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"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16 NRSV

An Author’s Blog

  • Bella’s Beautiful Miracle arrives at The Butterfly House, Whitehouse Ohio

    Bella’s Beautiful Miracle arrives at The Butterfly House, Whitehouse Ohio

    It’s actually happening! Time for a happy dance! I will be participating in the grand reopening of the Butterfly House on Saturday, May 6th, from 12-4p. God led me to this beautiful location in 2014, and it quickly became a place of solace. I spent hours and hours watching the butterflies dance around me. The Read more

  • “The Light Shines in the Darkness and The Darkness Has Not Overcome It.” John 1:5

    “The Light Shines in the Darkness and The Darkness Has Not Overcome It.” John 1:5

    I witnessed God in action through pure enjoyment, smiles, and personal stories in all meaningful conversations. To say that I was proud to be standing beneath the Catholic Writer’s Guild banner is an understatement. I am still in awe of where God has taken me and the people and influences with which he has gifted… Read more

  • Announcements, Events, Interviews, and Musings

    Announcements, Events, Interviews, and Musings

    I recently chatted with award-winning author, speaker, and educator A.J. Cattapan. Not only was this my first face-to-face interview, but it was my first live podcast. I will be sincere and share that I had an enormous amount of butterflies in my stomach. Amy was excellent and made me feel very comfortable. However, the emotion… Read more

  • Latest News: Finishing 2022 with a bang!

    I am so happy to see how God is working through me by using Bella and her story. The conversations I have had with parents, grandparents, and children have been amazing and each one carried its own blessing. I pray that each one who reads Bella and encounters the adventures within the story becomes blessed… Read more

  • A Season of Hope in the Waiting

    Advent brings the opportunity of drawing near to God in a special way. Waiting for something can often bring anxious emotions to light, a lack of patience, and unrest. However, this time of year brings us into a time of hope within the waiting. Advent invites us to renew our relationship with God and prepare… Read more

  • Bella is One Month Old!

    As we walk in God’s light daily, we will see the world in the colors God intends. There may be a reason I see the sky as a soft blue, and someone else describes it as smokey blue. Colors bring out emotions, memories, and matters of the heart. Read more