March 19, 2024

About the Author

Hi there! Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m Elizabeth, the author of Touching the Hem. I’d like to share a little of my testimony…

I was born to wonderful Christian parents in the early 80’s, and my Mom actually led me in the “sinner’s prayer” when I was just three years old. I knew I needed to be saved, and asked Jesus to be my Savior, even though I didn’t fully understand the ramifications of that salvation.  Throughout the next twelve years, I faithfully attended church and Christian school, but never really tried to live for God. Kind of hard when you get saved so young, you know? Well, when I was fifteen, the Holy Spirit made me aware of my need to start actively living for Him. And I cherish that day as much as the day I was born again into God’s family. Because that’s what it all became real to me.

Shortly after refocusing my spiritual life, I felt God leading me to prepare for full-time ministry. In fact, I felt Him calling me to be a pastor’s wife… funny thing was, I had no desire to get married! Long story short… I went to college, studied Women’s Ministries, and met my husband while I was there. And then he enrolled in seminary, preparing to be a pastor someday. God really does work in mysterious ways!

A few months after graduating from college, I started experiencing all sorts of physical problems. After many doctors visits, ineffective rounds of medication, and emergency trips to the ER, I was diagnosed with a rare disease, Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now GPA). The disease is treatable, but not curable, and I’ll be facing its effects for the rest of my life.

Soon after my diagnosis, I started wondering how I was supposed to respond to everything: the sickness, the long-term effects, the change in my life’s direction. Being a reader, I started looking for books to help me through it all. But I didn’t find much that agreed with what I’d learned from God’s Word. So I decided to study the topic for myself… and this book, Touching the Hem, was born.

A few other interesting facts:

  • I was born and raised in Massachusetts, lived in upstate South Carolina for a dozen years, and am currently residing in rural Wyoming with my pastor-husband.
  • My favorite books include Hinds’ Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, and anything by Agatha Christie.
  • I love meditating on the creativity of Genesis 1, the comfort of Psalm 23, and the promises of Isaiah 55.
  • We don’t have kids, but we do enjoy going on adventures with our rather energetic Australian shepherd-heeler mix. Dog life is crazy life!
  • I also create hand lettered Scripture-based art in paint and ink, which you can view on Instagram or visit my website at easelandpen.com.

Now it’s your turn! Drop me a line and say hi!