God's amazing love is transforming my life. Each day is an opportunity to get closer to God, through studying His Word, sending up heart-prayers, and allowing God's love to permeate and radiate in me. I have been "in church" ever since I can remember. Attendance at Sunday School and morning worship was an absolute when I was growing up. However, allowing the Word of God to penetrate my heart to make me a "new creature" in Christ Jesus did not happen until well into my adult life. I knew the Bible was God's standard for living, but I chose the parts that resonated with me and that allowed me to think I was "all right." It took some very painful events to bring me to the realization that I needed to trade in my religion and begin to build a true relationship with God. Those events caused me to cry out to God in a way I had never done before. I was forced to "look in the mirror" and see who I really was. The tears were bitter, the pain
Navigating today's world can be challenging. Each day requires new agility, stamina, courage and a sense of humor. Recently, one of my daughters asked me how I remain so positive. My response was this: "Prayer and my connection to God through embracing his Word gives me joy no matter the situation." God is real and the Bible is relevant for today, tomorrow, and forever. The last few years have solidified my purpose: to encourage others by sharing God's answers to today's challenges. Blessings!