Today’s the Day! Celebrating the New Brand and Website
Thanks for sharing my excitement in launching my new brand, “Inspiring hope, courage, and transformation through God’s Word–with a dash of adventure.”
Here it is…the big reveal! Thanks for sharing my excitement in launching my new brand, “Inspiring hope, courage, and transformation through God’s Word…with a dash of adventure.”
The background
This project began in fall 2022 when I off-handedly mentioned my need for a new website to a neighbor, Sandra Patterson Lewis. She looked at me and said, “That’s what I do. I design websites.” And she did.
I appreciate Sandra’s creativity, enthusiasm, dogged attention to detail, and brilliance at solving technological glitches. I’m also grateful for her support as I did my part while navigating a steep learning curve.
Our desire was to provide a welcoming hub with resources that inspire hope, courage, and transformation through God’s Word, and I believe we met that goal.
So pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea and spend a few minutes exploring gracefox.com. Find encouragement in the many inspirational articles, devotional blogs, and “Your Daily Bible Verse” podcast episodes. Read about my mission trip adventures. And while you’re here, you can take a tour of my sailboat home. But first, let me explain my logo’s imagery.
The logo
In case you didn’t already know, my husband and I moved onto a sailboat fulltime in 2018. The anchor represents our faith-stretching, life-altering transition made with many prayers and evidences of God’s leading. You can read the story here.
Besides that, the anchor theme is based on Hebrews 6:19:
“This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.”
We all experience the storms of life sooner or later, but we remain steadfast in hope when our faith is anchored in God’s promises.
The anchor itself bears several significant features:
The path forward
Now that the transition from old to new is complete, I’ll return to a regular blogging schedule. In the past, I’ve typically sent weekly devotion blogs. I’m changing that to every other week to avoid overloading your inbox and to allow more time to focus on my upcoming release (Names of God: Living Unafraid) and writing its two sequels.
Question? Feedback?
I’d be happy to hear your thoughts on the new design.
Rest assured, the look is new, but the message remains the same.
Know you are loved,
Grace
My latest book, Names of God – Living Unafraid, shows how the meaning behind seven of God’s names can help us slay the fear giant. Available July 9.
My latest book, Names of God – Living Unafraid, shows how the meaning behind seven of God’s names can help us slay the fear giant. Available July 9.
Its beautiful. Love the anchor and the explanation. I know costs of everything are high but I just can’t afford the cost of your book. Sorry. Prayers
Hi Mary! Thanks for stopping by my new website. You’re right–prices have gone up on everything, it seems, and the same is true for books. Paper, ink, the cardboard in which books are shipped from the warehouse to stores, the cost of transporting the books–all of these things and more impact the price. It’s difficult. I understand. Perhaps you could put it on your Christmas wish list?
Your new web design is fresh, beautiful, easy to navigate, and wonderfully encouraging! How great is our God in providing for our every need, according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus!
Thank you for your kind words, Jen. I’m so thankful to hear that users think it’s all the things you mentioned. PTL!
Congratulations on a beautiful website that represents you and your ministry, and your love for God.
Thank you, Kathy! I pray that it will prove to be an excellent ministry resource. Know you are loved!
It’s so welcoming and friendly Grace! Very reflective of who you are. Can’t wait to explore some more. Wonderful job on this—congratulations!
Susie Crosby
Hey, Susie! Thanks for the encouragement about the new site. I’m excited for it. The website designer did an amazing job.
Love your new website, Grace! It is beautiful, easy to navigate, full of helpful resources and a lovely reflection of your ministry. I also love the significance of the anchor! Your explanation of the features is something that I’m going to hold onto for the future. Blessings to you as the adventure continues!
Hi Alli! Thanks for the encouraging words about the new website. I’m so grateful to the gal who designed it and worked out the branding colors, etc. My prayer is that it will serve many readers as a hub of encouragement for a long time.
Know you are loved,
Grace
God’s word does inspire hope, courage and transformation! Thanks for your courage to commit to sharing the word. That is a great logo. Thanks for explaining it. It is meaningful.
God bless you for your obedience as you serve Him! Love and prayers,
Sally Friesen
Thank you, Sally. God bless you, too!