| Powerful Whispers gives you a glimpse of how awe-inspiring God’s whispers of His love are for you. He desires to capture your heart, to communicate personally with you, to encourage and strengthen you. Each daily devotional offers God’s life-giving words, suggests powerful worship, and provides an activation step applying that day’s principe to your life. Let the Lord fill your cup to overflowing as you embark on this amazing 7-week journey. Whether you’be been walking with the Lord for years or have been recently saved, you will discover in fresh new ways that: God Knows You – God Loves You – God Fights for You – God provides for You – God Chose You – God’s Peace is for You – God’s Powerful Whispers Can Change your Life Genre: Christian non-fiction, devotional Release Date: February 22, 2023 Click here to get your copy! |  |
Interview with Christa
#1. What part of the writing process do you like the least?
Editing was my least favorite part of writing; it was such a long process! As a new author, I had no idea about the value of a good editor, nor did I understand the different types of editors. The first editor I hired was a copy editor, who is really meant to be the final editor. Her focus was on punctuation, spelling, and basic grammar. Thankfully, an experienced friend in book publishing suggested I hire a content editor. I was led to work with the perfect person for me and my book. This editor took a step back and provided great direction to help my book be consistent in tone and content. She challenged me to add several thousand more words. I am thankful for her insights because they made my book more complete.
I’ve heard it said no matter how good you think you are as a writer; you need an editor. This process sure validated that statement to me. The lesson I learned for my future books is to build in lots of time for the editing process. If you plan to write books in the future, one tip I have for you is, however long you think editing will take, double that. It’s a slow process but it was well worth the time and money!
Editing was my least favorite part of writing; it was such a long process! As a new author, I had no idea about the value of a good editor, nor did I understand the different types of editors. The first editor I hired was a copy editor, who is really meant to be the final editor. Her focus was on punctuation, spelling, and basic grammar. Thankfully, an experienced friend in book publishing suggested I hire a content editor. I was led to work with the perfect person for me and my book. This editor took a step back and provided great direction to help my book be consistent in tone and content. She challenged me to add several thousand more words. I am thankful for her insights because they made my book more complete.
I’ve heard it said no matter how good you think you are as a writer; you need an editor. This process sure validated that statement to me. The lesson I learned for my future books is to build in lots of time for the editing process. If you plan to write books in the future, one tip I have for you is, however long you think editing will take, double that. It’s a slow process but it was well worth the time and money!
#2. Tell us something funny, sad, embarrassing, whatever, that happened involving this book.
An embarrassing moment for me was when I met with a wonderful mentor of mine who also happened to design my beautiful book. His insights helped me greatly as I neared the end of writing Powerful Whispers. He inquired why my sections were not even, they were greatly lopsided. At the time, I had a very large portion of the devotions in the “God loves you” section. He said very gently, but firmly a good book needs to have equal sections. As an avid reader, how had I missed that point?
He challenged me to think how to break the book up into even, weekly segments. That embarrassing moment was a game changer for my book. After hours of brainstorming with my mom and adding new devotions to the mix, I was able to break up my book into 7 equal parts with seven days each week.
An embarrassing moment for me was when I met with a wonderful mentor of mine who also happened to design my beautiful book. His insights helped me greatly as I neared the end of writing Powerful Whispers. He inquired why my sections were not even, they were greatly lopsided. At the time, I had a very large portion of the devotions in the “God loves you” section. He said very gently, but firmly a good book needs to have equal sections. As an avid reader, how had I missed that point?
He challenged me to think how to break the book up into even, weekly segments. That embarrassing moment was a game changer for my book. After hours of brainstorming with my mom and adding new devotions to the mix, I was able to break up my book into 7 equal parts with seven days each week.
#3. How has writing about this particular topic changed your own life?
In many of my devotions, I had to reflect on my life situations, some of which were painful. Yet I knew they needed to be part of this devotional. Through the writing process, I was able to see how God was by my side even in the hard times. Also, I believe it is because of these relatable stories that readers have been encouraged and their faith has deepened. As for myself, I was able to move my head knowledge of God’s love for me to a heart knowledge of God’s love.
