Experience

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  FamilyLife®

  • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

  • Staff Writer and Speaker, FamilyLife Blended®

    • May 2019 - Present
    • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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  Self-Employed

  • Author, Stepparenting with Grace: A Devotional for Blended Families

    • 2018 - Present

    Published by Worthy Publishing, August 2018. Veteran stepmom Gayla Grace offers highly relatable short readings, paired with a thought to ponder, inspirational Scripture, and a short prayer. With compassion and understanding, Gayla provides valuable companionship and the encouragement you need to trust in the grace of our ever-present God.

  • Freelance Journalist; Co-author of Quiet Moments for the Stepmom Soul

    • 2005 - Apr 2020

    Monthly columnist for Lifeway's "Parenting Teens," 2012-presentPublished in more than 85 parenting publications across the United States​ and CanadaMonthly columnist for SBMetroLeader, 2015-presentMember of Garden Valley writer's weekly critique group, Lindale, TX, May 2014-presentAttended Speak Up conference, June 2018Attended Write-to-Publish Conference, June 2017Attended Mount Hermon Christian writer's conference March 2015Workshop Leader, Mount Hermon Christian writer's conference March 2016Attended Write-to-Publish Conference June 2006Writing Samples:Easing Tension Between Homes http://www.thrivingfamily.com/Family/Life/Blended%20Family/2015/easing-tension-between-homes.aspxHonoring Mom on Mother's Day http://issuu.com/biblicalsolutionsforlife/docs/homelife page 67The Price of Forgivenesshttp://issuu.com/biblicalsolutionsforlife/docs/pt_april_cp page 43Perfectly Flawed: Advice for Stepparentinghttp://tampabayparenting.com/article/perfectly-flawed-advice-stepparenting/Dealing with Grief in a Time of Joyhttp://www.sandiegofamily.com/resources/parenting/1721-dealing-with-grief-in-a-time-of-joyParenting Resolutions for the Not-So-Perfect Parenthttp://www.nyparenting.com/stories/2014/12/fp-parenting-resolutions-grace-2014-12_2014_12.htmlThe Troubled Child: Coping with Mental Illnesshttps://www.calgaryschild.com/34-family-guide/heath-a-wellness/1340-the-troubled-child-coping-with-mental-illnessSweet Dreams for Back to School Successhttp://www.sacramentoparent.com/education/school-age/1524-sweet-dreams-for-back-to-school-success#.VVY6T6ZN3zIPeace Unearthed: Holiday Tips for Blended Familieshttp://tampabayparenting.com/article/peace-unearthed-holiday-tips-blended-families/Why Can't I Say No?http://parentingteensmag.com/2013/09/10/why-cant-i-say-no/#.VVY2ZKZN3zI

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  Stepparenting with Grace

  • www.StepparentingWithGrace.com

  • Stepfamily Coach

    • 2009 - Present
    • www.StepparentingWithGrace.com

    Assist stepfamilies in building strong relationships with one another, while healing from their loss of divorce or death. Passionate about helping stepparents find success in their stepfamily relationships by offering support, encouragement, and constructive resources