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What’s in a Name?
by Michelle Medlock Adams From the moment I found out our oldest daughter Abby was expecting our first grandchild, I began “trying out” grandma names. At only 47, I didn’t feel like a grandmother—too formal. I also didn’t feel like a Mamaw—that’s what my mom had been called before she went to heaven. And I definitely didn’t feel like a Nana—that was my mother-in-law’s chosen grandma name, and it was the name of the
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Writers are Readers: Michelle Medlock Adams
I’m not usually a consumer of picture books, but thanks to my sister-in-law — the mother of my 16-month-old nephew — I’ve developed a new
Michelle Medlock Adams Featured in “Pittsburg Press”
What a nice surprise to see this issue of “Pittsburg Press” magazine today!! Who knew you could be a cover girl at 55?! Thank you,
Dachshund Through the Snow is Now on Make Momentos
I’m excited to share that my newest book, Dachshund through the Snow, is now available in e-book format on a new storytelling platform, Make Momentos. With
Two Angel Book Awards for 2021
I’m excited to announce that two of my children’s books have won Angel Book Awards at the 2021 Faith and Fellowship Book Festival. I
Dachshund Through the Snow on Rush to Press
One of my latest books, Dachshund Through the Snow, has been featured on Rush to Press, a website that highlights new and notable books in the
Cuddle-Up Prayers Takes Book of the Year
Cuddle-Up Prayers (Worthy Kids) has just been named Book of the Year by the Christian Market Book Awards, 2021. What a blessing! Get your copy
Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, 2021
I’m so pleased that three of my books won Purple Dragonfly Book Awards this year! The Purple Dragonfly Book Awards is a worldwide book competition
Three New Awards from Blue Ridge Mountains
I’m so grateful to have won the following awards at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference this month: First Place in the Director’s Choice
“They Call Me Mom” is a Christian Book Award Finalist
My co-author, Bethany Jett, and I are so thrilled to learn that They Call Me Mom is a finalist in the Devotional/Gift category in this
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Writers are Readers: Michelle Medlock Adams
I’m not usually a consumer of picture books, but thanks to my sister-in-law — the mother of my 16-month-old nephew — I’ve developed a new
Six Tips to Staying Connected: Even When Your Family Is Busy
If you’re a Mom, then you know. It’s hard to find quality family time in the midst of crazy schedules. Our children are busier than
Michelle Medlock Adams Featured in “Pittsburg Press”
What a nice surprise to see this issue of “Pittsburg Press” magazine today!! Who knew you could be a cover girl at 55?! Thank you,
Love Connects Us All
I love sharing my children’s books at schools across the country. This past year, I had the privilege of reading my Christmas picture book, “Dachshund
Searching For A Gem
With crazy summer travel and several pressing deadlines, I have asked my summer intern from Taylor University—Emma Holley—to pinch-hit for me. She’s written a very
Don’t Give Up on Your Dreams
Just sitting here, reflecting on this past week and all that God has done. It’s important that we take time to give God praise, and
Give the Gift of Reading (Christmas in July Blog Tour and Giveaway!)
Happy Christmas in July! Welcome to the first blog in the 2022 Christmas in July Reader Blog Tour & Giveaway, which runs July 15-22, 2022
Easter
“For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that
Give the Gift of Reading This Year
Children’s books make the best gifts. Toys can break. Kids quickly outgrow clothes. But books have staying power. Even if their pages rip a little,
Dachshund Through the Snow is Now on Make Momentos
I’m excited to share that my newest book, Dachshund through the Snow, is now available in e-book format on a new storytelling platform, Make Momentos. With
Two Angel Book Awards for 2021
I’m excited to announce that two of my children’s books have won Angel Book Awards at the 2021 Faith and Fellowship Book Festival. I
Dachshund Through the Snow on Rush to Press
One of my latest books, Dachshund Through the Snow, has been featured on Rush to Press, a website that highlights new and notable books in the
Let God Define You!
