2024 Year End Review
I hit the ground running at the beginning of 2024. I was writing and sharing devotionals every morning. I published three books in the first three months.
In January, they started me on a new migraine medication that completely kicked my migraines. I was so happy I was dancing in the street. However, the pain relief didn’t last. When my migraines came back, they came back with a vengeance.
I was in pain and my head hurt so bad I couldn’t string words together to do any writing at all. And after feeling so good, it was like a kick in the teeth. My spirits sank and I battled with depression.
I’ve had two blood patches recently, and they want me to start a new medication that might help. But I don’t have a lot of hope.
You Can Find My Migraine Story Here.
It’s easy to get discouraged when I look at all the things I wanted to do this year, but couldn’t. Cancelled speaking engagements. The daily devotions falling away. The books that have sat dormant.
It’s almost ironic that in the beginning of the year I taught a class about the art of finishing, and then I promptly stopped finishing. I would get excited about a book idea or blog post, but I lacked the ability to flesh it out. The words simply wouldn’t come.
2024 wasn’t my year, but by the grace of God, I got through it. Even though I struggled significantly, here are some of the things I did accomplish.
In 2024, I Wrote 15 Blog Posts
- How to Spend Time at the Feet of Jesus
- Wait, Pray, Trust
- Growing with God Through Daily Migraines
- 3 Lessons from the Life of Jonah
- God is Always Good
- What to Do When You Get a New Bible
- Tetelestai: It is Finished
- 3 Things to Do When Your Teen Tells You They Don’t Believe in Jesus
- There’s Nothing Wrong with Simple Prayers
- When Answered Prayers Fall Apart
- When Your Child No Longer Believes in God
- Psalms of Thanksgiving
- 1 New Year’s Resolution
- New Year’s Resolutions & Why They Fail
- Mercies New
I Published 3 Books in 2024
Bible Besties
In this 28-day devotional by Heather Hart, you’ll not only find Bible characters who went through some of the same things you’re facing in life, you’ll develop friendships (or kinships) you never expected.
Because He Lives
Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead over 2,000 years ago, but the echoes of His death and resurrection are still impacting our lives today. Join Heather Hart in this 31-day devotional and lean into the love of Jesus.
When Life Gives You Lemons
When life gives you lemons it doesn’t have to sour your day. You can take the lemons life throws your way and make sweet lemonade with Jesus. In When Life Gives You Lemons you’ll find 21 devotions from Christian women doing just that.
I Contributed to 1 Anthology
Letters from the Fold
Are you or a loved one grappling with the relentless weight of chronic pain? Do you find it challenging to see a glimmer of hope amidst the suffering? In “Letters from the Fold: Seeing God in a Season of Pain,” find solace and inspiration in the heartfelt testimonies of those who have endured similar struggles and discovered divine purpose in their journey.
(Now title: Hope When It Hurts)
I Created 3 Scripture Writing Plans
Because I struggled thinking and writing, I decided to commit to posting a Scripture every day. I couldn’t write devotions, but I figured I could still share God’s Word.
It was a step in the right direction for me after months of muddling through the days feeling worthless. It reminded me that even if my head hurt, God could still use me.
I started in September, and mid-way through October, I realized that I could take it even further and started creating 30-Day Scripture Writing Plans. In December, I added graphic packs so others could post the Scriptures on social media as well.
Practicing Gratitude
Pen 30 days of thankfulness in this new journal from the desk of Heather Hart. This Scripture journal includes 30 gratitude Scriptures, each with a place to write out the verse along with a prayer of gratitude and space to list something you’re thankful for.
Christmas in the Word
Grab your Bible and a pen, spend Christmas in the Word with this 30-Day Scripture writing plan and gratitude/prayer journal for the month of December.
Mercy & Grace
Grab your Bible and a pen, and kick off the New Year with this 30-Day Scripture writing plan and gratitude/prayer journal.
Author Events in 2024
- In March, I spoke at the Kingdom Writers’ Conference (Writing Productivity Edition). I spoke about the art of finishing.
- On Easter, I spoke at Faith Refuge (a local women’s shelter) about Jesus’ saving work on the cross.
- In April, I spoke at the “Here I Am” Women’s Retreat in Woodson, TX. My session was titled, “Known & Loved.”
- In June, I attended the Write to Publish conference at Wheaton College with my fellow Candid Gals, Valerie and Sherry.
- In November, I was a guest on the Thrive Podcast. We talked about how we handle parenting a child who doesn’t share our faith.
- I was part of the Free Christian Books and More 12 Days of Christmas Facebook Event in December.
How Was Your Year?
I’d love to hear from you. How did the year treat you? Do you have a highlight from the year you want to share?
