Inspiration come from everywhere. Fiction and nonfiction writers both find their inspiration in their genres, but they also get ideas from outside of where they write. That’s true for Author Sarah Geringer, who writes short and long nonfiction but has found inspiration and entertainment in a variety of books and devotionals. Today, Sarah let’s us see what inspires her and what she’s looking forward to reading next (including her newest release!).

Thank so you much for being here! What was your favorite picture book as a child? What did you love about it?

I adored Hilary Knight’s Cinderella. The illustrations are so rich and detailed. As a budding artist and writer, I spent several minutes on each page, carefully studying every little nuance of the drawings. I still do this today with my original copy when I need to relax and escape into a lovely world.

What was your favorite chapter book? What did you love about it?

In junior high, I devoured Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. Brian’s struggles as a child of divorce resonated with me, and I enjoyed reading about his grit as he creatively strove to survive alone in the wilderness.

What was the last book you read that you couldn’t put down?

The Path to Peace by Ann Swindell is one of my favorite books of 2022, and I read over 100 books per year. I liked the mix of biblical fiction, personal stories from the author, and practical application in each daily devotion.

If you could have dinner with any fictional character, who would it be?

Antony Bridgerton, the Viscount on the popular Bridgerton series on Netflix. He bears many burdens yet feels many deep passions and struggles to balance them all. I would love to pick his brain about handling leadership and stress.

If you could be part of any fictional family, which would you pick?

The March family in Little Women. Their devotion to each other and delight in one other’s gifts inspires me.

What book are you most looking forward to reading next?

Lysa TerKeurst’s Good Boundaries and Goodbyes. The book Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend has changed my life more than any other, and I look forward to learning from Lysa’s hard-earned wisdom on this important topic.

Share five books from your TBR (to be read) pile.

The Thief of Corinth by Tessa Afshar
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver
Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell
Emmanuel by Ruth Chou Simons

Hidden Manna on a Country Road: Seeing God’s Daily Provision All around Us

Connect with God in new and unexpected ways, seeing hidden manna all around you as you learn to pray while walking outdoors.

Prayer can be an intimidating mystery, even when we have practiced our faith for years. Yet God has hidden prayer prompts for us in nature, right outside our doors. These simple treasures can inspire deep connections with God as you uncover the spiritual truths hidden inside them.

Sarah Geringer discovered many prayer prompts in nature during the worldwide pandemic. On walks with her beloved dog Memphis, she spotted reasons to pray scattered all around her, like the manna God provided for Israel’s sustenance in the wilderness. His loving provision of connections via nature lifted her faith during that challenging time. The metaphors she discovered will inspire your own prayers, whether you live in the country or the city. The beautiful truths you encounter will sustain your faith through all four seasons of the year.

Get your Kindle copy now and preorder your paperback copy here: https://www.sarahgeringer.com/hidden-manna-on-a-country-road/

 

Sarah Geringer is a writer, speaker, podcaster, artist, book launch manager, creative coach, and author of six books. She is on the devotional writing teams for Proverbs 31 Ministries, Hope-Full Living, Kingdom Edge Magazine, and Woman 2 Woman Ministries. When she’s not reading over 100 books per year, Sarah enjoys painting, baking, gardening, and playing the flute.

She is a fifth-generation resident of southeast Missouri, where she lives with her three teens and two beloved Labrador retrievers. Her daily must-haves are hot tea, dark chocolate, and fresh flowers. Sarah writes about finding peace in God’s Word at sarahgeringer.com.

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