Jackie HardyJackie Hardy is a child of God, wife, mother, freelance writer, and ministry leader. Hardy lives in Texas with her phenomenal husband, Ed, and her brilliant children, DJ and Jaella. She and Ed have been married for over 20 years and will soon be fulltime empty nesters. Jackie has a background in journalism and worked for a reputable publishing and media company for over 15 years. She also enjoys serving her local church. Her hobbies include reading, writing, baking, and traveling. Hardy's ultimate passion is ministering to moms through her nonprofit, Love on You Mommy Ministry (LOYM) to Engage, Encourage, and Empower moms of all ages, stages, and backgrounds. The ministry has served moms throughout the United States while serving many causes and organizations within the Dallas-Fort Worth area. To learn more about her nonprofit and upcoming events, please visit www.loym.org. Jackie is grateful for your purchase of this Advent study as a portion of the proceeds will be used to help further the mission of LOYM. If you want to become a financial partner for LOYM, please visit the website's Donate page at https: //www.loym.org/donate. Read More Read Less