• About the Author

    Maria Rodgers O’Rourke

    Maria Rodgers O’Rourke

    Maria Rodgers O’Rourke is a popular and accomplished speaker, columnist and teacher. Creator and publisher of the Prepare Your Heart series of devotional journals, she inspires and guides others to recognize and embrace the hidden meaning in life. In her retreats, workshops and writing, she blends wisdom, humor and down-to-earth spirituality. Maria has over 20 years of experience in communications and nonprofit management, and holds a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies. Maria and her husband have been married for over 15 years and have two children.

  • Books

    Prepare Your Heart for a Great Christmas

    Prepare Your Heart for a Great Christmas

    The only women’s holiday guide combining prayer and planning through daily reflections and gratitude and to-do lists, this beautiful hard cover book features brief, timely reflections for women, offering a balance of down-to-earth practicality laced with wisdom. This book makes spirituality accessible to today’s busy woman. For more information click here

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    Prepare Your Heart and Be a great Mom

    Prepare Your Heart and Be a Great Mom

    The perfect excuse for mom to take a well-deserved break during her busy days! This contemporary devotional journal includes daily reflections and journal pages for gratitude, intention and to-do lists. Plus, a weekly mini-retreat for moms to reflect on the week past, plan the week ahead, and reward herself for a job well done! For more information click here

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  • Chicken Soup

    Chicken Soup

    Chicken Soup for the Soul

    Devotional Stories for Women

    Find Maria’s “Love and Potato Chips” story in the newest edition of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series! This collection features 101 daily devotions to comfort, encourage, and inspire women. Each devotion has a beautiful story that illustrates an inspirational Bible passage, followed by an original, personal prayer.

    Women from all walks of life and all ages share their personal experiences—stories of friendship, faith and comfort that affirm God’s unconditional love and wisdom.
    Edited by Susan M. Heim and Karen Talcott.

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