Mini Moment: Seek First the Kingdom
A pause to realign our hearts with Jesus. In this Mini Moment, we linger over Matthew 6:25–33 and remember the call to seek first His kingdom.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
