Mini Moment: Join the Song of the Heavens (Psalm 19)
Linger over Psalm 19 and join the song of creation as it points us to the goodness of God and the sweetness of His Word.
The Only Hope That Matters: Finding True Rest and Peace
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.
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.
Hope vs. Hustle: Where Rest Really Begins
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.
Grayscale & Grace: My Lent Journey to Less Distraction
What if one simple change to your phone could create more space to notice God? In this episode, Dawn shares how switching her phone to grayscale became an unexpected spiritual practice—one that helped quiet distraction and refocus her heart on what matters most.
To Rest is to Trust Our Shield
What does it mean to trust God as your shield when life feels uncertain? In this episode, Dawn shares a vivid dream, explores what Scripture means when it calls God our Shield, and reminds us that His presence is our refuge in every circumstance.
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.
Seen by God: Meeting El Roi in the Coffee Shop
Have you ever wondered if God really sees what you’re walking through? In this episode, Dawn shares an unforgettable moment from the morning of her book launch that became a personal reminder of El Roi—the God who sees us, knows our hearts, and faithfully meets us right where we are.
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.
Offering My Loaves & Fishes
When we place our gifts in God’s hands, we don’t have to control the outcome. Reflecting on the miracle of the loaves and fishes, Dawn explores what it means to stop striving, surrender the results, and trust Jesus to accomplish what only He can do.
