No wonder I call my song collection my “spiritual diary”. If you only knew the untold stories behind some of my songs…

If Jesus Christ is your Savior and you love His Written Word, I’m confident you’ll connect with the music of Forever Be Sure. And I’m convinced it’s because of the mysterious way the Spirit “leaps inside” (Luke 1:41) or “burns within” (Luke 24:32) upon coming in contact with The Word. Put music to The Word and there’s great potential for impact!

I’ve lived and loved music since childhood.
I love words too. Scrabble, Boggle, poetry, prose – they’re my jam.
I believe God has gifted me with a few “artistic bones”.
And I’m crazy-emotional (send help!).
So, maybe song-writing was not a surprising destiny?

But I must say: Writing music infused with a clear message from the Living Word of God – THAT is what makes “music-making” worth a life-long pursuit for me.

I’ve asked that God would help me take His truth, set it high up on a beautiful pedestal (of music), so that, as another song-writer said, “many will see it and fear, and will trust in the Lord” (Psalm 40:3).

I feel the pinch of time. I desire that Forever Be Sure music will strengthen you on your short journey to the finish line! He is Worthy!

Some Personal Info Tidbits:

I began piano lessons under my mother’s instruction around age 6. I’m deeply grateful for her diligent commitment to further my music skills and opportunities.

At age 17, I entered Bible college, then earned Music and Bible degrees in 2003.

I married my college sweetheart, John, in 2002. He’s a Seattle-native, coffee-fan, biking-enthusiast, Bible-lover, and a shepherd-at-heart (of his little flock at home and his larger flock at church).

We welcomed 4 children into our home all before I hit age 30. Now 2 are off at college (whaaat??… time flies!).

I taught private piano & voice lessons for about 3 years after college, but upon discovering the joys of creative composition, I’ve essentially hung up my teacher hat for good. (I found out teaching’s just not for everyone!)

I’m totally fine with airplanes, but am kinda terrified of heights. I get sweaty hands when I see pictures of people sitting on the edge of a cliff. (And I’m starting to sweat now just thinking about it… ew.)

I kill plants and burn food somewhat regularly. I do enjoy and admire friends who can cook and know how to cultivate the natural world.

I love visual arts, a clean house, deep/meaningful conversations, and laughing till I cry. We melancholics treasure God’s gift of humor!

And, lastly, I have a donut habit. Once a week, I privately consume 2-3 sprinkle-loaded delicacies in my car for my breakfast+lunch. I am not ashamed of this, and practice good eating habits the rest of the week. I will not turn down donut money. They make me so happy.