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 and Strong" and assume that…
Locking pain away in our hearts
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 are much too familiar. During…
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 the most magnificent love, an…
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 He has going on, because…
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 many of you, the sharing…
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 day doing our best to…
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 friend who happens to be…
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 was long and often arduous,…
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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. area God had a plan…
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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 Grace" Lyrics by PHIL WICKHAM…
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Persevere
Writers are notoriously insecure, as they sit alone in their favorite meditative spot and weave their words for others to read. We wonder if, after long hours of creative work,…
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Christmas Greetings
May your Christmas be filled with warm reminders of God's immeasurable love for you, demonstrated perfectly by His Son, Jesus Christ.
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Thankful
The last few days, I've thought a lot about various quotations and scriptures regarding thankfulness. Terry and I have so much to be thankful for. During our most challenging times…
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What’s His Story?
I'm all about stories, and everyone has one. My daughter snatched me away from Los Angeles and treated me to a luxurious vacation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. While reclining…
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