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.
When you feel deep sadness as you say goodbye
Interestingly, your mom and dad are there when you take your first breath. It is so heartbreaking to be there when they take their last. Words cannot express the deep sadness as we said goodbye to my dad on May 22nd. I know he is in the arms of Jesus! My dad had a strong…
Hope And Encouragement For Those Grieving This Mother’s Day
In May, we honor moms! For some of us, this will be a special day. But for others, Mother’s Day will be a very difficult day. For those who have lost their mom. For those who long…
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…
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…