Hi friends, I’m Anna,
Minnesota author, wife, mom of 4, & bookish coffee lover.
My name is Anna E. Rendell. I’ve been married to Jared for almost twenty years, and together we parent four kiddos. We live in the ‘burbs of Minnesota. For a good decade, I shared here on this blog as if you & I were chatting in our backyards, over a picket fence… but now I pretty much only do that over on Instagram.
I love: writing, autumn, chocolate, clearance shopping + thrifting, long walks, holidays, and old music. And coffee. So much coffee.
More About Me
Using my gifts of writing to encourage others and organize projects (yes, give me all the spreadsheets!) both for the glory of the Kingdom is a joy.
I’ve written several devotionals for women, have been featured in and contributed to dozens of publications, planners, devotionals, magazines, compilations, and books, and love encouraging women to seek and embrace the extra in their ordinary.
Being a mom is more wonderful and more difficult than I ever imagined, and so was our journey to our kids. It included two miscarriages, years of infertility and waiting, and difficult pregnancies. We are so grateful for each of our four, and also don’t sugarcoat the hard moments of parenting. It’s a both/and kind of deal.
Our family loves Jesus. Jared and I are both former youth directors, church and Bible camp staff, and continue to be in ministry occupations. We strive to raise our kids (and help each other) to walk with kindness, inclusion, loving mercy and each other like Jesus did.
Speaking
I am open to opportunities to speak with audiences that align with my experience, faith, and values.
Press & Media
Here’s a list of some of the people and places I’ve spoken to, written for, or done creative projects with.
Contact & Follow
I’d love to connect and hear your story. Here are a few ways to get in touch or follow me and my writing:
Connect with me
I’d love to connect, hear your story, and share a part of mine that might bring encouragement.
