The story that changed everything...

If you clicked on this link, you're probably curious about my faith journey, and I'd be honored to share it with you - it's something I'm even more passionate about than food!

How do I put into words something that changed the entire course of my life over 49 years ago and continues to shape me every single day?

Like many young adults, during my college years, I began to question the meaning of life… why I was here, what my purpose was, and how I fit into the bigger picture. In my search for truth, I wandered down a number of dead-end paths that ultimately led me into a deep depression. I reached a point where I felt completely hopeless,  directionless, purposeless, and, honestly, unsure if life was even worth the effort.

From that dark place, I cried out a simple, desperate prayer:
"God, if You're real,  if You truly exist… I'm begging You to show me!"

There were no lightning bolts. No booming voice from the sky. But slowly, over the course of the next year, my life began to change. It all came to a head when I was faced with the most important question anyone will ever have to answer:
"Who is Jesus Christ?"

I had to decide for myself: Was this man, who lived two thousand years ago and claimed to be God actually divine? Was He worthy of my trust, my faith… my life? Or was He the greatest impostor who ever walked the earth?

I wrestled with His claims… that He was "the way, the truth, and the life," and that "no one comes to the Father except through Me." Could it really be true that His death on the cross was the answer to my brokenness? That He came to rescue me, to pay the price for my sin and redeem the mess I had made?

Some say Jesus was just a good man. Others call Him a great teacher. But a good man doesn't deceive, and a great teacher doesn't make outrageous claims unless they're true. I examined His life carefully and weighed the evidence. In the end, I chose to believe. I acknowledged my sin, confessed my need for Him, and surrendered my life to Jesus, asking Him to be my Lord and Savior.

What a journey it's been! I've never looked back.
Forty-nine years later, I can honestly say that I'm more in awe of Jesus now than ever. Life with Him, in every circumstance…  in joy and sorrow, in clarity and confusion is richer, fuller, and more meaningful than anything this world could offer.

My Christian faith is not about religion, rules, or rituals. It's about relationship. It's Christ living in me, the very foundation of who I am. My faith is what I hold most dear. Is my life perfect? Far from it. But my relationship with Jesus brings purpose, peace, and hope - even when the road is rough. I no longer live weighed down by guilt, doubt, or depression, because Jesus is constant. He is faithful. And He is good.

If you're searching for truth, don't take my word for it. Talk to God yourself. Ask Him to reveal Himself to you. He won't let you down.
There's a promise in the Bible that has meant so much to me. It's from Jeremiah 29:13:
"You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart."

If you pray that prayer, with sincerity and openness, I believe He will meet you. It might not look like my journey, but it will be one lovingly designed just for you by our magnificent Creator.

If you'd like to talk or have questions, I'd be happy to hear from you, feel free to email me.
You can also watch this beautiful video called The Story - it addresses many of the questions we all wrestle with at some point in life.

And for a beautiful children's version of the same message, take a look at The StoryMaker.

Thanks so much for stopping by!