My Story
Hi! I’m Gloria. I’m a Bible study leader, author, and book coach with a heart for helping women live in the freedom of God’s grace—free from bitterness, striving, and the weight of what life can pile on.
When I’m not preparing Bible lessons, you’ll find me writing stories and devotionals that reveal how God’s truth, when lived out in everyday moments, brings healing, peace, and lasting transformation. My greatest joy is seeing women discover that grace isn’t just something we receive—it’s the way we live.
“For I was crucified with Christ so that I no longer live but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body I live for Christ, who loved me and died for me.”
I was born in Southern California but spent my childhood in the small rural town of Gray, Georgia—a season that shaped my love for Southern stories and simple faith. When my family moved back to California during my teens, I brought a piece of the South with me. Much of the writing comes from those memories. Now retired from teaching preschool, I live in the hills above Sparks, NV, with my husband, Rich.
“And do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind...”
The smell of sourdough fills our home.
Wild horses on our property
My Search for What Lasts
I used to chase every new spark of inspiration.You know the kind — those women’s retreats that lift your heart and make you feel unstoppable… until the moment you walk back through your front door.
That was me for years. I wanted to be the godly wife, mother, and woman who “had it all together,” but the peace I felt at those events slipped away faster than I could hold onto it. I kept thinking the next conference, the next study, the next act of service would finally make me enough. Instead, I wore myself out trying to be godly on my own terms.
I mistook doing for becoming.
The Turning Point
One day, a wise Bible teacher said something that stopped me cold:
“Godliness isn’t about what you do for God. It’s about what you allow God to do in you.”
That single sentence undid me. It showed me that I wasn’t living in grace; I was living in performance. And performance doesn’t transform—it just exhausts.
It took time (and more than a few tears), but I finally realized that God didn’t want my effort—He wanted my surrender.
Learning to Let Go
Surrender doesn’t come easy when you’re a perfectionist who wants to control every outcome. I thought letting go meant weakness. But God, in His gentle persistence, showed me that true strength comes when we trust His way more than our own.
Romans 12:2 became my anchor:
“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Transformation doesn’t happen in a moment; it happens in the quiet, daily exchange of our will for His.
The Miracle I Didn’t Expect
Remember that wise Bible teacher? The one God used to open my eyes?
He’s now my husband.
I couldn’t have written a story that beautiful if I tried. God’s timing and grace continue to surprise me in ways I could never have planned.
What I Learned
The Christian life isn’t a checklist — it’s a relationship. It begins and continues with surrender. When we stop striving to be “good enough,” we finally make room for God to do what only He can: change us from the inside out.
If you find yourself where I once was — weary from trying, hungry for something that lasts — I want you to know there’s hope. God’s plan for you isn’t to drain you; it’s to renew you.
Let’s Walk This Road Together
Maybe you’ve already begun your journey of surrender, or maybe you’re just tired of carrying the weight alone. Wherever you are, you’re not forgotten, and you’re not behind. God knows exactly where to meet you.
If my story mirrors something you’ve walked through, know this—you’re not alone. God is still writing beautiful endings from broken beginnings, and I’d love to share that hope with you.
I’d love to hear from you.
If you’d like to connect, ask a question, or share how God is working in your life, please reach out through my contact page or email me directly. I read every message and would be honored to hear your story.