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.
Scars Are Miracles Written on Skin
I sit quietly in the chair as hair falls to the ground. She works quickly and with each snip of the scissors, another question comes my way: Remind me what you do for work? Are you dating anyone? Did you want layers today? I stare at my reflection in the mirror as I answer each…
Remember God is Already There
I love signs! Inspiring ones! These messages ignite hope as the words speak truth of God’s faithfulness in the middle of the storm. Honestly, my house is filled with them. In fact, the walls in…
Trusting God’s Purpose and Plan
I was 31 years old when I found myself crying over a onesie. You know, those cute little shirts for babies that button under their diaper to keep everything in place. They’re tiny and adorable…
Encouragement for your Hurting Heart on Mother’s Day
This Sunday, we honor moms! For some of us, this will be a special day. But for others, this will be a very difficult day. For those who have lost their mom. For those who…
Bible Talk: Through The Lens of Emotional Literacy
Have you ever asked yourself what feelings Mary was facing when the angel Gabriel brought her the news of her divine pregnancy? Or what doubts circled in David’s head as he picked up the stones…
Ruth: The Mother Who Steps into the Unfamiliar with Bold Faith
Heartbroken and alone, Ruth had an important decision to make. Grief stricken over the loss of her husband, she found herself at a fork in the road. Would she stay loyal to her mother-in-law, Naomi…
Strengthened in a Storm through Prayer
Have you ever experienced heartbreak that left you feeling paralyzed? What appeared to be a typical sunny Arizona afternoon turned my world upside down. The knock on the door and then the persistent ringing of…
When Brokenness Leads to Depth
I could not wait to see it! My friend texted me from Arizona, “On my way to pick it up.” Across state lines, two of my favorite things were combined to make one magnificent piece…
When You’ve Been Hurt by the Church
Hurt. We’ve all experienced it, right? We each are familiar with what it’s like to experience heartache. You and I understand the pain that accompanies the hurt. We also know it can be difficult to…
When the Unimaginable Happens and You Come to the End of Yourself
Finally, after five tumultuous years, it finally felt like we were standing on level ground. My husband and I had already faced more challenges than we could’ve imagined. We suffered the loss of twin girls…