Marlene L Burling

Marlene L. Burling, a resident in Batavia, NY is a widow. She was a pastor's wife. She has 3 married children, 10 grandchildren and 9 great grand children. She and her husband began their ministry as home missionaries and later served in regular pastorates. She has been a teacher of children, youth and ladies, and has been a speaker at ladies' banquets and workshops. She has written articles for newsletters, and has developed a workshop titled, "There's Life After Loss--(Living in Widowhood)." She has a weekly blog on her web site, marleneburling.com. She co-leads a program at her church called, Grief Share, dealing with loss of any kind. She was care-giver for her father and later for her in-laws until their home-going.

What began as a personal exercise to process her grief upon the death of her husband, to whom she was married for 51 years; took on a life of its own and resulted in the collection of two 365 daily devotional books, titled, "A Morning Walk with God," and "Daily Walks with God." The author has captured common and relatable daily occurrences, objects, and Bible stories and written spiritual applications for daily encouragement. Readers will be encouraged to realize that no matter what they are going through (no matter how difficult or trying it may be) they are NOT alone; because God is always there. She wants her readers to know they can rely on Him for peace, comfort, direction, and joy even in the midst of heartache.

She has also written a children's book titled, "Grandma Tell Me the Easter Story." It is biblically based, with line drawn illustrations which the children can color. There are also blank lines throughout the story so the child's name can be inserted to make the story personal to them.