helping you find joy when your
perfectly laid out plans fail

Join me in finding joy in the never say never,
Unplanned, unexpected journey of life.

Meet Andrea

The Lord has placed the gift of writing in my heart. I serve him through story by bringing others closer to Him. I write to remind us of the joy that can be found in the unexpected.

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The day I wore jeans to church

The day I wore jeans to church

Recently, on a busy day, rushing to finish my errands, I finally sighed into the pew. Looking down, I was dismayed to discover I was wearing jeans. I wore jeans to church. Heart beating, pulse thumping, I looked around me. The lady with the long blonde hair, two rows...

My Someplace Else

My Someplace Else

With my teaching certificate mocking me from the wall, I stare down at my steadily growing stack of rejection letters. Slipping my alma matter letter opener into yet another white envelope, I read, “Thank you for your application, we regret to inform you…” After...

Finding a Church 

Finding a Church 

Have you ever taken a drive on a Sunday morning while every else is at church? Have you ever been without a home church? In a season where you are and your family are searching for a church?  It’s lonely. It’s frustrating. And I am here for you. It is so hard to...