We had about $50, two weeks of hotel already paid, no secure housing, and a job that disappeared when we arrived. Somehow, one thing after another started falling into place.

After one church betrayal turned into several strange experiences, Scott and I finally made a vow. We would never go to church again. Looking back now, I can see those years were teaching me something I didn’t understand yet.

Sometimes the people we have the most in common with are the ones whose lives look nothing like ours on paper. When we look past careers, credentials, appearances, and assumptions, we may discover more common ground than we ever expected.

One rolling toolbox. One slanted driveway. One idea that went sideways almost immediately. This is one of those stories from life with a car enthusiast that still makes us laugh more than 20 years later.

Sometimes God starts working on your story in a place you never expected. In my case, He got to my husband first. And that was only the beginning. ❤️

What happens when you marry a car enthusiast? Sometimes it involves a 1969 Dodge Coronet wagon, a 1987 Dodge Omni, a tow dolly, and a fuel line running between them. Yes, this actually happened. 😂

When I chose Flourish as my word for 2026, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted it to mean. Eight months later, I'm realizing that growth doesn't always look the way we expect it to.

My relationship with God hasn’t always looked the way it does today. There was a time when I was angry, questioning, and convinced faith wasn’t what everyone said it was. This is where my story begins. ❤️

Business rarely follows the straight path we imagine. Sometimes the detours, wrong turns, and walls are the very things pointing us toward a better direction. 🌻