Hello Reader, I was standing in the grocery store aisle, holding my own words in my hands. Everyday Faith magazine. Published by DaySpring. My article. Right there on the shelf where actual people could pick it up and read it. My daughter was with me, and we were both grinning like we'd just won something. Because for a writer? This is the dream. Like, pinch-me-is-this-real dream. I grabbed a few copies. Okay, maybe more than a few. We were walking toward the checkout when I saw her. Teresa....
7 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Feeling spiritually depleted from caregiving? You're not alone. In this powerful conversation, Rachel Wojo sits down with author and fellow caregiver Jess Ronne to discuss what no one tells you about prayer when you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on empty. Jess shares the breakthrough moment that changed everything: when the Holy Spirit whispered to her heart while she was changing her son's diaper for the thousandth time, "This is holy work." That revelation transformed...
12 days ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, Life has a way of bringing us to our knees. Whether through loss, uncertainty, or fear, there are moments when we simply don’t know what to do next. But what if those breaking points aren’t meant to crush us, but to connect us more deeply with the God who sees, hears, and meets us exactly where we are? Are you ready to turn your crisis moments into powerful encounters with God? Through stories of biblical heroes who found strength in their struggles, learn to pray with raw...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Have you ever cried so hard that words wouldn't come? In this episode, Rachel explores how our tears themselves can become one of the most honest prayers we ever pray. Discover the beautiful truth of Psalm 56:8—that God collects and treasures every tear you've cried—and learn how to bring your wordless grief into His presence. Rachel shares practical ways to pray when you're overwhelmed with emotion, unpacks the hope found in Revelation 21:4's promise of a future without tears,...
26 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Do you ever feel like you're making decisions in the dark, just hoping you're on the right path? Maybe you prayed about a big choice, but now you're navigating hundreds of smaller moments wondering if you're still headed in the right direction. Most of us treat prayer like a GPS we consult at major intersections. But Proverbs 3:6 says to acknowledge Him "in ALL your ways"—not just the big ones. What if the key to clear guidance isn't praying more about the big decisions, but...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Do you struggle to find words to pray when life feels uncertain? Don’t miss this episode where Rachel teaches you how to pray Scripture when your heart feels unsteady. Following last week’s interview with Dr. Nancy Meyer on the promises of God, Rachel gets practical in showing you exactly HOW to turn God’s promises into powerful prayers. Using Isaiah 40:28-29 as your foundation, discover how to steady your shaking heart with God’s unchanging Word. In this episode, Rachel shares:...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, You sit down to pray, but your mind immediately starts racing about grocery lists, work deadlines, and that conversation you need to have with your teenager. Sound familiar? I used to think prayer had to sound polished and perfect. Then I discovered something that changed everything: What if prayer could be as simple as writing a love letter? When I started sharing this approach, readers like Lisa wrote: "When I started praying God's promises back to Him, everything changed. His...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Do you ever read God's promises in Scripture and think, "That sounds amazing, but there's no way that could happen in my situation"? When life gets overwhelming, God's promises can feel like beautiful theory rather than practical reality. We want to believe them, but our circumstances seem to scream louder than His Word. If you've ever struggled to trust God's promises when they feel impossible, this episode will help you build unshakeable faith through the power of remembrance....
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, One day this spring my husband left for his run at 7:13pm. I know this because I glanced at the kitchen clock when he kissed me goodbye, promising he'd be back in 45 minutes. By 8:00pm, I was fine. Folding laundry, sipping my water. By 8:15pm, I felt that familiar tug in my chest. You know--the one that whispers, Something's wrong. And that's when my mind took off running faster than my husband ever could. What if he collapsed on the trail? What if someone attacked him on a...
3 months ago • 3 min read