Hello and Welcome! I’m Shirley Alarie, a midwesterner and New Englander turned snowbird, a chemical engineer turned Christian author, blogger and book reviewer, a cautiously optimistic cancer survivor, over-the-top dog-mom and animal lover, sister, daughter, and committed wife with ‘steps’.
Most importantly, I’m a Jesus-loving seasoned sinner.
My Christian Journey
I’ve been a Christian all my life, but haven’t always been “all in” for Jesus, if you know what I mean. I went to church when I felt like it and prayed if I remembered. I was lukewarm, at best.
Christian Author
My winding writing and blogging journey began after a breast cancer diagnosis (thankfully) derailed my life. After my recovery, I began writing inspirational adult narrative nonfiction and children’s picture books before God grabbed hold of the steering wheel of my career and said, “That writing is nice, but that’s not what I want.“
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I had authored 4 adult non-fiction books and 3 children’s picture books before realizing that God’s will for my writing was to write for His Kingdom. The books I had written prior had paved the way for the path that was now in front of me. You can find all my books HERE, but I’m most proud of my latest God-inspired work Divine Wisdom – Life Lessons from the Parables of Jesus.
You can learn more about my writing journey through my Amazon Author Page or Goodreads Author Page.
Christian Blogging
Jesus waited patiently for me to seek Him in earnest (Jeremiah 29:13), which I finally did! He encourages me to write topics about Finding God Among Us today. My initial writing for Christ began in the form of this blog. God began growing my blog before I had any idea what blogging entailed, so I know it was all Him.
Christian Vlogging
Would you rather watch a video than read an article? Perfect! I’ve turned my Life Lessons from the Parables of Jesus into a video series! I’m working my way through the “Shorts” for those who want the TLDR version! For those who want the whole lesson, I’ll be working on those videos next!
This short on the Lessons from the Parable of the Faithful Servant will get you started! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss the new releases!
By Whose Authority Do I Write?
I attempt to let God direct my Christian writing and inspire me with discernment and direction. As such, my focus is not on Biblical history or Scripture dissection. I leave academic topics to theology experts. Instead, I rely on Bible commentaries of these well-known theologians to make sure I have a proper biblical understanding.
I rely most heavily on Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary. Occasionally I need further clarification and reference Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary and John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible.
From these commentaries, my own understanding, and divine discernment, I write my blog and Christian books. If there is any uncertainty about the actual biblical meaning of any of my topics, I ensure anything I write has a Biblical foundation.
God Has Brought Us Together Today
So, here you are today, and whether our paths cross for three minutes or a lifetime, I’m thankful that we have intersected on this amazing Christian journey.
I’d love to hear from you! You can Contact Me or Start Here to explore more Christian inspiration.