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Another Way To Look At It…

November 5, 20196 Comments

I just wanted to thank everyone for your encouragement and support in me writing a book. I haven’t told very many people about the new book idea I’ve been praying about, but I’ve decided to share this conversation with my writing friend, Anne Watson, so you can pray with me for the right direction to … Continue reading Another Way To Look At It…

How Much Do I Need A Savior?

November 1, 20194 Comments

On Tuesday, I was on Facebook mindlessly scrolling when, all of a sudden, three Memories from five years ago appeared on my News Feed. For you readers who aren’t on Facebook, I will explain. Facebook shows all the items you post on that day, and then every year on that date Facebook reminds you of … Continue reading How Much Do I Need A Savior?

Get Your Hopes Up

October 24, 201911 Comments

These last few days I’ve been attending a Christian writing conference called the Declare conference. This year the theme was Get Your Hopes Up. Where do I even begin? I am undone. Overwhelmed. Inspired. But most of all I am hopeful about the future of the writing journey the Lord has me on. Honestly, I … Continue reading Get Your Hopes Up

When Life Trips You Up, Get Up and Keep On Going!

October 18, 2019October 18, 20196 Comments

Have you ever tried to prevent something from happening that you knew eventually would happen? I never plan on falling but I know eventually I will trip and fall–it’s just going to happen. I’ll never forget falling out of the car in the church parking lot when I was a kid and having to get … Continue reading When Life Trips You Up, Get Up and Keep On Going!

Love A Cheater With Suicidal Thoughts?

September 8, 2019September 8, 201910 Comments

"You’re such a burden to your parents. You can’t even do anything with your life. You won’t ever drive. You’ll have to depend on someone else for the rest of your life, do you really want that?" Ten years ago, these were the lies the devil had permeated throughout my mind every day I would … Continue reading Love A Cheater With Suicidal Thoughts?

Why I Don’t Let the Stares Bother Me?

September 4, 20195 Comments

This past week my parents and I were at Silver Dollar City. My dad and I had been on a few roller coasters that morning, but when we got off this particular roller coaster there was a kind-looking gentleman just staring at me as I sat in my wheelchair drinking water. We all noticed that … Continue reading Why I Don’t Let the Stares Bother Me?

Not A Victim Of Dystonia 🙋🏻‍♀️

August 9, 2019August 9, 20195 Comments

I understand there are real victims in the world and those people should get justice for the unjust acts they’ve gone through. But there are others who have a victim mentality. “A victim mentality is an acquired personality trait in which a person tends to recognize or consider themselves as a victim of the negative … Continue reading Not A Victim Of Dystonia 🙋🏻‍♀️

Highlights From “Suffering Is Never For Nothing”

July 10, 2019July 10, 20196 Comments

After listening twice to the late Elisabeth Elliot’s newest book, “Suffering Is Never For Nothing,” I was in awe at the rich and honest content. I had read “Through Gates of Splendor” years ago. This new book was compiled from a set of CDs of Elisabeth’s teachings on “Suffering Is Never For Nothing” by a … Continue reading Highlights From “Suffering Is Never For Nothing”

My God Will Always Be Enough!

June 17, 20195 Comments

First of all, I’m not writing this to get pity or get anyone's advice on this topic. I want to tell you what has helped me after I learned this new information. I had a hard conversation with my mom recently about if I ever get married could or should I have kids? My mom … Continue reading My God Will Always Be Enough!

Finding Unlimited Grace At The Live Boldly Retreat

June 10, 20194 Comments

Have you ever planned something and it doesn’t go the way you thought it would go? Well, this past week I went to a singles retreat in Texas called the Live Boldly Retreat. I was hoping and praying that I wouldn’t get a cold while I was there because colds make my mouth tight and … Continue reading Finding Unlimited Grace At The Live Boldly Retreat

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