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Sixty-seven years ago, my parents named me Penny.

Years later,

God showed me what that name could mean.

I am The New Shiny Penny—

not because I reinvented myself,

but because Christ made me new.

Not because I create my own shine, but because His light shines through me.

I’m a wife, mother, writer, yoga teacher,

lifelong mover, and enthusiastic observer of God’s extraordinary work in ordinary life.

Whether I’m standing beneath a painted sky,

balancing on a mountain, noticing a wildflower,

laughing with my family,

or becoming still enough to hear the birds sing,

I’m continually reminded:

Nothing is ordinary when we learn to see God in it.

At 67, I’m still moving, wondering,

learning, and becoming.

Yoga has strengthened my body,

but stillness has opened my eyes.

It has taught me to pay attention—to creation,

to Scripture, and to the quiet ways God reveals His presence

all around us.

The New Shiny Penny is my little corner of wonder—

a place for honest stories,

simple biblical truths, encouragement, health, movement, and everyday hallelujah moments.

We’re all on this journey called life and I’m sure none of us have it all figured out!

I’m just here to share what God is showing me along the way.

Because each of us are never too old to be made new,

and never too ordinary to carry His light,

and never too busy to

stop, look, and be astonished!


…and a little about me

Hi, I'm Penny.

I'm a wife, mom, yoga teacher, former karate instructor, fashion enthusiast and lifelong girl who still can’t sit still in her chair like her mom always said! I’m also a woman who still believes life gets more beautiful when we keep saying "yes" to it.

I've spent a lifetime exploring what the human body can do—from dance and gymnastics to martial arts, yoga, and joyful movement in nature. But more than anything, I've discovered that movement isn't just exercise...it's gratitude in motion. It's one of the ways I worship, celebrate life, and marvel at the incredible way God designed us.

You'll often find me doing yoga in a flowing dress on a mountain, laughing in the snow, balancing on a rock, or finding beauty in the most ordinary places. Those moments remind me that God is always creating masterpieces—we simply have to slow down and notice them.

My hope is that, when you spend time here, you'll leave with a little more joy, a little more wonder, a little more courage, and a deeper appreciation for the God whose fingerprints are all around us.

Welcome... I'm so glad you stopped by!