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Superheroes of Faith

I’ll never outgrow my need for superheroes. Superheroes use their extraordinary abilities to make the world a better place. But […]

June 29, 2021 / Memorable Women

Have you ever wondered if you could ask God for a do-over? I have. But I’ve also discovered he can

This past year hasn’t gone according to my plan. The results of my hopes and prayers haven’t been what I

March 29, 2021 / Easter, Knowing God

New Release! I am excited to announce the release of Wit, Whimsy & Wisdom, a 12-week devotional to shine the light on

I was delighted and honored when Gina Stinson, author of Reclaimed: Stories of Rescued Moments and Days, requested an interview

Teal hearts dangled from my lighted mantle in honor of Galentine’s Day—a Zoom Valentine’s Day celebration with fellow ovarian cancer

February 18, 2021 / The Cancer Chronicles

I love curling up with a steaming mug of soup on a chilly evening. Whether cooking in a crockpot or

My cry echoed the cries of many throughout the centuries, culminating in the haunting strains of “O Come, O Come,

December 15, 2020 / Christmas

How could anything good come from cancer? As an oncology nurse, I was familiar with the ravages of cancer and

November 10, 2020 / The Cancer Chronicles

I want to thank Tony Gambone for featuring my ovarian cancer story and book, In Her Shoes: Dancing in the

Interview with In Her Shoes Narrator Julie Stein

Self-care is often last on the list of priorities for busy women. Bucky, the UW mascot, would like to share

Frightened, bewildered, and shut away—the hallmarks of this quarantined season. I don’t understand why we’ve been engulfed in a pandemic

Have you heard the whispers of ovarian cancer? Stop. Listen. Despite my background in oncology nursing, I had missed an

It was time to organize, pitch, and clean. The disarray of my physical environment was interfering with my productivity. I’d