God
Living For Today
This is one of my all time favorite songs. Maybe you are one of those people who is sitting in your room wondering about this thing called life that has you going crazy. The truth of the matter is we have all been there at some point and we can choose to stay wondering about […]
13 Years Later Never Would Have Thought…..
13 years ago on April 30, 1998 I was walking into The Children’s Advocacy Center for the first time and broke my silence. I never would have imagined 13 years later I would be looking into the same large mirror staring at myself in the interview room I first broke my silence in. 13 years […]
Good Friday
As a child Easter was all about coloring eggs, Easter egg hunts, and chocolate. However there is a much bigger and more important meaning behind Easter. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”-John 3:16 If I didn’t […]
The Lost Get Found
This song is a constant reminder to keep following the path I have taken. Just like the girl I mention in my last post I met in Laredo, Texas this week. God continues to put people in my path for a reason. The stories I have are endless of the lives that I have crossed […]
Broken Girl
Be Strong and Courageous
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” -Deuteronomy 31:6
When Justice Never Comes
I am so use to being in the public eye being surrounded by people that know about the label I carry. So when I find myself in a position like I did today where I was meeting with 10 other women in a new small group at church that knew nothing about me or at […]
I thought forgiveness was the hardest stage
What does it feel like to accomplish what you go after? It feels pretty amazing but then again I had no doubt I could accomplish Erin’s law. Sunday I appeared on the front page of the Daily Herald, two weeks earlier I was on the front page of the Daily Herald. Monday the entire Editorial […]
A Powerful Letter
Being a public figure who has published two books, appeared on numerous talk shows, and travels the country speaking I hear from a lot of people. If you could only see my inbox somedays. I recently talked about balancing a public life with my personal life because of all the people reaching out to me. […]
I’m Human
I am often described as being resilient. I have been told I am a hero and inspiration. I have been told I give many strength and courage. I am the woman who had her first book Stolen Innocence published when I was a senior in high school. My second book Living For Today in 2009. […]