For nearly two decades, I dutifully checked the “devotions” box on my daily to-do list. I was determined to be a “good Christian,” but the Bible felt like a lifeless textbook—boring, confusing, and largely irrelevant to my actual life.
It took the pressure of real life—marriage, motherhood, and the weight of deep struggle—to realize that my “list-checking” hadn’t actually equipped me to know God’s heart.
For nearly two decades, I dutifully checked the “devotions” box on my daily to-do list. I was determined to be a “good Christian,” but the Bible felt like a lifeless textbook—boring, confusing, and largely irrelevant to my actual life.
It took the pressure of real life—marriage, motherhood, and the weight of deep struggle—to realize that my “list-checking” hadn’t actually equipped me to know God’s heart.
As I learned simple, practical ways to study the Bible for myself, the Word became a rewarding experience. It was no longer a plodding trek through a desert; it was a search for priceless treasure.
I discovered that I didn’t need a seminary degree to hear from God—I just needed a few simple tools and a confident heart.
Today, God’s Word is my most precious treasure, and I can’t imagine life without it.
When I’m not digging into a passage of Scripture, you can usually find me at my home in Alberta, Canada. I’ve been married to my husband for nearly 30 years, and we’re enjoying this season of seeing our three adult children married and starting families of their own.
Professionally, my life has always revolved around the stewardship of words. As a freelance editor and content coordinator, I spend my days helping authors polish their manuscripts and helping ministries manage their guest-written content. Whether I’m performing a manuscript evaluation or organizing a content calendar, my goal is always the same: to ensure the truth is shared with clarity and beauty.
While my days are often spent in the “behind-the-scenes” work of editing, I have a deep and enduring heart for the Christian writer. I believe that those called to write have a unique responsibility to steward their words well for the glory of God.
Though my primary focus is helping women study God’s Word, I still find great joy in mentoring fellow writers. I’ve co-created the Launch Your Christian Writing Platform course and developed Simple SEO for Christian Writers to help authors navigate the technical side of writing without losing their heart for ministry.
To me, whether I am editing a book or teaching a Bible study, the mission remains: remove the clutter so the truth can shine through.
Are you a writer?
Beyond this corner of the internet, I’ve had the privilege of sharing my heart for God’s Word and the craft of writing with various audiences.
Here are a few tidbits about me I share with my friends, just so y’all know what you’re getting into when you hang out with me.
I don’t iron. Ever. Neither does my husband. We gave it up when it became a source of tension in our marriage.
I got my belly button pierced after our third baby was born. Thankfully, it was a very temporary stop in the world of navel adornment.
In Grade 2, I wore my sweater inside out to start a new fashion trend. My mom tried so hard to change my mind, but I was—and still am—stubborn. I gave up and changed my sweater at first recess.
The most spectacular feat of athleticism I’ve ever performed was winning a youth group Twister competition as an adult leader when I was 9 months pregnant with our first child.
The second greatest—and only other—athletic achievement of my life was getting the 3rd place ribbon on the 400-meter run in elementary school. There were 3 runners.
I don’t like a cluttered inbox any more than you do. Four times a year, I send out a personal letter filled with fresh encouragement, new study tools, and a peek into what I’m learning in the Word.
I’d love to stay in touch and grow in God’s Word with you.