About Me
Have you ever spent a season of your life wondering – seeking – desiring more – or in need of something different? We often find ourselves on these seeking journeys on the heels of heartbreak or disappointment – when life, or a relationship didn’t turn out the way we imagined. At least that’s how it was for me – maybe you too?
I grew up on an Illinois farm, imagining my life would be charmingly ordinary, but when the ink dried on my divorce papers at 27, I wondered if there was more…I needed there to be more. And so began my own seeking journey.
Ultimately, I met my Savior, who changed the trajectory. After coming to faith in Christ, I followed a path in and out of the corporate world, local ministries, and overseas missions – serving in urban youth ministry, international agricultural development, and the local church.
I'm a co-founder of a Christian non-profit dedicated to agricultural education and extension in Uganda, and a lifelong learner, recently completing my Master of Arts in Christian Leadership and certificate in Spiritual Direction through Sioux Falls Seminary in 2021.
The practice of spiritual direction blew into my own life gently, offering a practice that felt light and unhurried, instead of another thing to strive toward or achieve. The practice gives space to let me simply be, wrestle, question, and deepen - often reframing how I see God's presence in my life.
That is my hope for you. Whether you are struggling to discern the voice of God, wrestling with questions of faith and doubt, experiencing the process of deconstruction or reconstruction of your faith, or simply need to be reminded that God is good – spiritual direction is a safe space to explore these questions and shifts.
After a longer-than-desired single season, I eventually remarried in 2014 and became a stepmom to 3 teenagers, who are now young adults. Through the years, I dealt with the grief of infertility and the surprising joys of a blended family. Now in my 40’s, I look back and realize, that on the heels of that heartbreak in my 20's, I couldn’t have possibly imagined the life He had for me.
The words of Isaiah 61 have long captivated my heart: proclaiming the good news, binding up the broken hearted, and setting the captives free - which ultimately drew me into the fight against sex trafficking. Outside of providing direction, I serve as the Executive Director for Wings of Refuge, a Christ-centered organization that provides opportunities for healing and restoration to survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation.
I believe there is a God-destined path you’re meant to walk…a path filled with purpose, grace, and freedom. A path that gracefully accounts for roadblocks and detours. It’s your path to walk – but you don’t have to walk alone. We all need companions for the journey and travel guides to help point us in the right direction. I’m grateful for the guides I met along the way who pointed me toward a deeper relationship with Christ and His purposes for my life. If you’ve found your way here – maybe I’ll serve as a guide in some way for you, as others have served for me.
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