About this site

Seven years ago was the happiest time of my life. Work was filled with purpose. I was seeing people encouraged through volunteer work at church. My family was relatively healthy and happy. And then, all of a sudden, a series of losses. Five of the closest people to me died in just six years. The devistation that followed was decimating.

I’d been a Christian as far back as I can remember. Over the past 20 years I’d served as a volunteer in small groups and women’s ministry. I’d even created a website to help people understand the Bible. But when everything in my life fell apart, I had to learn to cling to Christ in a new way in order to make it through. I needed to search through God’s Word (the Bible) to find true hope for joy that could push back against the deep pain.

Over the years, people have asked me how I have processed the losses. How I’m doing. When I say I’m doing well, I suspect some thought I was just posturing. When I share that I’m feeling hope and joy, I’m met with everything from skeptesicm to disbelief. But as I’ve trusted in the beautiful truths in the Bible, I have experenced a truly joy filled life, despite sometimes painful circumstances. Not that there is never heart break, but even in experiences that are sorrowful, the joy is what’s deeper. My hope is in something that can't be shaken by life’s ups and downs.

Everyone’s journey through life is different. Some have suffered much more than me. If that’s you, I my heart breaks for what you are going through. Your experience may even be above my pain grade. I’m not an expert. My life is not perfect. But I do care. I wanted to create this site for people who may feel now the way I felt those 7 years ago. To share that there is hope, even when life looks bleakest. To share that you are not alone. To share share some of the beautiful truths that have helped me in case they may help you as well. If you are looking for encouragement in the midst of a difficult situation or to encourge others, I hope you’ll consider joining the conversation.

With love,

m.