Just as I was finishing up my booksigning at the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) in Orlando a few years ago, I noticed a woman
Cuddle-Up Prayers Takes Book of the Year
Cuddle-Up Prayers (Worthy Kids) has just been named Book of the Year by the Christian Market Book Awards, 2021. What a blessing! Get your copy
Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, 2021
I’m so pleased that three of my books won Purple Dragonfly Book Awards this year! The Purple Dragonfly Book Awards is a worldwide book competition
Three New Awards from Blue Ridge Mountains
I’m so grateful to have won the following awards at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference this month: First Place in the Director’s Choice
My Mother’s Faith
The sunlight poured in through the window, warming the frigid hospital room and making the day a little more bearable. Mom’s skin seemed to glisten
“They Call Me Mom” is a Christian Book Award Finalist
My co-author, Bethany Jett, and I are so thrilled to learn that They Call Me Mom is a finalist in the Devotional/Gift category in this
Spring Cleaning in a Hurry: Just Five Minutes a Day Keep the Dust Bunnies Away!
Ahhhh…Spring. Birds singing. Flowers blooming. Trees budding. Mops mopping. Brooms sweeping. Cloths dusting. Yep, you guessed it. Springtime means it’s time for spring cleaning. If
Train Your Children in the Way They Should Clean…and When They’re Older, Their Spouses Will Thank You
OK, be honest. How many of you have ever said, “What do you think I am, your maid or something?” as you picked up scattered
Get an Attitude of Gratitude
The following article was first published on the More to Life Magazine. Visit their site for more inspiration and encouragement. Thanksgiving may be far behind
Restore Your Luster
Of all the white precious metals, platinum is my favorite because it’s the shiniest! Even platinum pieces that haven’t been cleaned in a long time
Platinum Faith is Authentic
While researching for our new book, Platinum Faith (co-authored with Bethany Jett), I discovered that platinum is very hard to counterfeit because it’s so much
You Are Malleable
If we are to walk in platinum faith and accomplish everything God has for each one of us, we will have to spend some time
Live Brilliant
Life is busy. I get it, but here’s the thing. If we don’t make time for God and His Word, we’ll never walk in all
Give the Gift of Forgiveness
“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?’
Thanksgiving at Dubya’s
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2 (NIV) It
We Need a Little Christmas Giveaway!
Couldn’t we all use a little distraction these days? With Christmas just around the corner, we put our heads together and thought it would be
Ivy Tech Courses for Lifelong Learners
If you’re interested in writing—whatever your age—check out these courses I’m teaching through Ivy Tech Community College. The classes only last a couple hours, they
Seven New Book Awards for 2020!
I am beyond excited and completely honored to have won seven awards in the Christian Market Book Awards and the AWSA Golden Scroll Awards! I’m
My Latest Post
What’s in a Name?
by Michelle Medlock Adams From the moment I found out our oldest daughter Abby was expecting our first grandchild, I began “trying out” grandma names. At only 47, I didn’t feel like a grandmother—too formal. I also didn’t feel like a Mamaw—that’s what my mom had been called before she went to heaven. And I definitely didn’t feel like a Nana—that was my mother-in-law’s chosen grandma name, and it was the name of the
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Seven New Book Awards for 2020!
I am beyond excited and completely honored to have won seven awards in the Christian Market Book Awards and the AWSA Golden Scroll Awards! I’m
“What is America?” Makes the Cut for NYMetroParents
The site NYMetroParents compiled a list of eleven patriotic books for kids to help them celebrate the 4th of July…and I was thrilled to have
I’ll be with Victoria Osteen this Week!
I’m so excited to be talking with my good friend Victoria Osteen this week about my book, They Call Me Mom, which I co-wrote with
2 Gold Medals in the Illumination Book Awards
It sure was exciting to learn this week that my recent devotional for Moms that I co-wrote with Bethany Jett won First Place in this
Covergirls!
I am so honored to be pictured with my co-author Bethany Jett on the cover of the Christmas issue of the “Leading Hearts: Empowering Christian