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Sacred Detours
Over the past few years, I’ve become used to detours. As much as I would prefer a BIG NEON SIGN that clearly marks the road ahead, I’ve been learning to rest in the quiet assurance of God’s gentle guidance. That doesn’t mean it’s always easy.
Nov 12, 2025


What matters most
You don’t have to be perfect to be purposeful. Your love is seen. Your effort matters. And your presence is enough. So go ahead and release the regrets. Let grace do what it does best: fill the gaps, cover the cracks, and remind you that love is the legacy that lasts.
May 7, 2025


Brave enough to begin
Have you ever had the whisper of a dream or an idea that you knew was inside of you? Something that would bring you great joy if you tried it, but seemed so far out of reach and beyond your capabilities that you dismissed it as crazy talk? If you are nodding along, then I know exactly how you feel because I’ve felt that way too.
Mar 17, 2025


Somewhere Over the Rainbow
We can learn so much from God’s creation of the rainbow. Even through the sorrows and rains of life, when we can’t see the fullness of God’s glory or comprehend the whole picture from our earthly perspective, we have the hope of that Eternal Light. Sunlit rain reflects God’s rainbow of love infinitely around us.
Feb 10, 2025


Heart Prep
Recently I spent 48 hours at Well of Mercy, a beautiful retreat center in Hamptonville, NC. Someone asked me before I went what I was hoping to gain from the time away with God, and I shared that I was doing my best to arrive without expectations. This was simply precious time to set aside to enjoy the quiet connection with our Divine Creator.
Jan 13, 2025


An Unexpected Blessing
I bet if we asked ten different people to define what it means to be “blessed,” we'd probably hear ten different answers. Some might say it means being fortunate, favored, gifted, or privileged. Others might describe their blessings in terms of specific circumstances: being blessed with a good medical report, landing a promotion, or having a supportive circle of family and friends. I know I’ve often looked around at the people and circumstances that bring me joy and, with a h
Dec 16, 2024


Make it Meaningful
In the last year, God has revealed to me that I lack connection with others and quality relationships. I’m realizing that I feel safer...
Dec 2, 2024


The 3 minute conversation that shifted my marriage
t started with a simple moment: my husband Chad pulled the orange juice I’d just bought from the fridge, examined the label, and...
Nov 18, 2024


A gift this election day
For the love of Pete can this just be over!? C an you feel the anticipated collective sigh of relief in the air? One sentiment unites us...
Nov 4, 2024


A spectacular scene!
Last Friday evening, I was surrounded by a cozy blanket, girlfriends’ laughter, and cool, salt air. As the light of the harvest moon...
Oct 21, 2024


A disaster of Biblical proportions.
I know I’m not the only one who is overwhelmed by all the stories and videos of Hurricane Helene. Multiple times over the past several...
Oct 7, 2024


When it's hard to see anything but trash
At the beginning of Summer, a post was added to the water near our beach house dock to serve as a foundation for an osprey nest. I...
Sep 23, 2024


Sometimes we just need a new lens
Let’s start treating the woman in the mirror as we would treat a friend. Better yet, let’s see ourselves the way God sees us.
Sep 9, 2024


The Trudge
I think God gave us the ability to trudge because it’s the gritty posture that gets us through the ugly parts...
Aug 19, 2024


Sick of being stuck?
As we continue to dig a little deeper for breakthroughs from ruminating thought patterns, consider this action plan...
Aug 6, 2024


The hamster wheel of negativity.
We’ve all been there at some point. The place where our minds get caught in the never-ending hamster wheel of repetitive thoughts.
Jul 23, 2024


Love works
Life is an adventure to becoming who Christ intended you to be, an unveiling of your true self — as a vessel to create beauty, hope and joy.
Jul 8, 2024


"How hard can it be?"
We all have somewhere we want to be. We have potential to unlock, dreams to fulfill, hopes to accomplish. Let’s keep our eyes forward.
Jun 24, 2024


A lesson from a life well lived.
The apostle John explained, “To all who did receive (Jesus), to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.
Jun 10, 2024


No one wants a crappy cup of coffee. ☕
We have the power to filter, trap, and toss the thoughts that do not honor God and that threaten to spiral our day into negativity.
May 20, 2024


The shirt I HAD to buy.
Do you ever feel like your thoughts spiral out of control?
May 7, 2024


When prayers feel empty.
A few years ago, I realized my daily prayer time had become routine. God felt distant, the process felt impersonal, and I struggled to...
Apr 22, 2024


Created by beauty, as beauty, and for beauty.
We were created by beauty, as beauty, and also for beauty.
Apr 9, 2024


The translation of grief
Mary modeled the heart of a disciple who understood that Jesus came for reconciliation, not revolution.
Mar 25, 2024
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