How do I love someone who has hurt me or someone I love?

“Above all, love each other deeply because love covers a multitude of sins.”  1 Peter 4:8 NIV I don’t have difficulty being kind, but loving deeply? I know this verse is a command from God, but that doesn’t mean it will be easy. How do I love someone who has hurt me or someone I

Words of Affirmation – Reminding God You Remember Who He Is – David’s Psalm 27

’Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yea, wait for the LORD.’ Psalm 27:14 RSV I read this Psalm not long after my diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa. I would lose my vision. God had already been softening my heart and reminding me His face was the only one I needed

In the beginning….

When I wrote my first novel, I set out to tell others what I felt God would have me write—purposeful words that would bring a reader into the awareness of who God is to them and how He interacts with them on a personal level. AllAuthor requested an exclusive interview where I share my past,

The best Christian curvy-girl romantic comedy books with true-to-life characters

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Stepping out in faith can be frightening

In November 2020, I independently published my debut novel. In 2022, I stepped out in faith an signed with Celebrate Lit Publishing. Being accepted into the traditional publishing world not only seemed daunting but idealistic. Just because I surpassed my personal goals as an Indie Author didn’t mean I had any business throwing my hat

Life isn’t always like we plan, but it is precisely as God designs.

My daily struggles pale compared to what many women endured in the late 1800s. I stress when my battery is low on my phone, and I don’t have a charger. I fuss over the price of chicken that someone else raised, cleaned, and packaged for me. My frustration is high when GPS alerts me to

Feeling the breath of God

The holidays are difficult for many–loved ones no longer around the table, broken relationships, family drama, even loneliness. It is easy to ask, “God, where are You?”  But what if God is the one doing the asking? “Heidi, where are You?” Psalm 34:18 tells us where God truly is:  God is near to the brokenhearted.

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Book Clubs Offer Ways to Connect in Person or Online

Whether in person or online, book clubs are a great way to meet new people and share the love of reading. Book clubs offer connections to new friends and authors and open your mind to new ways of thinking, perspectives, and ideas. If you are part of a book club, I invite you to download

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