In this episode of The Mindful Living, Sana sits down with Christian author Marcia McFarland to talk about her book Perfect Glory, a collection of short reflections on identity, purpose, grace, and perseverance. Marcia shares the story behind the book, a prophetic directive she received to "get busy writing," and explains the three sections that structure it: Believe, Receive, and Achieve. The conversation moves through what it means to reconcile suffering with the idea of a loving God, how glory shows up in small everyday moments rather than only the extraordinary ones, and the concept of a "Godwink," a coincidence so precise it feels like a quiet nudge from God. It is a warm, honest conversation about faith, noticing, and finding joy in the middle of ordinary life.
About the Guest:
Marcia McFarland is a Christian author whose writing is shaped by personal experience, spiritual reflection, and a deep love for Scripture. Her debut book, Perfect Glory, grew out of more than a hundred short reflections she calls "insights," written over time and inspired by Scripture and everyday encounters. She has said the project began with a prophetic word she received at a service in Dunwoody, Georgia, encouraging her to start writing her books, and that more are planned beyond this first one.
Key Takeaways:
- Perfect Glory is organized into three sections of seven chapters each: Believe (for skeptics and newer seekers), Receive (on welcoming the Holy Spirit into daily life), and Achieve (on finding life purpose and learning to enjoy it).
- "Perfect glory" is not reserved for extraordinary moments. Marcia describes it showing up in ordinary ones too, a good book by the pool, a quiet morning, a simple joy.
- A "Godwink" is a coincidence so precise and well timed that it feels like more than chance, a quiet sign of being noticed or on the right path.
- Reconciling suffering with a loving God does not require minimizing pain. Marcia frames hardship as temporary within a larger story, while still holding space for real grief.
- The book was written with seekers in mind first, but Marcia has found it resonates widely, including with longtime believers and people supporting a loved one through struggle.
Connect With Marcia McFarland:
Website: authormarciamcfarland.com
Book: Perfect Glory, available on Amazon in Kindle, audiobook, hardcover, and paperback formats
Facebook: Perfect Glory Facebook page
Chapters:
00:00 Opening thoughts on faith and unplanned meaningful moments
00:20 Welcome and guest introduction
01:15 The season of life and the prophetic directive behind Perfect Glory
04:29 What "perfect glory" means and how its meaning took shape
05:21 The three sections: Believe, Receive, Achieve
09:05 Finding glory in ordinary, everyday moments
11:11 Reconciling suffering and hardship with a loving God
15:55 What a "Godwink" is, with a personal example
19:28 Telling a genuine Godwink from wishful thinking
21:37 Who Perfect Glory was written for
24:34 Where to find Marcia and Perfect Glory
25:54 Closing thoughts
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