The Story of THE RESURRECTION FERN
The Resurrection Fern, or Pleopeltis Polypodioides, grows along the magnificent
branches of ancient live oak trees. In drought conditions, the fronds shrivel
and turn brown, as if they have died, but as soon as rain falls, the fronds unfurl
and turn a brilliant green. Similarly, when God offers to shower His love upon us,
we are free to accept it and flourish, or to reject Him and dry up. The choice is
entirely ours, but as for me, I choose Him, for
I am His Resurrection Fern.
The Resurrection Fern, or Pleopeltis Polypodioides, grows along the magnificent
branches of ancient live oak trees. In drought conditions, the fronds shrivel
and turn brown, as if they have died, but as soon as rain falls, the fronds unfurl
and turn a brilliant green. Similarly, when God offers to shower His love upon us,
we are free to accept it and flourish, or to reject Him and dry up. The choice is
entirely ours, but as for me, I choose Him, for
I am His Resurrection Fern.
Meet CAROLYN COURTNEY LAUMAN
Carolyn Courtney Lauman is a wife, mother, and grandmother who loves Jesus and the Catholic Church. Born in Akron, Ohio, the fourth of Pat and Barbara Courtney's nine children, she was baptized as an infant and went on to attend thirteen years of Catholic school before graduating from Shippensburg State University in Pennsylvania.
While in college, Carolyn walked away from the Church. In the decades that followed, she pursued careers in international business and interior design before trying her hand at writing fiction.
Carolyn’s first novel, Against Their Will, was inspired by an actual event that took place as she and her sister, Debbie, were driving from Pennsylvania to Florida. Despite the story’s grit and profanity, the book's dedication testifies to Carolyn’s enduring faith in a power far greater than herself. While she may have abandoned God, he never abandoned her.
During the writing of her third novel in the midst of the COVID pandemic, Carolyn joyfully reconciled with the Catholic Church. Not long afterward, as she struggled with her fourth work of fiction, she sensed God’s prodding her to use her talents for His purpose and glory. His Resurrection Fern is the result of her response to that call.
Today, Carolyn lives with her husband on the coast of Maryland. She is available for appearances at book club meetings and book signings, and for both in-person and podcast interviews.
While in college, Carolyn walked away from the Church. In the decades that followed, she pursued careers in international business and interior design before trying her hand at writing fiction.
Carolyn’s first novel, Against Their Will, was inspired by an actual event that took place as she and her sister, Debbie, were driving from Pennsylvania to Florida. Despite the story’s grit and profanity, the book's dedication testifies to Carolyn’s enduring faith in a power far greater than herself. While she may have abandoned God, he never abandoned her.
During the writing of her third novel in the midst of the COVID pandemic, Carolyn joyfully reconciled with the Catholic Church. Not long afterward, as she struggled with her fourth work of fiction, she sensed God’s prodding her to use her talents for His purpose and glory. His Resurrection Fern is the result of her response to that call.
Today, Carolyn lives with her husband on the coast of Maryland. She is available for appearances at book club meetings and book signings, and for both in-person and podcast interviews.
Just Released Book on The Saints
CLOUD of
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I have contributed a chapter in CLOUD OF WITNESSES,
a beautiful compilation of 25 stories on how the saints
intercede for us in big and small matters. My chapter,
The Door To My Heart, tells how Blessed Solanus Casey
continues to lovingly guide my personal journey to
holiness and wholeness.
Click the link above to purchase your copy.
a beautiful compilation of 25 stories on how the saints
intercede for us in big and small matters. My chapter,
The Door To My Heart, tells how Blessed Solanus Casey
continues to lovingly guide my personal journey to
holiness and wholeness.
Click the link above to purchase your copy.
Saints I Call On For Intercession
On October 22, 2020, I was blessed with the favor of healing through the intercessions of Blessed Solanus Casey
and Pope St. John Paul II. Read my story here:
and Pope St. John Paul II. Read my story here:
Pope St. John Paul II
"Be not afraid." |
Blessed Solanus Casey
"Thank God ahead of Time." |
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