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.
The Power of Praising God Even in the Storm
Shattered and numb from receiving the worst possible news at the hospital, I instructed my three sons to go to my bedroom so I could talk with them. They were 13, 10 and 8. Telling them their daddy had gone to heaven to be with Jesus ranks as the hardest thing I have ever done….
Stages of Parenting Through the Years
This week, my youngest son turned 16 years old. As I reminisce through the years, I am in awe with how quickly they went by. You probably have heard the saying, “The days are long,…
When Difficult Questions Refine Your Faith
When my drug-heavy eyes popped open, I hesitated, then remembered. I was in cardiac ICU in my local hospital, not caring for my parents or visiting an elderly church member, but hooked up to machines…
Reflections from my birthday weekend
There are some days in your life you will never forget! This past Saturday was one of those days for me. My kids and I went on a hot air balloon ride for my birthday. …
Hope for your Hurting Heart this Mother’s Day
In May, we honor moms! For some of us, this will be a special day. But for others, Mother’s Day will be a very difficult day. For those who have lost their mom. For those who long…
Live It Out– 2 Cor 1:3-4
Have you ever taken a deep dive into a verse in the Bible? As you looked closely at the words, did you compare translations or look up what they meant in their original language? Honestly,…
How to Remain Strong When God Doesn’t Answer Our Prayers
I never came so close to the fulfillment of my desire to become a mother as I was that May with two implanted embryos in my uterus. This time I would surely get pregnant, I…
From Brokenness to Depth
We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves….
The place of “I’m done” led me on the most beautiful healing journey
On a hot August afternoon, I walked through my doctor’s office doors with the earned badge of experience. No need for anyone to come with me, this was my third time around, which made me…
How to Replace Busy With Rest
In a world full of BUSY, it is important to be intentional about REST. Rest is necessary for good health; yet is commonly overlooked. With busy as our new norm, we are pushing our bodies at…