Persevere in faith; be resilient in love. Discover Jesus-filled Hope.
I was lost, relying on a faulty guidance system. When the Waymaker became personal to me, He guided me to His Way.
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Does the thought of escaping to a world where goodness prevails and love always wins entice you? It does me! After a stressful day at work, I’ve been known to come home, grab an inspiring book of fiction, and read all throughout the night. My husband can vouch that he has gone to bed with…
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Experiencing God from Every Vantage Point Was I missing out? Perched on the concrete ledge of the switchback, I gazed over the expanse of green grasses against the clear blue sky and the shallow riverbed glistening in the brilliant sunshine. The river mesmerized as it curved and then stretched out basking in the sun for…
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This Father’s Day marks a new beginning…the beginning of holidays without my Dad’s presence. My family is in the difficult season of adjusting to life without him. That’s especially difficult for my mom who shared 60 years of marriage with my Dad. After a valiant fight against Parkinson’s and several other slow progressing diseases, my…
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O how abundant is your goodness that you have laid up for those who fear you, and accomplished for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of everyone. Psalm 31:19 Can God’s redemption and restoration reveal itself in a 34 year old RV parked in a dusty, Texas ghost town? As I sit…
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White twinkling lights draped the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake. They were beautiful in the darkened room, but the spoken words proved to be mesmerizing. Suzie¹ spoke of how deeply our Heavenly Father loves us and “right now invitations.” She spoke of surrendering and creating sacred spaces during the weekend to be alone with God and…
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Only a few hours earlier I’d bonded with this precious new friend at breakfast. We sat and talked for nearly two hours, sharing backgrounds and dreams. This Texas small town girl felt an unlikely kinship with this Chicago gal and I was excited about this newly forged friendship. Now I’d just flipped her into waist…
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As I’ve dug into God’s truth and pursued my dream to write, God has placed wonderful friends in my path to guide and inspire me. They’ve encouraged me along the way and I’m thrilled to share these friends with you. Suzie Eller, Living Free Together First, there’s Suzie! As I worked on my…
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Monica has experienced life in the trenches. And she’s experienced God’s work in her life. Her message? We must persevere in our faith and be resilient in love. Because that’s what she’s lived. Are you interested in working with Monica to communicate this Jesus-filled hope? Whether you want to partner in communicating this message through…
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I was lost, relying on a faulty guidance system. When the Waymaker became personal to me, He guided me to His Way.
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Does the thought of escaping to a world where goodness prevails and love always wins entice you? It does me! After a stressful day at work, I’ve been known to come home, grab an inspiring book of fiction, and read all throughout the night. My husband can vouch that he has gone to bed with…
Read MorePatience and persistence. They can be our nemesis in today’s world of immediate gratification. Yet they are the very tools necessary to succeed. Today I’m thrilled to be featured on The Joyful Life magazine. That’s success for me in my writing journey but it took patience and persistence to get here. I stuck my toe…
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As a teenager, I had a dream, but it seemed too big and out of reach. So I buried that dream in the challenges of adulthood. Covered up by the daily responsibilities of paying bills, parenting, and maneuvering through the adversities of life, that dream lay dormant and forgotten. Until I opened God’s word and…
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Fireworks, parades, BBQ, hamburgers, hot dogs, and lots of red, white and blue. The 4th of July is the pinnacle of summer celebrations. We celebrate the history of our country and freedom. It’s a grand day of flag-waving celebration in the USA! And by our simple birthright in the United States, we are citizens enveloped…
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Happy Mother’s Day! Did you know that Mother’s Day became an official U.S. holiday in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson established the second Sunday in May as “Mother’s Day?”* Fellow mommas, that means we’ve been officially celebrated for over 100 years. But in God’s eyes, we’re created in His image and we’ve been celebrated since…
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The Hope promised by God. Our Hope fulfilled by God. As Christmas approaches, are you excited to unwrap the gift that holds your deepest desire? Do you anticipate unwrapping that one gift you secretly long for? I remember the Christmas morning I received my favorite gift growing up. As a teenager I longed for my…
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My writing journey is a personal counseling session with God. It’s cathartic, educational, and healing. Writing leverages a personal trait that has served me well—the power of observation. Before ever being blessed with the role of mom, I observed other mothers and their parenting styles. I observed, evaluated, and learned. When I was entrusted with…
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What do a wardrobe, a door in the air, and a picture of a ship hanging on a bedroom wall have in common? They all operate as a bridge. Maybe you didn’t have a clue about the wardrobe, door in the air, or picture of a ship. I didn’t either until this summer, but many…
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Hello summer! The days are sunny and hot, so you’re off to the swimming pool. Do you jump in and get soaked from head to toe? Or, do you prefer to ease in, getting your toes wet first? Summer is a time for backyard BBQ’s, family reunions and other gatherings. How do you feel walking…
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