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Learn how guided meditations can transform your prayer routine by providing clarity, stillness, and healing. Explore practical steps to incorporate this powerful spiritual tool into your daily walk with God
Discover how to create a prayer routine that sticks. Learn practical, faith-filled steps to deepen your connection with God, find peace in chaos, and build a transformative spiritual habit
Discover how to rebuild your life with awe and wonder after soul-crushing loss. Dawn Sanders shares practical steps, biblical inspiration, and journal prompts to help you find beauty, faith, and hope amidst the pain
This conversation is filled with hope and practical wisdom for navigating loss and rebuilding life
I’m thrilled to announce the next chapter of my series, “Must-Follow Minorities: Amplifying Voices, Empowering Change.” Each month, I’ll spotlight incredible individuals who are making a significant impact in their communities and beyond
In this episode, host Laura Acuña interviews Dawn Mann Sanders, author of When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life. Dawn shares her journey from becoming a widow after just two years of marriage to discovering a roadmap for healing and restoration in Genesis 1
On the Unshakable Hope Podcast, host Kelly Hall welcomed Dawn Mann Sanders, author of When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life
Dawn reflects on her late husband’s legacy as a deeply encouraging figure who impacted many lives, revealing the bittersweet realization of his influence only after his death
Discover 10 impactful ways to support minority authors, from buying diverse books to amplifying voices on social media and attending author events
Sanders’ message resonated deeply with many who had come feeling broken and alone. She reminded them that their pain wasn’t the end, but potentially the soil from which new life could spring
We all experience seasons where it feels like a storm has stripped everything away
After unproductive relationships and heartache, Dawn met the man of her dreams. They started a ministry, got married, got pregnant, and suffered a miscarriage. Shortly
As a lifelong learner who has navigated life’s ups and downs, I’ve come to appreciate the profound wisdom within its pages
In this heartfelt conversation, listeners will discover how to partner with God through adversity and begin recreating a life filled with meaning and hope, even in the darkest times
Listen to the Interview: In this heartfelt episode of The Martha & Mary Show, co-host Lee Nienhuis welcomes Dawn Mann Sanders, author of When Your
This episode is a powerful reminder that even in the midst of unimaginable loss, there is always a path forward
Whether you’re facing personal loss, a life-altering event, or a season of uncertainty, this conversation will provide hope and practical wisdom for anyone seeking to rebuild their life on a foundation of faith
Setbacks aren’t the end; they’re opportunities to rebuild. With faith and small shifts, we can create a life even more aligned with our purpose
I’m thrilled to announce the next chapter of my series, “Must-Follow Minorities: Amplifying Voices, Empowering Change.” Each month, I’ll spotlight incredible individuals who are making a significant impact in their communities and beyond
The power of building and learning how to mobilize your network as a Christian writer to spread their message for the glory of God
Even in our darkest moments, God extends divine invitations, guiding us back to Him and offering hope, healing, and renewal amid life’s greatest challenges
Rebuilding my fractured trust proved to be a complex journey. I had to reconcile the God I knew before with the God I now know. Only then could the restoration of my shattered trust truly commence
God wasn’t agitated or overwhelmed at the sight of the universe’s unformed state. He was freely moving above it all, hovering peacefully and calmly
I’m thrilled to announce the next chapter of my series, “Must-Follow Minorities: Amplifying Voices, Empowering Change.” Each month, I’ll spotlight incredible individuals who are making a significant impact in their communities and beyond
Amidst the chaos of life’s storms, small groups emerge as beacons of hope, offering a safe harbor and a sanctuary for the soul. Within these spaces to breathe, we can discover a lifeline, just a source of support that transcends the bounds of mere camaraderie
As the season of renewal unfolds, let’s remember that love isn’t just an abstract concept but a powerful force that fuels our faith
Transitioning careers often sparks a period of self-discovery, filled with both excitement and uncertainty. For Christian writers and speakers, this voyage is
I’m thrilled to announce the next chapter of my series, “Must-Follow Minorities: Amplifying Voices, Empowering Change.” Each month, I’ll spotlight incredible individuals who are making a significant impact in their communities and beyond
By engaging in proactive networking activities, elevating your profile within the Church, and sharing your faith and expertise through various channels, you can capture the attention of these influential connectors
How do you cope and how do you rebuild a worthy life, full of joy when it hasn’t turned out how you expected
