Beauty from the  Ashes

I struggle with discontentment.

There are so many things about my life that I cannot change, and I often find myself feeling sad, frustrated, and resentful.

On the radio yesterday I heard something that inspired me.

We tend to s...

The peace that passes all understanding. That’s what I felt after meeting Darla for the first time.

On May 15, 2020, God made it clear to me that it was time to obey what He had shown me 18 months earlier: start a non-profit w...

She knew it was God speaking to her. He had said something to her the day before, and it surprised her. So now she was alone at the park, wanting to hear His voice, wanting to be sure of what He said. 

Her heart was listening....

As I approached my car, dog in tow, I felt my pockets for my keys...and felt nothing. I felt all my pockets. Nothing. 

Panic crept into my stomach. 

I looked out at the gigantic field I had just been running around in with my d...

She was all I wanted this Christmas. 

A fluffy little bundle of energy with one blue eye and one brown eye. Our new puppy!

Her name is Harper and I wanted her for Christmas like Ralphie wanted his Red Ryder BB Gun in A Christma...

My girl, 

Today you turn 13. 

13 years ago I saw your face for the first time, and every day since, you have been my delight. 

I always wanted a daughter. When I was pregnant we went in for an ultrasound to find out your gender....

I used to watch my mom’s mouth as she read to us from books like The Secret Garden, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Half Magic. She taught me to love books. She taught me a myriad of other things which cannot all be...

The other night I had a meltdown. Seth was in the living room and he heard me crying in the bedroom so I guess I was pretty loud. 

My kids, ages 12 and 14, have gotten into the habit of acting like everything I do is completel...

Do you remember your eyes popping open on Christmas morning as a child as you realized what day it was? It had finally arrived! Magic was in the air. Gifts awaited you under the tree!

I treasure those memories. My parents made...

My friend died a week ago. Her name was Abby. I'm certain that she was the prettiest Golden Retriever that ever lived. And she was such a kind soul. She was meant to be mine. Ours. I bet God smiled the day she was born becaus...