Walk the path of discovery. Record the words of life.
In Bettie Jo and the Glowing Rock, I invite you into a unique blend of storytelling and spiritual practice. This isn’t just a book to be read—it is a companion to be used. As you follow the journey within these pages, you are invited to create your own “Light-Bearer Journal” through scripture memory and personal reflection.
I wrote this story because I wanted to share the simple, powerful truth that changed my life. It is the promise found in 2 Corinthians 5:17.
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”
This book is written for the child of God in all of us—no matter how ‘grown up’ we might be.
Published: February 2, 2026
Whether you are using this for your own daily quiet time or gifting it to a loved one, The Glowing Rock serves as a tangible reminder that the Word of God is a lamp unto our feet. Start your journey today and let your light shine.
- Portable Inspiration: A compact 4″x 6″ design that fits in a pocket or bag, perfect for the believer on the move.
- Ministerial Insight: Includes curated discipleship chapters to guide your spiritual growth.
Step Into the Story: Custom Editions of The Glowing Rock
Give the gift of a truly personal spiritual journey. The Glowing Rock series is an interactive blend of storytelling and reflection where the reader becomes the hero. Each edition is personalized with a specific name for the main character, inviting them to walk a path of discovery and create their own “Light-Bearer Journal” through scripture memory and daily practice.
Want a name you don’t see listed? You can request a custom edition! Whether it’s for yourself, a family member, or a friend, just let us know the name you would like featured in the story. You can Contact me Here, and we will create a unique version specifically for them.
There is no fee for changing the name, just the price of the book on Amazon after it is published.
Excerpts from chapters below…
Before we can ever change our actions,
there has to be a fundamental shift at the
very core of who we are. Many of us spend
years trying to fix our outward behavior
while completely ignoring the internal
engine driving those choices. We carry
around past hurts, deep-seated
resentments, and heavy burdens that
eventually make us emotionally and
spiritually numb. This numbness is what
the Bible describes as a “heart of stone”—a
state where we become unresponsive to
God’s love and hardened to the life He
actually wants for us…
To fully embrace the new life, we have to
come to terms with a radical concept: the
old version of ourselves cannot simply be
improved; it has to end. Our past mistakes,
our selfish ambitions, and our deep-rooted
habits are not things we can just put a
bandage over. The Christian walk requires
a definitive break from the person we used
to be. It sounds intense, but there is
incredible freedom in realizing that we
don’t have to drag our old baggage into
our new future…
When the old life is buried and the new
heart is beating, a miraculous identity is
formed. You are no longer a “rehabilitated”
version of your past self; you are an
entirely different entity. The world often
wants to define us by our worst mistakes
or our longest struggles, but God defines
us by the finished work of His Son.
Grasping this reality changes everything
about how we view ourselves when we
look in the mirror each morning…
Even though our spirits are entirely made
new the moment we belong to Christ, our
minds and our bodies still have memories.
We have spent years developing habits,
reactions, and coping mechanisms that
belonged to our old life. Because of this,
living as a new creation requires daily,
intentional participation on our part. It is
a very practical, everyday process of
aligning our outward behavior with our
new inward reality…
The fuel for this renewal is “knowledge”—
specifically, the intimate knowledge of
God. The more time we spend with Him
in prayer, reading His Word, and
experiencing His presence, the more our
minds are transformed. As we gaze at the
Creator, we slowly begin to look more like
the Creator. The old self fades further into
the background, and the image of God
shines brighter and clearer through our
daily lives…
