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A quiet walk through Marlene's words, her readers' reflections, the rooms she's spoken in, the friends she's made, and the moments caught on camera along the way.
Devotionals & reflections, written one morning at a time.
PJ Day!
A granddaughter's playful request becomes a gentle lesson in saying yes with love — even outside your comfort zone.
Read MoreChrist Is Christmas
As the season grows louder, Marlene points back to the quiet truth: without Christ, there is no Christmas at all.
Read MoreBe Careful on the Mountain Top
Reaching the summit is exhilarating — but even our highest spiritual moments call for humility and careful footing.
Read MoreInto the Furnace!
A first attempt at painting ceramics becomes a tender picture of how God shapes and refines us in the fire.
Read MoreWorry — A Thorn in the Flesh
Marlene names the quiet habit most of us share, worry, and points gently toward the peace that can replace it.
Read MoreMy Tribute
A familiar song stirs fresh gratitude for everything God has carried Marlene through this year.
Read MoreWords from the reviews along the way.
"A tender account of love that grew stronger through shared hardship."
Breaking Through the Clouds · US Review of Books ↗"A devotional born from asking God to reveal Himself in ordinary moments."
A Morning Walk with God · US Review of Books ↗"Captures the quiet excitement of watching for what God teaches each day."
Daily Walks with God · US Review of Books ↗"More than a devotional — it's the heartbeat of a woman who lives out what she discovers with God each day."
"Drawing on decades as a wife, mother, and pastor's wife, Marlene offers wisdom that will help any reader grow."
Where Marlene has walked, and where she's headed next.
Miami Book Fair International
An eight-day literary celebration in downtown Miami featuring hundreds of authors, readings, and a Street Fair weekend drawing hundreds of thousands of readers and writers.
Learn MoreBook Expo America
The largest annual book trade fair in the United States, bringing together publishers, authors, librarians, and booksellers over four days each spring.
Along the way, Marlene has also spoken and signed books at —
A gallery of readings, workshops, and friendships.
Featured interview, and conversations along the way.
Featured Interview
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Marlene sits down to talk about her books, her ministry, and the everyday moments that became devotionals.
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