Talk Before Text

Lisa Cassman wrote "Talk Before Text" so people could be intentional about their communication with God as well as their loved ones through prayer. It encourages readers to slow down with the busyness of their lives and get back into the habit of talking to God and communicating with family and friends, talking about what and who needs our prayers instead of texting. The guide serves a reminder to pray for those who we say we will pray for.

Cassman hopes people will use this reflective journaling guide to help readers pray daily on a wide variety of issues—from praying for our country, churches, schools, and towns, to your friends and family. She advocates for better communication through spiritual wellness. The author feels today individuals are spending more time than ever connected to devices: phones, computers, and the television. But interacting via screens too often means less face-to-face interaction which can have a detrimental impact on interpersonal relationships as well as personal and spiritual wellness. “We need to get back to that communication.”

The guide provides specific ways to improve communicating with family and friends through reflective prayer and journaling experiences. It includes over 70 specific prayers that cover a wide range of people we interact with as well as those we might not have met but need our prayers making life more meaningful. Use of this journaling guide also serves an opportunity to reflect on one's own prayer practices.

"Talk Before Text" is intended for the reader to write in and pen their thoughts. The journaling guide format is easy to use. There's flexibility on the readers' part which prayer to choose for the day, e.g. grandchildren, justice system, humility, athletes. Each section starts with a bible verse specific for the intended type of prayer, followed by a question pertinent to the bible verse. Readers are encouraged to reflect on the chosen bible verse of the day followed by a reminder to give thanks for the Lord's blessing.

Lisa Cassman is an author, a licensed minister, Christian counselor, marriage officiant, and motivational speaker for women, She has written two books about marital relationships and speaks at conferences, churches, workshops and seminars. A Minnesota native, living in the Brainerd area she has more than 20 years experience counseling children and families in the church, as well as working with sexual abuse and domestic violence victims at a crisis center. In addition, Cassman also is an owner of a spa and salon in the Brainerd, Minnesota. Cassman is passionate about seeing people experience God's love and freedom in His precepts. “Talk Before Text” is her fourth published book, after writing titles on marriage, personal growth and poetry. Her previous books include "The Light in Your Eyes" "The Road Less Traveled" and "Finding the Beautiful You."

Her books can be purchased through Amazon and are available locally at Crossing Arts Alliance and Northland Arboretum, Brainerd Minnesota. Visit Cassman's website to learn more about her books, and contact information. www.lisacassman.com