I didn’t run into a tree because the street was dark—I ran into it because my world was changing and I didn’t want to admit it. As my physical sight dimmed, God brightened my spiritual vision. This devotional is for anyone who feels like the lights have gone out and needs to remember that the Light of the world has not.
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Help Restore Joy This Christmas
Christmas reminds us that light shines brightest in the dark. My friend Amy’s world is dimming physically, but her faith and humor remain bright. Together, we can help her continue shining.
God Uses a Blind Woman for His Glory and Her Growth
Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month I never thought I’d meet another legally blind author, let alone one with the same diagnosis as me of Retinitis Pigmentosa. But when God wants to show himself, he does it in a big way. Amy Bovaird and I learned we are also both Christ followers and taught English as aContinue reading “God Uses a Blind Woman for His Glory and Her Growth”
I am a Christ-follower and purpose in all things to glorify my Heavenly Father – my testimony.
I grew up in a pastor’s home and adopted early on the lifestyle of living for Christ…but not the deep heart commitment of being adopted by Christ. My parents called me the “joy of their lives,” I worked diligently to make them proud. I was not naturally rebellious and didn’t struggle to keep God’s laws.Continue reading “I am a Christ-follower and purpose in all things to glorify my Heavenly Father – my testimony.”
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall…in my case, literally.
After a diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa in 2001, I immediately stopped driving at night since it was clear I was 100% night blind. My pride got in the way of giving up my freedom to drive entirely. In 2011, when it was time to renew my license, I knew I could not ethically sign myContinue reading “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall…in my case, literally.”
Challenges Won’t Stop Me
I’m one of those people who, when asked by a complete stranger where I got my outfit, not only gets excited to tell which Goodwill it came from but share my size and how much I paid. I don’t have many secrets, but getting to know me isn’t easy, especially when we don’t connect outsideContinue reading “Challenges Won’t Stop Me”
Words of Affirmation – Reminding God You Remember Who He Is – David’s Psalm 27
’Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yea, wait for the LORD.’ Psalm 27:14 RSV I read this Psalm not long after my diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa. I would lose my vision. God had already been softening my heart and reminding me His face was the only one I neededContinue reading “Words of Affirmation – Reminding God You Remember Who He Is – David’s Psalm 27”
Through my eyes
You may know me as an author, but did you know I am also the retired Director of an ESL program, regularly walk 12 plus miles a week, care for my two grandsons, scrapbook, read voraciously, cook, and am legally blind? That last phrase was tough for me to say out loud not that longContinue reading “Through my eyes”