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Part of God’s Family

July 25, 2024

As I glanced across the room, there she was, the young mother who had reached out, longing for a place...

Investing in Independence: Transforming Lives for Mothers & Children

June 27, 2024

Ever wonder what sets Love and Sonshine Ministries apart? Forget a one-size-fits-all shelter. We’re...

What is a father?

June 1, 2024

Thoughts from our Founder and Executive Director The greatest commandment in Scripture is this: “Love...

What is a Mother?

April 30, 2024

What is a mother? As I think about what to write for this upcoming Mother’s Day, the word that comes...

Double Your Impact

March 27, 2024

Dear Friends, Spring brings new beginnings, and at Love & Sonshine, we’re witnessing a surge...

Transforming Generations

March 27, 2024

One of our precious mommas, along with her 16-month-old son, has been benefiting greatly from his enrollment...

God’s Grace in Each Tiny Face

January 2, 2024

We sat around the beautiful dining room table in the elegant SONshine Home, making preparations for our...

God is Doing the Impossible: Matthew 19:26

September 27, 2023

Wow! The flood of emotions when I got that call – I almost fell to my knees, I could hardly speak,...

The Duffle Bag

June 10, 2023

NO ONE is too far gone for the Lord to reach... a story of grace, redemption and freedom!

Love Them to the Kingdom - God Doing the Impossible!

May 2, 2023

May we all be like Heidi - a beautiful reflection of Jesus!

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From Broken to Beautiful - He makes all things New

March 29, 2023

The house stood tattered and empty; a shell of the magnificent home it once was. Its windows cracked,...

Homeless and Alone - She emerged with an amazing will to succeed!!

March 3, 2023

The day began like any other, sunlight made the frost glisten like twinkling crystals on the trees and...

Neglected and Rejected: A 16 Year Old Mama Trying to Find Her Way

February 23, 2023

Her chin quivered and her quiet, hesitant voice could barely be heard as she mustered up thestrength...

Pregnant and Alone "Can You Come Get Me?"

December 8, 2022

It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon about two weeks ago – I was actually sitting at our table with...

Jesus, I will never forget you

March 26, 2022

As I’ve been preparing for my youngest son, Parker’s, high school graduation, I’ve been going through...

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Angel Baby

October 9, 2021

There she was, a little girl – maybe 3 years old, soft, strawberry blonde, curly locks bouncing...

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30 Cents

May 20, 2021

The other day a dear friend shared this story with me – the story of a time when she and her husband...

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Forever Friends

April 24, 2021

A while back, I had my first ever “book signing” event. Nervous and feeling a little out of place –...

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A Ray of Hope

April 8, 2021

I received this text the other day from a precious and dear friend, Lynn. “When I lost my third baby...

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He's Singing Over You!

March 16, 2021

I’m going to continue on the subject of identity because I believe it is vitally important for us to...

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A Mama's Hurting Heart

March 6, 2021

I think we can all agree that this past year has been a year for the books. I can’t think of a single...

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Identity 3

January 15, 2021

Hello, SONshine! A while back, we looked at the subject of identity and the fact that all human beings...

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Quiet Hero

January 9, 2021

Have you ever heard the song, “Wind Beneath My Wings”? It’s about a quiet hero – one who is always...

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Look Up!

November 25, 2020

With everything that’s going on in the world at the moment, it’s no surprise that there has been a significant...

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Tiny Casket

October 14, 2020

I remember standing there, holding a little blue blanket – a blanket made by strangers for a time...

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Identity 2

October 1, 2020

In my last blog, I shared the importance of knowing Jesus’ identity, quoting His well-known question,...

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Give Yourself Grace!

September 21, 2020

You may not know that I am a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist....

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Identity 1

September 18, 2020

Our ladies mentoring group studied Matthew 16:13-20 recently. It’s the passage where Jesus famously asked...

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Turn the Other Cheek

September 16, 2020

We have all been in a situation where we have felt falsely accused or offended by words or actions of...

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A Cheerful Giver

September 12, 2020

Many of you have heard the story of the poor widow who gave everything she had to the Lord (Mark 12:41-44)....

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Are You There God?

August 27, 2020

I sat with someone today who was greatly hurting! Someone who had seen so much in his lifetime –...

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We Are His!

August 4, 2020

I won’t lie, I’m going through a difficult time at the moment. There’s a certain situation I’m facing...

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Jesus Is Calling

July 22, 2020

For years I hated the little girl inside myself! You might know her – the one with ratty, unkempt...

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Rooted in Love

July 16, 2020

There was a time in my life when I struggled with the concept of love. Not because I had a bad upbringing...

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Faithful Obedience

July 16, 2020

I often find myself doubting God, thinking, “God, can You really make this happen? Will You really ALWAYS...

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The Cardboard Sign

July 16, 2020

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