My Story

What we believe about ourselves drives everything we do and impacts how we interact with others. Being firmly rooted in our identity is the key to living successful and fulfilling lives.

God creates each of us with unique characteristics and specific purposes. Our design is not random or accidental – it’s intentional! And our God-given identities are important, because they tell the world – and us – who we are!

Still, life events – whether good or bad often impact how we see ourselves.

Everyone has a story, and most lives include a mix of positive or painful, happy, or sad, growth or loss. Thos experiences mix with our God-given identity and become woven into a tapestry that embodies who we are. However, many times, painful, damaging, or traumatic events dramatically change what we believe about ourselves.

Difficult pasts can stop us from experiencing meaningful, connected, and vital lives.

Perhaps this resonates with you. Maybe you’ve thought there is no way out. It may seem hopeless, but friends, there’s good news! You don’t have to remain captive in that brokenness! No matter what you’ve gone through, there is hope.

The past does not have to determine our identity.

My Passion

As an author, speaker, and mentor I meet people every day who are struggling to overcome their pasts. Many are missing out on their God-given purpose because difficult histories are keeping them stuck. It’s heartbreaking, but I understand the struggle.

For a very long time, I lived a difficult and messy life because I was stuck in the difficult life experiences I’d experienced. I was letting my past define me. But, after years of struggling with a painful history of sexual, verbal, and physical abuse, I found healing through faith.

God’s redeeming love altered how I saw myself and changed the ashes of my past into the beautiful life I now live. This faith journey dramatically changed life as I knew it and became my passion and purpose.

My story of transformation is amazing, and the tools and lessons I learned along the way have helped many others on their own restoration journey. My mission is to help others to seek God’s healing in their own lives by challenging and inspiring them to recognize and pursue their God-given purpose and identity.

The story of Beautiful Ashes is about finding freedom from past difficulties through faith and includes practical steps to help you along the way.

The message I share weaves honest self-assessment, relatable humor, and strong Christian faith and is appropriate for adults and youth. Look for topics such as:

• Identifying how our pasts get and keep us stuck.

• Recognizing and owning our God-given ide

• Spotting the lies we’ve believed.

• Knowing the true source of our identities.

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