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wife, mother, author, speaker, mentor

One pastor summed up the thoughts of many regarding Alicia: “My first impression was ‘what a gentle spirit.’ My next was, ‘I think she just removed my appendix!’” As a writer and a speaker, Alicia is an unusually disarming combination of quiet intensity and healing joy. For more about Alicia, please visit her at truthportraits.com

Favorite Resources

Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence. Knowledge of the Holy by A.W Tozer. In The Name of Jesus by Henri Nouwen.

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A Mother's Day Bouquet

05/3/12

For all Mothers

For those we call mothers-- biological, adoptive, and spiritual mothers-- for loving us more than we deserve, and giving us more than we can measure: I offer a flower to honor you.

Perfect Pruning

03/1/12

An excerpt from Chole's book, "Pure Joy"

The Pruning knife rested on the defenseless plant. "Surely not that one!" I cried as the gardener skillfully cut away another branch. She looked at me and smiled: "Don't worry my friend. It's for the good of the plant."

Near the Cross

12/8/11

Consider those who stood near the cross.

Consider those who stood near the cross:

A Nobleman and an Orphan

06/16/11

Who does God favor?

Once upon a time there was a nobleman, born to privilege and elevated by the king above all other officials. Not only was the nobleman honored, he believed he was worthy of honor.

The Master Designer

06/2/11

An excerpt from Chole's book, "Pure Joy."

I stand beneath an ancient, painted arch in China. Faded, graceful lines are the only reminders of a painted scene from a simpler day. Wind, rain, heat, admirers--with each touch a bit of beauty has departed. Worn and weathered, the painting barely echoes its former brilliance.

A Portrait of God

05/26/11

How are we creating a portrait of God to those who do not believe?

To the watching world, our lives paint a portrait of God. Our responses to times of darkness and light are like paintbrushes sweeping across the canvas of life, leaving impressions of the God we call Savior.

The Master of Grace

05/12/11

How many points do we have to earn in order to draw close to God?

Accumulating approximately 14,392,545 miles on my frequent flyer card will grant me access to the airport's "Gee, you're really special" clubs with chairs that are unrelated to stadium bleachers, chilled juice in elegant carafes, and restful restrooms.

God Gives Pure Joy

03/31/11

A section taken from Chole's book, "Pure Joy!"

Pure joy can be found only in God!

King David knew this joy: "You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound" (Ps. 4:7, NIV).

Devotional Series

affirmation from above - part two

03/19/10

Perhaps you, like me, have never heard an audible voice from God. But if you could, what would you want him to say?

(...continued from part one...)

affirmation from above - part one

03/17/10