Posts by dhetzler
That’s Funny Talk Show Coming Soon~
Sally and I are excited to announce our new show is coming your way on YouTube. Despite many setbacks, we are officially launching on August 06, 2024. Please join us for weekly 15 minute episodes. August “That’s Funny” topic is: God never gives us more than we can handle. We’d also love to hear from…
Read MoreI’m learning to do this
The air smelled fresh with possibilities. The wind joined the rain making music, while I playfully twirled under the safety of the covering. A mist brought goose bumps and I felt alive, and, present in the moment. I’m learning to do this…to stay present. Neatly folded schedules get dumped out, crumpled, and sometimes rained on.…
Read MoreShattered, but still standing.
I met with someone this week who is going through a divorce. After decades of being married, she walked into an attorney’s office and sent me this picture. The table was so symbolic. Broken, yet beautiful. Shattered, but still standing. Might I suggest, what seems fragmented can still be whole? “We have all kinds of…
Read MoreReceiving gratitude or running from it?
My Seller had just finished signing the closing documents. He stood up, walked toward me and thanked me. “You bet,” I said, as I went to give him a hug. But he stopped me. Taking a hold of my shoulders, he looked into my eyes and said. “Look at me. Truly, thank you for helping…
Read MoreSeeking your wisdom and direction
Many of you know Sally Smith from our Overwhelmed Conferences. She’s been a speaker, MC, and healer of broken hearts. Her story has resonated with many. Sally and I have shared a lot of life together, bravely walking through the dark valleys in hopes of scaling joyful summits. We believe that safe and trusted women…
Read MoreCampfire
I’ve taken a girls trip with my best friend, Julieann (AKA Buddy), for seven years and counting. We’ve seen some beautiful places, sharing belly laughs, tears, and simply sitting in the wonder of God’s beauty. It was our last night in South Dakota. Although our days had been packed with adventure, this special night centered…
Read MoreRunning to get the sponge
Reflecting on Easter and reading Matthew 27:45-50 (ESV), I imagined myself in the scene. Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” And some of the bystanders,…
Read MoreIt is what it is
I’ve despised this statement my whole life. So when I hear someone say, “Well, it is what it is,” I translate it into passivity. I’m a doer and I bring change. However, through my trials over the last few years, I’ve given in to the lie that nothing is changeable; and slowly started accepting it. …
Read MoreDon’t worry, I’ve got you.
On a spring hike, I decided to walk a short portion of the trail to find a quiet space. The snowy steps were too slick for my tennis shoes, but I hiked on. The sound of the roaring waterfall, the gentle breeze inspired the pines to sing, and a bluebird flew past as I exhaled.…
Read MoreWhen God changes the plan
I’d outlined my message for the interview, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Things podcast, with host, Nancy Bruscher. The topic of discussion was relationships and marriage from my book, Free to Receive. I’d prayed about my points and I was ready. I like unscripted, real conversations, but the morning of the interview, God changed the message. At first, I…
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