Recently, I was challenged to live generously.
“True generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possessions you can share.” Suze Orman.
In an attempt to live a life filled with generosity, I have made one of my books free indefinitely. It’s the prequel to my Brides of Seattle series. Until I Met You. It’s available at B&N as well as Smashwords and Amazon, but the next two books can only be found on Amazon.
Here’s a short blurb about Until I Met You.
After a difficult breakup, Brandi Prescott is taking a hiatus from men and focusing on her career, the Lord, and getting to know herself. Everything is going according to plan until one fateful, rainy morning in Seattle when a passing car drenches her and everything changes.
As we celebrate this blogs 5th birthday, I reflected on my time here. I have found the past five years on this blog to be filled with authors who have generously given of their time as well as offered free books and gifts. Then there is you, our readers. You have taken the time to not only read the blog but to engage with us in the comments. That is a huge gift. Thank you!
I’ve enjoyed these past five years. Now I must face the fact that my career has shifted ever so slightly, but enough that the books I’m writing this year don’t fit the Inspy romance blog’s focus. So it is with regret that I am stepping aside from blogging at inspyromance.com for this next year as I focus on my romantic mysteries and screenwriting.
As my time on this blog as a blogger comes to an end, I want to let you know that I will still be around. You can always find me via my website.
I will still be reading this blog every day along with you and commenting alongside everyone else in the facebook group for this blog. I’ll miss posting each month, but I’m not gone, I’m only participating in a less obvious way.
Because we are all in a different place and on our journey, living a generous life will look a little different for each of us. It might mean babysitting someone for free, or taking friend to an appointment, or even simply having coffee with someone when you really should be cleaning the house or whatever.
Let’s live a generous life together.
Happy Reading, friends.
Award winning author Kimberly Rose Johnson married her college sweetheart and lives in the Pacific Northwest. From a young child Kimberly has been an avid reader. That love of reading fostered a creative mind and led to her passion for writing. She especially loves romance and writes contemporary romance, romantic mystery, and romantic suspense that warms the heart and feeds the soul. Kimberly holds a degree in Behavioral Science from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers.
Hi Kimberly, what a great challenge. I think the part about living generously with no expectations of reward is the hard part sometimes! That’s what amazes me about God- he sacrificed Himself with no guarantee that we would accept that.
Kimberly, I’ll miss your posts, the sharing of your thoughts. Blessings to you for the next stage of your life:)
Kimberly we will miss you but wish you well with your future endeavours.
On living generously and expecting nothing I believe that is what mum lived. I remember more than once she felt lead to give some money to help someone or to do something for someone even if it was the last of her money till next payment but God found ways to repay her. I remember one time she felt so strongly to help a guy who had just become a Christian and wanted to replay the places he stole from. She knew it was her last 20 or so dollars but she gave it to him. In the mail a check from an insurance policy came from her brothers estate it was the amount she had given. This happened several times and it has left a strong impression on me.
I have recently been helping someone look after her cats for a few months, as much as I loved them and would have done it for nothing she has blessed me by leaving a few items for me (like a tv that works way better than mine did) She also left items for my new cats which I certainly wouldn’t been able to afford. I think when we do things without expecting anything in return God finds a way to bless us.
Kimberly, you will be missed! But , as you said, you can still be communicated with. ?
I love your talk about generosity. In a world that has mostly forgotten what that means, it is always good to be reminded. It’s so sweet of you to offer a free book. Thank you ❣️
Blessings
Kathy
Hi Kimberly! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for your generous spirit. The rewards of giving one’s time and resources can be rewarding. Blessings on your new chapter in life. Best wishes and enjoy your weekend.
Ah, Kimberly, you will be missed! I wish you well in your future adventures!
I have read this free book, and loved it, thank you for being so generous!!
We’ll miss you, Kimberly! And how I enjoyed this story as well as your others!
I have always enjoyed your books Kimberley and wish you the best on this next chapter of your life. May God expand your ministry to those you meet I your daily walk.
Lord bless your new season of life! I woke up thinking of ways to give to my brother and sister in law He just had a stroke so we want to show them love as well as prayers. God always blesses as we give.
Thanks, Wemble. I’ve been thinking about your comment regarding living generously with no expectations when it struck me that the act of generosity can be a reward in and of itself because it makes you feel good. And wow, great thought about Jesus’ sacrifice. I never thought about that before.
I loved reading your recounting of your mom’s generosity and yours, Ausjenny. You are both very inspiring. Thank you!
Hi Kathy, I’ll be seeing you around cyberspace. :) I hope you enjoy the book!
Hi, Renate I’m going to miss responding to your comments here. You’ve been a staple on this blog for a long time. I’m glad I know you on FB!
Hi, Paula. I’ll still be around. Can you believe that after I had to make my decision one way or another about this blog I signed on to write a CCR Christmas novella? And here I thought I wouldn’t be writing CRR this year. But it fits with the direction the Lord is leading me because the leader of the set wants to pitch it adapted for the screen.
It’s so fun watching the Lord work!
Thank you, Valerie!
Thank you, Tammy!
Hi, Diana I’m sorry about your brother. I’m sure the Lord will guide you in your generosity.
Kimberly I will miss your posts. I wish you the best in this new chapter of your life. I really look forward to reading your book.
Thank you, Kerri! I hope you enjoy the book. :)
I try hard to live generously, I babysit 4 days a week free, and i try to visit and elderly friend at least once a month. And I clean the snow off my elderly neighbor’s car whenever I beat her out there. These are just the ones I do regularly.
Kimberly,
I think you are the first author I got to know from this blog group. I’ve enjoyed your posts and will miss them. However, I know you will do great in this new venture!
We need to get together and have tea and coffee sometime again. Take care!
Wow, Cassandra. You rock!
Thanks, Marylin. When you come to visit your grand baby maybe we can meet up.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and your books with us over the last five years. I hope things go smoothly as you transition your writing into other genres this year. Also, thanks for the free book.
this is a good post. you are so right, everyone is in a different place and time, so we must do what we can where we can.
Hi, Jessica B. Thanks for reading the blog. I hope you enjoy the book!
Thanks for the encouragement to live generously. Enjoy your new venture! We will miss you here.
Thanks for the reminder to live generously. In our busy lives, it’s easy to forget that you can influence others simply by being generous. And generosity means different things -it doesn’t have to be lavish. You’ve inspired me to focus on it this coming week. Thanks.
Best wishes in your future writing endeavors. Thanks for the info on the free novella! I’ll check it out. I love being able to check out a novella before investing in a series (but I usually end up buying the series)!
Thanks, Ellie. I hope you enjoy the novella. :)
Cool, Arletta. I’m glad the post inspired you. :)
Thanks, MJSH!
WOW…second post in a row we are saying goodbye :(
Blessings in your new journey! Wish you all the best!
Yeah. Sorry about that, Natalya. There are some amazing authors in the wings who are looking forward to getting to know the readers here though.
I Wish you all The Best on your new journey Kimberly God Bless you!
Thank you, Sarah.
It’s sad to see another author leaving, but I wish you all the best in your new journey. Please come back to give us guest posts with updates here and there.
Hi Priscila, my hope is to return in 2020, but time will tell.