Truth to Hold On To

Part of my story

Are you heading to church today? Excerpt from my book…. Growing up in the South, I have always been in church—a Baptist church, of course. In fact, at age nine, I clearly knew that I was a sinner and needed a savior. I knew the “right” answer. After all, the preacher had said it everyContinue reading “Part of my story”

My Book

I don’t like advertising or anything that feels like self-promotion. However, of all the things I’ve ever written, God has used my story the most to encourage others and draw them to Himself. As you shop for friends and family this Christmas season, I’d be honored for you to share my book with them. It’sContinue reading “My Book”

Famous Tragic Endings and Quiet Keep Goings

August 16, 1977, I was sitting in a car with my mom when the news came over the radio—Elvis Presley had died. Forty-seven years ago today and I still remember watching my mom being visibly upset. I was only eight but quickly became obsessed with this famous person who had died so tragically, so young.Continue reading “Famous Tragic Endings and Quiet Keep Goings”

Because they know you…

In the book of Luke, Luke sets out to tell the true story of Jesus to his friend Theophilus and, by God’s sovereign will, to all of us. The gospels of Matthew and Mark had already been written when Luke picked up his pen to carefully detail the story of the Lord, but Luke knewContinue reading “Because they know you…”

Three years ago today !

Three years ago today, I was baptized! Yes, me! I know some of you are shocked. If you’ve read my book, you know, like many of you, I was baptized as a child. But for years, I went my own way, did my own thing, and felt like I gave God enough to get by.Continue reading “Three years ago today !”

7 Years ago!

7 years ago today, I nervously released my story of hope in the midst of tragedy! God has been so good to let me see Him use my hard days, and the specific ways He carried me, to encourage others. We have updated the book and released this new edition. Thanks to all who continueContinue reading “7 Years ago!”

Newly Re-Released! If ever I have someone respond to the gospel, it is most often through reading or hearing my story. Many read my book because they are drawn to the love story of my first marriage. Others are curious about the tragedy of what happened. But ultimately, many have told me they have beenContinue reading “Truth To Hold On To”

Demons and a bit of my story…

We have just seen Jesus calm the storm and the disciples ask, “Who can this be, that even the wind and seas obey Him?” (Matt 8:27) Matthew 8:28-34 describes Jesus encountering two demon-possessed men who, ironically, absolutely know Who He is and exclaim, “What have we to do with You, Jesus, You Son of God?”Continue reading “Demons and a bit of my story…”

I need it just as much today as I did then…

In the years after my first husband took his life, I began to heal. Good days were still coupled with days when I just wanted to cry. And sometimes a good, snot-making cry seemed to help. I tried to hide my tears from my boys, but sometimes their sweet little hugs would bring on moreContinue reading “I need it just as much today as I did then…”

Moment by moment, through the pain…

I sit thinking of friend after friend.Story after story.Every one of them.Not one of them came another way. Those I know well, who love God so deeply, whose trust is rock-solid, who possess the sweetest peace and unshakable hope…they each have this in common—they came the way of suffering. I bet you know them too.Continue reading “Moment by moment, through the pain…”

You may not know I was tragically widowed at 27…

You may not know I was tragically widowed at age 27. My husband took his life and left me with a chronically ill one year old and three year old. But God! He is Truth to Hold On To! You can hear my story, and share it with others, below— OR get all the detailsContinue reading “You may not know I was tragically widowed at 27…”