Because of the foundation of faith that my parents helped to lay, I’ve known Jesus since I was a little girl.  I wish I could say I've stayed close to Him my whole life, but for a time, I went my own way.  I lived for myself and lacked a real relationship with the Lord. I’m left with some scars, but they remind me of the gift of redemption that I've been given. I’m so thankful for God’s mercy and faithfulness. He's the source of true life and I now long to hear His voice, know Him more, and follow where He leads.

Acknowledging my need made me hungry for more meaning in life. Once I stopped building my own life and allowed the Lord to lead, He began to point me in a different direction. 

I felt a stirring, not only spiritually, but also in my line of work. Choosing to trust God's Spirit enabled me to let go of teaching elementary school and step into something new. Although afraid to let go, the Lord helped me release the lie that my worth was found in what I did. (That’s a good story too!) So many surprising truths were waiting on the other side of surrender!

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One summer day in 2015 I was walking the Hathaway Bridge, asking the Lord what was next. Filled with anticipation, I believed that He had something in mind just for me. As I walked, the Lord showed me a picture of our antique school desk, a gift from my mother in law. He began to inspire me to commit to studying and writing, and honestly opening my life, like a book, for others to read. The Lord was asking me to step out in faith, inviting me into something new.

Believing, I said yes, and He has been faithful to lead each step of the way.  

That was the beginnings of A Lavishing Life and God continues to inspire me to do things that require stepping out in faith and sticking close to Him.

In this open-book kind of life, I'm learning and growing and finding that living in full surrender is a beautiful, exciting, and fulfilling place to be!