Romans 12:12: Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. There are a variety of reasons why people lack confidence in God. Over the years, many of them have been shared with me. If I were to pick one of the more common answers, it would be unanswered prayer. A loved one died. Someone experienced a terminal illness. A person died too young. No one deserved the situation some is going through. Yes, these are real reasons why a person could walk away from God.

What if every child could feel safe and confident in the water? This month, we’re spotlighting Family Learning Aquatic Programs (F.L.A.P.), a non-profit helping children overcome fear and build confidence in the water, one splash at a time. Through survival swim lessons and community support, they’re making water safety accessible to all families in Green Bay, WI.

In this heartfelt reflection for Suicide Prevention Month, Dianne opens up about the painful reality of losing loved ones to suicide and reminds us that no one is beyond God’s love. She shares the importance of presence, compassion, and conversation in supporting those struggling with mental health.

Ever feel like one small thing can send your whole day spiraling? In this reflection, Dianne shares how emotional bandwidth affects our patience, perspective, and peace. With wisdom drawn from Jesus’ example of retreating to pray, she reminds us that it’s okay to pause, reset, and restore our inner balance before we’re completely overdrawn.

When life feels heavy and words fall short, are “thoughts and prayers” really enough? This reflection invites us to look beyond platitudes and explore what it means to truly comfort others with compassion, prayer, and presence.