A Little About Me

As a writer, speaker and mentor, I'm passionate about sharing how to have joy in the midst of life’s difficulties. My audiences have ranged from women’s groups, single’s groups, high school audiences and DUI offenders. I've had the privilege of sharing my testimony on TBN as well as on local radio broadcasts.

Writing Ministry

• Published in Chicken Soup for the Soul and ParentLife
• Contributing writer for The Victoracity for two years
• Published in Expect More, a collection of faith based testimonies and Life Lessons, a 30 day devotional
• Clips can be viewed on my website under the "about" tab. 
• Self-publish a bi-monthly e-votional, Tissues for Your Issues
• Ghost Writer for internationally known pastors 

Awards 

• North Texas Christian Writer’s Conference, 2^nd place award for best Non-fiction Book
• Finalist in Writer’s Digest Red Heart Black Heart Contest
• American Christian Writer’s 2008 Writer of the Year, Oklahoma City
• Leader of Victory Writers, a Christian writers group

Speaking Ministry

• Speaker for Stonecroft Ministries
• Ministered in Victory Church’s single’s ministry for five years, where I served preaching and teaching, offering hope and encouragement to hundreds of singles whose hearts had been crushed by divorce and broken relationships
• Teacher for Titus 2 Women, a women’s group at Victory Church
• Mentor to young women
• Regular speaker for Victim’s Impact Panel, an organization created to promote awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence. I shared my story with numerous high school audiences, as well as with audiences comprised of DUI offenders. A tribute to my son Jake was featured on the annual video in 2001
• I have spoken at various women’s events and conferences
• Shared my testimony on TBN as well as on local radio broadcasts
• I have taught and written curriculum for a course I teach through Victory Life Ministries
• Ordained Minister through Life Enrichment Ministries

Community

• Board member for Revive Ministries, an Oklahoma ministry connecting women to ministries serving the poor
• Co-lead a Bible study recovery group at The Pershing Center in Oklahoma City, a housing community for men and women recovering from addictions

Currently I'm working on a couple of non-fiction books for women: Rehab for Love Junkies: The Seven Habits of Soul-Healthy Women and Tissues for Your Issues: Dry your Tears and Face your Fears!  My stories have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul, ParentLife, Life Lessons, a 30 day devotional, and Expect More, a collection of faith based testimonies.  I've also been a contributing writer for The Victoracity for two years.

I serve on the board for Revive Ministries, an Oklahoma based non-profit ministry formed to equip women to transform their community. I also speak for Stonecroft Ministries and teach Titus 2, a women's class at Victory Church.

I believe the greatest ministry takes place outside of the sanctuary. I have spoken frequently for Victim’s Impact Panel, an organization that promotes awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence. In 2001, VIP featured a tribute to my son Jake on their annual video. So many don't realize the dangers of driving under the influence until it's too late. My prayer is that Jakes' story can save others from making a dangerous mistake.  

My husband, John, and I have ministered in Victory’s single’s ministry for five years in a preaching and teaching capacity. For several years, we taught Choosing God’s Best, a course offered through Victory Life Ministries based on the book Choosing God’s Best by Dr. Rannikar. Together we share a passion to see the lives of single men and women prosper. Currently, we help lead a recovery group at The Pershing Center, a 2-year residential program for people transitioning out of homelessness and recovering from addictions.