Hello friends, Preparation begins with surrender to the Lord, not self-reliance. Are you getting your new planners ready and beginning to think about the year ahead? I’ve been asking myself a few reflective questions. Did I commit my work to the Lord this past year? What was accomplished that is worthy of celebration? What did not receive the attention it needed—and why? If I’m honest, I often try to accomplish too much without first surrendering it to God. (I’m being

Hi friends, Are you like me—still reeling from how quickly Thanksgiving came and went, and now Christmas is just a few weeks away? My mom always says that the older she gets, the quicker time passes… and I believe it! As I reflected on November, I celebrated so many answered prayers. But I also realized this: I would have forgotten most of them if I hadn’t written them down. If you don’t already record the answers to your prayers, I encourage you to start this month. It grows

Hi friends, I hope you’re doing well. Thank you for the part you’ve played in my life whether I know you through real estate, youth ministry, or other seasons of life. I’m reaching out because the Lord has been calling me to activate the message He’s given me: to encourage women to live transparent, forgiving, grateful & generous lives in our ordinary days. This is the same message at the heart of my upcoming book, Firm Foundation: Resilience After Trauma, releasing in 202

Hi friend, There is so much happening right now and I can tell that God is on the move! Just a month ago, I was wondering how I’d manage it all: writing, real estate, foot surgery recovery, and soaking in every minute with our new granddaughter, all while trying to rebuild the good habits that had quietly slipped away. That’s when I had an amazing conversation with Amy Ramsey, who helped me take an honest look at my life. Nearly everything except my spiritual life felt off t

Hi friend, Thank you to all of you new readers who have joined our ranks here. I hope that you will be encouraged by what you read SO THAT you will be driven to His word, to pray and to live a more fulfilling life for His kingdom. Slow Pace or Rat Race Having lots of time to sit still from foot surgery and now slowly transitioning to being more active, I’ve realized something surprising: I actually like less more! What a juxtaposition. While texting a friend the other day, I