The 2020 Pandemic Exposed My Weaknesses, Defenses, Strengths, and Potential

Not unlike most of the world, 2020 threw me into a tailspin and exposed a shadow side I was unaware of. My last post was a tribute to turning 50, where the future was my to possess. Little did I know four weeks later, everyone's world would be turned upside down. And I would see just how emotionally unhealthy I really was.
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A Letter to My 8-Year-Old Self

You'll spend a lot of your life feeling like you don't fit in. Most of the time, you'll believe it's because you're not enough, and then you'll swing to you're just too much. Somewhere along the way, you'll lose yourself, but you'll discover her again. You will actually fall in love with her, and fitting in won't seem to be that big of a deal. But it will suck that the revelation comes so much later in life.
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God's Plan For Our Children

I sat on the bed reading the medical reports. My four-year-old little girl had just gone through months of testing. My mom knower knew something wasn't right. The doctors were apathetic at best, but finally I would have answers. Now they would…
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I Needed To Get Away - Would He Speak?

I stood there, the silence all around me. The trees swaying just outside the front window, and the clouds tipping low. It was so quiet. Tears began brimming over my eyelashes as scenes over the past month flashed through my mind. I placed the…
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Behind The Book {Stronghold}

There is a journey behind every book, and a story behind every journey. I had a few people ask some fun questions, and so thought I would answer them today. Question #1: How does it feel to be writing a book? Answer: Sort of like standing naked…

Video Blog: Silencing The Outside Voices

If you are part of our online study group here is this week's video blog. I talk about a way to quiet the outside voices vying for our time so we can hear the voice of the Lord. I also give some good resources to help you do your own study…

VIDEO BLOG: Thankfulness In Everything

Chapter 3 of Strengthen Yourself In the Lord, Bill speaks about a heart change of thankfulness. It's so easy to get caught up in the negative parts of life, but God desires that we focus on Him and leave the negative issues to Him. When we thank…

LRW: Faith Over Fear

It's a new message for a new season! Let's take the challenge and #justdoitafraid

Video: His Word Dissolves Doubt

Have you ever wondered how Peter confidently spoke before thousands for the first time? Or how  Paul confidently declared that he wouldn't die in the storm but that he'd make it to Rome? I want to have that type of confidence don't you? Today…

Video: Dream Out Loud!!!

What would happen if you allowed yourself to dream without any fear and doubt? What would your dreams look like? God has called us to dream big and live boldly! Watch today to be encouraged in dreaming out loud!