Struggling to find words for prayer after life’s challenges? These seven prayers for wisdom offer guidance and clarity when life leaves you stumped
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new series, “Must-Follow Minorities: Amplifying Voices, Empowering Change.” Each month, I’ll spotlight incredible individuals who are making a significant impact in their communities and beyond
Stymied by a big vision for your ministry or career? Juggling multiple platform-building activities? Bewildered by a Scripture topic that seems beyond your ability to understand—let alone write or speak about
Together, we can overcome any obstacle and find joy and purpose in our restoration journey
Discover the importance of acknowledging mistakes and seeking God’s forgiveness for restoration and renewal in this insightful blog post
Midlife is a stage filled with transitions and transformations that can challenge us deeply. Discover six unique avenues for growing your faith during midlife
Dive into my latest blog and discover 12 innovative strategies for rebuilding your faith, tailored for resilient souls create a new life
Uncover the secrets food holds to create space in your heart for healing. How to find healing amidst grief and emptiness this holiday season
Guidance on how to find peace in the chaos, even amidst life’s tremors, reminds us that God’s love and peace are always within reach
In the wake of Reggie’s passing, my mind became a tempest of thoughts, swirling relentlessly—none of them bearing solace. Since then, I’ve come to realize
Welcome, my resilient readers, to a blog post that celebrates the timeless wisdom of Maya Angelou. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve experienced challenges
Looking for words of wisdom to uplift and inspire you as you move forward in creating a new life after a traumatic event? Look no
I see this reset as a way God is pruning things from my life to make room for all the new things He is going to bring into my life
God knows your situation, He knows the terrain on the path He has you on, and He knows the good works He has prepared for you. He knows it all
Letting go has a purpose beyond us and what we can see today, making room for all of the new things God has in store for us
When faced with a gap, my study of Ruth has taught me that one response will never lead me wrong: Fill all gaps with God
Things that speak to the condition and quality of our relationships with God are of the utmost importance to Him
Tending and keeping the garden was Adam’s job. The land was his assignment. Today, it’s ours. Because of Adam’s sin, our jobs feel like work, but it’s work worth doing
Through my obedience, I can be an example to the community. I can be part of the remnant that God uses to save the community
God created us to know Him and His works, and to make our knowledge of them—Him and His works—known to Him and others through our praise and worship
The effect God wants as the result of a famine is repentance, and with repentance comes the opportunity to create a new life
Submission is trusting God’s competence and adequacy—because the omnipotent, omniscient God I know and love is more than able to do exceedingly abundantly above all I can ask or think
The pain of immense trials, intense suffering, and devastating catastrophes can take our focus off of any possible spiritual attacks against us—our real needs
And as God uses pruning and shaking to move us in new and different directions, we are to remain in Jesus and Jesus in us, so when God moves us, we move from one unshakable thing to the next—at least that’s God’s desire for us
Once I healed and began dreaming of what my new life could look like, I was free to embrace the possibilities of what it could be like again
A catastrophic event may have happened in your life, but it doesn’t have to be your whole story. God has so much more for us in the form of a new beginning
Every relationship in this life ends. Every relationship will end because all of our lives will one day end. Death is a certainty
If we determine God’s motives to be impure, He stops being good. Once we deem Him no longer good, we’ve changed who God is
My struggle came from my view and understanding of time. In regards to my blog, I saw time as a calendar with dates and durations
I was created to experience only good—like virtue. You were created to experience only good—like excellence. We were created to only experience good—like righteousness
The enemy used the shooter’s misunderstanding God’s character, will, and word to deceive him. Had he gotten the facts straight, the enemy couldn’t have deceived him
We want to pay attention to the more noticeable boundaries where the exceptions are more clearly defined. We also need to pay attention to the other boundaries too because they can kill you—or your hopes and dreams—too, just slower
I have power, control, and influence without hindrance or interference allowing me to create great things in great amounts at no cost. Yes, I will shout about my God because these are praiseworthy things
Often the problem is we aren’t or weren’t making the best choices—and we’re missing opportunities as a result. We’re missing out on reaching our fullest potential
Yes, shifting to a new direction can be hard. For those of us who experienced a catastrophic event, it can be more than hard. It can hurt.
