministry. Keep up the excellent work!
Keep going, Teresa!!! There’s a lot to learn and the Lord is the best teacher – He lovingly guides us each step of the way!! Prayers and hugs!!! 🙂
Amen!!! Whether through laughter or tears, I love how genuine Kathy is with us!! 🙂
I sit back and relax in your presence, Kathy.
Then your kids make me laugh.
Thanks for being you.
I am fulfilling a calling of God on my life by writing my memoir. Hardest and best thing in a long time. I love to write and am very new to the craft but love learning. I am still waiting on other dreams to be fulfilled.
Amen! 🙂
Thank you for your message about God being the giver of dreams. Your post brightened my day:)
Thank you, Erma.:)
Amen!! Thank God for His gifts to us, and for making beauty from our ashes!! 🙂
Its true, Kathy! God does use the stories we write to teach us more about His love and character. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!