40 days-Day 2 Every day I get an email, message or text with a link to a news article or blog that is warning young women about the latest entrapment strategies being used by traffickers. Some of them sound outlandish, but some do manage to make me stop and think maybe we should take it … More Not Just Urban Legends
Jesus loves the prostitute. Do you? … More Jesus Loves the Prostitute
Today is Fat Tuesday and it’s living up to it’s name. I am looking at my mid-life life and just sick. Sick over the ease and privilege in which I walk on a daily basis. Sick over the reality of suffering, slavery, and abuse that makes Fat Tuesday a far-off concept for millions of people. … More 40 Days
I am so happy to share with you that I have joined the team of editors for the (awesome) website, Foundling House. Back in December, Adam Whipple reached out to me to consider the possibility and, after praying about it, I knew without a doubt that this was a great fit and even greater opportunity! … More An Announcement!
In the weeks since my book, Paper Dolls, was published I have had almost one hundred percent positive reviews. Not only has that been a big boost to my confidence, but it has also validated a decision I made early in the writing process: In my book…in my book that contains a clear presentation of … More Cuss Words & “Christian” Books
We are just days from Christmas and I watched one of our favorite movies, “The Nativity Story,” with my family last night. It has become a yearly tradition, and every year I cry in the moment that Jesus emerges from Mary’s womb while light from Heaven fills the cave. Joseph’s eyes nearly pop out of … More BE the Church
Ohhh, my goodness, friends! I can’t believe we are finally here! Today, December 16, my book “Paper Dolls: Trust Your Instincts” is finally available all over the world on Kindle! If you are an e-book lover or subscribe to Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited program you can FINALLY read my book! I have had such incredible feedback … More LAUNCH DAY and a GIVEAWAY!
Know your purpose.
Live it out.
“We will reflect the glory of God from brown, black and white skin tones. We will stand side-by-side, hand-in-hand as justice is served at last and we finally live fully as brothers and sisters, children of the living God, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. There will be no division, no prejudice, no sense of superiority. Our lights will shine together, uniquely yet the same with God the Father being the eternal source.”
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You may not consider this a “joyful” post, but bear with me. I believe what I have to say is important for us to understand. Over the past few weeks I have been working my way through the Bible with the intent of reading it cover to cover by the end of summer. Yesterday I … More Self-imposed Misery
The only way joy will become a part of this story is if there is justice.
A Life of Simple Joys 