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.
This reflection on Lamentations 3 invites us to call truth to mind and choose hope as we begin a new year. Grounded in God’s faithfulness and new mercies, it offers space to pause, pray, and step forward resting, not striving.
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.
Feeling weary or overwhelmed? Let Peter’s story in Matthew 14 remind you that hope and peace are found when we keep our eyes on Jesus.
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.
What if hope isn’t found in your to-do list but in a Person? In this episode, Dawn shares how a well-intentioned reset led to overwhelm—and how the R.E.S.T. framework points us back to Jesus, where true hope begins.
What happens when life doesn’t follow the plans you’ve so carefully made? In this episode, Dawn reflects on an unexpected cancer diagnosis, the illusion of control, and the invitation to trust the One whose faithfulness never changes.
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.
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.
What if the answer to a better year isn’t better planning or stronger willpower? Through Scripture and honest reflection, Dawn encourages readers to exchange striving for rejoicing and find deep, abiding rest by fixing their hearts on what is eternal.