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.

{Faith N Fotos} I Shared My Secrets With The Church

{In effort to showcase the lives of others living their everyday life in faith, we're asking people to submit their JUST DO IT AFRAID moments in pictures via Instagram! Today we're featuring Lisa, a woman who chose FAITH OVER FEAR!}   Here…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} All The Way To Africa - Video

While Jesus said it only takes faith the size of a mustard seed to move a mountain - sometimes the thought of that mustard seed faith can feel like a mountain. Check out Lori's three minute testimony on how God stepped up in a big way when…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} What To Do While You Wait for Your Breakthrough

{I am so excited to introduce Susie Larson, Co-host of Focus on the Family's Everyday Relationships with Dr. Greg Smalley, Host of Live the Promise with Susie Larson, and Media Voice for Mood Radio. I have loved Susie's books for years; Alone…

{Faith N Fotos} Embracing The Church and His Word

{In effort to showcase the lives of others living their everyday life in faith, we're asking people to submit their JUST DO IT AFRAID moments in pictures via Instagram! Today we're featuring Rachel, a woman who chose FAITH OVER FEAR!} Alright…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} Things Not Seen

{Today, I want to welcome my dear friend Hilary Harris, from Hil's Kitchen Blog. We stood with Hilary in prayer as her daughter fought for her life. At the same time that was happening, I was writing the message Faith Over Fear. I can recall…

{Five Minute Friday} Longing For The RELEASE

Today I am heading over to hang with Lisa-Jo Baker for a five minute break to participate in her Five-Minute Friday and allow my mind to ponder on a word and give myself permission to just write without rules!  No butterflies where harmed…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} The Day My Husband Left Me

{It is with such pleasure that I introduce Amy Cutler from Forever Beloved. I fell in love with Amy when I stumbled upon her blog over at Christian Blogger Network. Her down to earth writing style just drew me right in. I love how she blogs…

{FAITH N FOTOS} She Walked Afraid

{In effort to showcase the lives of others living their everyday life in faith, we're asking people to submit their JUST DO IT AFRAID moments in pictures via Instagram! Today we're featuring one brave teen who chose FAITH OVER FEAR! - Yes, she's…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} If Your Promise Disappears, Do You Still Trust Him?

{It is with such excitement that I introduce the amazing blogger, Brandi Rennemeyer,  from Faith 2 Shine. I have enjoyed reading her incredibly eloquent blog posts. She has such a way with words that will draw you into whatever she's written.…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} From Diapers to Diplomas

I’m coming to the end of the race, and the finish line isn’t quite what I thought it would be. I'm definitely breathless, and I'm certainly weak in the knees, but I'm also full of a barrage of unexpected emotions. I anticipated the excitement.…