Welcome!

Wondering where all this is coming from? Scroll down and meet me!

Who am I?

I’m Lara and I’m glad you are here!

The internet is a noisy place. Voices shout, wanting something from us. The expectations can be deafening and exhausting.

In this little corner, may you find peace and comfort in the declaration of your Heavenly Father’s love and faithfulness. There will be stories from my life and the lives of other saints that demonstrate some of the infinite ways God shows up in every day. There will be practical coaching and devotional readings that will provide help for growing closer to God, discovering your calling in life, trusting through the darkest days.

May you walk away from here with faith a little stronger, eyes looking higher, feet stepping lighter.

Who am I? My hope is that you’ll stick around and get to know me. Here’s a short list of factoids:

  • A lifelong Alaskan, wondering if it’s time to move on

  • Wife of 30+ years, choosing love and gratitude everyday

  • Mother of many, through sorrow and loss, still so thankful for the journey

Who am I? Just an everyday saint to whom God has shown infinite mercy and faithfulness.

What do I believe?

If you (like me) want to know what a person believes about God before you invest a lot of time hearing what they think about anything else, this is the place for you!

I grew up in a small, non-denominational independent Bible church in Soldotna Alaska. From there we moved to the very top of the state (right on the Arctic Ocean) where we attended both a Baptist Church and a Vineyard Fellowship. We then lived in Juneau Alaska where we became members of a Presbyterian Church (that eventually broke off from PCUSA). Now living in Fairbanks, we attend a Covenant Church and when we’re in Phoenix, an independent Bible Church, which kinda feels like I’ve come full circle. Personally, I gave my life to Jesus at the tender age of five for the sole purpose of avoiding Hell. Despite my lack of understanding, God still came in and began molding me in His image by the work of His Holy Spirit and the example of Jesus Christ. I firmly believe everything written in the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds.