More Than We Can Bear

by | Jun 29, 2011 |

Have you ever felt like God’s given you more than you can bear? I have. During dark days as I trekked through memories of childhood sexual abuse, I cried out to God. “It’s too much!” After major back surgery when muscle spasms sent excruciating pain throughout my body...

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by | Jun 27, 2011 |

I began blogging a few years ago while recovering from major back surgery. But then I got better and life got busier. I signed a three-book contract with B&H Publishing Group, saw my debut novel published, wrote a second book, learned the ins and outs of...

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