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.
How to Overcome Your Feelings of Not Enough
Today, I deposited the last of my alimony checks. Sitting with my Jesus in prayer, it dawned on me that this moment was more than just another transaction—it was a stronghold being broken. Though I had never consciously dwelled on it, I realized that while I was legally entitled to the alimony and had undoubtedly…
5 Favorite Easter Traditions to Keep the Focus on Jesus
I am excited to share with you some of my favorite books and traditions to help you celebrate the true meaning Easter. 1. *Resurrection Eggs by Family Life When my kids were younger, they loved…
How to Overcome Fear and Say Yes to God
“Let’s go. We’re going to be late.” “I’m coming,” I yelled back. I just needed another spray of hairspray with my bangs held high and my hairdryer’s heat directed to seal the lift. It was…
Do You Need To Take The Parenting Grateful Challenge?
My oldest son turned 22 years old at the end of February, so I wanted to share one of my favorite parenting tips with you! As parents, it’s easy to dwell on frustration and forget…
Trusting God In The Most Significant Trauma Of My Life
There is something wrong with me. These words echoed through my mind on a car ride to Napa where I attempted to talk with my sister on the phone. Listening out of my left ear…
How to Let Go of Perfect With Your Parenting
How many times has perfection stopped you from trying something new? I know it has for me. Attending my bible study for young moms years ago, I remember getting so jazzed about a new idea…
With God’s Strength, You Can See Your Body As Valuable
For most of my life, my body and I were enemies. It wasn’t until my late thirties—after a painful wake-up call—that I began to see my body as the precious gift it truly is. Today,…
Has God placed a special word on your heart for 2025?
Have you ever picked a word to focus on each year? Instead of making resolutions, I choose a word that sums up who I want to be or how I want to live. I have participated…
Merry Christmas 2024
Merry Christmas from my house to yours! It has been an exciting year since last Christmas! Below are some of my favorite highlights: Praying you have a wonderful Christmas as you remember how much Jesus…
If You Are Missing Someone Special 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…