Many years ago, I was sitting on a chaise lounge in my backyard, working through a study on Hebrews. When I came to Hebrews 4:12–13, something happened that changed me.

The passage says that everything is uncovered and laid bare before Him to whom we must give account. As I sat there, I suddenly realized that God saw everything about me, every thought, every fear, every failure, every hidden place.

But instead of feeling condemned, I felt known.

And instead of feeling exposed, I felt loved.

In that moment, I encountered A heart like no other. A love so deep, so personal, and so unwavering that it changed the way I saw God forever.

Since that day, my greatest desire has simply been to know the Lord more deeply and to walk closely with Him.

I'm married to my husband, Gary, and we live in Arizona. I'm a mom, grandmother, and happy just walking through nature with my little dog, Bailey. Some of my sweetest moments with the Lord have come during those quiet walks, where His creation reminds me of His goodness, faithfulness, and beauty.

For more than 30 years, God has allowed me to teach His Word, mentor women, and write books that point people to His beautiful heart. And I'm still learning, still growing, and still discovering more of who He is every day.

If there's one thing I hope you'll take away from everything you'll find here, it's this: God longs for us to know Him, not just know about Him.