Fearfully and Wonderfully Made and Too Loud for the Altos

A fellow alto once told me to tone it down in every area of my life. My oldest friend had a better answer, and it came with pizza.

Moving Forward One Step at a Time When God Gives No Timeline

When the doctors couldn’t tell me how long I’d keep my eyesight, the ground under me felt like quicksand. What helped me move forward came from three strengths I’d used my whole working life and a character I wrote long before I needed her lesson.

When Serving God Looks Right But Feels Empty

A personal look at Mark 11 and the fig tree Jesus cursed, and what happens when serving God stops flowing from real worship.

Are You in the Ark? A Devotional from Genesis 7

Genesis 7 tells the story of Noah’s ark, but it’s also a picture of God’s rescue. This devotional asks the deeper question. Are you in the ark?

The Fishing Trip That Healed My Father

A faded print from 1957, a father’s exhaustion, and an impossible prayer answered in ten unhurried minutes. This is the story of how God showed up exactly when my father needed Him most.

Riding with God: Why Spiritual Training Wheels Are a Lifelong Necessity

No matter how confident we feel navigating life’s path, God invites us to keep our spiritual training wheels firmly in place, trusting Him to steady us through every twist and turn.

Reflections: Past, Present, and Future With God on the Frontier

Before 2020, I never imagined I would feel at home in the late-1800s frontier. Yet through writing, I’ve discovered something steady about faith lived out in ordinary, difficult places.

Faithfulness Over Qualifications

God has a way of calling people who feel unqualified and equipping them through faithfulness. Obedience opens doors we never could have imagined on our own.

When Letting Others Give Is Also a Calling

Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is allow others to bless us. Scripture reminds us that small gifts matter, shared obedience multiplies impact, and generosity is part of how God knits His people together.

When the Plot Twists: Acts 16 Devotional for Readers and Writers

As readers and writers, we love a good plot twist. Acts 16 shows us how God redirects our stories—turning closed doors and midnight struggles into miracles that point others to Him.