
I think the best thing about being an author is meeting people you wouldn't know otherwise. And sometimes the people are so lovely you can't keep them to yourself:) Melissa Lester is one of them. Not long ago she read
Courting Morrow Little which she's hosting for her winter book club selection. When I found this out I visited her website and blog and
oh my!
She's an author, too, and has written a wonderful book that embodies her ministry,
Giving for All It's Worth. Melissa is all about giving. If you spend even a few minutes at her site you'll discover the Lord has given her the gift of hospitality. Four beautiful children. And oodles of creativity!

Another reader said to me recently, "
I'm inspired and made glad when I look at beautiful things." Me, too. This wonderful book and handmade velvet bookmark came at a time when I needed them most. I was in want of a little loveliness as there had been some things happening in my world that weren't so lovely. I felt the Lord reminding me He can create beauty from ashes and the oil of joy from mourning. And He has!
I hope you'll be inspired and made glad if you visit
Melissa, too.