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 in someone you don't know?…
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. Though an honor to play…
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? Lately, I've thought a lot…
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 each crisis, but pain from…
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 in their lives is not…
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 inflicted, with subtle bonds that…
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…
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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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…