BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN

CAN GOD PLEASE WRITE ME A DIFFERENT STORY? Do you like to read? I am an avid reader who loves to get lost in a good story! This is what I love about reading the Old Testament in the Bible. Here, God lays out the stories of people's lives in full detail - the good, the bad and the ugly. Think reality tv. Don't you just love a good meltdown?!? God wrote our life stories before the beginning of time, yet gives us the ability to change so there is newness to it. Isn't that amazing? Well, what happens when you don't like your own story? A couple of years ago, I was asked to speak at a wonderful women's conference. I had shared Greg's story with the ladies there the first night of the conference and though it had been emotional for all of us, I felt like God has used it. The second night there was another speaker and I was so looking forward to hearing her. She didn't disappoint! She was so funny and charismatic and relevant. All of us ladies were laughing with...

THIS IS ME... I am a quirky (read hilarious) woman of a certain age who has been transformed because of having Christ in my life. I am a true romantic, believing in every Disney princess fantasy and have actually lived my own fairytale (disaster and heartbreak included)! I married the love of my life at a young age, had 4 children that I got to stay home and raise:) My husband and I planted a church that went from very tiny to bigger than I would have ever dreamed. I have experience what feels like extremes in my life. Being apart of a large ministry (bigger platform), some recognition on social media (smaller platform) and lately, taking a year off of everything (no platform). I love being outdoors and walking (obsessed) and I can carry a tune. I am blessed to have a plethora of friends, but a handful of close ones that keep me sane. I have a large family full of pastors (#preachermafia) that can milk a story better than most.  I feel that perhaps I am the best passenger seat ka...