Notes in the Middle
Hope Lives Now Blog
Faith in real life — the funny parts, the hard parts, and the grace that shows up when you’re not expecting it.
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Some days we need practical answers. Other days we need a little encouragement, a reminder that we're not alone, or simply a reason to smile.
Whatever brought you here, I hope you'll find something that meets you in the middle.
Latest Stories
When Surrender Means Letting Go of What You Cannot Control
We can be responsible without carrying every outcome. Sometimes surrender means doing what is ours to do and trusting God with everything we cannot control.
When God’s Goodness Doesn’t Feel Easy
It is easy to believe God is good when life feels settled. The harder work is trusting His goodness when plans change, answers are unclear, or the future feels uncertain. A reflection and prayer for noticing God’s presence in the middle.
When Fear Gets Louder Than Faith
Fear has a way of getting loud enough that we temporarily forget what we know about God. Sometimes faith means remembering His faithfulness ourselves—and sometimes it means letting someone we trust remind us.
When Scripture Felt Hollow
For years I felt like a bad Christian when scripture went silent on me. Then I learned my faith wasn't broken. My body was just doing other work.
