With God, there is always hope. Never give up!______________________Christina is an award-wining journalist, seasoned speaker, and inspirational author. Yet she is not an expert, simply a survivor. She writes and speaks on a wide variety of topics both in secular and Christian circles. Her passion is to see others achieve their destiny, especially those who have been wounded by the heartbreak of abuse, addiction, suicide, mental illness, or the effects of aging. She freely admits she has struggled with all of these issues and continues to live her life, one beautiful day at a time with God's help. 

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 Just released August 2022 

Chicken Soup for the Soul:

Attitude of Gratitude  

 My story, "A Miraculous Journey"  - A late friend who had struggled with alcholism helped me   find my way to freedom from addiction through her support. 

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Chicken Soup for the Soul:

Believe in MIracles

Christina's true story "Comfort for the Caregiver" shows God's miraculous care in the midst of a trying season.  

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       Chicken Soup for the Soul:     

The Forgiveness Fix

Christina's real life account of forgiveness: one of 101 powerful true stories of the healing power of letting go of past hurts

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Inspirational Fiction 


 Secrets of the Pastor's Wife:

 A Novel

 Wherever Cassandra Martin goes, her secrets go with her. And hiding her past is beginning to take a toll. Cassie lives in a small white parsonage in the village of Maple Grove. For 15 years, the beautiful and talented artist has appeared to be the perfect wife for Rev. John Martin, the new pastor at Maple Avenue Community Church.

Maple Grove coffee shop owner Katherine “Katie” Montague embraces Cassie as if she were the daughter she never had. Sensing her pastor’s wife is haunted by something tragic, the caring widow begins praying for her. Will Cassie trust Katie with the pain of her past or will she let the secrets destroy her?

Secrets of the Pastor’s Wife: A Novel features discussion questions for women’s book clubs, church small groups, and recovery ministries. Entertaining and inspiring fiction, this compelling storyline will encourage emotional healing, forgiveness, and restored faith.

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Christina's personal study of visiting 52  churches in one year from a church-growth POV. Not just for pastors, but for church boards, deacons, ushers, and volunteers.

52 Churches in 52 Weeks  booklet now available free

                       Free PDF Book Link below 

“52 Churches in 52 Weeks”