MEET THE AUTHOR
COLLEEN
Colleen is an editor and the author of In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God and the children’s book on suffering, Out of the Shadow World (to be released early 2023). She enjoys dark-dark chocolate, side-splitting laughter, and half-read books piled bedside. She makes her home near Boise, Idaho, with her husband Eddie, their son Jeremy, and Willow the dog.
Cancer Update 8.23.25
Some of my most enjoyable conversations over the past two-plus decades have centered on the question, “How can you believe in a God who allows
Cancer update 2.20.25
The veil feels extra thin today… like gossamer or tulle. And while I may be living my best 90-year-old life right now (*snort*), it helps
I am a forgiver
I am a forgiver because I’ve been forgiven. My filth and my failures filled up every page ofevery book on every shelf of the world’s
Cancer Update
I can’t believe it’s been over four months since my last update when I said, “I hope to write another update soon…” I know my
Writing Workshop this January
I’ve officially been off treatment for a couple of months, and I couldn’t be more grateful. This extended break has given me a chance to
To chemo or not to chemo?
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, I was adamantly against
chemotherapy and resolved to heal myself with the help of
A story for kids (especially those who are hurting)
Several years ago I wrote a story for my son whose world had been turned upside-down by both chronic illness and my first cancer diagnosis.
Cancer Updates 2023
Okay, I’ve guzzled two cups of organic black decaf low-acid mold-free coffee and am ready to attempt an update. ? I’ll say it again: There’s
A few thoughts on weakness…
Okay, I’ve guzzled two cups of organic black decaf low-acid mold-free coffee and am ready to attempt an update. ? I’ll say it again: There’s
Aging for the good of others
I grew up on the doorstep of Hollywood and Orange County, the beauty capitals of the world. When out-of-state friends visited, they were stunned by
Why hasn’t God healed me?
I used to think suffering was meant to teach me lessons—hard but good life lessons—and as soon as I learned what God wanted me to
