ICRS interview of Heidi McLaughlin – author of Restless for More

Dear Friends -- It's going to be an AMAZING AUGUST! Each Friday during this month, I will share interviews with those I connected with at ICRS in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am so excited to share this compelling interview with my dear friend, AWSA sister, Heidi McLaughlin. Heidi is currently launching her third book, Restless for More: Fulfillment in Unexpected Places.

Here is how Heidi describes her new book: "We are driven to find life’s greatest meaning and joy. But we have lost our way. The truth is, we’ll never find our deepest fulfillment through more pursuits, accomplishments or doing more. We’ll find it through an intimate, loving relationship with God and through healthy and loving connections with others."

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A Lifetime of Mentors

Dear Friends and Family,

I'm thankful for a lifetime of mentors. These godly women have walked me through trials and triumph with a desire to help me draw close to Jesus. A few of them are: Shirley Adkins (my mom), Margy Eberhart (late camp directors' wife who led me to the Lord), Linda Ballweg (college Bible study leader ), Sue Sabaloni (MIT prayer group leader), and Judy Hampton (late speaker and author). In 2003, Judy encouraged me to join Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, a sisterhood of women who communicate God's Word through the written and spoken word.

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Honoring Dr. Jim Turner And Thanking God

June is here. It's time to celebrate. Join me as I honor my husband, Dr. Jim Turner, for his many contributions to our community and to my personal health, well-being and future. "Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness." Psalm 11:1

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