In 2001 I felt compelled to write the sweet things God showed me throughout my day. I emailed those devotions to friends and family. As my inspiration and the encouragement from others continued, I said yes to God and yes to writing.
And I’ve been writing ever since.
Education:
* Christian Writers Guild Apprenticeship Course
* Attended 5 consecutive The Writing for the Soul Conferences
* Joined a local writing critique group (my commitment lasted several years)
* Attend writing workshops through my local Springs Writers
I teach a workshop for internet writers/bloggers: Capture Your Reader from Start to Finish (see speaking page for details)
In 2009, I stepped back from freelance opportunities, conferences, and even my critique group to redefine who I am. I needed rest. Instead of writing for hire I focused more on blogging and speaking. Now in 2011 I’m slowly stepping back into the publishing world again. I’m excited. I want to follow God wherever He leads. Communication is a driving force in my life. Especially communicating my love for Christ.I feel compelled to share the hope I’ve found through written and spoken words.
Writing clips:
Contests/Awards
Writers Digest 75th Annual Writing Contest—(Honorable Mention) – Inspirational Category
Abortion Recovery:
The Price Tag of Love
Accepting God’s Limitless Love
Interviewed on Suzie Eller’s blog
(for audio on my abortion story, please visit the header link titled “after abortion”)
Living Together Before Marriage (cohabitation):
Six Month Security: Living Together before Marriage
Parenting Issues:
Investing in Your Child’s Self Esteem
Raising Kids Who Care
Parenting Teens
Six Ways to Build Your Teen’s Identity
Equipping Your Teen With Character
Intentionally Focusing On Your Teen
Real Boundaries for Teens
Loving Your Teen Through Life’s Seasons
Marriage Topics:
Taking Your Marriage On Vacation
Guarded - Focus on the Family Magazine(April-May 2009) Reposted on FOTF New Zealand – and on FOTF Canada
Relationships
The Long Road to Reconciliation
Debt/Bankruptcy:
National Holidays:
Following the Drum Major, Martin Luther King Jr.
Remembering Memorial Day
(Both no longer available online, originally written for Focus on the Family website)
Devotions:
The Upper Room, “Lemon Aid”
A Helping Hand, CBN.com
Teen Devotions:
DevoZine – (April May 2011)
Childrens
Radical Rocks – Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse Jr. Magazine July 2009 (ages 4-8)
Topic: Our Words
Topic: Surrender
Singing I Surrender All – Ungrind
Topic: Desert Times of Our Faith
Topic: Self Image – Body Image
What Do You See When You Look In the Mirror? – We Used to Be You
Contributed articles or devotions to the following websites:
incourage (part of DaySpring)
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