My Story

Have you ever felt like a complete loser? Then, you may identify with my story. When I was a senior in high school, I was required to do an “Ice Breaker” speech for speech class. There was nothing to say about me. I was a LOSER!

I wasn’t an athlete. In fact, I was quite clumsy and when it came to picking teams I was always the last one chosen. I was an REJECT!

I wasn’t musical. Even though I took piano lessons for five years, I couldn’t read music or play an instrument. I was a FAILURE!

I was a brilliant drama queen and very funny, but because I couldn’t sing on key I was never good enough to be in any of the high school musicals. I wanted to be in the spot light and I wasn’t good enough! Instead of being in the cast, I was an OUTCAST!

I wasn’t visually artistic. I wasn’t even creative. I was UNTALENTED!

I was a peer counselor – that meant I was a good listener and cared about others, but who cares about that? I was a LOSER and there’s nothing to say about a loser so I was stuck and I was sad.

That’s when I landed in my high school guidance counselor’s office crying my eyes out. My boyfriend had just ditched me. My heart was broken. I had to do a speech about myself and I was a complete loser.

That kind man listened to me with a heart of compassion. He looked me in the eye and said, “Beth, God doesn’t make trash. He makes treasures. You are a treasure.”


He told me all about God’s love, and how He sent Jesus, His one and only Son into this world to die on the cross for me. I could have this amazing gift of God’s grace if I admitted I was a sinner, believed in my heart that Jesus died for me, and confessed with my mouth that He is Lord. That day forever changed my life. I learned: God doesn’t make trash, He makes treasures. And I didn’t need to do anything to be special, I just needed to accept the Truth and be myself. Like a naïve child, I believed and was miraculously changed from a loser to a winner.

I went off to college with my little bit of faith, cocky, conceited, and confident– determined that I was going to be pretty, popular and prosperous. After graduating from college, I had big plans for a career. Carefully maneuvering around anyone who got in my way, I quickly climbed the corporate ladder while being a wife and mother. This self-centered lifestyle worked for a time, but I was never satisfied; constantly striving and straining for something more.

Twenty years of my life were wasted in the church but showcasing the world. Living to be seen by others, I spent endless energy on empty activities, but had no private life with God. Thinking that there had to be more to life than the rat race I was living, I began questioning this whole faith thing: “God if you’re real, show me.”

A short time later my dad – who lavished me with love, and who I adored was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given three to six months to live. Suddenly my world was turned upside down and inside out. With a completely crushed heart, I wrestled with God for several days and nights before finally surrendering my will, my dad and myself to God’s love and His perfect plan. This was one situation I could not maneuver my way out of. God faithfully kept me through the valley of death which ended up being a five year joyful journey. During those five years, I fell passionately in love with God's Word. As I read it, and relied on it daily, I became fascinated by Christ’s beauty and captivated by His love. I’d respond to His Word by writing love letters back to Him.

I began asking God to use me mightily for His kingdom and His glory. He told me to begin sharing the scribbling from my heart with the world – I did not even know I could write, but I obeyed. Today those letters, known as Prayer Pal, are read by thousands of readers worldwide through email, facebook and this blog. Prayer Pal readers find that these daily reflections help them eloquently and effectively express their own heart toward God.

Then He said, “I gave you a voice and wired you for center stage. Go share the Treasures of Truth I’ve given to you with other women inspiring them to live vibrant godly lives for the praise of My glorious name.” I barely even knew Him and His Word when doors started opening for me to use my dramatic personality and passion for God's Word to influence women of all ages to seek the genuine jewels of Jesus, rather than the cheap charms of this world.

Jesus has replaced everything in my life! I think about Him morning, noon and night. His Word is always on my heart and mind, and those who know me, know that with all my heart I long for His return.

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OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT ME: 
I reside in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with my husband, our two sons and two frisky pups.

I have spent the past four years developing my communication and leadership skills through Toastmasters International where I have recently earned the highest level of certification: Distinguished Toastmaster.


A trained Precepts Bible Study Leader, you will always find me immersed in an inductive Bible Study, or taking an enrichment class at Lancaster Bible College where I have earned my Intermediate Certificate in Biblical Studies.


To support my family and ministry, I travel the country as an account executive for a Fortune 1000 company.