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.

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…
Taking A Leap Of Faith And Starting A Podcast
Have you ever felt God asking you to do something that was out of your comfort zone? Maybe you thought you knew God’s plan for your life and then all of sudden He is asking…
Three Easy Steps to Living with No Regrets
Below is an excerpt from my guest post for Mary’s website: Butterfly Living. The unkind comment quickly rolled off my tongue. Like a snap reaction, the snarky statement left my mouth intended to hurt the…