This past year has been a season of quiet stretching for me. Learning to live independently hasn’t been loud or dramatic, but it has been deeply formative. More than anything, it has made me aware of the Lord’s steady, faithful presence woven through ordinary days. Independence hasn’t been about proving myself or having everything figured … Continue reading How God Has Met Me in This New Season
Q.) What inspired you to write your book? A.) Writing a book has always been a goal of mine. But there were several people who encouraged me and inspired me to develop this passion of writing. People like Joni Eareckson Tada, Lysa TerKeurst, Katherine Wolf, and several others. It helped me to see others who … Continue reading 12 Questions and Answers about My Writing Journey
When I hear the word capture or captivate I think about capturing someone’s attention as a writer or painting something very specific for a customer. It’s amazing to me how the Lord has captivated me in the past 3 years. I can point to specific moments where He stretched me spiritually, physically, emotionally, and artistically. … Continue reading How Has The Lord Captivated You?
Music. Oh, how I love music! It has gotten me through 25 years of living day in and day out with dystonia. Music encourages my soul.Music moves me to tap out the beat.Music captivates my attention.Music excites me to lift up my hands in praise.Music invites me to lift up my voice to sing along! You, sing … Continue reading How Can I Not Sing?
There are numerous ways I could finish this sentence, “It’s time...” It’s time to stop fighting reality. It’s time to stop feeling sorry for myself. It’s time to let go of others’ opinions. It’s time to let go of seeking the approval of others. It’s time to let go of the lies I’ve been believing. … Continue reading It’s Time…
I don’t like admitting it but there are times when I can be bratty and – dare I say it – self-centered. 🙈 “Surely not you?!” one may say, “You seem so content.” Excuse me as I chuckle to myself. 🤭 Here’s the thing: I can dive into self pity and become discontent at a … Continue reading Help Me Trust in You, Jesus Even When…
The scene in the movie The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, where Smeagol (Frodo’s so-called guide he feels beholden to) leads him to this dark cave where Frodo gets caught up in the sticky spider web. I have been thinking a lot about that scene lately. Like Frodo, I, too, was caught … Continue reading You Get To Choose…
I’ve been getting Christian-based life coaching for about 3 months now. We meet on Zoom once a week. My coach has been helping me transform my thinking. She reveals to me how I’m thinking by the conversations we have. Last week, I asked the question, “Why do I keep blaming everything that’s difficult on dystonia?” … Continue reading But Today I’m Focusing On…
It was late on a Sunday night, when I read this interesting email from Jena (a lady in one of my writing groups). She asked me to consider being a part of a virtual event she and her husband were planning to put together in the Spring. The event is called The Staying Strong Summit, … Continue reading Exciting New Opportunities to Share My Story
I know personalizing Bible verses isn’t a new concept. But when I first personalized these verses in January, I felt like I was created for a purpose. I may not always feel worthy of this purpose because I’m a sinner. But by God’s Grace, He has Redeemed me and I am His daughter, which means … Continue reading A Letter From Your Abba Father
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