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January 24, 2021

I’ve Been Interviewed!

Last fall, I was interviewed by Cynthia L. Simmons for her radio show and podcast titled Heart of the Matter. I talked about my experience with sexual assault trauma, the effects of that trauma, and how God showed me the way out of the pit...

Categories Christian Living/Memoir Comments: 4
March 1, 2016

A Heart Like Mine

Praise and thanksgiving for my good deeds can quite easily lead to thinking I’m good enough all on my own I don’t need God’s mercy Comparing myself to the evil all around me can inflate my self-esteem just the same But when I peel back...

Categories Poetry Comments: 0
September 3, 2015

The Whole Story — from Pro-Choice to Pro-Life in a Heartbeat

In October of 2012, I wrote my first ever post on the issue of abortion. You can read it here, but I’ll tell you right now it’s not the whole story. When I wrote it, I thought it would be not only my first, but...

Categories Pro-Life Comments: 3
February 15, 2014

My Heart, Your Home – A Poem

My heart is a mansion where Christ dwells The parlor filled with His mercy The kitchen overflows with His love   But in a back room locked up tight dwell fear, doubt, and guilt Sometimes late at night they make their escape Squatters wreaking havoc...

Categories Poetry Comments: 0
January 7, 2013

The Heart of Mankind

I read this quote by Nelson Mandela posted on Facebook the other day: “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate,...

Categories Christian Living Comments: 5
September 12, 2011

The Dangers of Following Your Heart

In a few weeks I am going to a Casting Crowns concert with a friend. One of the opening bands is Sanctus Real. Since I wasn’t familiar with their music I decided to get their newest CD to listen to before the concert. The whole...

Categories Christian Living Comments: 6
April 4, 2011

The Artistry of God

I often wonder how anyone can look at the natural world around them — at the trees and flowers, the grasses of the field, the variety of birds, fish, and animals, the sun, moon, and stars in the sky — and not see God’s artistry. How can...

Categories Christian Living Comments: 18
October 13, 2010

Worship Turned Upside Down

Last Sunday my Pastor Gary Englert talked about the heart of worship. I have been pondering his message and wanted to share my thoughts on what he said. Pastor Gary said that in our culture we have been taught to be consumers. Watch just 15...

Categories Music Comments: 4