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.
Surviving the Broken Heart Syndrome
I’ll never forget the day I literally and physically felt my heart break beneath a burden of grief I believed was too heavy for me to bear. I realize now I had actually suffered from “Broken Heart syndrome” that day. Over seven years ago, I was standing at the kitchen sink in my parent’s house,…
Bible Shoes
“Wow, you made the Bible come alive more in the 30 minutes you spoke than it ever has for me.” I stood there in awe as I listened. A sweet sister in Christ approached me…
Growing Moms In God’s Word: Truth to Stand On During Difficult Parenting Days
Have you ever felt unsure in your parenting? Have you ever doubted a decision or struggled with giving a consequence? Honestly, this happens frequently at my house. If like me, you are lacking confidence as…
Will You Give God Both Hands?
It happened largely by accident last summer. At a family retreat on the shores of Lake Michigan, I resolved to widen my horizons and plunge into the challenges of adventure with both feet. So there…
A Little Perspective Goes A Long Way
Have you ever asked God to Open your Spiritual Eyes? Perhaps you are feeling defeated by your hard circumstances. Maybe you are ready to lose all hope. Today I want to encourage you with a…
My One Word for 2023
Have you ever picked a word to focus on each year? Instead of making resolutions, I choose a word that sums up who I want to be or how I want to live. I have…
Merry Christmas 2022 from my house to yours
I wanted to send you my family’s Christmas card and wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 2022 was a memorable year! I want to end by saying thank you! I am…
Listen to God’s Nudges
Has God ever placed someone’s name on your heart? You knew He wanted you to reach out to this person and let them know you were thinking of them either with an encouraging text or a…
Unexpected Restoration from Uninvited Pain
In some ways, it doesn’t matter what exactly happened that day. But it was the day my heart broke wide. As it broke, out tumbled a backlog of confusion and wounding, spilling from my heart…
5 Favorite Christmas Books and Traditions to Keep the Focus on Jesus
I am excited to share with you some of my favorite books and traditions to help you celebrate the true meaning of Christmas this year! 1. *The Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp I read this…