Blog Tour: Guest Post from Yvonne M. Morgan, Author of Gypsy for God

Author: Yvonne M. Morgan

Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing
ISBN-10: 1649499280
ISBN-13: 978-1649499288
ASIN: B0C7NN5M41
Print Length: 332 pages

Kathleen is a middle-aged woman who loses her job, which leaves her doubting herself and fearing the future. This event sends her on a journey to find purpose and meaning in her life. She flourishes in a new career as a travel agent, but fear and doubt keep her from experiencing all life has to offer. Finally, an unexpected encounter changes everything as God begins to reveal His plans to Kathleen. Each new country she visits brings her closer to finding her real purpose. This story offers hope for readers seeking meaning in their lives regardless of their situation or age.
  
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Enjoy this guest post from the author!

Enjoying the Adventure

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow! What a Ride!’” ― Hunter S. Thompson.

I love this quote by Mr. Thompson. But I change it up some to fit my Christian worldview by saying “Life should not be a journey to Heaven...” For many people outside of faith view a life following Christ as boring and uneventful. But, I’m here to tell you Christ has an amazing adventure waiting for each of us to enjoy. We just need to follow His lead and example.

Many of the best adventures I experienced occurred on mission trips. Going on a mission trip provides an amazing adventure with God. It is a chance to feel deeply His presence and watch Him at work in the world. But when we don’t GO, we are missing out on something special that God has planned just for us. God wants to show us His world, and He wants us to help Him meet the spiritual needs of our brothers and sisters all over His globe. Jesus wants us to laugh and enjoy our time with Him.

I think we take ourselves too seriously sometimes and forget to laugh along the path of life. Laughter and rejoicing are mentioned throughout the Bible. And I love seeing Jesus laugh and enjoy time with His disciples in the show “The Chosen.” God gave us laughter to lighten our burdens. When our hearts feel light enough to laugh, we can easily rejoice at all God has done for us.

Today, I want to share some of the lighter moments from my mission journeys.

1. Kissed by a giraffe.
2. Learned to braid goat intestines.
3. A local tricked into watching them butcher a cow for dinner.
4. Had a baboon watch me as I went to the bathroom behind a rock.
5. Petted a real, live cheetah and survived it.
6. Helped construct a building using cow manure for plaster.
7. Taught an orphan how to get on an escalator.
8. Learned to call myself “Crazy White Person” in a tribal language.
9. Bathed in an outdoor shower while someone milked a cow in the stall next to me.
10. Learned how to “knock” on a door for a house constructed of plastic sheeting. (FYI—you clap your hands loudly).

Want more adventures in life? Jesus has so much to offer if we follow His leading and it will never be boring.

 

About the Author
 

As an author and blogger, Yvonne M. Morgan writes stories to help deepen a relationship with God. On a personal level, she was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She is a wife, mom, and grandmother, but most importantly, Yvonne is a child of God who is passionate about prayer and missions. Her passion is to share stories of trusting the Lord and watching Christ in action. As a faithful prayer warrior, she trusted God when he called her to help orphans after losing her son.
 
Find her online:
 
Author’s Page: https://yvonne-morgan.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YMMauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ymmauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvonnemorganauthor
Blog: https://turningmountainsintomolehills.org
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17829417.Yvonne_M_Morgan

Blog Tour Calendar
 
August 7th @ The Muffin
Join us over at the Muffin as we celebrate the launch of Yvonne M. Morgan's blog tour for Gypsy for God. You can read an interview with the author, follow along our blog tour, and enter to win a copy of the book.
https://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com
 
August 7th @ Rockin Book Reviews
Join Lu Ann for a guest post written by Yvonne M. Morgan about trusting God in all circumstances.
https://www.rockinbookreviews.com/
 
August 8th @ Pages and Paws
Join Kristine for her review of Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan.
https://pagesandpaws.com/
 
August 9th @ Rockin Book Reviews
Join Lu Ann again for her review of Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan
https://www.rockinbookreviews.com/
 
August 9th @ Create Write Now
Visit Mari's blog for a guest post by Yvonne M. Morgan about finding our real purpose in life. 
https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-writing-blog
 
August 9th @ Speaking of Spirit
Don't miss Linda's review of Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan. 
https://interfaithmoments.blogspot.com/
 
August 11th @ One Writer's Journey
Sue shares a guest post by Yvonne M. Morgan about making a difference in the world around us.
https://suebe.wordpress.com/
 
August 23rd @ Boys' Mom Reads
Join Karen for a spotlight of Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan.
https://karensiddall.wordpress.com/
 
August 15th @ Lisa Haselton's Reviews & Interviews
Join Lisa for her interview with Yvonne M. Morgan about her book Gypsy for God. 
https://lisahaselton.com/blog/
 
August 18th @ The Plain-Spoken Pen
Lisa features an excerpt from Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan.
https://theplainspokenpen.com/
 
August 19th @ Boots, Shoes, and Fashion
Visit Linda's blog for an in-depth interview with author Yvonne M. Morgan about her book Gypsy for God.
https://bootsshoesandfashion.com
 
August 21st @ One Writer's Journey
Visit Sue's blog again for her review of Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan.
https://suebe.wordpress.com/
 
August 22nd @ Michelle Cornish's blog
Join Michelle for a guest post by Yvonne M. Morgan about getting started in writing.
https://www.michellecornish.com/blog
 
August 25th @ Beverley A. Baird's blog
Join Beverley for her feature of Yvonne M. Morgan's guest post about dealing with grief and loss.
https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com
 
August 25th @ The Plain-Spoken Pen
Lisa shares her review of Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan. You also have the chance to win a copy of the book, too!
https://theplainspokenpen.com/
 
August 28th @ From the TBR Pile
Visit Kari's blog for a guest post by Yvonne M. Morgan about enjoying the adventures in life.
https://fromthetbrpile.blogspot.com/
 
August 29th @ Speaking of Spirit
Join Linda as she features Yvonne M. Morgan's guest post about deepening our faith. 
https://interfaithmoments.blogspot.com/
 
August 30th @ Beverley A. Baird's blog
Stop by Beverley's blog again for her review of Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan.
https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/
 
September 1st @ Carol G. Stratton's blog
Join Carol for her feature of an excerpt from Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan.
https://www.carolgstratton.com/blog/
 
September 3rd @ World of My Imagination
Join Nicole for her review of Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan.
https://worldofmyimagination.com
 
September 5th @ Jill Sheets' Blog
Visit Jill's blog for her review of Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan.
http://jillsheets.blogspot.com/
 
September 7th @ Rox Burkey's Blog
Join Rox for a spotlight of Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan.
https://roxburkey.com/
 
September 9th @ Free to be Me
Visit Leslie's blog to read her review of Gypsy for God by Yvonne M. Morgan.
https://lesliesvoice.com/
 
September 10th @ Jill Sheets' Blog
Visit Jill's blog for her interview with author Yvonne M. Morgan.
http://jillsheets.blogspot.com/