Heartbreak to Strength Blog
Helping you find hope, joy, and purpose in your unexpected storms. Friend, I cannot promise that life will be storm-free, but I can promise that God will be faithful in the middle of the storm. He was for me, and I know He will for you. My prayer is that you will find encouragement and hope each week through my Heartbreak to Strength blog.
Time to Create!
I was exhausted from a long, stressful day. The worries and deadlines of the upcoming week were weighing me down. Wishing I could just go to bed early, the reality was I had another hour…
Shine Brighter Than Ever Before
The light captivated me. Intrigued by its brightness, I just could not take my eyes off the beams of light. Surprisingly, they shined brilliantly through the slivers and cracks in my clay pot. This got…
One Letter Makes A Difference!
Her words jumped off the page at me. As I read the difference between these two words, it was a like a light bulb was clicking on in my mind. Jennifer Rothschild points out in…
Be the Miracle!
I have always loved this story. I can picture myself sitting in the crowd of 5000 and listening to the speaker. I have brought some food with me. As I start to feel hungry, an…
Embracing Plan B
This was not my plan for my life. With tears streaming down my face, the reality that I would be raising my kids as a single mom hit me. I never planned on being divorced….
Cultivate as you Wait
I was getting impatient. Sitting in the hard, uncomfortable chairs, my son and I were hoping his name would be called next. Even with an appointment, we waited two hours at the DMV for his…
Ripple Effects
I love this illustration. “Just think if ripples spread out across our lake when you throw your rocks into the water, how do the words you say and the things you do affect the people…
Your Next Step
This was just what I needed to hear. “The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give your gift away.” These words penetrated my heart as I read…
The Bigger Picture
Sometimes I wish I could see the whole picture. I could see the entire path that God wants me to walk. Wouldn’t that be amazing? But instead God just gives us a tiny piece. A…