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Birthdays, Books, & Websites!

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“I will walk among you and will be your God, and you shall be My people.” Exodus 26:12

Happy Saturday to you! Guess who is having a birthday today? Need a minute? Oh, I’ll tell you! My book! Specifically, my first book. My eldest. Firstborn. Trusting God with Every Breath is 3 years old today! Cue the cake and candles!

These past 3 years have been filled with firsts. Interviews on live radio, podcasts, and taped episodes. Recording my audio version, which was super fun, yet super exhausting! Viewing my book in so many places, popping up in airports, gas stations, book stores, and the Museum of the Bible! Hearing from readers across the the world and rejoicing with them how God has used the book to increase their faith, unshackle their chains, and bring hope again where only darkness reigned.

How many times have I heard the phrase, “She’s talking just to me!” Or “everyday the devotion is written specifically for me!” All I can do is smile. God is so good to us. So very good.

Trusting God with Every Breath has sold over 200,000+ copies worldwide and continues to rank high with all those who measure sales. Because of her popularity, 3 additional books have joined her family: the audio version, the Spanish version, and her companion pink journal. Actually 4 additional books, but that’s a conversation for early 2027, hint, hint!

If you’ve followed me on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn, you’re aware of my latest news. And if you’re not a social media aficionado (I wasn’t much either before becoming an author!), I’ll spill the beans! I have a brand new book releasing on November 3rd called Trusting God with All My Heart! Cue the band as yes, it’s a big deal! God led me in writing this book last summer. Actually, it’s pretty much all I did! It will be a daily prayer book, filled with scripture, prayer, devotion, and an action steps. My artwork helps each page look fancy! Preorders are available everywhere, even on my new website.

“What? You have a new website? Am I on it right now?” Haha, not yet. My new website, amymecham.com, will be live soon and all traffic from amylinnea.com will transfer instantly through a portal in the clouds. While I adore my current blog site (I’ve had it for 12 years and am honestly a bit sad when I think about saying goodbye…!), my new website will have the best idea ever: my shop! I’ll be selling authored copies of all my books, artwork made by yours truly, and everything else will be basically the same as my current blog. Except better. Way better.

So that’s about it for today. My book’s 3rd birthday. My new book coming November 3rd. My new website. Such exciting times! Now I realize fully why God asked me to stop teaching in the classroom. He asked me to step away while loving my job. But I knew. And now I really know. Writing, talking, and sharing Jesus is what I’ll be doing now. Well, I’ve done that before, yes, but now, I have more time to dive all in. Like get my hair wet type thing. And He was so kind as to allow me to keep my toes in education as an adjunct professor at Liberty University. The best of both worlds!

As I close, please pray for my Auntie Ruth. She’s been one of my biggest cheerleaders with my blogs, books, and paintings. She’s battling brain cancer and not doing so well anymore physically. She and my uncle need our prayers for peace and rest. Their faith is deep, but life’s still hard. Especially when facing the end of life. I know God’s got them. I know God’s got you. And I know God’s got me. Isn’t that so comforting to know?

Hugs, Amy

Announcing: My Journal!

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Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:2

Wanted to have space to write while reading Trusting God with Every Breath?

Well, here she is!

Each day includes the same title and Bible verse – with a tiny devotion summary. Below that, you have plenty of room to write, answering the day’s pondering thought.

Easily apply and contemplate the day’s theme as you seek God to become more like Him.

Perfect as a stand alone book or natural extender to your daily reading of Trusting God with Every Breath.

Will you join me and spread the word?

She launches May 5th on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target, Walmart, Books a Million, Christianbook, and more!

Locally, you can grab one early from me! Just let me know!

Perfect gift for Mother’s Day, graduations, and showers.

One more thing: I need at least 25 reviews on Amazon the first two weeks after May 5th. Would you pretty please do that for me? Don’t need to purchase from Amazon to rate my books! But we must wait until May 5th and beyond!

The way Amazon calculates recommendations directly relates to the amount of reviews when a new project launches.

Let’s see her soar!

Maybe you’re wondering how Trusting God with Every Breath is doing? Last numbers show over 175k sold! Should be over 200,000 this summer, which would be a year after winning my bronze award (100k sold) from the ECPA. Onto the next level!

Love and hugs to you all!

Let’s keep trusting God for our every breath as we continue fixing our eyes on Jesus!

Milestone!

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But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. James 1:25

Today I bring to you very exciting news. Ready?

My book has officially sold over 100,000 copies!

I know! Incredible!!

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association is an international network of Christian publishers.

Their award came to me this past week.

It’s a real glass book, engraved with my name and my book’s name. It’s so heavy!

This “bronze” medal also places my book on other lists buyers pick from, gaining even more exposure. It’s been available online everywhere, but we’ll see it more in physical stores. I think it would look perfect at Hobby Lobby or Sam’s Club! Already seen it in Walmart down south.

How did this happen to someone who is unknown?

God. He’s the orchestrator of it all.

Could I have reached this on my own? Nope.

But I obeyed. That was my part. Willing to follow what I knew God wanted me to do.

And He blessed me.

Keep seeking God.

Ask Him what He wants from you. What He wants you to do.

Then when He tells you, obey. You never know where God will lead you.

I certainly had no idea when I began my blog over a dozen years ago.

But God did.

Spanish Book!!

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Today marks the debut of the Spanish translation of my book, Trusting God with Every Breath!

Confía en Dios con cada aliento: 365 devociones diarias para mujeres is available on Amazon and ChristianBook!

Please share with your Spanish speaking friends! Muchas gracias!! 🙂

Audio Book News!

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Surprise! A couple of months ago, I did a little thing. Professionally recorded my entire book!!! It was tons of work, but so much fun! Who knew tummies made that much noise? 🙂 My audio recording of Trusting God with Every Breath is now available on Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, and other platforms! I had great fun recording it at Tesco Productions (that link will take you to my article on his site!) the end of November. It’s humbling to be asked to record your words, knowing God plans to use each one.

In other news, my publisher shared I sold about 60,000 books on Amazon the past six months! AND- I was in the top FIVE of three categories for about a month, staying as #1 a few days! Super fun, I tell you! Thrilling, actually!!! As God continues to use my book, I am reminded how He is in control, and I am not. God’s plans are higher than ours. Isn’t it delightful to know we are in His thoughts?

I do have a humble request. If you have my book, could you please give it a review on Amazon? My publisher specifically asked for video reviews as the book’s popularity keeps growing. Written reviews work well, too!! I really REALLY appreciate it! A whole lot 🙂

Through all the stuff we do each day, we must remember our Helper, who stays by our side.

Keep your thoughts close to God.

Keep asking Him to guide your ways.

Keep nestling under His protection.

Keep close, allowing Him to fill you with His strength, love, and peace.

Because, He will. 🙂