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Timed Release – Radio Series Chapter 7
My mother’s battle with lung cancer was hard fought. As she was moved from hospital to hospital over five months I witnessed her suffering daily.
Miracle Moments – Radio Series Chapter 6
For about seventeen years of my life, I experienced constant trauma and heartbreak. I became ill and overwhelmed with the weight of all that was
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Resolutions or His Solutions
Casual online research reveals five top new year’s resolutions: Eat less Exercise more Spend less Enjoy life more Spend time with friends and family more
Hope for All – Radio Series Chapter 5
I asked the Lord one day what brings people to Him in faith when they don’t know Him. After all, how do you have faith
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What’s Your Story
As the only girl in my Sunday School class, I was usually asked to be Mary, the mother of Jesus, in our annual Christmas plays.
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No Perfection
Too often, I get bogged down in blogging perfection. Why wait to craft the perfect words when just a simple conversation with you will do?
Harmony in the Household
My life changed when I learned about the four basic personalities almost 40 years ago. Since then, I’ve lived it, taught it and encouraged understanding
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The Power of a Blessing
God called us to California for a special assignment, but after five years in the Los Angeles area, it was time to return to Texas.
Renewal – Radio Series Chapter 4 – Part II PTSD
The statistics are alarming for the damage from trauma to those who go to the trenches for us. They exhibit extraordinary bravery and strength in
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Renewal – Radio Series Chapter 4
A high percentage of health issues are related to stress. People may follow programs with proper diet, exercise, and medical attention, but if the stress
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Hobbled – Radio Series Chapter 3
When we are hurt and store painful memories in our hearts, we can become emotionally “hobbled” – stuck at the point when the pain was
A New Normal – Radio Series Chapter 2
We usually tend to accept what pain does to us as normal. We file our hurtful memories away in our hidden heart closets marked “Brave
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Brave and Strong – Radio Series Chapter 1
I am no stranger to trauma. Tragic illnesses, family divorces, personal failures, business losses, children’s diseases, the death of loved ones, and even planned suicide
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The Ultimate Heartbreak – Radio Series
Jesus’ time on earth was part of a master plan–a plan that involved you and me. His is the greatest story ever told. It includes
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When You Don’t Have the Words
As I listen to the Santa Ana winds blow outside my office window in Los Angeles, I’m reminded of God’s remarkable creation. Yet, with all
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Stories to Share
As we ended the four-month launch of The Heart Healer, we filled our days with holiday activities, the wedding of our daughter, Heather, and like
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Thanksgiving – Don’t Really Feel Like It?
What about giving thanks when our hearts are aching — when we’ve hit that deep place of despair, and we drag out of bed each
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High School and Hearts
What do high school and hearts have in common? I can think of a lot of things, but today I’m writing about a high school
The Heart Healer
On July 25, 2017, The Heart Healer: God’s Response to Personal Prayer in a Hurting World, was finally released! The journey from conception to publication
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A Milestone Reached
I’m posting about this on social media today, but thought I’d give you guys the inside scoop. We knew when we moved to the L.A.
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Celebrating His Amazing Grace
As we celebrate the resurrection of the Light of the World — Jesus — I’m reminded of the lyrics to this song: “This Is Amazing