North Carolina Christian Living author, LaTan Roland Murphy knew at a young age that she wanted to be a writer. Inspired and encouraged by her gifted mother and university professor, Carol Costa, she’s gone on to become a Selah Award nominated author, vocalist, and event speaker. Her passion and purpose is to encourage and bless others as she’s been blessed.
With candid humility LaTan says, “God amazes me daily by honoring an ordinary girl like me to speak to extraordinary people.” Drawing from her real-life mistakes and failures, she entertains audiences with hilarious personal stories and encourages them to look for everyday blessings in the middle of crazy-busy living. Men and women alike respond to her rare authenticity saying they feel as though they’ve known her their entire lives.
After being a regularly featured columnist for the nationally recognized WHOA Women’s Magazine, contributing to numerous magazines, several anthologies, and co-authoring God’s Provision in Tough Times, this Georgia-born Southern belle authored her first book in 2014.
While LaTan prepared Becoming a Woman of Elegance for publication, her mother-in-law, who suffered from cancer and knew her homegoing was drawing near, approached her saying, “I want to hold one of your published books in my hands before I go, so we need to self-publish your first one.” Cherishing the memory, LaTan said, “And, we did! The joy of my life was seeing her hold it in her hands.”
Her most recent book, Courageous Women of the Bible: Leaving Behind Fear and Insecurity for a Life of Confidence and Freedom, was released last year by Bethany House Publishing. “It transformed me as a woman of God.” The book highlights eleven courageous women in the Bible and shows how each was uniquely positioned for success because of her courageous choices. The stories within inspire women of all ages to trust God, minister to others, and live confidently and courageously no matter the season of life or what lies ahead.
The desire of LaTan’s heart is to continue to speak life into women and girls. “I hope and pray my life has pointed others to the One, True, and Living God, whether through writing, speaking or day to day living.”
When asked what advice she would give an aspiring author struggling with their first book, she said, “NEVER give up! Ask God how HE wants it done!”
LaTan and her husband, Joe, met when they were teenagers and recently celebrated thirty-three years of marriage. They have two sons and a daughter and are blessed with a loving son-in-law and daughter-in-law “who feel more like biological children.” In her spare time, LaTan enjoys the company of her granddaughter and grandson who totally captivate her heart.
She invites you to connect with her on her blog at www.latanmurphy.com and check out her books on the following links Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Christian Book Distributors, LifeWay and Books-A-Million!
Anyone that knows you is inspired from your genuine personality and your love to serve the Lord. I plan to read Courageous Women of the Bible. I am in a season of my life that I know this book will help give me hope and inspiration. The Lord bless LaTan’s ministry.
Starr, thank you so much for this beautiful review and blog for my recent book, Courageous Women of The Bible. I am so grateful for so many who have dropped by to leave a reply here. I wish you every blessing as you continue the work God began in you!
It’s my pleasure, LaTan, to promote you and shine a light on your God-given gifts that touch so many hearts. May God continue to bless everything you put your hands to do. Love you!❤️
I am fully blessed having met LaTan twice. Her humility and grace speaks for the life she lives in Him. May God bless Latan abundantly as she pours out to others.
Thank you, Julie, for dropping by with your encouraging words for LaTan. Blessings
Julie, from the moment I met you at ACWC, I loved your transparency and encouraging spirit for others. God Bless YOU! I greatly appreciate all you are doing to help spread the message of God’s heart in Courageous Women of The Bible. 🙂
Amazing book and author, LaTan is genuine and once you meet her you instantly form a bond. She is crazy in love with her Savior and not ashamed of telling everyone that she comes in contact with. This book is an excellent read and a great book for use as a Bible Study. Highly recommended
Wonderful endorsement. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Cindy.
Cindy, Its been an honor to work alongside you in ministry for more than 20 years. God bless you, sweet lady! Thank you for sharing Courageous Women of The Bible with everyone! Your influence is broad reaching! Grateful for you, sister!
I love LaTan! She is a godly woman of grace and her books reflect that.
She certainly is. Thank you, Barbara, for dropping in and leaving a comment.
Thank you Barbara! I am so grateful for your support!
Barbara, You have been instrumental in sharing Courageous Women of The Bible. Thank you so much! What a gift you are to this world.
I look forward to reading LaTan’s new book.
I am so excited to hear you plan to read Courageous Women of The Bible. Looking forward to hearing. Which of the 11 women touched you most. 🙂 LaTan Roland Murphy