“You know, I have tried reading my Bible and praying for years and that is just not working. I am miserable and refuse to live the rest of my life like this. Hey, I grew up in a pastor’s home and attended Bible college. If anyone gave the Christian life a try, it was me. Now I am going to do things my way and pursue happiness on my terms.”

Those were my words, heart, and response to a dear friend who was concerned about my sinful choices and decisions many years ago. Thankfully, she did not walk away from me but graciously connected me with a godly woman and mentor, Shirley Martin. Because I was desperate and empty, I met with Shirley for months. And guess what? She had me read my Bible and pray. However, she added something that I had not been doing. She held me accountable to actually DO what the Bible commanded. As she discipled, friends prayed, I studied, and the Spirit worked, God changed me, my marriage, and my home. I learned and embraced the truth that Christ is all I need, exceedingly abundantly above all I could ever ask or think.

God took an ugly, sinful situation and brought good and beauty out of it for His glory. He gave me a passion to teach other women to grow in their knowledge, love, and obedience to the Lord. For over 40 years He has allowed me to speak, write, teach, counsel, mentor, and disciple others through His Word.

My husband, Mark, and I have been married since 1979 and have four married sons and eight grandchildren. He and I are involved in our local church where I write and teach weekly Bible studies for women. I am committed to helping women read, know, understand, believe, and apply the truths of God and His Word in their lives.

My heart’s desire is to glorify God and point others to the abundant joy found in the Savior.