Heartbreak to Strength Blog
Helping you find hope, joy, and purpose in your unexpected storms. Friend, I cannot promise that life will be storm-free, but I can promise that God will be faithful in the middle of the storm. He was for me, and I know He will for you. My prayer is that you will find encouragement and hope each week through my Heartbreak to Strength blog.

Merry Christmas 2023 from my house to yours!
Merry Christmas 2023 from my house to yours! I wanted to send you my family’s Christmas card and wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This picture was taken from our family vacation…
Hope, Comfort & Love for those Grieving Through the Holidays
As we enter the month of December, the Holidays are just around the corner. For some of us, this will be a joyous time. But for others, it will be a reminder of what has…
Hope for your Hurting Heart this Thanksgiving
It is hard to wake up on a National Family Day without your family. Maybe you are missing someone this Holiday season. Perhaps there is an empty chair at the table because a loved one…
Exciting News About How God Redeemed My Broken Story
As I look at this picture, I am once again in awe of God. He had a beautiful redemptive plan all along, I just had to trust His timing! For me, my journey was ten…
How To Turn Your Worry Into Worship
I woke up in the middle of the night; the worries of the week were dancing in my head. Feeling overwhelmed, I began writing my thoughts out on paper. Journaling has become an act of…
Who needs to hear your story of God’s redemption?
Note: This is an excerpt from Jodi’s book– Depth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength. I am still in awe about how God used my story. Across the globe in Rwanda, Africa, our Saddleback Church Kids…
Challenge: Make a Sign to Remember God is Already There
I love inspiring signs! These messages ignite hope as the words speak truth of God’s faithfulness in the middle of the storm. Honestly, my house is filled with them. In fact, the walls in my…
Focus on the Small Gifts in the Middle of the Big Storm
Note: This is an excerpt from Jodi’s book– Depth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength. I will never forget that day God gifted to me. “Would you like me to warm you up some soup?” I…
The Depth Book is One Year Old Today, so Thank You from the Bottom of my Heart for all your Love and Support!
Many authors refer to their books as babies! Perhaps it is because the writing and publishing process can feel like you are giving birth to a new life. Maybe anxious thoughts swirl in an…