A New Chapter: Soul Water is Coming to Substack

Dear Friends,

Over the years, this website has been a place where I’ve shared devotionals, stories, encouragement, and glimpses of God’s faithfulness. Whether you’ve been reading for years or have recently joined me, I want to thank you for walking this journey alongside me.

As my writing ministry continues to grow, I’ve been exploring new ways to connect with readers, and I’m excited to share that I am in the process of expanding Soul Water onto Substack.

If you’re unfamiliar with Substack, it is a platform that allows writers to connect directly with readers through email subscriptions and online publications. It will give us a more personal and interactive way to stay connected while making it easier for you to receive new content directly in your inbox.

On my Substack, you’ll continue to find the things you’ve come to expect from Soul Water:

• Devotionals and biblical encouragement
• Reflections on faith and everyday life
• Book reviews and reading recommendations
• Historical fiction updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses into my writing projects
• Stories of God’s grace woven through family history and everyday moments

One project that has occupied a special place in my heart is a historical/time-slip novel called Grace in the Gallows. Inspired by the true story of my eleventh great-grandmother, Alice Lake, who was tragically executed for witchcraft in Boston in 1652, this novel explores themes of grace, redemption, family legacy, and God’s faithfulness across generations.

The journey from research to manuscript has been years in the making, and I look forward to sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses, historical discoveries, family stories, and updates as I move closer to publication. Whether you enjoy historical fiction or love stories of God’s grace at work in ordinary lives, I hope you’ll join me on this adventure.

For now, this website will remain active while I work through the transition. Some content may appear in both places during the coming months as I learn the platform and determine the best way to serve my readers.

My prayer is that wherever you choose to follow along, you will continue to find encouragement, hope, and refreshment for your soul.

Thank you for your support, your prayers, and your friendship through the years. I am excited to see what God has in store for this next chapter.

Grace and peace,

Keri Lynn Willis

P.S. You will be receiving an email with details soon, including how to subscribe and what you can expect from the new Soul Water Substack. Stay tuned! 

My name is Keri Willis. I am a semi-retired educator. I spent a great deal of my career working with adults with developmental disabilities and many years in elementary education, in the classroom and as an administrator. My main ministry now is coordinating the women’s ministry for our church in San Diego, CA. I have been married thirty-four years and have two grown and married children. I now have a head of full grey hair and good ideas. I believe we are created to use our gifts and to be creative. That comes in many forms for me. I love to woodwork and use power tools, design, decorate, garden, and create new recipes. And I love to write. One major lesson I have learned in my writing journey is that I need to be still and listen to hear God’s voice before I am prepared to put into words the message he has instilled in my heart. This has been much easier since I am no longer working full time, but it is so easy to get distracted and not listen, which almost always ends with an empty page in the form of writer’s block. While I have written many articles for newsletters and local newspapers, I did not consider myself a writer until I self-published my first book, Teapots and Power Tools. https://www.amazon.com/Teapot.../dp/1466458763/ref=sr_1_3... The idea emerged as I was working on a project in my garage. I had worship music playing, power tools out and saw dust flying. I glanced up and saw my delicate teapot sitting on my router table. The message was clear. Sometimes we are using the power tools God gives us and sometimes he just wants us to be still and have tea with him. The book became the foundation for a women’s retreat, and then my amazing niece helped me work through publishing it on Create Space (now KDP). At least five other projects are in different stages of production. I joined hope*writers to help motivate me and keep me focused and accountable. I am still trying to figure out the whole website and blog thing. That is my next goal for myself; that and finish writing at least one of my projects! Teapots and Power Tools: Effectively using the tools God has equipped you with, while taking time to “Be Still and Know That He is God” View more posts