I have been published on 9Marks, regularly contributed to For the Church, and mentioned in Tim Challies’ A La Carte Blogroll. I am also a writing contributor and co-host for the podcast, All Things Bright and Beautiful. Currently I am working on a book project contracted with Courier Publishing.
I am a follower of Christ, redeemed, washed by his blood, and made new in him. Relying on his grace as I try and seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly by his Spirit. I am passionate about the sanctity of human life, the purpose and aim of education, the primacy of the home and family in a civil society, the power and apologetics of art, and the importance of the local church.
My husband and I are fast approaching two decades of marriage. He is a Maternal-Fetal OB-Gyn, hardworking and a philosopher at heart, with conviction and wisdom, grace and truth. All that is good in my writing is thanks to our many conversations and the ways he’s helped me think things through.
I’m called “momma” by four beautiful children: an 14-year-old son who leads the pack, a natural poet, adventurous and passionate; a 11-year-old son who was made to be a middle child, a charmer, and a blossoming comedian, quick-witted and full to the brim of boyhood; a 9-year-old daughter who lights the world around her, full of smiles, full of creativity; and a rambunctious 7-year-old boy, delightful and doted upon, charming and full of bravado and energy.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from George Fox University.
I love John Hughes movies, Russian literature, poetry, hipster coffee shops, and beautiful children’s books.
When I’m not writing or reading, I can be found baking bread, making lattes, running or hiking.
My greatest influences are:
J.C. Ryle
John Newton
C.S Lewis
Louisa May Alcott
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Victor Hugo
Amy Carmichael
Elisabeth Elliot
Hannah More
Søren Kierkegaard
and
St. Augustine
My life is simple, but full of the extravagant grace of God.
