{"id":106,"date":"2026-09-20T22:06:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T22:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jennimckinney.com\/?page_id=106"},"modified":"2026-09-20T22:59:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T22:59:59","slug":"welcome-to-jenni-mckinney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jennimckinney.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Jenni McKinney"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>#post-106 > h1.entry-title{display:none}.jm-page{--navy:#243b60;--blue:#8199b8;--cream:#f5f2ed;--ink:#30343b;color:var(--ink);font-family:Georgia,serif}.jm-page *{box-sizing:border-box}.jm-page a{color:#45698f}.jm-page .hero{background:linear-gradient(125deg,#e7edf4 0%,#f8f6f2 66%);padding:76px 8%;margin:10px 0 42px;position:relative}.jm-page .eyebrow{font:700 12px\/1.5 Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#788ca4}.jm-page h1,.jm-page h2{font:normal clamp(36px,5vw,62px)\/1.1 Georgia,serif;color:#2a3d59;margin:14px 0 22px}.jm-page h3{font:normal 28px\/1.2 Georgia,serif;color:#293e5f;margin:0 0 12px}.jm-page p{font:17px\/1.7 Arial,sans-serif;margin:0 0 18px}.jm-page .hero p{max-width:760px;font-size:19px}.jm-page .section{padding:40px 5%;margin:0 0 22px}.jm-page .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px}.jm-page .card{background:#f8f7f4;padding:32px;border-top:4px solid #8299b6;box-shadow:0 10px 26px #263b5910}.jm-page .card p{font-size:16px}.jm-page .button{display:inline-block;background:#8299b6;color:#fff!important;padding:12px 19px;text-decoration:none;font:700 12px Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:7px}.jm-page .book-feature{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(180px,260px) 1fr;gap:38px;align-items:center;background:#f3f5f8;padding:36px;margin-top:25px}.jm-page .book-feature img{width:100%;height:auto;box-shadow:10px 12px 20px #17284230}.jm-page .quote{background:#303b58;color:white;text-align:center;padding:46px 8%;margin:20px 0}.jm-page .quote p{font:italic 25px\/1.5 Georgia,serif;margin:0}.jm-page .quote small{font:700 12px Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c9d7e8}.jm-page .soft{background:#f5f2ed}.jm-page .footnote{color:#6d7380;font-size:14px}@media(max-width:700px){.jm-page .grid,.jm-page .book-feature{grid-template-columns:1fr}.jm-page .hero{padding:45px 7%}.jm-page .section{padding:28px 2%}.jm-page .book-feature img{max-width:220px}}<\/style><div class=\"jm-page\"><div class=\"hero\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Stories \u00b7 Scripture \u00b7 everyday life<\/div><h1>Welcome. I&#8217;m Jenni McKinney.<\/h1><p>I write about following Jesus in ordinary moments, discovering the relevance of Genesis today, and the truths that shine through fiction. Whether you came for an article or a story, I\u2019m glad you\u2019re here.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/jennimckinney.com\/?page_id=112\">Explore the articles \u2192<\/a><\/div><section class=\"section\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Start reading<\/div><h2>Faith for the life we live<\/h2><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"card\"><h3>Faith in everyday life<\/h3><p>Reflections on seeing God at work in the places and moments we might otherwise overlook.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/jennimckinney.com\/?cat=5\">Browse my Bible articles \u2192<\/a><\/div><div class=\"card\"><h3>Genesis and modern living<\/h3><p>Explore the opening book of Scripture and why its questions still matter.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/jennimckinney.com\/?cat=6\">Read the Genesis articles \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><div class=\"quote\"><p>\u201cAnd ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.\u201d<\/p><small>John 8:32<\/small><\/div><section class=\"section\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Books and stories<\/div><h2>Stories to share and discover<\/h2><p>My writing includes books for children, Christian romance, and imaginative fiction. Start with these published titles:<\/p><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"card\"><h3>The Adventures of Logan and Bo<\/h3><p>Logan and his little dog Bo help a stranded baby shark in a story about courage, kindness, and standing up to bullies.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Logan-Bo-Friendly-Shark-Adventures\/dp\/1482791358\/\">Find the book on Amazon \u2192<\/a><\/div><div class=\"card\"><h3>How to Make Money as a Kid<\/h3><p>Practical ideas for children who want to earn money before they are old enough for a traditional job.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Make-Money-Kid-Summer-ebook\/dp\/B00Z9WN67S\">Find the book on Amazon \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"book-feature\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jennimckinney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blessed-Insurance.jpg\" alt=\"Blessed Insurance book cover\"><div><div class=\"eyebrow\">Coming soon \u00b7 A Cartecay Agency Mystery<\/div><h3>Blessed Insurance<\/h3><p>Insurance agent and amateur sleuth Andy Marie Cartecay has a serious mystery to solve: her mother\u2019s death ten years ago.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/jennimckinney.com\/?page_id=109\">See books and works in progress \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"section soft\"><div class=\"grid\"><div><div class=\"eyebrow\">Guest writer<\/div><h2>From Dr. Nick Freeman<\/h2><p>My friend Dr. Nick Freeman contributes research and articles on Hawaiian Christian history. His work has a home here while his own book is on the way.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/jennimckinney.com\/?cat=4\">Explore Dr. Freeman\u2019s Hawaii articles \u2192<\/a><\/div><div><div class=\"eyebrow\">Looking ahead<\/div><h2>What\u2019s next<\/h2><p>I\u2019m developing daily devotionals, historical projects involving Robert the Bruce, and videos about G. K. Chesterton. Check back as these projects take shape.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"section\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Meet the writer<\/div><h2>About Jenni<\/h2><p>I write from a Christian worldview and love finding the thread of truth running through history, everyday life, and a good story.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/jennimckinney.com\/?page_id=35\">Get to know me \u2192<\/a><p class=\"footnote\" style=\"margin-top:24px\">Marvel Sparrow Publishing is my publishing imprint for books and future projects.<\/p><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stories \u00b7 Scripture \u00b7 everyday life Welcome. I&#8217;m Jenni McKinney. I write about following Jesus in ordinary moments, discovering the relevance of Genesis today, and the truths that shine through fiction. Whether you came for an article or a story, I\u2019m glad you\u2019re here. 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