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Why Read my Memoir? (or Anyone Else's, for that Matter?)

In the middle of our pain and brokenness, we convince ourselves that other people never experience similar feelings.

Mar 11, 20233 min read

At first this knowledge brought me a sense of peace. The peg hole I had been placed in felt comfortable, secure. Affirming, almost.

Feb 25, 20235 min read

Move my fingers to open your book that tells me what is true - not what needs to be known about me but what needs to be known about You.

Feb 16, 20231 min read

Suddenly, I realize that this place is different.

Feb 2, 20235 min read

This is the grace that breathes through my story.

Jan 12, 20231 min read

God, who heard my James 1:19-20 prayer on the morning commute, heard my cries of wrecked confession on the drive home.

Jan 12, 20232 min read

You help me to lift my foot and take one more step...

May 16, 20221 min read

The best way to change the world is by loving the person in front of you. And in the furnace of fostering, my kids are learning that, too.

May 3, 20223 min read

(Please don't get me a puppy for Christmas.)

Apr 27, 20221 min read

I breathe You in and sing You out - if I remain silent, your creation cries out!

Apr 22, 20221 min read

In that moment a gentle voice whispered to me: Cheryl. This is bible study.

Apr 21, 20224 min read

The sunlight is beautiful, don’t get me wrong. But it annoys me how it illuminates all the cleaning that needs to be done.

Apr 20, 20222 min read

Your kindness brings redemption, Lord.

Apr 15, 20221 min read