Stand Your Ground and Pray Big with Thanksgiving with guest Linda Kozar

What does it mean to stand your ground and pray big? This week I welcome guest Linda Kozar. She's an award-winning multi-published author who writes both non-fiction and fiction, including cozy mysteries! What is a cozy mystery? Find out as I ask Linda this question and more. Linda has a heart to encourage others with a touch of humor and a precious Southern flair. We talk about praying big, trusting God, what surrender looks like, and the importance of sharing our testimonies. We also talk about one of her newest books, Gimme Some Sugar: 90 Devotions to Sweeten Your Day in a Godly Way. I loved my conversation with Linda, and I know what she shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Linda Kozar. Connect with Linda! You can connect with at http://www.lindakozar.com/ and on her Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest social media profiles: https://www.facebook.com/linda.kozar https://www.instagram.com/lindakozar https://pinterest.com/lindakozar Here's the link to the book about moving mentioned in the show: Moving Tales: Adventure in Relocation More About Linda! Linda Kozar is an award-winning multi-published author of traditional and indie-published fiction and nonfiction inspirational books, from cozy mysteries, historical and contemporary fiction, to devotionals. Her latest releases are Sweet Tea & Thee, Devotions To Perk Up Your Day, 2025, and Gimme Some Sugar, 90 Devotions To Sweeten Your Day in a Godly Way, (BroadStreet Publishing), 2024. In 2022, Sweet Tea For The Soul (DaySpring) received an ECPA Bronze Sales Award for 100,000+ sold, and in 2021, Sunshine For The Soul took home a First Place Selah and Nonfiction Book of the Year at the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference. Linda was also named American Christian Fiction Writers’ Mentor of the Year in 2007. She and her husband Michael, married for 35 years, live in The Woodlands, Texas and enjoy spending time with their two grown daughters, their wonderful son-in-law, grands Eden and Wes, and Gypsy, their rascally Jack Russell Terrier.  What Threatens to Steal Your Joy? Check out Surrender the Joy Stealers: Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You 6-week Bible study rooted in John 15. You can find more info at https://dorisswift.com/book/ Let's Stay Connected! Find my free resources including Fear Fighting Bible Verses, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith, Surrender the Joy Stealers, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling ebook, and more on my dorisswift.com homepage! Love Fierce Calling? Following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts helps others discover the show too! Need a Speaker for Your Next Women's Event? Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... I hope you'll join me next time, when I talk with another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I'll talk to you soon ... Doris