Looking Ahead to October: When the Road Changes
October is bringing change, recovery, and questions I can’t answer yet. Psalm 31 reminds me that I can trust God with this season, one day at a time.
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Devotionals | Discernment and Spiritual Wisdom | Faith and Anxiety | Rest for the Weary Heart | Scripture for Hard Days
What September Taught Me About Taking the Next Step
Looking back over September, I’m learning to trust Christ through change, grief, waiting, unanswered questions, receiving help, and healing.
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When Peace Doesn’t Mean Your Pain Is Small
Christian peace doesn’t ask you to call your pain small. Philippians 4:6–7 offers a way to bring real worries to God and receive care while life is still difficult.
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God Is With Me in the Waiting Room
I’m waiting for surgery on my 60th birthday, and I’m learning that I don’t need to know everything that comes next. Isaiah 41:10 reminds me that God is with me in the waiting.
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Faith and Anxiety | Healing from Grief, Trauma, and Shame | Scripture for Hard Days | When You Feel Alone
When We Remember: Finding God in the Midst of Sorrow
September 11 remains a day of remembrance and sorrow for many. This Christian reflection considers grief, compassion, prayer, and the promise that God is near to the brokenhearted.
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God Is Not Finished With Me
When spiritual growth feels slow or invisible, it is easy to wonder if anything is changing. Philippians 1:6 reminds me that God’s work in me is not finished.
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When the Date on the Calendar Feels Different Than I Expected
When an important date begins to carry fear and uncertainty, it can be difficult to stay present. Psalm 31:15 reminds us that our times are in God’s hands.
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When Speaking Up at Work Made Me Feel Like a Failure
I stayed quiet as my workload grew, but when I finally spoke, I was made to feel like a failure.
Christ met me when anxiety and PTSD became disabling and work was no longer possible.
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July Taught Me I Was Carrying What Wasn’t Mine
July brought grief, wedding preparations, anniversary memories, physical limits, and more pressure than I realized I was carrying. God began showing me the difference between loving people and trying to control every outcome.
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When Chronic Pain Changes What Faithfulness Looks Like
Chronic pain has changed what I can do, but it has not erased my worth or purpose. I am learning that faithfulness does not have to look the way it did before my health changed.
