Grateful for Grace: Christmas in July!
Update & lots of FREE gifts!
This month marks the start of the second half of the year.
Whoa.
That thought stopped me in my tracks primarily because time seems to be flying by at a record pace, but also because it gives me reason to pause and reflect on my goals for the year and the progress I’ve made.
If you’ve been following along on social media, you may notice many of my posts the past couple of weeks have been about finding your worth beyond your productivity. Even in reflecting on my progress, I want to keep these truths in mind:
I belong to Christ before I belong to my assignments.
My value is not rising and falling with my output.
I will do what is before me with faithfulness, and leave the outcome with God.
As you consider your progress and goals for the remaining half of 2026, I hope you will hold these truths close as reminders that our worth is not in our productivity. And on the days when you cannot point to a long list of accomplishments, try asking this question of yourself:
Was I faithful with what was in front of me?
With a grateful heart,
Sarah
My little family of four celebrates Christmas in July. Each year, we pick one day in July, put up a mini tree, hang stockings, crank up the A/C, bake Christmas goodies, watch Christmas movies, and exchange 1 gift each. It has become one of my favorite days of the year.
So, in the spirit of giving, this month, I have multiple gifts for you! Check out these FREE resources and HUGE giveaway below! Don’t miss out… a couple of these are time-sensitive!
I have been working on new resources that I’ll make available in the coming months, but I've also created a gift for new subscribers that I thought you might enjoy.
When Your Mind Won’t Stop: A 5-Day Reset for the Overwhelmed Christian Woman is for the Christian woman whose thoughts are racing, whose heart is heavy, and whose soul longs for stillness amid an overwhelming season. This free guide will help you find peace that does not depend on your circumstances changing first.
Learn more about this resource and grab your copy by clicking the button below. By the way, if you downloaded the guide, this is different. I decided this was more practical and hands-on. So go ahead and grab this one, too!
This giveaway was created with one purpose in mind: to encourage Christians who desire deeper rest, renewed faith, and a closer walk with God.
When you enter, you’ll receive a collection of digital resources created by Christian authors who want to help you grow in your faith and experience God’s love in fresh ways.
And one grand prize winner will receive:
📚 Book and/or gift from every contributor
🎁 A $250 Amazon Gift Card
💛 The complete Refresh Your Soul Giveaway Package
I know how easy it is to spend our days caring for everyone else while neglecting our own souls. Yet Jesus continually invites us to come to Him and be refreshed.
My prayer is that these resources will encourage you wherever you are on your journey and remind you that God sees you, loves you, and desires to meet you right where you are.
The giveaway ENDS THIS FRIDAY, JULY 3… so DON’T MISS OUT!
Everyone who enters receives the digital resources. from this incredible group of authors at no cost!
DISCLAIMER: One random winner will be selected via KingSumo and notified on July 5, 2026. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram or Amazon. By entering, you agree to receive emails from the contributing authors; you may unsubscribe at any time. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Open to U.S. residents, 21+. All entries must be confirmed through KingSumo to be valid.
LAST CHANCE!!! DON’T MISS THIS!!!
I am honored to have contributed to this devotional, and I wanted you to know that today (June 30) is your last chance to download the Still Called to Write Devotional eBook for free. If you’ve been meaning to grab it, now is the time.
Inside you’ll find encouraging stories from Kingdom Writers who experienced setbacks, seasons of waiting, and moments of uncertainty — yet discovered God’s faithfulness in helping them return to their calling.
The devotional also includes:
📖 Scripture reflections
🙏 Guided prayers
✍️ Journaling prompts designed to help you reconnect with your writing
Get your free copy HERE.
As a bonus, everyone who signs up will also receive a free seat to the Writing Restart Session happening tomorrow, July 1. It’s just 15 minutes. Fifteen minutes to begin again. Fifteen minutes to take one small step toward the book, message, or story God has placed on your heart.
Download your free devotional here before it closes.
Kim Mosiman is an award-winning author, wellness coach, writing mentor, and podcaster who helps women rediscover joy, purpose, and confidence in the second half of life. A certified nutritionist and Christian life coach, Kim combines practical wellness guidance with heartfelt storytelling and encouragement.
She is the author of Reflections of Joy, as well as its companion journal, My Owner’s Manual. Kim also co-created the DIY launch workbook, Ready, Set, Launch, and the DIY guided journal writing workbook, Story, Spaces, & Lines, to help aspiring authors write and organize companion journals that enhance readers’ experiences.
Through coaching, speaking, podcasts, and author mentoring, Kim helps writers bring meaningful messages into the world while encouraging women to embrace personal growth, faith, and emotional wellness. She is the co-founder of Writer-2-Writer and The Visible Author community and hosts My Friend Writes Podcast while co-hosting The Whole Woman Podcast.
Kim lives with her husband Jeff and treasures time with her growing family, including her sons, daughters-in-law, and grandsons.
Visit Kim’s website to learn more at
https://www.kimmosimanwellness.com/
Follow Kim on Facebook, Instagram, and Substack.
Something is growing here — and I wanted you to hear it first.
The weekly blog and monthly newsletter will always be free. That does not change. But I am opening a new space for those who want to go a little deeper — the Bloom Circle, where paid members receive a weekly Between the Blooms devotion, two audio reflections each month, access to the full archives, and additional gifts along the way.
It is $7 a month, or $67 for the year.
You have been here from the beginning. Whatever you decide, I am glad you are here.
If we have not met yet beyond this newsletter, I wrote a book about what it looks like to trust God when the ground beneath you has burned. It is called Even the Ashes Bloom — and it is for the woman who is still standing in the middle of something hard, wondering if anything good can come from this.
Order your copy here.
A Prayer for Today…
Lord,
Thank you for the gift of this day — and for the reminder that You are not measuring me by what I produced in it. As this year turns its corner, quiet the voice that compares. Settle me into the truth that I am Yours before I am anything else. Where I have been faithful with small things, let that be enough. Where I have fallen short, remind me that Your mercies are new — not just at the start of the year, but at the start of every ordinary morning.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.