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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

Discover how healthy boundaries, prayer, and trust in God can protect your peace and help you move into the weekend with strength and wisdom.

Prayer & Perspective

Friday, August 21, 2026 Perspective As this week comes to a close, reflect on how God has been teaching you to protect what matters most. Perhaps you’ve recognized an unhealthy pattern, released an unnecessary commitment, or created space for prayer and rest. Those small decisions matter because they shape the direction of your life. Healthy […]

Peace Is Worth Protecting

Prayer & Perspective