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Happy Anniversary to us 🥰

Happy Anniversary to us 🥰

I am honored to be a part of the Association of Biblical Counselors annual conference – Called to Counsel.
Our hope is to see the church equipped to live and counsel the Word of God with confidence and compassion. I’ll be teaching in the Trauma track, so whether you are looking to sharpen your counseling skills or simply want to root your life deeper in Scripture, this is a place for you! Join me in person or virtually by registering at CalledtoCounsel.com.
#BiblicalCounseling #EquippingTheSaints #C2CConference2026 #CalledtoCounsel #ABC #SpeaktheTruth #EquippedtoCounsel #GodsWord

I am honored to be a part of the Association of Biblical Counselors annual conference – Called to Counsel.
Our hope is to see the church equipped to live and counsel the Word of God with confidence and compassion. I’ll be teaching in the Trauma track, so whether you are looking to sharpen your counseling skills or simply want to root your life deeper in Scripture, this is a place for you! Join me in person or virtually by registering at CalledtoCounsel.com.
#BiblicalCounseling #EquippingTheSaints #C2CConference2026 #CalledtoCounsel #ABC #SpeaktheTruth #EquippedtoCounsel #GodsWord

Many of us rush ourselves to become what only the Lord can form in us.

Many of us rush ourselves to become what only the Lord can form in us.

“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 🎄

“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 🎄

Gingerbread Houses Complete 🎄

Gingerbread Houses Complete 🎄

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/advent-episode-restore-us-again-ps-85/id1833294818?i=1000741447041

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/advent-episode-restore-us-again-ps-85/id1833294818?i=1000741447041

Scenes from our Santa Cruz trip— beaches, redwoods, good food, and a bit of wonder around every corner. Amazing redwoods: cathedral ceilings, quiet paths, and a reminder that slow growth is still growth.

Scenes from our Santa Cruz trip— beaches, redwoods, good food, and a bit of wonder around every corner. Amazing redwoods: cathedral ceilings, quiet paths, and a reminder that slow growth is still growth.

New Advent Episode
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-its-trauma-finding-hope-in-psalms-of-exile/id1833294818?i=1000739529343

New Advent Episode
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-its-trauma-finding-hope-in-psalms-of-exile/id1833294818?i=1000739529343

Costco—————————>Darbyfied🎄

Costco—————————>Darbyfied🎄

The Christmas Shopping has begun 🎄

The Christmas Shopping has begun 🎄

When I wrote A Big Change Happened, one of the occasions I had in mind was children facing changes caused by domestic abuse.
Leaving an unsafe home can be one of the most frightening and confusing moments in a child’s life. This story was written to give parents, counselors, and helpers a gentle way to talk about those changes—to assure children that leaving danger is not abandonment, but protection.
Wallace the Whale’s journey reminds little ones that even when life feels uncertain, God’s love travels with them. He sees, surrounds, and shapes their stories with tender care.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I wanted to share a few ways A Big Change Happened can help children process big changes with safety, truth, and hope. 💜
📘 Learn more or order: [https://a.co/d/8DEUHhN]
#DomesticViolenceAwareness #FaithAndSafety #Trauma&Parenting #ABigChangeHappened #ChildrensBooks #GodsLoveFollowsYou

When I wrote A Big Change Happened, one of the occasions I had in mind was children facing changes caused by domestic abuse.
Leaving an unsafe home can be one of the most frightening and confusing moments in a child’s life. This story was written to give parents, counselors, and helpers a gentle way to talk about those changes—to assure children that leaving danger is not abandonment, but protection.
Wallace the Whale’s journey reminds little ones that even when life feels uncertain, God’s love travels with them. He sees, surrounds, and shapes their stories with tender care.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I wanted to share a few ways A Big Change Happened can help children process big changes with safety, truth, and hope. 💜
📘 Learn more or order: [https://a.co/d/8DEUHhN]
#DomesticViolenceAwareness #FaithAndSafety #Trauma&Parenting #ABigChangeHappened #ChildrensBooks #GodsLoveFollowsYou

Looking forward to this!

Looking forward to this!

New Podcast is out! Apple, Spotify, and Audible.

New Podcast is out! Apple, Spotify, and Audible.

A little thank you trip for my Star Wars fanatics.

A little thank you trip for my Star Wars fanatics.

When It's Trauma: New Episode Restore Us, O God

When It's Trauma: New Episode Restore Us, O God

New episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Audible. ✨

New episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Audible. ✨

God gave me some of the best 💗💛

God gave me some of the best 💗💛

Come join us!

Come join us!

Friends, I’d love your help. My new book, When It's Trauma, is for those walking through deep wounds. I recorded a brief podcast episode to introduce it. Would you listen and share it with someone who might need hope today?

