Hey Friend!
If you're like me, this is probably the first page you clicked on. I always want to know who's behind all the words. As we get to know each other, here’s what I hope you find…
a hope-bringer.
You long to connect with the Word of God and the heart of Jesus. Helping you do that is my passion, hobby, and ministry all rolled into one. I'm so glad we found each other!
A TRUTH-TELLER.
You are tired of platitudes and churchy answers. Me too. God’s Word is alive and powerful and grounds everything I write and speak about. I share His truth with authenticity, courage, and compassion.
“I want to use my gifts to tell the truth, and to tell it as beautifully as I can.” - Andrew Peterson
A SEED SOWER.
Apart from the Holy Spirit, my words are powerless. I will plant seeds of hope in your heart, but the results are between you and God.
A FRIEND AND FELLOW STRUGGLER.
Do you struggle with thoughts like…
If only they knew…
I don’t belong…
I’m not enough…
I’ve been there. Sometimes, I’m still there. Together, we tear down those lies and replace them with the truth.
A WRITER, SPEAKER, AND PODCASTER, INVITING WOMEN INTO FREEDOM FROM SEXUAL SHAME.
I am super excited about the Bible Study I have just published!
DisGraced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken invites women to dive deep into the Bible and discover the heart of God toward six broken women in Scripture. (Tamar, Rahab, Bathsheba, the woman at the well, the woman caught in adultery, and the sinful woman at Simon's house) Their stories resonate with modern-day readers and offer hope and healing to you and the women you love.
Do you know of an event planner or women's ministry leader looking for a speaker? I speak at events locally and around the country. I love telling my story of rescue, redemption, hope, and healing with audiences of all sizes. Click here to connect with me about speaking.
A few more fun facts…
1. Once, I had five children under five. (Twins adopted from Romania, followed by a bio daughter, followed by bio twins, in the span of 3.5 years.) They are my greatest joy and proudest accomplishment ♥️!! I write about family life here.
Circa 2001
Circa 2022
2. I have a bachelor’s degree in Bible with an emphasis on counseling from Clark’s Summit University.
3. That’s where I met my husband, Greg. He’s been a pastor since we got married 28 years ago. He is kind, patient, funny, and wise. He steadies me in more ways than one!
4. Almost everything I own comes from thrift stores, garage sales, or the side of the road. You can see some of those pieces here. I believe God also loves to take discarded, seemingly worthless things and turn them into something beautiful!
5. I've been an entrepreneur since second grade when I sold bubble gum balls on the school bus and the playground (even though chewing gum was strictly prohibited.)
6. I guess that makes me a bit of a rebel. And I'm ok with that!
7. I’m not active on Social Media. To stay connected, sign up to be on my email list, subscribe to my podcast, or send me an email. I’d love to connect with you at a retreat or speaking event as well!