Why did Kim write Quiet Conversations?

“Writing this book has been a ten-year process,” Kim explains. “It began as a Bible study I created years ago which resonated with people in a unique way. But then I began to live through some of life’s most heart-wrenching situations, each of which put my faith to the challenge to see if everything I deeply embraced about God was still true. These challenges included my brother’s stroke at age 50 which rendered him a quadriplegic, my mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s, my father’s heart attack in a stadium as he watched my son play high school football, my husband’s two-year battle with Leukemia, and my struggle with his subsequent loss. It was a lot to process.”

“Life demanded that I test the spiritual concepts which I embraced and had taught to others for years,” Kim reflects. “What did I learn? That life is difficult. We all struggle, experience great loss and know immense heartache. But what is the point of our faith if not to give us a reason to live and to thrive? Faith provides a different lens from which to view what life hands us, and it provides a positive, new perspective. In my journey, I discovered that the significant truths in which I based my life were validated. These beliefs and principles are what supported me through the dark times, and led me back to the light. I felt compelled to write Quiet Conversations to share my hard-won wisdom and spiritual insights with others.”

Geography & Relationships Define Her

Having lived in the same region her entire life, Kim treasures her relationships with family members and friends. She has two sons, a daughter and son-in-law that bring her great joy. Spending time together, celebrating holidays and traveling together are times Kim cherishes.

She is known for having longtime friendships, some spanning over 50 years. “It is a special blessing to have friends who have known me since I was a child,” Kim reflects. “They see the real me and know how I have grown and evolved over decades. They love me regardless of countless mistakes, mishaps and flaws through the years. I am privileged to know this kind of unconditional love among steadfast, faithful friends. It is fun that we can continue to be a part of each other’s lives.”

A self-described “Florida girl through and through,” Kim is proud of her family roots in the Sunshine State, and she is a beach lover at heart. Her home is situated a short walk from Tampa Bay where she enjoys morning walks to glimpse the sun on the water and to soak up its beauty. She shares, “I have always been drawn to water. I grew up on a lake in Tampa, and my family has spent a lot of time exploring Florida’s many beautiful beaches. I feel God’s presence keenly in beach settings.”

Kim’s Beliefs

Kim fervently believes God longs for a close, active relationship with us. Experiencing His presence in her life through the highest moments of joy, to the lowest moments of despair, she has witnessed His compassion and faithfulness. Her writing is imbued with personal examples that flesh out the foundational principles she has mined through decades of studying God’s Word.