When Waiting on God is Really Fear
Sometimes what we call waiting on God is wisdom—but sometimes it’s fear. Learn how to discern the difference and take your next faithful step with courage.
Raising an Ebenezer: Remembering God’s Help
What does it mean to “raise an Ebenezer”? Looking at Samuel’s stone of remembrance reminds us that before we rush toward what’s next, it’s good to pause and remember the God who has faithfully brought us this far.
Hope and New Mercies: A Reflection on Lamentations 3
As a new year begins, this Mini Moment reflects on Lamentations 3 and the practice of calling truth to mind. Rooted in God’s unfailing faithfulness and mercies that are new every morning, it invites us to choose hope, wait quietly, and move forward resting, not striving.
The Only Hope That Matters
When life feels stormy and out of control, hope can seem far away. In this reflection on Matthew 14, Dawn Tolbert shares how Peter’s cry—“Lord, save me”—points us to the only lasting source of peace and rest: keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.
Hope vs. Hustle: Where Rest Really Begins
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? You’re not alone. In this post, Dawn Tolbert shares how a mid-year reset turned into a deeper invitation — not to do more, but to discover true hope beyond striving. Join the Rest, Not Striving journey and learn how to find peace that doesn’t depend on your performance.
The Power of Going Gray
One of the podcasts I frequent mentioned breaking the power that our digital devices hold over us by causing a visual interruption. The trick? Going gray … referring to turning off the color on my smart phone. Read on to learn why this works.
Trusting in the Trustworthy One
When carefully made plans give way to an unexpected cancer diagnosis, trust becomes more than a comforting idea. Dawn reflects on releasing control, relying on God’s character and finding lasting hope in Jesus, the Trustworthy One who remains faithful when life unfolds differently than we imagined.
Rest means trusting our Shield
When life feels like one obstacle after another, rest begins with remembering who protects us. Through a vivid dream and the promises of Scripture, Dawn reflects on prayer, refuge, and trusting God to be our help and shield even when the hard things do not disappear.
Meeting El Roi in the coffee shop
On the morning of her book launch, fear and second-guessing threatened to take over. Then an unexpected coffee-shop encounter reminded Dawn that God is El Roi, the God Who Sees—and that His faithfulness can be trusted with every uncertain outcome.
Out with the old, in with the new
The close of a year is the perfect time to remember God’s faithfulness. Through personal reflections, Scripture, and gratitude for the journey, Dawn invites readers to raise an Ebenezer, seek the Lord with all their hearts, and step into a new year with hope.
