The Heart Behind the Words
I’ve been married to my husband since 2007, and I’m a stay-at-home dog mom to our sweet pup, Coco. Faith and music have always been the anchors of my life, shaping how I share my testimony and my heart.
Writing has become a soul-stirring journey for me over the last few years, growing into a collection of over 490+ reflections where I give voice to feelings that are often hard to name. Having walked through the trials of miscarriage and infertility and the daily reality of living with chronic illness symptoms, I’ve learned that faith and trust in the Lord don’t just help us endure—they help us grow.
My adorable doggie, Coco
Why I Share This Way
I believe that every word has a heartbeat, which is why I share my work through a unique lens. Whether you are looking for a quick moment of connection or a deep spiritual dive, you’ll find it here:
Daily Musings These are my honest, real-time reflections on where I see God moving in the ordinary “messy middle” of life. They are meant to be a steady hand for us both as we navigate our daily walk of faith.
Poetic Reflections For my deeper dives, I follow a specific rhythm to help us reflect together:
- The Backstory: The raw, real-life moment where the Spirit nudged me.
- The Poem: The heart of the message and the creative expression of that moment.
- The Takeaway: A gentle lesson or verse we can lean into together.
My goal isn’t just to share words, but to show how God is working in the beautiful, complex details of our lives.
Featured Interview: Latter-Day Lights Podcast
I had the wonderful opportunity to be a guest on the Latter-Day Lights podcast, where I shared my journey with chronic illness, infertility, and how faith and poetry brought me peace. I also shared the backstories for two of my poems, ‘The Road to My Own Emmaus’ and ‘Walking with God on a Lonely Road.
You can watch or listen to the full episode here:
🎙️ Heard the episode? Visit my Updates & Episodes page for more details and links.
New here? Visit Welcome: A Place to Begin to see my favorite reflections. You can explore my categories below to find the words that most resonate with your heart today:
Explore My Categories:
- Community Conversations: Honest invitations to share our stories and walk together.
- Daily Musings:Finding faith in the quiet, ordinary spaces.
- Melodies & Musings: Finding connection through song and spoken poetry, alongside the heart-stirring stories behind the words.
- Latter-day Lights: Honest behind-the-scenes reflections on sharing my story, finding courage, and testifying of the Master Healer.
- Refuge and Strength: Finding our footing and our worth in Christ when the trials feel high.
- The Journey of Becoming: The messy, holy process of being refined by God and staying steady on the road.
- Holiday Reflections: Finding the sacred in our heavy or hurried seasons of Christmas and Easter.
💬 Join the Community
Faith wasn’t meant to be lived out in silence. I’d love for you to join me on Facebook for daily musings, behind-the-scenes prayers, and honest conversation. It’s a space where we can truly walk together and support one another throughout the week.
You can also watch my poems come to life on YouTube, where I share video readings and reflections.
I’d love to hear from you. My prayer is that you’ll find a sense of peace and a reminder that joy can be found in every season. Which of these topics resonates most with where you are today? Please reply and let me know—I would love to pray for you and welcome you to this community personally.