The Moody Family Series

Summer with the Moodys is the first book in the Moody Family Series. This book celebrates the adventures of everyday life in a Christian family!

Come along with the Moodys as they help a widowed neighbor, start small businesses for the children, enjoy a family fun night, live normal life, and wrap up the book with two special surprises! Woven throughout the book is the Moodys' love for the Lord and their enjoyment of time together. Children (parents too!) will love Mr. and Mrs. Moody, Max, Mollie, Mitch, and Maddie—they'll come away challenged and encouraged.

Starting where Summer with the Moodys ended, the Moodys begin their new homeschool year. Not only is Mom experiencing morning sickness, but Maple, the eleven-week-old puppy, adds her twist of excitement. Packed into the book, you'll find the Moodys helping their grandparents move nearby, an emergency trip to the doctor's office, puppy training, birthday excitement, blessing neighbors, homeschooling--and to wrap the book up--a special Thanksgiving surprise!

Winter with the Moodys begins with midnight excitement. Then, early in December, Miss Carolyn, the midwife, comes to the house to check on Mom and her baby. Throughout the book, friendly but slightly eccentric Mr. Delome pops over for a few unexpected visits. As Christmas approaches, the Moodys are busy preparing to bless others.

Readers may remember Mrs. Bagwell from the two previous books. She invites Mrs. Moody and the children over to visit her one afternoon. Grandpa's life transformation is woven throughout the story. The heart-stopping conclusion contains a surprise ending that will thrill and delight you.

Come join the Moodys for the winter!

Spring with the Moodys is the fourth book in the Moody Family Series. As the twins' birth nears, the children want to bless Mom, and their surprising idea for how to do that is a huge success. In the midst of waiting for the twins, a pet-sitting job is unexpectedly given to them and brings its own excitement. There is incredible joy when the Moody twins arrive! Mr. Delome, the neighbor across the street, continues to be part of the Moodys' lives along with other familiar characters from the first three books. Come join the Moody family for the spring.

Summer Days with the Moodys, the fifth book in the series, continues to follow the lives of the Moody family whom many across the world have grown to love. Although this family is fictional, the everyday adventures and down-to-earth situations make them seem real to readers.

Will Max, Mollie, Mitch, and Maddie start summer businesses? What about Mr. Delome across the street—what is he like now that he's saved? Will Mr. Gibson (also know as Big Red) be in this book? Are Grandpa and Grandma going to move next door? Find out the answers in this long-awaited sequel!

The book begins with an unexpected twist and a heart-pulling event occurs near the end. Packed in between is helping an elderly couple, moving the twins into the children's room, testing time at Grandma's, celebrating the 4th of July in Moody style, developing more of a friendship with Mrs. Bagwell, and much more!

Autumn Days, the sixth book in the Moody Family Series, picks up where Summer Days left off. Now that Mrs. Bagwell is saved, what will she be like? Will the Moodys have a “normal” few months? What will the bank and Mitch have in common? What excitement will happen to the Moodys in this book?

The book starts with an unexpected event, and then guests are scheduled to come. Their visit leaves the Moodys with a surprise challenge. Mr. Gibson’s wife is a key part of this story line, and a trip to the apple orchard becomes a special family time. Come join the Moodys as they delight in serving the Lord Jesus!

The seventh book in the series continues to follow the Moody family as they experience life, serve the Lord Jesus, love each other, and work as a team.

How do the Moodys deal with a challenging, yet not uncommon, situation? What will the holiday season hold? How will the Moodys share Jesus with others? What is Maddie's special birthday gift?

s is often the case with a Moody book, the story begins with excitement, but the excitement doesn't stop there. A surprising event happens after a simple excursion to the grocery store. Then, follow the family as they make their Christmas season special. Later the girls and Mom go on a shopping trip, and Mitch pays a visit to the eye doctor. The weekly neighborhood Bible study continues, and while preparing, Mom encounters the vacuum. Two chances to bless others through I-J-N (In Jesus' Name) are woven into the story line. The book ends with two, well, you'll have to find out!

It is out Pleasure to Present...

Sarah Maxwell!

First, tell us a little bit about yourself.
I recently turned thirty, and I am so grateful to the Lord Jesus for all He has done and is doing in my life. At the age of five, I realized I was a sinner and accepted Jesus to be my Savior. Our family started the homeschooling journey in 1985, so I was homeschooled from preschool through high school. About a year before I graduated, our family’s ministry, Titus2.com, began, and I have enjoyed helping in many different facets of the ministry. I have been blessed with wonderful parents, five brothers, two sisters, two sister-in-laws, and two nieces. We love to travel and minister together as a family when the Lord brings along opportunities.

 
What was your most memorable homeschool project?
To be honest, I don’t remember one in particular that stood out. But, I do fondly remember the beginning of the school year: how excited I was for a new school schedule and textbooks. I remember teaching my younger brother and sister math. I remember learning to sew. I remember the excitement I felt over a good grade on a test I had studied hard for. Those are all sweet memories. 

What made you start writing?
My parents were the ones who encouraged me to write. They saw a need for godly, children’s reading material and wondered if I would write a book. I happily agreed. A solid outline was formed, with help from the family, and the Moody Family Series was birthed. After the first book was finished, it seemed only natural to write a sequel. Then, a third book was written, and I continued writing. The Lord led me every step of the way, and I couldn’t write without His help.

What inspired the Moody books?

Again, it was my parents’ encouragement. Since the Moody books are written about a fictional family, I wanted a name that wasn’t ordinary such as Smith or Johnson. Those who know our family can see similarities between the Moodys and the Maxwells. Things that have happened to us or I have observed in others often are woven into the story line. My favorite part is incorporating characters accepting the Lord Jesus. The desire of my heart is that children would be encouraged in the Lord, spurred on to love their families more, and yes, even come to accept Jesus into their heart, as a result of reading the Moody books. We have heard all the above to be true.

 
Which was your favorite to write?
Picking a favorite would be difficult, but if I were to, I suppose it might be the third book, Winter. But again, that’s a hard call. I enjoy the writing part, editing the least, and the outline in the middle. All are crucial elements.

 
Are you going to write any more books?
Lord willing, yes!

What is the best piece of writing advice you have been given?
One thing I either read about writing or received as advice from a well-known author is the importance of being willing to let others edit and critique my writing. So, in my case, my family is my best editors. They know me better than anyone else. They point out flaws in the story line, things that don’t make sense, items that aren’t interesting, situations to add a spark of life into an ordinary section, and more. My brother John, 21, is my reality editor. If you want to write, make sure to allow your family opportunities to critique. Don’t become defensive and unhappy but rather thank them for the help! It will only make you a better writer. 

Do you have any final thoughts to share?

If you desire to write, pray, and ask the Lord for what He would have you write. Start with a solid outline. This will give you a good guideline for your story, while still allowing creativity to be added. Again, be grateful to others who are willing to critique your work and give you feedback. Finally, be willing to work hard. The writing stage is the easiest and most enjoyable. Editing is the hardest. Put your mind to the task and press on!