In many of my devotions, I had to reflect on my life situations, some of which were painful. Yet I knew they needed to be part of this devotional. Through the writing process, I was able to see how God was by my side even in the hard times. Also, I believe it is because of these relatable stories that readers have been encouraged and their faith has deepened. As for myself, I was able to move my head knowledge of God’s love for me to a heart knowledge of God’s love.
#4. What do you hope your readers will remember after finishing this book?
I want my readers to have a deeper understanding of how much God loves them, knows them and that He chose them to be here on this earth right now.
One of my readers wrote this review which sums up what I was hoping the readers to walk away with “I grew up in a tradition focused more on theology than on relationship, and this has been a good study in listening for that still, small voice that relates to me on a personal level! I love the music recommendations for each devotional. Highly recommend this 7-week study!”
I want my readers to have a deeper understanding of how much God loves them, knows them and that He chose them to be here on this earth right now.
One of my readers wrote this review which sums up what I was hoping the readers to walk away with “I grew up in a tradition focused more on theology than on relationship, and this has been a good study in listening for that still, small voice that relates to me on a personal level! I love the music recommendations for each devotional. Highly recommend this 7-week study!”
#5. Share with us a thought, Bible verse, whatever is on your mind/heart.
My favorite verse that I read out loud every day before writing Powerful Whispers is found in James 1:5 which states,
My favorite verse that I read out loud every day before writing Powerful Whispers is found in James 1:5 which states,
“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God and he will give it to you.
He will not rebuke you for asking.”
He will not rebuke you for asking.”
More from Christa
One morning while I was away at a prayer cabin, the Lord laid on my heart that I was to write a book. My first thought was, “Oh, my! Lord, I have never written anything other than work-related documents. Where do I begin? What do you want me to write?”
I am so honored and humbled that the Lord placed amazing book experts in my path over the next year to launch this unique devotional book in a mere 55 weeks. This feat is spectacular as I didn’t know anything about the publishing business.
Two components of Powerful Whispers that my readers love are the suggested worship and the activations. After each devotional was written I searched for the perfect worship song. You will find several suggested indie artist songs and a few popular worship songs too. Daily you will find an activation which engages your entire body to be able to get the daily truth deeper in your soul.
The Bible verse I read before I starting to write Powerful Whispers is found in James 1:5, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” God continually showed His faithfulness to me by providing wisdom to share with my readers.
My heart’s desire is that readers will soon learn through this daily devotional that God chose them, He loves them, and He wants to share His powerful whispers daily for their life.
I am so honored and humbled that the Lord placed amazing book experts in my path over the next year to launch this unique devotional book in a mere 55 weeks. This feat is spectacular as I didn’t know anything about the publishing business.
Two components of Powerful Whispers that my readers love are the suggested worship and the activations. After each devotional was written I searched for the perfect worship song. You will find several suggested indie artist songs and a few popular worship songs too. Daily you will find an activation which engages your entire body to be able to get the daily truth deeper in your soul.
The Bible verse I read before I starting to write Powerful Whispers is found in James 1:5, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” God continually showed His faithfulness to me by providing wisdom to share with my readers.
My heart’s desire is that readers will soon learn through this daily devotional that God chose them, He loves them, and He wants to share His powerful whispers daily for their life.
 Christa Joy Spaeth | Christa Joy Spaeth is the founder of Christa Joy Ministries. It was in 2022 when Minnesota-based author Christa received a compelling message from God. In a prayer cabin called “Whisper,” He prompted her to write a seven-week devotional. Since then, Christa’s eyes, heart, and ears were opened to more whispers, so that she may start fulfilling her new purpose of helping the hurting and share the love of Christ. This blessed wife, mother of two, and businesswoman is passionate about living up to God’s plans for her every day. So much so that in 2022, she stepped down from her decades-long career as a Registered Dietitian at a large food manufacturing company to pursue the promptings of the Lord and encourage others in Christ. |
Today, Christa owns and operates Christa Joy Ministries where she publishes her own books, writes daily encouragements
and God whispers on her social media accounts. In addition, she does guest blog posts for various social media accounts.
and God whispers on her social media accounts. In addition, she does guest blog posts for various social media accounts.
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