As we prepare to turn the seasonal corner from summer into fall, Whole Heart is navigating its own autumnal changes. We shared a few of them last month that are still in process, but this month we’ll just take a deep breath and make a short Journal entry about what’s on the seasonal radar just in front of us. Fall can be a refreshing and restful time, yet also preparatory for what’s ahead. That’s where we are. We hope that whatever God has ahead for you that you’ll find your fall season a time of encouragement and refreshing. Pray for us as we make some needed changes to our ministry website, upgrade and expand some of our online ministries, refocus Whole Heart Press for some new books, and prepare for a new ministry this winter (to be announced). May the changes of fall, even if challenging, be a time of preparation, and may we all breathe the cool air of grace in the days ahead.
EDUCATING THE WHOLEHEARTED CHILD
Twenty-Five Years in Print!
Twenty-five years ago in September, we launched the first version of our classic Christian home education handbook. That release marked not just a publication date for our first book, but also the official birth-date of Whole Heart Ministries. Last December, we were excited to have Educating the WholeHearted Child and three other books come back home to Whole Heart after a decade at Apologia Press. We are happy to let you know that now, after a nine-month absence, the new fourth edition of EWHC is available on Amazon.com in time for the new school year. Later this fall, the new third edition of Sally’s first book, Seasons of a Mother’s Heart, also will be available in time for Christmas.
NEW BOOKS IN THE QUEUE
Two New Books Coming in October
Sally has two new books releasing during October (her first twofer for one month). We’ll tell you more in the October WH Journal, but we want to let you know about them now so you can pre-order them. Mom Heart Moments: Daily Devotions for Lifegiving Motherhood releases on October 8. This is Sally’s first devotional, with a scripture, a short devotional thought, and an action point for every day of the year. Only You Can Be You: What Makes You Different Makes You Great, with Nathan Clarkson, releases October 22. It is a fun and colorful children’s illustrated storybook that poetically celebrates the uniqueness of each child. It is based on Sally and Nathan’s book, Different.
BEHIND THE SCENES
A Shout-Out to Our Great Staff
Just in case you don’t know them, we have a wonderful team of part-time Whole Heart and Mom Heart staff who help us (Clay and Sally) look better than we really are. Amy Bettis, our multitasking ministry Admin Assistant, is the voice you’ll hear first when you call our offices. Josh West, admin before Amy, is our freelance but still intrepid online and tech assistant. Misty Krasawski (TN) is Sally’s constant content assistant for SallyClarkson.com. Jennie Nelson (ID) is our faithful Mom Heart Ministry admin, and LifewithSally.com co-leader. Gretchen Roberts (NC) is our other LifewithSally.com co-leader and creativator. Jacqui Wakelam (UK) is our Mum Heart UK leader and pro-photo taker, and daughter Zoe Wakelam (UK) is our social media whiz kid. That’s the team. And we thank God for them all. (Individual profiles coming in future WH Journals.)
NEWS, NOTES & NEEDS
Keeping Up and Lifting Up
Sally on the Road: Sally will be speaking in VA, TN, and the UK in October. Please pray for her safe travel and good health.
Winter Conference: Stay tuned for news about a new winter conference. If we can, we will, if we get the divine go-ahead.
There’s an App for That: We’re exploring the world of apps for parts of our online ministry. Pray for wisdom and referrals.
Become a Patreon: Joel has started a Patreon to help fund his doctoral studies at St Andrews in Scotland. It’s all about his music!
Become a Partner: We try not to ask often, but God knows we can use financial partners right now. So much new to do.
Clarkson Family: Keep up with our whole family tribe on ClarksonFamily.com. Pray for us as we scatter all over this fall.