I have a ton of things I could share with you about me, but here are a few:

THINGS I LOVE:

Coffee: I love the newness of a dark morning, a cup of coffee, and the worn carpet spot in my closet where I like to sit and hang out with God.

Quality time with my family: Each night that we eat dinner together, we ask two questions around the table, “What was your high today? What was your low?” And the four of us learn about each other’s ups and downs and quality conversation (almost) always ensues. This is something I cherish and try not to take for granted.

Being pampered: A massage with extended time in a relaxation room beforehand, fills my “gotta be pampered” soul. A day at the spa? Even better. I also love nice hotel rooms with robes and slippers and all-inclusive vacations. I don’t get these all that often, so when I do, they are so special!

A long, deep conversation with a girlfriend: Ohhhhh I love this so much.

A great audio book: The writer in me loves a great fiction mystery or thriller. The actor in me loves to listen to the Talent that brings the book to life. It’s like watching a great movie in my brain. Each time I finish a book I truly just worship God, that He made people so incredibly talented.

My tattoo: It says, “Make God Famous” in the beautiful handwriting of my tattoo artist. “Make God Famous” is my rally cry and the passion of my heart. Even though I’m often “on stage” in different ways, I want GOD to be made famous and known in and through my life.

Dates with my husband: Markus and I will try new adventures and restaurants or stick with the old standards. But each date, we enjoy the time together. And you may not be surprised to learn that one of my favorite parts is the conversation.

Jesus: Well, where to begin with this One? I’m not sure where you are with Him, but here’s where I am. I’ve been a Christian for several decades, and I’m just now coming to a place where I’m not responding to the cross as a horrible, shame-filled sinner, that God in His “SMH” attitude, saved. But instead, I’m believing I’m His delight and He created me to be in relationship with. Not despite myself and my sin, but with ALL of myself. And another truth I’m starting to own, not because I learned it as a kid, but because I know it now for myself, that He loves me, He loves YOU, with zero disappointment. May we all know this to the core of our being.