Friends, I’d love your help. My new book, When It's Trauma, is for those walking through deep wounds. I recorded a brief podcast episode to introduce it. Would you listen and share it with someone who might need hope today?

Quick trip to the beach to visit my folks- we made lots of sweet memories

Quick trip to the beach to visit my folks- we made lots of sweet memories

I love throwing theme birthdays- Today my family threw me one- can you guess the theme?

I love throwing theme birthdays- Today my family threw me one- can you guess the theme?

When my house and manuscript is simultaneously undergoing renovations 😳

When my house and manuscript is simultaneously undergoing renovations 😳

Happy to introduce you to my new book A Big Change Happened.
It helps children who are facing a move, starting a new school, or adjusting to a new family dynamic process their feelings through the story of Wallace the whale.

Read a preview of this upcoming release from at https://bit.ly/4kcl6Hz.

Available 9/8/25.

Happy to introduce you to my new book A Big Change Happened.
It helps children who are facing a move, starting a new school, or adjusting to a new family dynamic process their feelings through the story of Wallace the whale.

Read a preview of this upcoming release from at https://bit.ly/4kcl6Hz.

Available 9/8/25.

Last of school! Heading into her last year!

Last of school! Heading into her last year!

Notice all the stuffies gathering around me as I work on edits for my trauma book….

Notice all the stuffies gathering around me as I work on edits for my trauma book….

Please join me and many other experts for this one-day, in-person conference at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Willow Grove, PA. Together, we’ll explore what it means to break the silence surrounding abuse, build trust that fosters healing, and reflect Christ’s love to those who need it most. Let’s work toward creating churches that are true havens of safety, hope, and restoration for everyone.

This event is especially geared toward pastors and church leaders, but it’s open to anyone who desires to help make the church a safe and supportive space for women who have endured harm and abuse. Your presence matters—we can make a real difference together.

For more information https://calvary-wg.org/from-hurt-to-healing-conference

Please join me and many other experts for this one-day, in-person conference at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Willow Grove, PA. Together, we’ll explore what it means to break the silence surrounding abuse, build trust that fosters healing, and reflect Christ’s love to those who need it most. Let’s work toward creating churches that are true havens of safety, hope, and restoration for everyone.

This event is especially geared toward pastors and church leaders, but it’s open to anyone who desires to help make the church a safe and supportive space for women who have endured harm and abuse. Your presence matters—we can make a real difference together.

For more information https://calvary-wg.org/from-hurt-to-healing-conference

Discounts are available on my P&R titles, now including Spanish versions.

Discounts are available on my P&R titles, now including Spanish versions.

Can I invite you to pray with me that the Spanish version of 'Is It Abuse?' gets into the hands of those who provide support and those who are seeking help?💜

Can I invite you to pray with me that the Spanish version of 'Is It Abuse?' gets into the hands of those who provide support and those who are seeking help?💜

First day pic. So excited for her! A great year is ahead 💛

First day pic. So excited for her! A great year is ahead 💛

Quick visit to see my parents 💕

Quick visit to see my parents 💕

I was thrilled to be able to be a guest for @akjonathanholmes Grounded in Grace Virtual Parenting Summit. The GIG Virtual Summit features 26 interviews with several parents, pastors, counselors, and professors (yours truly included!) sharing in a brief 10-15 minute interview some of the joys and struggles of parenting their kids.

Each interview features honest questions as well as practical counsel about how to help our kids and teens build their identity in Christ.

The cost to virtually attend the summit is FREE!
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/3MmAisG4oLYK6PjW9

I was thrilled to be able to be a guest for @akjonathanholmes Grounded in Grace Virtual Parenting Summit. The GIG Virtual Summit features 26 interviews with several parents, pastors, counselors, and professors (yours truly included!) sharing in a brief 10-15 minute interview some of the joys and struggles of parenting their kids.

Each interview features honest questions as well as practical counsel about how to help our kids and teens build their identity in Christ.

The cost to virtually attend the summit is FREE!
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/3MmAisG4oLYK6PjW9

Fun night listening to some Country Classics.

Fun night listening to some Country Classics.

This fantastic book arrived today🎈congratulations Christina Fox🎈

Here is my endorsement.
Who Are You? answers one of life's most essential questions. It sweetly illustrates the foundational truth our children need: we are beautiful image-bearers. Christina Fox has found a whimsical way to engage little hearts and teach them their identity is firmly rooted in their Creator and Savior's love for them.

This fantastic book arrived today🎈congratulations Christina Fox🎈

Here is my endorsement.
Who Are You? answers one of life's most essential questions. It sweetly illustrates the foundational truth our children need: we are beautiful image-bearers. Christina Fox has found a whimsical way to engage little hearts and teach them their identity is firmly rooted in their Creator and Savior's love for them.

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