JustRead Publicity Tours is buzzing about books, and Heidi’s third book in her Discerning God’s Best series is one of them. Read each of the blog posts below and enter to win. One (1) winner will receive an Amazon Fire 7 tablet. See below for details. “Filled with hope and heartache, redemption and God’s directionContinue reading “Bloggers say Matters of the Heart is a must read”
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Spiritual theme in “Matters of the Heart” shows up in book tour reviews.
JustRead Publicity Tours is buzzing about books, and Heidi’s third book in her Discerning God’s Best series is one of them. Read each of the blog posts below and enter to win. One (1) winner will receive an Amazon Fire 7 tablet. See below for details. “Heidi Gray McGill has written a beautiful “but God”Continue reading “Spiritual theme in “Matters of the Heart” shows up in book tour reviews.”
Obedience to the Lord starts far before that first decision to act on His prodding
They told me yesterday I’d made a difference in their lives. Me. I don’t know about you, but those words made my full cup overflow. I am amazed at what God did with my simple obedience twenty-one years ago. Remember Amy, Joanne, and Masayo? I made mention of them in one of my first blogContinue reading “Obedience to the Lord starts far before that first decision to act on His prodding”
Blind Awareness Month – Blowing Rock, NC, the setting for “Dial E for Endearment.”
“Join me on a virtual tour of Blowing Rock, NC, home of Everly Johnson, the blind main character in my Contemporary Christian RomCom, “Dial E for Endearment”.” NARRATED by the author, Heidi Gray McGill » Watch a virtual tour of Blowing Rock (YouTube)
JOY differs significantly from being happy
1 Samuel 1:18 “[Hannah] said, ‘May your servant find favor in your eyes.’ Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast.” Hannah wanted a son and couldn’t understand why God didn’t give her the desire of her heart. She prayed fervently for years and became deeply sorrowful, toContinue reading “JOY differs significantly from being happy”
Experiencing the touch of God
When I was little, serving God seemed daunting and, to be quite honest, difficult. So, how is it I wake every morning and get to glorify my Lord and Savior with my writing? I never expected God would bless my faithfulness. To understand those words, you need to know I struggled through High School, nearlyContinue reading “Experiencing the touch of God”
How Matters of the Heart Characters Came to Life
When I created Katie and Hans, the two protagonists in Matters of the Heart, I wanted each to encounter God personally and uniquely. I came across a quote by theologian John Frame: “When we encounter the word of God, we encounter God…His word, indeed, is his personal presence. Whenever God’s word is spoken, read, orContinue reading “How Matters of the Heart Characters Came to Life”
Matters of the Heart Goodreads Giveaway
In Matters of the Heart, book 3 in my Discerning God’s Best series, you meet Katie and Hans. Hans struggles to see God in the details because of his skewed perception of a loving Heavenly Father. Katie is too busy moving forward with her plans to stop long enough to hear God’s voice. It surprises bothContinue reading “Matters of the Heart Goodreads Giveaway”
Dear Reader,
Thank you for choosing me amongst the millions out there. I love to write, but even more, I love to write for you. You make my fictional characters come alive and provide for them a place to call home in your mind. You give them a voice when you introduce them to your friends, andContinue reading “Dear Reader,”
One of those moments
Eyes wide, my fingers moved to my chin to reposition my gaping jaw and remind my mouth to remain silent. Even if words had formed in my mind, I’m not sure they would have released from my held breath. Have you ever had one of those jaw-dropping moments? What situation comes to your mind? NotContinue reading “One of those moments”
Heidi Gray McGill 