The 2020 Pandemic Exposed My Weaknesses, Defenses, Strengths, and Potential

Not unlike most of the world, 2020 threw me into a tailspin and exposed a shadow side I was unaware of. My last post was a tribute to turning 50, where the future was my to possess. Little did I know four weeks later, everyone's world would be turned upside down. And I would see just how emotionally unhealthy I really was.
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A Letter to My 8-Year-Old Self

You'll spend a lot of your life feeling like you don't fit in. Most of the time, you'll believe it's because you're not enough, and then you'll swing to you're just too much. Somewhere along the way, you'll lose yourself, but you'll discover her again. You will actually fall in love with her, and fitting in won't seem to be that big of a deal. But it will suck that the revelation comes so much later in life.

The Season of Miracles

O Come, O Come Emmanuel . . . The ancient prophets spoke of His coming and for centuries the faithful could be found awaiting His arrival. What the Heavenly Father promised would happen – the Messiah would come - but not without a fierce struggle. Other…

Our Christmas Wish To You!

Beth, Sophia, Donna, Kate, and Stephanie A Few Christmas Wishes From The Team... My Christmas wish for you would be that you wouldn't gain too much weight over the holiday season and whatever you gain would melt away on January first! :)…

Four Easy Steps To The Perfect Holiday Outfit {Guest Blog}

{Oh my friends, I am so excited to introduce our guest blogger! And just in time for all of those Christmas parties! I invited this little gem into my house for a couple hours, and by the time she left I felt like a movie star! She rummaged…

When Shame is Shattered By Love

I’d really like to have coffee with Simon Peter. The “Rock” was Jesus’ best friend and a prominent leader among the disciples. He walked on water with the One who split all of time in half. This man knew the Messiah, knew His favorite…

Giving Up The Grudge

My thought process regarding forgiveness used to go something like this:  If someone did something that hurt me, and I got angry, I believed there was a designated amount of time I should harbor the anger and withhold forgiveness.  Then, when…

Time After Time

I am so excited to introduce to you my sweet friend from WAAAAY up north in Canada, Karla Lees! Karla's heartbeats the same as mine... to draw people into the presence of God and watch Him rearrange their lives for the better! I love reading…

Are We Treating Our Words Like They Have A SNAPCHAT App?

Over 50 million user of snapchat had a huge awakening when they woke to the morning news and learned that their private photos may not be so private after all. Snapchat is the phone app which allows you to take a photo, share it, and within…

Fruit Of Abiding

Any time spent with Christ will produce fruit, but I’m not satisfied with just any quality of fruit. I want a lasting, memorable, life-altering fruit! I desire the type of fruit that comes from abiding a full season in the secret place - but…

Which Vessel Does God Use?

Have you ever wondered which vessel is most useful and powerful in the Kingdom of God? Is it that perfect looking vessel or the one with the cracks and fractures?  Workshop This Weekend!  On September 13th, I will be sharing at New Hope…

I'm Connected And Yet So Disconnected

Flipping through Instagram, moving over to Facebook, and finishing up with Twitter had become my morning routine. My early cup of coffee came with a side of who did what the night before, and what were people’s plans for the day. My mind…