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Jackie Freeman

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Children's, Christian, Sports

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Jackie Freeman is a woman who loves words.

Words that inform. Words that inspire. Speaking, singing, reading, and writing words—that’s what she does!

Jackie Freeman has authored two children's picture books, Bend Your Knees, Louise! A Pickleball Primer and I'm Okay, Momma!

Bend Your Knees, Louise! A Pickleball Primer became an AMAZON best-seller when it was released in 2020 and is still listed in the top ten.

Jackie has also written a devotional based on the sheet music her mother played for her prior to her mother's death, Keep a Song in Your Heart, Musical Notes for Daily Devotions.

Her passion for words blossomed as a child when her grandmother, Nettie Thomas, introduced her to literature. Her home had the most wonderful collection of books Jackie Freeman is a woman who loves words.

Words that inform. Words that inspire. Speaking, singing, reading, and writing words—that’s what she does!

Jackie Freeman has authored two children's picture books, Bend Your Knees, Louise! A Pickleball Primer and I'm Okay, Momma!

Bend Your Knees, Louise! A Pickleball Primer became an AMAZON best-seller when it was released in 2020 and is still listed in the top ten.

Jackie has also written a devotional based on the sheet music her mother played for her prior to her mother's death, Keep a Song in Your Heart, Musical Notes for Daily Devotions.

Her passion for words blossomed as a child when her grandmother, Nettie Thomas, introduced her to literature. Her home had the most wonderful collection of books in a little bookcase. That tiny library was filled with her favorite authors—Louisa Mae Alcott, Margaret Mitchell, Zane Grey, and Mary Jane Holmes, among others. This is where Jackie's passion for reading and writing originated.

Grandma often talked about characters in the Little Prudy books and Little Women—as if they were childhood friends. From the comfort of her living room, she took me on dusty, winding trails while reading Zane Grey westerns. And of course, she introduced me to spine-tingling adventures in Nancy Drew Mysteries, the Bobbsey Twins and the Hardy Boys series.

Another library that inspired her during her childhood was located inside her little hometown church, where she became enthralled with the written word. She eagerly turned the yellowed, rough pages of donated volumes, with that distinct smell of aged wisdom, to discover “what happens next.” One book, Through Gates of Splendor, captured her attention.

Written in 1957, by Elisabeth Elliot, Through Gates of Splendor is the account of her life as a missionary, the massacre of her husband and four other missionaries, and her devotion to God and His work. The story stunned me.

Jackie wanted to know her God. She wondered if she could trust Him as much as she did, and she longed to learn how to live a life pleasing to Him, as she had done. Decades later, she continue to find myself drawn to her writings. Her lifetime, devoted to Christ still inspires. One of my treasured quotes from the book, Becoming Elisabeth Elliot, written by Ellen Vaughn, is, “Teach me never to let the joy of what has been pale the joy of what is.” Jackie holds these words close to her heart as she find joy in the journey. ...more

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	Bend Your Knees, Louise!: A Pickleball Primer by Jackie Freeman (Goodreads Author), Karen Worthy, Kevin Fales (Illustrator) 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Keep a Song in Your Heart: Musical Notes for Daily Devotions it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Jackie Freeman rated a book it was amazing You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World by Rebecca George (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
At a certain age, it's easy to wonder if you've missed your moment—but Rebecca George's words remind us to trust in God's perfect timing. Her message moved me to shift my focus from my own doubts to His divine plan. If you're feeling stuck or falling ...more
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