by Katie Mroczko You know those times when you feel as though you are so alone in the world? You feel like you have run out of hope in your dark situation. You have none left to turn to. You feel trapped and helpless… Then all of the sudden you realize that you have done […]

by Katie Reid I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 (CSB)  It can be difficult for strong, capable women to ask for help. Maybe you feel embarrassed or weak or like you have failed when […]

by Holly Newton “I called to the Lord in distress; the Lord answered me and put me in a spacious place. The Lord is for me; I will not be afraid. What can a mere mortal do to me?” Psalm 118:5-6 Helplessness is the first step to true hopefulness. This counterintuitive reality is woven throughout […]

By Dina Gonsar Have you ever found yourself feeling exhausted from “doing good?”  That may be a hard question to ask ourselves or maybe our answer is hard for us to face. In a world that is often aggressive and ready for a fight, we can grow weary from turning the other cheek.  We may […]

by Holly Newton When I wrote the devotional book, Exhale: 90 Devotions For Letting Go And Living In Unforced Rhythms Of Grace, my prayer and intention was that it would draw readers closer to our Lord, our Savior, exchanging the weight of life for the unforced rhythms of grace He provides. We were never meant […]

By Erin Warren In February of 2020, I felt God leading me to leave my job. I had high hopes for my next season as that chapter closed. I was expectantly looking forward to three solid months of time to do what I wanted and needed to do before my kids were home for summer. […]

by Karen Harmon As I lay in bed with a pounding headache and excruciating body pain, tears rolled down my face out of frustration that I continue to deal with autoimmune issues that flare occasionally. It’s easy for that frustration to quickly turn into unhappiness, comparison, and jealousy, as I watch others do things that […]

by Dina Gonsar You may have heard the popular phrase “If you do not stand for something, you will fall for everything.”  As of late I have become acutely aware of my beliefs and perhaps even areas of unbelief. We live within an ever-changing world while we know God is unchanging. But that does not […]

by Rachael Adams “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” Psalm 40:1-2 What are you waiting for? Perhaps you […]

by Tanya Hembree Psalm 37 has always been an anchor for my soul. In this passage, we see David speak about the things we consider and ponder in our hearts and infrequently verbalize. It’s almost a challenge for our minds. It really is a sweet yet significant glimpse into the intimacy of God and His […]