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"Waiting is never wasted when God is in it."

Five days a week, Dr. Lael writes the word she needed on her own hardest days — short enough to read with your coffee, honest enough to sit with all day.

A Place to Land While You're Still Waiting

PRAYER AND PERSPECTIVE: THE BLOG

A peaceful group of women resting together outdoors, reflecting trust in God, quiet faith, and the choice to protect their peace.

Prayer & Perspective

Thursday, August 20, 2026 Perspective Peace isn’t found by controlling every circumstance. It is found by trusting the God who is present in every circumstance. Our hearts become restless when our attention is scattered. We worry about tomorrow, replay yesterday, and miss the grace God is providing today. Isaiah reminds us that peace is connected […]

Protect Your Peace

Prayer & Perspective