Blog Posts
How to Trust God When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned: Persevere
I recently had the honor of speaking to a wonderful group of women. There was just one little problem: halfway through the event, the air conditioning went out. The temperature outside was 98 degrees, and inside… well, it was hot. As I stood there speaking, I could feel sweat running down my back, pooling in…
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How to Cultivate a Joyful Spirit in Your Daily Life
One of my favorite books in the Bible is Nehemiah. I’m inspired by his tenacity to persevere in the face ...
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Overcoming Obstacles: The Power of Perseverance
I believe something is forged within us when we persevere. When we continue on with one last drop of strength. ...
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Brokenness and Beauty
This is my story summarized in two photos.. I’ve experienced many moments of being uprooted and broken, like the tree ...
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When God’s Timing Unfolds
This year has brought unexpected surprises. I have spent moments on the beach, in tears of frustration and discouragement, asking ...
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A Turtle Testimony
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This “picture,” if you will, is placed in my front entryway ...
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Halfway There: Trusting God with the Rest of 2024
This morning is July 1st. Yikes! The first six months of 2024 are gone. Perhaps, like me, you had hopes ...
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Move Forward in Faith
"Watch the turtle. He only moves forward by sticking his neck out." - Lou Gerstner This quote inspires me to ...
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Another One Bites the Dust: Tony Evans in Sin
For the past couple of days, my heart has been heavy. Dr. Tony Evans, and his ministry The Alternative, has ...
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Memorial Day Reflections
This Memorial Day, I’m reflecting on what a true blessing it is to live in the land of the free ...
Read More The Practice of Waiting Quietly
We saw this Great Blue Heron on a bike ride through our neighborhood. I just had to shoot a video ...
Read More Finding Your Writing Why in a World of Literary Glamour
It's easy to get discouraged and distracted by the seemingly easy success of other authors. I attended two fabulous book ...
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Renewed Faith and Blossoms: Embracing God’s Unfailing Faithfulness
This morning, I read Proverbs 30 as part of my quiet time. It reminded me of a song I sang ...
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