From my journal to yours

Writings

These pieces began as the Be You Christ Full newsletters, written for women walking through trying times. They are lessons God taught me in everyday moments, shared so you know you are not alone.

All Life Lessons Faith & Encouragement Family & Memories Art & Creativity

  • February 7, 2012

    The World's Gonna Lose a Great Man!

    In loving memory of my Uncle Walker: a brain-tumor miracle, a hurdled altar, a stolen strawberry shortcake, and a life that shows what it means to die empty.

    Family & Memories · 22 min read

  • December 31, 2009

    RUN!!!

    A morning run through Celebration became a running conversation with God, complete with startled squirrels, an alligator, and a lesson written in sidewalk squares.

    Faith & Encouragement · 8 min read

  • November 30, 2009

    What's Inside Your House?

    A friend left Christmas gifts on our porch with a note: God told me to look around my home and give from what was inside. Her four simple words changed how I give.

    Life Lessons · 16 min read

  • May 19, 2009

    Ah, It's Okay! God Won't Put on You More Than You Can Bear!

    Everyone told me the Bible says God won't give you more than you can bear. Then my husband wrote four little words in the margin of my journal: check for Biblical accuracy.

    Faith & Encouragement · 15 min read

  • March 10, 2009

    I Don't Wanna Squeegee the Shower Walls!

    A simple question whispered in the shower turned into a lesson about stewardship, distancing, and a God who makes all things new.

    Life Lessons · 17 min read

  • March 3, 2009

    A Touch, a Giggle, and the Ride of a Lifetime!

    A friend begged me to listen to five songs on a CD. What followed was a vision of a white stallion, a dark valley, and a King who fights for His daughter.

    Faith & Encouragement · 7 min read