What if the most powerful thing you can do in a hard season isn’t to fix everything—but to remember who you are? When life feels uncertain, identity becomes your anchor. Beneath the noise, the roles, and the pressure to hold it all together is your divine identity: a sacred strength God placed within you—steady, resilient, and still present even when you feel undone. Rediscovering that truth may be messy, and it may cost you comfort, but it will also restore your footing. Whe

Elohim. On the first page of the Bible, the Lord identifies Himself as the Creator.  He tells us all about what He has created, and we get to reflect on the vastness and uniqueness of His creativity.  If we have righteous motives, He must take delight in giving humans portions of His creativity and allowing them to use it to explore and create new things.   ​ I was a special education teacher in my 20s when I accepted Jesus as my Savior.  Not long after that, my church was de

Finding true community didn’t just impact my life—it completely transformed it. Decades ago, when I began leading a small group of women, I wrestled with doubts and asked God if I was truly enough for the role. I prayed for courage and realized vulnerability was essential.

This Easter, I hold each of you close in my heart and pray that hope rises gently within you—quiet but strong—until every sorrow is softened by joy. Jesus’ journey from the cross to the resurrection reminds us that even the most painful endings can open into new beginnings. With God, nothing in your life is wasted; every season is shaping you with purpose and love.

Love changes us and changes others. Love takes strangers and makes families. Love heals wounds and empty spaces in us that we never dreamed could be filled.

The words “Be still and know that I am God” carry a quiet power. At the heart of this message is an invitation to embrace stillness as the primary means of deep, intimate connection with God, especially amid life’s distractions and demands. These words prompt you to pause, breathe, and enter a sacred space, reminding you to slow down, find peace, and be renewed by God’s presence.

Amid a painful divorce, I found myself grappling with fear and despair as a single mom. My family's financial security was shattered, leaving me overwhelmed and questioning my worth. One night, in a vulnerable moment of sorrow, I felt the Jesus reassure me, "I will restore all that has been lost and broken."

​I recently did a topical study of the times when God delayed women from conceiving children.  I found it thought-provoking and enlightening with far-reaching applications for all times of transition.  I will include two of the stories. Sarah and Hannah.

True belonging means knowing that our core identity is being deeply loved and chosen by God. This unwavering truth, not circumstances, is the foundation of my story: I truly belong because of Him.    This week marks one year since my dad went home to be with Jesus. Reflecting on this year of profound transition, I see how much it stretched and transformed me. Letting go of my roles as daughter and caregiver began a deeper journey. I started to rediscover who God created

Vulnerability is the soil for intimacy, and what waters intimacy is tears.

If there ever was evidence that God is found by those who are unchurched, this is it! Friends, I was an opinionated, vocal, religiously opposed, independent, and liberal-minded person. However, God met me where I was and guided me to where I am today.

The Lord has shown us that He loves celebrations and has even planned them for us to commemorate as well as act as dress rehearsals until the events are fulfilled.  He teaches His people about the Feasts of the Lord in Deuteronomy 16:1-15.  The first four were fulfilled with Jesus’ first coming, which are Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, and Pentecost.  The last three will be fulfilled at Jesus’ second coming. They are the Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and Fea

"I'm not sure I can handle waiting anymore," I screamed out into the empty void. I was in major frustration and had paralyzing fear concerning my singleness as I approached my mid-century. Honestly, I had lost all hope. I have been waiting on God for a husband for almost three decades. I had started to feel that my dream of walking down the aisle was slipping away, along with all the promises God had given me for marriage.

Delivered to TEDx Huston by Dr. Brene' Brown Dr. Brown discusses the importance of vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame, which ties in with themes of personal development and human psychology. Transcript I’ll start with this: a couple years ago, an event planner called me because I was going to do a speaking event. And she called, and she said, “I’m really struggling with how to write about you on the little flyer.”

For years, I grappled with the profound grief of infertility, often feeling adrift in a sea of despair. In those darkest times, I stumbled upon the transformative power of poetry woven into songs—each lyric a beacon of hope that reignited my spirit and drew me closer to Jesus. One pivotal moment that forever changed my perspective came when I discovered a pastor on YouTube who boldly urged barren women to celebrate their journeys. His words pierced through my sorrow, ignit

Within you is a quiet longing—a yearning to discover your true self beyond the world’s noise. Embracing your God-given identity allows your soul to feel seen, heard, and understood. This journey awakens you to the truth: you are a treasured Daughter of the King. Books can guide and encourage you as you grow and embrace your authentic self. I would love to share a few books that can enable you to strengthen your identity with elegance and certainty.

Going on an "Alaskan Cruise" had for years been tucked away in the recesses of my mind. I had all but forgotten about the hope of "one day." But God knew and was waiting for just the right moment—His Perfect Timing—to present His Gift.

What the sisterhood does is so beautiful, powerful, and poetic. A true dance of surrender and obedience with the Spirit.

A broken home and broken people left me broken at a young age. I felt like the world had given up on me and discarded me.

Jesus endured pain for us, and his resurrection offers hope and new life in suffering. As I mourn, I know Jesus holds me. My hope remains in Him. To others grieving: you are not alone. Trust God to redeem and grieve with hope—Jesus’ love and presence remain with you. Gretchen’s story echoes many others. In my own journey with miscarriage, I found comfort in the Naming Ceremony I shared with my husband. Perhaps it will help you, too, as you walk through your own loss.