One of the greatest gifts we can offer someone who is hurting is a safe place to be honest about their struggles. Whether around a table, on a walk, or through a simple text message, our presence and compassion can remind others they are seen, loved, and not alone. While we can’t fix every situation, we can create space for God’s Spirit to move and bring comfort to weary hearts.
Discover the biblical meaning of “Yadah,” the Hebrew word for praise, thanksgiving, and worship. A devotional reflection on gratitude, surrender, and God’s enduring love.
I spent most of my life believing in God without truly depending on Him. When my premature son fought for his life, my comfortable faith collapsed — and I encountered Christ in a way I never had before. This is a story about surrender, suffering, and discovering what it truly means to walk with Jesus.
When water began dripping through my downstairs bathroom light fixture on a Sunday morning, I didn’t realize God was about to use a plumbing disaster to expose something deeper—my own anger. Parenting has a way of revealing what’s hidden beneath the surface, and sometimes our attempts to manage behavior are really attempts to manage shame. In this honest reflection on motherhood, discipline, and the gospel, Janel Breitenstein explores the difference between parenting through shame and parenting through grace-filled conviction—and why true heart change always begins with truth.
Feeling stretched too thin by life’s demands and the needs of others? When our schedules overflow and our energy runs dry, it’s easy to lose sight of the peace God promises. This reflection explores how setting boundaries, prioritizing our relationship with Him, and surrendering our burdens can restore strength, clarity, and lasting peace—even in the midst of overwhelm.