Devotionals

After I said, “I do”, I realized that my husband and I are different about some things. I thrive on making lists and checking off boxes and let’s just say, that’s not how he rolls.  There was one specific event that defined this epiphany. I was going to step out for a few hours … […]

Have you ever had a life changing conversation? I have. Years ago, I had lunch with an elder at my church. I talked, she listened. I shared…my thoughts, my fears. All very real and very raw. And you know what? It was life changing. Not on the outside (no one even noticed)…but on the inside. […]

Back in September of 1999, my husband and I shared our marriage vows in the presence of God and nearly 900 witnesses. No, you are not seeing things. And no, I did not add an extra zero by accident. Our wedding was large, to say the least. Honestly, there were several guests that neither of […]

My son is fascinated with trains. Fortunately for him, there is a passenger train track in front of his school, so he gets the experience of watching it pass several times a day. It’s not enough that the train passes, though. He also closely monitors the railroad crossing sign as it slowly pulls up and […]

I got to spend some time with this little guy this weekend…and I loved it! Hanging out with our nephew takes me back. Back to when my boys were that age. Reading with them, teaching them simple truths through simple songs…such sweet memories. But just to keep it real, some of those memories weren’t so […]

“God, if You could speak to Moses through a burning bush, could you please do the same for me?” I can’t tell you how many times I have prayed that prayer…A burning bush, a visitation from an angel, I have always longed for a GRAND encounter with God. And in my forty year journey with […]

I became an author in second grade. In fact, I wrote a series of books… in pencil and bound by staples. The main character was a girl who was bullied, and the series, containing about 5 or 6 books, discussed the various challenges she overcame at school. I have always loved writing, and for a […]

For all of my single friends out there – do you have “The List”?? You know, the one that includes everything you want in a spouse… :-)   Lance & I recently had the opportunity to talk to a group of singles (the recording is available on the Whispers & Fringes page) and he discussed […]

Good news? Praise God. Not-so good news? Praise God. Yes, you read correctly. I know, it makes sense and in fact, it’s easy to praise God when all is well with the world: The man of your dreams has popped the big question. You’re pregnant. You’ve been offered a dream job. But to praise God: […]

Have you ever googled something you should have been praying about? I am ashamed to say. I have. And it wasn’t that long ago. My head was spinning, my heart was heavy and I was at a complete loss for what to do. It involved people…and drama (which I try to run from…but couldn’t).  So […]