Author Debora Coty shares about her life, faith journey, and new devotional book "Bless Your Heart"
Key Takeaways
- Debora Coty is an author of 45+ books, including the "Too Blessed to Be Stressed" series which sold over 2 million copies
- She emphasizes the importance of being vulnerable and transparent about life's struggles in her writing
- Her new 365-day devotional "Bless Your Heart" reflects a more mature faith perspective after recent losses and challenges
- Coty encourages constantly seeking God's face and maintaining an attitude of openness to hearing the Holy Spirit
Topics
Debora's Background and Family
- Married nearly 50 years, has 2 grown children and 5 grandchildren
- Experienced 6 miscarriages and subsequent depression in her 20s-30s
- Emphasizes the importance of including grandparents in grandchildren's lives, especially spiritually
- Uses creative methods like scripture songs to Biblical truths to grandkids
Writing Career
- Started writing at age 45 after praying for direction
- First book inspired by stories from a hand therapy patient
- "Too Blessed to Be Stressed" series became unexpectedly successful
- Latest book "Bless Your Heart" reflects a more mature faith after recent losses
Faith Journey
- Went through periods of depression and feeling distant from God after miscarriages
- Practiced "reluctant obedience" by continuing spiritual habits even when struggling
- Emphasizes God's faithfulness through different seasons of life
- Encourages seeking God's face consistently, being open to hearing the Holy Spirit
Perspective on Suffering
- Views challenges as opportunities to grow closer to God
- Shares the story of her granddaughter getting adopted, fulfilled earlier dreams/visions
- Emphasizes God's timing and plans may look different than expected
- Encourages maintaining faith and seeking God even in difficult waiting periods
Next Steps
- Listeners can find "Bless Your Heart" devotional on Amazon, ChristianBooks.com, Barnes & Noble
- Visit deboracoty.com to join her "Blessed Friends Forever" community
- Debora's column is available in The Christian Voice magazine (print and online)
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