About Tracie

Hi, I’m Tracie! 

I was born in Fontana, CA. I grew up, basically, in two different parts of the state. My parents were divorced when I was around 3 or 4 years old. So, when I was with my mom, it was Livermore, CA (bay area) and when I was with my dad, it was Southern CA (mostly Rancho Cucamonga, CA). At the age of 28, God led me to move to Tulsa, OK, where I met my wonderful husband and raised four amazing kids. Thanks to three of them, we now have an awesome son-in-law and two beautiful daughters-in-law! In 2020, our first precious grandson was added! Then in 2021 we became empty nesters. What a huge adjustment! In 2023, we gained another precious grandson! I’m so grateful for each member of this family God has blessed me with.

As for my hobbies, I really enjoy playing competitive tennis, ping pong, badminton and board games. I also like arts and crafts. I love the mountains and the ocean. I find great therapy at both, while being in awe of God’s beautiful creation. 

As for ministry, I started teaching/working with children around 1989. For a season, I ministered through songs, been a part of choirs, and helped lead praise and worship, until I transitioned into more teaching and writing. My family and I held church services at a retirement home for about six years. My husband and I attended Domata School of Ministry in 2006-2007. I got involved in jail ministry in 2009. Although, at the present, they are still not allowing volunteers in the pods due to Covid, I do plan to return when I get the okay. I had the honor of being a part of a mission trip to El Salvador in 2014 with my husband and my two youngest kids. My husband and I plan to go on more.  

Both that trip and jail ministry have helped to clarify the call in my heart. That is, to not only lead people to Jesus, but to also encourage them to “stay in the game” when things get tough and to have the right perspective when it comes to life in Christ. My passion for this comes out of my own struggles in this area. For years, I felt I could never measure up, never get it right, and constantly living with a guilt complex. I finally reached a point where I completely gave up on myself and ran from God, saying to Him, “I don’t deserve You.” But He chased me all along the way and revealed His love for me in spite of the darkness I was in. And He, literally, rescued me! I went through many traumatic situations throughout my minor years. I can relate to those who feel like a hopeless case or damaged goods. Now, I want so much to rescue others, help people with the same help I received, and bring hope to the hopeless. The daily struggle is real for all of us. But take heart, there is a remedy! It starts with constant renewal of the mind, through the Word of God, received in the presence of God!