I feel so honored and amazed that two of my picture book manuscripts have been chosen as double finalists for the upcoming Cascade Awards!

The titles are ‘Prayer is My Super Power!’ And ‘Communion on the Moon – Just Like Buzz Aldrin’.

Prayer is My Super Power! uses the power of prayer to crush the enemy like a sumo wrestler, slice through fear like a ninja and cut through darkness like a karate chop. The enemy is demolished like a wrecking ball by using the powerful name of Jesus!

When my youngest son was experiencing dark shadows and terrors in his room, he needed to know that he has power and authority over the enemy. The words we speak have impact and influence, and we are never too young to engage in spiritual warfare. This story was written for him, but I sincerely hope it blesses many children and strengthens their faith!

Communion on the Moon – Just Like Buzz Aldrin: A child imagines traveling to the moon and takes Communion, just like Buzz Aldrin did, experiencing the wonder and gratitude of Jesus’ sacrifice, love and peace. Jesus is never far from us, even if we travel all the way to the moon.

Communion is one of the holy rhythms of our family that we love to partake in. While searching for children’s literature to reinforce and build on this beautiful, sacred act of cleansing our souls and drawing us nearer to Jesus, I couldn’t find what I was looking for so I wrote this story. I hope it helps children understand the importance of Communion while stirring within them a desire to be closer to the One who sacrificed His life on the cross for us.

The Cascade Awards ceremony is usually held in Portland in August at the Oregon Christian Writer’s conference. However, this year the conference and awards ceremony will be virtual, with the awards ceremony available via Livestream.  To learn more about this annual event click here.