As someone who spent much of her life believing she had to perform to please God, Laurel Appel recognizes the fear and shame of those who are still trying to be good enough for Him. She writes to turn their eyes away from striving and back to Jesus and His grace, so they can rest in who they already are because of what He has already done. Laurel's books include the award-winning Radical Grace and Fortify Your Faith. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, Phillip, and is happiest spending time with her family, painting, or simply hanging out on the deck, listening to the birds, with a cup of coffee in hand.