Jennifer Clark of Cardinal recently published a book of devotionals, “Grow Gracefully: Devotions to Change You from the Inside Out.”

The Mathews native said she started a blog last year, “Jen’s Motivational Moments,” in which she talks about being thankful, using time wisely, and taking care of ourselves. From there, she decided to publish many of her blogs in a book of encouragement that she hopes will help people in their daily lives.

The book includes Bible scripture and stories of Clark’s life experiences, including times of personal loss such as the death of her mother and father, former Cardinal residents Charles Henry Clark Jr. and Sylvia Virginia Clark.

A Mathews High School graduate, Clark holds a degree in psychology from Christopher Newport University and is pursuing a master’s degree in elementary education through Grand Canyon University. She teaches reading at Thomas Hunter Middle School and is a member of Zion Baptist Church in Cardinal.

To read her blogs, v...