Make Your Next Women’s Event Memorable

Have you ever experienced the kindness of God in such a personal way that it changed how you saw Him?

I have.

After I ran away from home as a teenager and spent my junior year at an all-girl’s Christian boarding school for wayward teens, I eventually returned home. I'll never forget walking back into my home church that first Sunday. I was terrified. Everyone knew where I'd been and what I'd done. Shame told me to expect judgment.

Instead, I experienced something completely unexpected through one simple act of kindness from one of our church deacons. It was a glimpse of God's heart that planted a seed He would continue to grow for years to come.

That moment didn't erase my past overnight, but it forever changed the way I began to see God—not as someone waiting to condemn me, but as a Father whose kindness draws us to Himself.

I had the opportunity to share that story on the Fruitful Jems podcast, and it was honestly one of my favorite conversations I've had. We talked about the kindness of God, why it matters, and how experiencing His kindness has transformed my life.

Writing Devotionals That Build Reader Engagement

During this interview with Marnie and guest, Jessica Chenoweth, you’ll

discover:

● The 3-part framework that turns a Scripture into a devotional

● How to open devotionals with hooks that capture attention

● How to structure a devotional so readers actually finish it

● Common mistakes that kill engagement and why devotionals typically

fail in the first 30 seconds

● The relatability bridge technique

● How to write applications that create action

● How to build a devotional series that keep readers returning

● How to balance Scripture, story, and takeaway

● How devotionals lead readers into deeper transformation