Be transformed by hope.

Be renewed by Jesus Christ.

Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone.

"Seven Affirmations of Hope in Christ" is a free, beautifully designed resource filled with powerful Scriptures and heartfelt reflections to help you stay grounded in God’s promises—no matter what you're walking through.

Download this free guide and speak truth over your life daily.

Because hope in Christ isn’t wishful thinking—it’s a firm foundation.

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Hi, I’m Mary Grace…

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A smiling middle-aged woman with glasses, wearing a yellow patterned blouse, peeks out from behind a pine tree in a natural outdoor setting during sunset.

Having gone through many trials from the age of 8, I know firsthand how overwhelming lifecan be when you're young and hurting. But I also know the steady, unshakable love of Jesus—the kind of hope that holds you when nothing else makes sense. It’s this hope that carried me through the darkest seasons, and it’s this same hope I now pour into every story I write.

My heart beats for children and families walking through pain, loss, or uncertainty. Through gentle words, relatable characters, and faith-filled truth, I aim to help others know they are never alone, never forgotten, and always loved by a God who sees them.

If just one child can see themselves in my stories and feel encouraged to keep going—then I’ve done what I was called to do.

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A portrait of a middle-aged woman with glasses and shoulder-length hair, smiling outdoors at sunset, with a book cover titled 'And The Sun Came Up' by Mary Grace Johnson next to her. The book cover features an illustration of a young girl with red hair in front of a barn and a fence. Below is a handwritten quote by Mary Grace Johnson about healing and faith, followed by the text 'my-friendwrites with Kim Mosiman'.

Mary shares how losing her father in a tragic farm accident at just eight years old shaped her life, her faith, her anxiety, and ultimately, her writing. Together, we talk about grief, healing, imposter syndrome, childhood loss, emotional healing, and the courage it takes to finally tell the truth about our stories.

A scenic view of a lake at sunset with trees and rocky terrain in the foreground. The sky is colorful with sunset hues. The text overlay reads, 'From Traumatic Beginnings to Hopeful Endings: Mary's Story of Loss, Grief, and Faith in God That Kept Her Moving Forward.'

It was a hot, sunny day in May 1971, when my 37-year-old mother loaded the five of us kids into the pickup to take lunch to Daddy in the field where he was discing the ground. Living on a farm was a great life for us during those days.

A framed quote on a light fabric background, with decorative greenery, reads: "It was in those times spent reading and looking for recognition in their faces that I learned little things about each of them." - Mary G. Johnson. The bottom caption says: "Begin Within: A Gratitude Series hosted by The Uncensored National."

It was just a year ago in July that I made the decision to return to teaching part-time and started planning for yet another school year. I had been a teacher for 20+ years and enjoyed teaching English, language arts, and reading to grades 6-12.