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“How to disarm your inner control freak” with Sharla Fritz, author of Divine Design and a pastor’s wife.
Lucy is a biblical counselor. . .
As a child I knew emotional pain. I leaned toward girls like me. Quiet, shy, invisible girls. Girls with hurts.
After I sunk into a black hole in my early 30s and a point of light. . .at last, God whispered a call to my heart, confirmed by scripture. Through the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel, He said to me “bind up the injured and strengthen the weak.” He led me to study pastoral care to women at Western Seminary, Portland. As God comforted me, I comfort others and show leaders how to comfort the hurting in their churches and communities.
speaker. . .
Speaking in front of people weakened my knees then God nudged me, “Tell your
story, Lucy.” And so my speaking ministry began. Nowadays – by God’s power, not my
own -
writer. . .
I wrote three health books in the 1990s, selling more than 150,000 copies; then storm clouds gathered. Our newly adopted baby had significant developmental delay. I prayed, “Lord, will I ever write another book?”and hoped for a “Yes,” not for me but for John, because if God gave a nod then I knew my little guy would be okay. And he is. He’s my miracle child. But that’s another story.
God used my break from writing to heal broken places in my own life. In addition to blog posts, articles, and eBooks, I’m finishing Beautiful Warrior: You Are Who God Says You Are. . .Even When Life Gets Ugly.
and a resource to leaders in women’s ministry.
How strange that God would lead a shy girl who couldn’t “girl talk” into women’s ministry. I have served as a women’s ministry director, a Bible study leader, welcome center helper, shepherding team founder. Now I gather resources for women in ministry. Why? Like every ministry leader I’ve experienced lack of community and a lack of resources to help me help the women I’ve served.
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Lucy is married to Stephen, a pastor.
Just out of college, Steve and I said our “I do’s.” This year we celebrated our silver anniversary. He is the pastor of Grace Life Church.
They have three children -
Laura, a young adult, dreams of providing health care to the poor overseas. Julia, 14, wants to play point guard in the WNBA and be a youth pastor. God put a song in John long ago. Our 11 year old plays guitar and makes YouTube videos. Click Photos to see the family.
Tidbits about Lucy.
Favorite food: Dark chocolate. Preferred drink: Starbucks’ black iced tea (strong, no sugar). Her TV shows: Law & Order: Criminal Intent and House. The best movie ever: Kung Fu Panda. Hobbies: Reading and karate. Weird, I know, but I got to proclaim Jesus at my black belt test. Yep, Read all about it in this blog post.