So, once I reconnected with my God-given position as Adam’s descendent, I could rest again. All I had to do was remember not to allow my circumstances to define me
None of us are born fully charged in the sense of fully developed and capable of performing our assignments. We have a lot of resting and growing to do before we can perform fully
God’s original intention was for humanity not just to exist, but to flourish. We can enjoy our lives and be satisfied because of God’s favor
Just like Adam is to fuel his body from trees that get energy from the sun (S-U-N), we are to fuel our lives with activities that get their energy from the Son (S-O-N)
Catastrophic events are like potholes. Most are unexpected, seem to come out of nowhere, and can knock you off course if you aren’t careful
The first question was: How will you make decisions? This first decision was foundational to our relationship—because all our future decisions would rest upon that decision
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven.” This truth is followed by a list of fourteen
Even though you may have experienced a catastrophic event, your fruitfulness, your ability to bear much fruit also remains
When God creates something new, it springs forth in the sense of a fountain bubbling up or a plant sprouting up from underground
Imagining or forming a mental picture of yourself and your life gives you much-needed vision and direction. As any navigator will tell you, in order to chart a course, you need two things: a starting point and an ending point
Six years ago, my upstairs neighbor’s water heater leaked into my bedroom and bathroom. The water damage resulted in stripping down the ceilings, walls, and
Though easy at first, hard work became Adam and Eve’s experience as well. But Adam and Eve didn’t stop in the face of hard work—and thankfully so. If they had, none of us would be here
You’ve experienced a devastating, even catastrophic, event. Now, it feels like the end of the world as you know it. That’s because it did. The world as you knew it ended. But it isn’t the first time. The first happened, you guessed it, at the beginning
Recently, I shared I was on a mission when Reggie approached me about beginning a relationship with a view towards marriage. The mission was the
When I met Reggie, I wasn’t ready for my blessing. The enemy took advantage of my lack of preparation and sent a counterfeit to distract me from my purpose. His attack was brutal
I should have expected it—the attack. God had already spoken to me about being vigilant when I wrote about spiritual terrorism in response to remembering
Creating a new life in the wake of a catastrophic event is hard. The event we went/are going through “involved or caused sudden great damage or suffering.” Just thinking about the damage and suffering we have endured can make us
Wherever you are on your journey, whatever God is challenging you to accept, I hope you are able to take a step. Whether your first step, your pivotal step, or your next step, I hope you take a step. If not today, one day soon
My heart goes out to my fellow countrymen and women. We lost much that day. We lost fellow Americans—on 9/11 and in the months and years following, our sense of security
Once you change how you relate to your situation, you may be able to see the possible again. And seeing the possible is the first step to creating the possible in your life
I encourage you to embrace the truth that you don’t have to feel bad forever. The truth is you can enjoy your life because life can feel good again—even in the wake of your life-altering event
What happened to the lost art of real, genuine brothers in the Body Of Christ? What happened to men who would look after their sisters-in-the-Lord
“I would like us to get to know each other, become friends first, with a view towards marriage.” When Reggie approached me, he immediately let me know his intentions—short-term (to get to know each other as friends) and long-term (marriage)
My grief taught me that the opinions of friends are nice, but what I think about this person is significant. So, when I see behavior that I do not feel comfortable with, I take pause
All too many times, we go by what others say and even by what we see take place with others. This is true even in relationships. And this belief goes both ways
Uncomfortable sharing some things with the person in your life? That’s okay. However, I would challenge you to find out why you are uncomfortable
As you progress through your life, whether alone or together, we hope that you have a clear understanding of where you are every step of your journey
“May my next boyfriend love me to distraction.” That was a prayer of mine many, many years ago. Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it
The work to get a gift from God does not compare to what you get in return from the gift! I believe God has a gift out there for you—it may just take a change in perspective for you to get it
Truly seeing the other person is part of a successful relationship. We pray that you see and appreciate the people in your life, and that they do the same for you
My hope and prayer is that you will embrace today as an opportunity to take the next step and complete the next leg of your journey. Trust that you will do all things through Christ who strengthens you
So, I took that step into the unknown trusting God to show me the way. Trusting God that I could one day have a happy, healthy relationship and today I do. And you can too
I hope that you will identify what triggers your pain, and with God’s help, release it. So, you can be free. Yes, it may hurt and it will require work, but I am living proof that it gets better—a better life with better relationships
“Do you want to be right or do you want to be married?” What are your priorities? The answer to these questions changed my relationships, especially my marriage
