In this season of my healing journey, I no longer deal with shame. The shame was painful and awkward, but the Lord took that from me. I know who’s I am. The guilt was heavy and still creeps in from time to time, but the Lord is gentle and reminds me that HE paid the price so that I don’t have to.

It’s regret. Always regret. 

There’s something about our town’s annual Date Festival that makes the Coachella Valley feel small town-ish. The way the funnel cakes perfume the air, the petting zoo, the ferris wheel…it feels nostalgic and I love it. I’m learning that not everything has to be planned out and scheduled. Sometimes, you can just throw PB&J sandwiches […]

Lina girl, today, you’re 5. Today, the world will dress up and trick-or-treat and enjoy mounds of candy and while we’ll be doing the same, this day is forever special for us because of YOU. You’re beautiful, feisty, a cuddle bug, curious, talkative, funny and more. You feel all of your feelings, let all of […]

Today I’m celebrating one year in full-time ministry. Holy cow – a year already? I can truly say that I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I had no idea that my family would grow and stretch and change and be tested. I had no idea that maintaining friendships while working full-time […]