To know who I am today, requires that I briefly share my background with you.  I met my older siblings at the age of 9.  Prior to that, it was just my mom and I, navigating the world alone.  Because attending church weekly was our lifestyle, I honestly don't recall when I first met the Lord.  For as long as I can remember, He was a package deal; live in this house, go to church, and use your gifts accordingly.  My mother made sure she instilled Christian values in our lives at a young age. 

In high school, my mother granted me some spiritual freedom by allowing me to visit and join non-denominational churches.  This was a gamechanger for me because my passion for the Lord blossomed during those years.  That passion continued throughout my collegiate career.  

Like many believers, I went through my fair share of testing and didn’t always pass them.  A notable one occurred a couple of years after I completed my juris doctor.  My faith was tried on every end and I just couldn't catch a break.  I began comparing myself to others, which led to questioning my purpose.  More importantly, I began to question the existence of God and His "plan" for my life.  Although I concluded that God existed, I also reasoned that He didn't have a plan for me.  I told myself that he never chose me and didn't want me because if he did, life would be easier.  I gave up on God.  

Fast forward to 2016.  After years of denying Christ, I had a special encounter that could only be traced back to Him.  As a result, I rededicated my life to Christ and vowed to be used by Him for His glory.  

So here I am.  A pretty private individual (though based on this website alone you probably wouldn't think that), who chooses to share the goodness of God publicly.  In 2021, I authored my first book, a women's devotional as an act of love and obedience and am grateful and humbled to share it with you.   

My heart smiles when I speak life into others.  I love God and want my life to reflect His influence.  Full transparency, I'm not always as good as I can be but I try and when I mess up I acknowledge it.

When not working, I'm somewhere with family or friends, usually laughing and or singing.  I enjoy volunteering, reading, listening to and composing music, and traveling.  My ‘superpower’ is encouragement.

I hope you get something positive here and leave feeling uplifted.  Iron sharpens iron, so lets sharpen one another.

Blessings,

-Virginia