This weekend, if you start to feel swamped in decorating, shopping, wrapping, baking, and all those other things we women do before Christmas, take a breather and browse through CWO for some spiritual encouragement.

I love this pretty graphic the editor, Darlene Schacht, made of my book cover. How creative! Here’s what she said about it when she introduced my December Book Buzz column:

“You might also want to check out Heather’s own book, From a Daughter’s Heart to Her Mom, if you’re looking for something beautiful and unique to give to your Mom this year.

From a Daughter’s Heart to Her Mom makes a wonderful keepsake as a coffee table book, or one to keep at your bedside for daily reflection. Vintage style, color-tinted photographs adorn the pages of this book alongside quotes, scriptures, and inspirational messages that remind a mother how important she is.”

From a Daughter’s Heart to Her Mom is now for sale in the CWO Bookstore, which includes some more reviews of it. (Thank you!)

I’m so blessed to be part of this publication. You can write for CWO too! If you have an article idea, check out the CWO Writer’s Guidelines, which begin by stating, “The purpose of Christian Women Online Magazine is to unite women of faith, regardless of our differing ages, our roles as women, or the signs that mark our church doors. We believe that one of the best ways to do this is to encourage each other in faith, by our spoken and written words.”

You can also participate by downloading the free Christmas scrapbooking pages, which are simply gorgeous! Or you can write an essay for the weekly In Other Words blog carnival, which is hosted at a different site every week and is based on an inspirational quote. This month’s host is Laurel Wreath.

Another way to join in CWO is through reading the Snippets from the Word together. There are suggested scripture readings in the morning, along with a devotional by Elisabeth Elliot to read in the evening. Can you think of any more inspiring way to spend your time?

Be blessed!