#PenToPaper: Note Starters for Every Day
BRIMMING WITH INSPIRATION AND CHOCK-FULL OF NOTE STARTERS!
It takes just a few words to brighten someone’s day, letting them know they are thought of, cared about, and prayed for. Yet often, we hesitate, unsure of what to write or how to begin.
If you’ve ever been stuck for the right words, this book is for you! It’s chock-full of note starters for every day, special occasions, weddings, new babies, Christmas, and so much more (even note starters for difficult relationships). Suggestions for pairing just the right flat card with your note (plus unique items to tuck in the envelope) are included—visual inspiration for your #PenToPaper journey.
Inside #PenToPaper, you will find note starters sprinkled with Scripture, practical ideas for what to write, ready-to-use sentiments, and thoughtful, meaningful prayers. Every note starter makes it easy to share hope and encouragement, one note at a time, simple words that have a lasting impact.
Whether you’re writing to celebrate, comfort, or remind someone they matter, you will turn to this faith-filled and thoughtfully curated resource again and again!
Every page is an invitation, an opportunity to begin a meaningful ministry of connection, purpose, and words from the heart.
Ask God to prompt you, and when He does, pick up your pen and start writing.
Who will you write to today?
#PenToPaper Posts
Need a dose of hope? Write a card or short note to someone today! Check out these posts for inspiration.
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One Simple but Powerful Way to Spread Encouragement
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The Power of Putting Pen to Paper
I relish the gift of finding a personal letter in my mailbox, especially on hard days. Written words have a unique capacity to convey God’s grace (as described in Chronic Joy’s printable resource, #PenToPaper). I vividly recall a particular afternoon when the Lord used a simple note card to bring me much-needed hope.
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This 10-chapter study invites participants to experience radical hope and compassionate change in a life with chronic illness.
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There is always hope.
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Cindee Snider Re
What if purpose looks different from what we believe?
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Cindee Snider Re
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Cindee Snider Re
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Words are powerful and can be a lifeline to get someone through another tough day, a heartbreaking loss, or chronic suffering. So many of us desire to encourage others but don’t know how or what to say, so we don’t do anything. This book is packed full of words and note-starters for all situations and occasions that you can borrow and make your own—so you’ll never be without a word in season again. As you use the practical help found in this book, you will change someone’s life, reminding them that they are seen and not forgotten—and that there is someone who genuinely cares. What a privilege to show Christ’s heart through this simple act of putting #PenToPaper!
#PenToPaper: Note Starters for Every Day is chock-full of great ideas for sharing your heart through notes, letters, texts, or journaling. (These thoughts could also be used as conversation starters for small groups.) I appreciate these helps for days when my fibro-fog keeps my thoughts jumbled, and yet I still long to communicate with my dear ones.
#PenToPaper: Note Starters for Every Day is a guide to the lost art of letter and note writing. I have notes from my parents (and other people) that I keep and cherish not only for the messages but also because I treasure their handwriting (My father was an artist, so his handwriting is like having a recording of his voice.). People need to buy this book (It also makes a great gift!) and start writing to their loved ones… and anyone else. The ideas, writing prompts, and starters are so well done. What a thoughtful and beautiful book this is!
When you don’t know what to say, #PenToPaper: Note Starters for Every Day is a beautiful resource to help you write meaningful messages. Whether for creating birthday or anniversary greetings or to offer words of encouragement, this book is here to help. So many of us have lost the art of letter writing. How exciting to go to the mailbox and find a personal letter addressed to you! Thank you, Chronic Joy, for this gift of getting back to the basics!
I’ve started sending #PenToPaper notes as the Lord lays people on my heart. My goal is to send one note every morning, Monday through Friday. Thank you, Chronic Joy, for ALL your work that makes this ministry possible.
What a gem! I love this little book, which has many wonderful ideas for putting pen to paper. I have a couple of pen pals and write to my college-aged daughters weekly. I sometimes get stumped on what to write. So I’m not constantly writing the same thing, I will definitely seek inspiration from #PenToPaper: Note Starters for Every Day. I especially love the Gratitude chapter — it is so beautiful.
#PenToPaper: Note Starters for Every Day is an excellent resource for those times you desire to express heartfelt concern, personalized sympathy, or shared joy with someone, but you can’t find quite the right words. This book is filled with helpful, faith-filled note-starters that you can freely borrow—or that can inspire your original thoughts. Reading the book can also provide the impetus you need to write to someone just because, a prompt that can result in blessings for the recipient AND the sender (as it did for me).