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.
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.
What happens when we give something to God…only to quietly take it back? In this episode, Dawn reflects on surrendering her writing to Jesus and the humorous realization that she was “browsing recipes for fish sandwiches” instead of trusting the One who multiplies loaves and fishes.
What if one of the most ordinary parts of your day held a lesson about God’s invitation to rest? Using the simple routine of emptying a dehumidifier, Dawn reflects on pouring out our hearts to God, surrendering our striving, and finding refuge in the One who can carry every burden.
Reflecting on the daily ritual of emptying a dehumidifier, Dawn explores what it means to pour out our hearts before God instead of carrying around stagnant emotions. When we stop striving and surrender our burdens to Him, we discover the refuge and rest He has been offering all along.
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.
Broken resolutions don’t have to define your year. In this episode, Dawn explores why lasting change doesn’t come from trying harder but from evaluating life through an eternal perspective and discovering the deep rest only Christ can give.
When Christmas becomes more hurried than holy, it’s easy to lose sight of the greatest gift. Through Scripture and honest reflection, Dawn reminds us that lasting rest isn’t found in a perfect holiday but in the relationship Jesus came to restore.
Feeling more harried and hurried than holly and jolly? In this Christmas episode, Dawn explores how the birth of Jesus reminds us that we were created for relationship with God—not a life of endless busyness. The greatest gift of Christmas isn’t found under the tree, but in Emmanuel, God with us.
Sometimes the biggest threat to our peace isn’t a crisis—it’s our own racing thoughts. Using a last-minute Thanksgiving grocery run, Dawn explores the first step in the journey to rest: realizing when fear takes over and resisting the enemy’s attempts to steal our peace.