In 2019, I wrote a topical devotional for a women’s group. Each month, I did a different deep dive into scripture. Topics included love, fear, thankfulness, and rest. My favorite month was September. The theme was “Scatter Kindness.” The group focused on spreading random acts of kindness worldwide.
I wrote my first travel blog the same month I scattered kindness. My husband and I went on a 3-week RV adventure for my 50th birthday. I scattered kindness in 11 different states. A record of what we hope is just the first of many trips is found here. I found courage for our adventure from my mom; a recap of the trip she took that inspired me is found here.
Before starting my Master’s degree, I was the Groups Coordinator at Waters Edge Church. During my tenure there, I wrote small group curriculum. New Beginnings was designed to help new believers answer their basic questions about life with Jesus. Casting Nets was designed to help people learn how to share their faith with others.
In addition to writing small group material, I was a weekly contributor to the Sermon-Based Curriculum. Each week, I would review the sermon and craft questions for small groups to discuss and dive deeper into the message. I also wrote Web Notes, a 5-day devotional plan to help attenders apply the weekly message to their life.
My prior life revolved around retail, where I enjoyed success. A resume of that history is found here.