Encouragement
Accepting God’s Invitation to Belong. “But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine” (Isaiah 43:1, NKJV). If God says you belong, you belong. Read more
You Are Worthy of Amazing & Good Things! Many of us struggle to believe that we are deserving of good things. Have you ever felt like you don’t deserve joy, peace, or blessings because of past mistakes? Or maybe you’ve been taught that suffering is just your lot in life? Read more
How to Find Hope When You Are in Caregiving Crisis Mode. Help! a weak voice cried as my husband and I rounded a corner on our morning walk. We slowed our pace, listening. Hey, hello? Help! the call floated from a pink apartment across the street, its windows cranked open Read more
Unlocking Divine Possibilities: How Utter Surrender Transformed My Life As a Christian fiction author, I have the privilege and joy of letting my wild imagination run free as I pen my musings and share stories of hope with dear readers. In the Christian romantic suspense genre, I get to tug Read more
You Are Not Stuck—You Have Been Positioned Have you ever felt stuck? Maybe you’re standing at a crossroads, feeling invisible, overlooked, or unsure of what comes next. If so, I want to encourage you today: You are not stuck. You have been positioned. Let me share a bit of my Read more
What Are You Waiting For? MANY ASK, “WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?” MY QUESTION IS: WHAT ARE YOU WAITING …WITH? It’s true… Waiting is one of the most difficult things that faith requires. All of us are waiting for something, but… Beware! Satan will always tempt you to doubt while Read more
How to Find Hope in Hard Times. When our family returned home after a devastating storm and flood, it was overwhelming to see our unrecognizable belongings, touch our ruined treasures, and smell the mildew. The damage was intense, impacting all of my emotions at once. The flood waters were gone, Read more
3 Ways to Stay Spiritually Strong in the Waiting Room. Oftentimes in this life, we find ourselves in a posture of waiting. It could look like standing in a grocery store line. It might be waiting for a package to be delivered. However, it can also appear to be waiting Read more
What Happens When Machines Get Smart? AI and Faith: Can Technology and Belief Coexist? AI is no longer science fiction. It writes poems, answers questions, and even gives sermons. Some people call it progress. Others call it a problem. For people of faith, this raises big questions. Can a machine Read more
How to Trust God in the Wilderness – Even When Things Feel Wildly Out of Control. The mayhem of May just ended, yet I’m still reeling from the chaos of my calendar. How about you? With the summer months approaching, we’re supposed to be gearing up for a break from Read more
Becoming Your Best Self—One Small Step at a Time Improvement is often seen as something big. Many people believe that they need to make major moves to feel better or do better. This idea can be discouraging and even stop people from trying at all. The truth is that long-term Read more
How I Found Incredible Hope in Forgiving. It’s true… My husband likes to remind me that you can never judge a book by its cover. Usually, this comment comes after I’ve nudged him in church, saying, “Awe, look at that sweet couple. He loves his wife,” as I point out Read more