You and I are probably a lot alike. Like most girls, when I was growing up I wanted to feel and look beautiful, but my efforts never felt like they quite succeeded and I struggled a lot with my self-worth. I constantly questioned my reason for being and struggled to discover a purpose--or at least a path--for my future. Everything just seemed murky and far away. Finally, while in college, the pieces began to come together.

In my twenties, I discovered how much Jesus loves me--and that he has a purpose for my life. This truth changed everything--and happened about the time I met a couple of women who helped me with my outward appearance. Until then, I really didn’t know anything about hair and make-up. I gained confidence that not only did Jesus find value inside of me--but I could look good on the outside, too. Much later, I became an associate with Premier Designs (now DVTD!), and a big part of our training was fashion. This was the clothing help I needed to develop a put-together look.

I attended Ouachita Baptist University and studied Psychology and Bible. I met my husband there, and he became a pastor. When he attended seminary, I loved his Bible classes. Beginning with children, I discovered a love for teaching the Bible. Now, I teach a women’s Bible study every week--where we discover the answers to all our questions in Scripture. I'm the author of two books and also write regularly for Crosswalk.com magazine about living the Christian life and even about how to be a grandparent who hands down her faith.