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Why I Write
I have kept a journal since I was 11 years old. At the age of 16 I heard a calling from God to be a writer when I attended a James Taylor concert. I put my writing dreams on hold while I raised my babies, but I never stopped filling up journal after journal. In 2010 I ventured into blogging and began writing out childhood memories.
Writing memoir has been an important part of my healing process, and has inspired me to minister to men and women who struggle with the same hangups I have. Hangups like these pop up often in my writing, and I hope to encourage you by sharing how God has helped me through difficulties such as these:
- perfectionism
- loneliness
- depression
- self-destructive habits
- emotional abuse
- codependency
- passivity
- toxic relationships
- severe marriage trials
- divorce
- financial troubles
- disillusionment
- spiritual abuse
- loving a prodigal
My first traditionally published book Transforming Your Thought Life published in October 2019 with Leafwood Publishers. My agent Michelle S. Lazurek was instrumental in helping me get my book contract. The teen version of this book published in the fall of 2021. My third book, Hidden Manna on a Country Road, was published in the fall of 2022.
My first self-published book Christmas Peace for Busy Moms launched in October 2016. My second book Newness of Life launched in January 2017. The Fruitful Life
I’m also a proud contributor to two compilation books: Dear Wife and Perseverance.
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Why I Love Sunflowers
You’ll see sunflowers all over my site, because my spiritual journey is represented in the life cycle of a sunflower.
Sunflowers are among the tallest of flowers, but require only average or poor soil to reach towering heights. As a child of divorce, I grew up in less than favorable conditions, but my pain allowed me to climb spiritual heights.
As sunflowers grow, their faces follow the sun. I have looked to my Father God for help in navigating difficult pathways as an adult child of divorce, particularly in my marriage to another adult child of divorce.
After sunflowers bloom, their heads droop with the weight of many seeds. Birds feed on the seed heads, and some seeds drop to the ground to become new flowers next year. Often the weight of my past feels like a heavy burden, yet I recognize my story holds potential to bless others, who are like birds. I strive to break dysfunctional cycles for my three children, who are seeds of new flowers.
Jesus said, “Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” You could say the same about a sunflower seed, or about a person who practices self-sacrifice so others may grow in faith.
This is why I share my stories with you. I pray you will come to know the God of the Bible as your perfect Heavenly Father in your own life story as I have come to know him in mine.
A Daily Glimpse
When I’m not working on my own blog, art, or writing projects, I work as an editor, ghostwriter, book launch manager, and creative coach – learn more HERE.
I am proud to write for Hope-Full Living. I am a past regular devotion writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries, Kingdom Edge Magazine and Woman 2 Woman Ministries.
Reading is like breathing for me. I read over 100 books every year. You can check out my book reviews and also follow me on Goodreads.
When I have time, I love to draw and paint. You can see examples of my work in my Etsy shop. I also love gardening, baking, taking nature walks and playing my flute.
I’m a past member of Compel Training. I’m also a two-time She Speaks graduate.
Fast Facts
I’m the mother of three beautiful children.
I have a B.A. in English and a B.F.A. in graphic design and illustration.
I must begin the day with hot tea, local honey, and my One Year Bible.
With flowers on the table, I’m fully alive.
Dark chocolate is my daily pleasure.
Favorite poets: John Keats, William Butler Yeats, Robert Frost, Wendell Berry
Favorite novelists: John Steinbeck, Bobbie Ann Mason, Anthony Doerr, Francine Rivers
Favorite bloggers: See my linkups page!
I share thoughts, pictures and curated posts regularly on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. You’ll find many of my posts on Pinterest too. Be sure to check out my YouTube channel, my podcast for adult children of divorce, my Etsy shop and my Services page.
Please join me as we grow in faith together. I look forward to reading your comments.
Popular Posts
These are several of my most popular posts.
How to Meet God in the Night Hours
How to Handle Anger in 3 God-Pleasing Ways
How to Stand Firm During Spiritual Attacks
How to Set Boundaries on Others’ Bad Behavior
When You are Deeply Hurt by a Friend
and a bonus post:
First Place Contest Winner: Dream, Planted
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