“Even in laughter the heart may ache...” Proverbs 14:13How true that is. Aren’t we all fighting battles those around us know nothing Continue Reading
What Are You Worth?
Last week I was invited to speak at my alma mater, Messiah University, in the fall!! I am so excited over the opportunity and humbled by Continue Reading
For This Moment
A week ago today I was stopped at a traffic light on my way to a doctor’s appointment, when a tree off on my right caught my eye. Here in Continue Reading
The Sequel
As I sit to write this, my heart is overwhelmed by the good and the hard things that have played out since you last heard from me. Most Continue Reading
Shadows and Roars
Ahh, where to begin? Thirteen weeks ago came an upheaval of sorts in my life after taking a single dose of cold medication. An adverse Continue Reading
Hope
I had no plan of writing on my blog this evening, but while out in my studio earlier today I was reminded of Romans 4:17 and felt compelled Continue Reading
This is My Story: God Uses Imperfect People
Remember me? I haven’t forgotten you; in fact, I’ve missed you. I am sorry for my silence, but to be honest, I’ve needed to be quiet. Continue Reading
Don’t Stop Believing
To my fellow “80’s child”, no, this is not about Journey’s song, “Don’t Stop Believing”. Shocking, I know. A few weeks ago, I read a blog Continue Reading
Eyes of Hope
Okay, so New Year’s is hands down one of my favorite times of the year. There is something about a fresh start that breathes life into my Continue Reading
Easter: The Strength in Surrender
I feel like I owe you an apology for my absence. Sometimes life gets in the way of good intentions. I’d like to update you on one area of Continue Reading
Thankful While the Clock Ticks
Sometimes it’s difficult being a writer and knowing just how vulnerable to be, especially when I want God to use what I am going through to Continue Reading
Who Shall I Fear?
My surgery is only hours away now (Wednesday at 7:30am) so I wanted to send out an update and prayer requests concerning it all. I met with Continue Reading
The Inheritance of Trusting
Too many of my friends are walking through extremely challenging times right now which seem to quickly dwarf my own. Others wonder how I Continue Reading
The Whole Story
The Importance of Telling Both Sides Being a professional patient, you’d think I’d know better… I geared myself up for the surgery when the Continue Reading
What Does Redemption Mean For Me Today?
Finding Relevance In Good Friday And Easter (Let me preface this blog by saying that I am doped up on pain meds from surgery, so if anything Continue Reading
Is Everything Really Going To Be Okay?
I am having my right hip replaced this Wednesday, March 25th. While scheduling the actual surgery has happened quickly, I have known it was Continue Reading
Saying Goodbye is So Hard
This past week has been one of the hardest weeks of my life as I buried my ‘baby’ a week ago today. Sixteen and a half years ago my Continue Reading
Giving Hope Through Calcutta Mercy Ministries
An Evening of Purpose Finally, I am sitting down long enough to share about last week’s charity event! For those who are not on Facebook, Continue Reading