Words to Live By

Welcome

I'm glad you stopped by for a visit.

As a freelance writer my articles appear in book anthologies and magazines in both the United States and Canada. My work has appeared in Focus on the Family, Light & Life, Discipleship Journal, and other publications. I write to encourage people to find hope in the midst of their circumstances. What I offer you the reader, is honest, transparent words about the grit and grace of everyday living. Much of what I write grows out of my personal journey as a wife, mother, and grandmother.

Articles

I don't have all the answers. Some I'm still searching for myself. But the truths I have discovered through experiences or the gentle voice of a friend, I'll share with you on the Articles page.

Life Notes

Looking for ways to renew your spirit and build relationships with the people you love? Click on Life Notes to check out my gardening tips, party ideas, recipes, and much more.

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What's New

My article, "Holding Your Marriage Together...", along with other inspiring stories appears in Love is a Flame. The book, compiled by James Bell, features a forward by Dr. Gary Chapman. Look for it in stores this July.

Thank you for spending a few minutes of your day with me. I hope you leave here refreshed, and inspired to press forward in the relationships that matter most to you. And may you see with new vision the treasures that lie within your own life experiences.

Life Notes

Learn 7 ways to celebrate National Friendship Day ...
read more.

"She looked at him again but he gave no response" ... Read the full story of Trouble in the Background from The Ultimate Bird Lover!

Everybody Needs a Cheerleader

I sat with a group of women who appeared to have control over their lives. What would they say if they knew the turmoil mine was in? ...
read the complete article as seen in Light & Life magazine.