Everything is in piles all over my room, in our living room, and even in our garage. How do you pack up life and try to fit it in a Toyota Corolla? I'm not sure. But I'm going to try. Five years ago I was headed back to the transplant hospital because I was very … Continue reading Will my life fit in a Toyota Corolla?

Dear Krishana, For you, it's Day 0. Well, I guess it's more like Day 00 because you thought your new cells would arrive yesterday, but God had other plans. [Just remember that where there are double 0's in your life there is usually a 7 on the end of that! *smile*] While there is a … Continue reading A letter to my former self (5 years later)

Years ago when I interned with Christianity Today International’s Campus Life magazine, I had a weekly column sharing a bit of my faith journey with Jesus. Through that weekly writing ritual, I found that either God gave me more material or I was simply more aware of what to write about. This hasn't changed. Did … Continue reading Drop the plates: The art of giving up

We’ve all felt it. You step into a room, look around and think, Where do I fit in this scenario? Well, this is where I stand, except I’m not in a physical room. I’m logging on to an online Master’s program in Bible Exposition. Yes, 17 years after I finished my undergraduate degree, I’m heading … Continue reading How to more than survive a crash course in theology

God gave me an opportunity this week to step out from being stuck. I had a beautiful friend and fellow writer, Heather Bock, ask me to be a guest writer on her blog, Glimpses of Jesus. Y'all I knew right away I needed to take this opportunity, but it wasn't easy. My book, Tandem Living, … Continue reading How Siri helped me see where I had been

Here is a way to share the Tandem Living release date and book cover with your friends. These videos give a glimpse of my story and hopefully creates curiosity. One is almost three minutes, the shorter around a minute in length. Enjoy! Full version Tandem Living Book Trailer (Full-Version) Short version Tandem Living Book Trailer (Short version)

Yesterday, I received my hard copy proof...an actual book. It's amazing to hold something that has been years in the making. Thanks to Sally Dunn and Lynn Wohland for their brilliant creativity in making this such a beautiful book. I can't wait to get it into your hands...only a few more steps. We're almost there!!

Only 124 days until this book is launched into...well, I know it will be on Amazon, but I honestly have no idea where this journey leads. I'm excited for you to have it in your hands soon. Right now, I'm working on editing the entire manuscript in its designed format. If it comes to mind, … Continue reading 124

Brownie mixes, REESE’S cups, Stove Top packets, cans of green chiles, peppermint candy canes and so many other goodies were piled on tables and chairs in the hotel conference room. The abundance of these goodies that had mostly been donated by supporters and church families felt overwhelming — a good overwhelming. I couldn’t wait to … Continue reading Crafted by His hands and heart