Debbie is an inspirational speaker, singer and author. Debbie and her husband, Joe, lost their three daughters on New Year’s Day of 2004. The girls were on the way to be bridesmaids in their older brother’s (Joey) wedding and were killed in a car crash. Because of this, she is passionate about bringing others into an eternal perspective. She does this with the redeeming power of God’s love in her story. Debbie has found lasting healing through intimacy with Christ as God has touched both her and Joe in their brokenness. God’s love steadily heals their shattered hearts through the power of His Word and as a result, Debbie shares these truths and principles in word and song. You can read her blogs on this website, listen to her music CD, ETERNITY CALLS, as well as read her book, AFTER THE CRASH – GRIEVING WITH HOPE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY.
Debbie and Joe were married in 1980 and currently live in Shoreview, Minnesota. They enjoy spending time with their son Joey, daughter-in-law Bree, granddaughter Vivien, along with other family and friends. Joe and Debbie believe God has called them to comfort others with the same comfort they have received from God. Because of this, they feel privileged as partners in laying a foundation of God’s love into the hearts and minds of others to encounter the comfort of God’s presence. In conclusion, they believe it is crucial to discover and respond to God’s truth and love to be empowered to accept and walk out our unique stories no matter what the circumstance brings. To know God’s love is to embrace our eternal destiny. “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 3:20).
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Gain an eternal perspective for your journey as you read Debbie’s Monthly Perspectives and Blog.
She shares from her heart insights and lessons learned along the way.
March/April Perspective | “Tetelestai – It Is Finished!”
Zachariah prophesied of the freedom God would bring to us in Luke 1:68-79. Jesus would come to earth and die in the DARKNESS of the Cross so that
December Perspective | The Wonders of His Love
(This is a re-written, updated & adapted version of last years Christmas blog, with some new thoughts I've gleaned over the past year) "Show me the wonders of
September Perspective | Like a Butterfly
I think in many ways, we all want to be like a butterfly. I became especially observant and fond of them after my three daughters went to heaven
March Perspective | What Are You Living For?
In 2002 I went on a mission's trip to New York City with my son Joey and two daughters, Krista and Nikki, along with our Church Youth Group.
Return to Your First Love | February Perspective
It’s that time of year that you’re either planning a warm, sunny vacation, enjoying one, or dreaming about one. Unfortunately, I’m in the last category. Seriously though, the
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
Has anyone ever told you how amazing or strong you are? Inside, you're laughing (or maybe crying), because you know how just the opposite is true? You remember
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; but rather, we are spiritual beings having a human experience.”