During a mental health detour, Dana fought deep emotional wounds of rejection, neglect, and self-hatred — issues she thought had healed. She turned to God and began a journey of self-reflection, study, and prayer. She believes the same Holy Words that brought her wholeness and peace will do the same for you, although not necessarily in the same way. God knows what you need and He will lead you to finding your peace.

Dana lives in a restored 1906 building in a tiny town at the top of the Texas Hill Country. She recently accepted her truth of being a happy introvert, loves coffee, and buying arts and crafts supplies. She has a husband of 40-plus years who is also a writer and her on-site IT guy. When not writing or crafting, they cater to the needs of their rescue chug, half chihuahua, half pug, Rango.

Find her blog at haveagather.com and listen to Regular Girl Devos on your favorite podcast platform.