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Category: God’s will

A Full-Circle Moment

Sharing a beautiful full-circle moment that came about from a retreat I spoke at recently. God is not limited by circumstances, and it's exciting when we can see Him at work in tangible ways. All glory to God!

Alexa Schexnaildre Eternity, Faith, Faithfulness, God's will, Grace, Gratitude, Obstacles to Faith, Suffering, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 4 Comments January 22, 2024

Reflecting and Pondering of Heart

How I relate to Mary's reflecting/pondering of heart, and how her example is a beautiful lesson to me to bring me closer to God the Father and Jesus in this new year.

Alexa Schexnaildre Discernment, Faith, God's will, Mary & The Saints, Prayer, Uncategorized Leave a comment January 2, 2024March 5, 2025

The “Why” Questions: God’s Permissive Will

Sharing my struggle with why bad things happen to good people and diving into the truths that gave me peace regarding the "why" questions.

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Doubt, God's will, Obstacles to Faith, Suffering, Surrender 6 Comments October 2, 2023October 2, 2023

3 Avenues for Joy: The Birthday Spiritual Progress Report

Sharing 3 specific things that catapulted my spiritual growth and allowed me to experience more joy this year, as I measure birthdays by spiritual growth instead of numbers (because who wants to get older?!).

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Faithfulness, God's will, Gratitude, Prayer, Suffering, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 4 Comments August 14, 2023

Jesus Loves YOU

Sharing a story of how a pressure-washed message in the middle of the street reminded me of an important truth on a day I needed it. This also ties into Mother's Day.

Alexa Schexnaildre Comparison, Faith, God's will, Gratitude, Mary, Surrender, Trust, Uncategorized, Waiting Leave a comment July 11, 2023May 11, 2024

“Ask and It Will Be Given to You”

Sharing what God put on my heart about the contradiction between "ask and it will be given to you" in Matthew's gospel and the fact that I have seemingly "unanswered" prayers.

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, God's will, Prayer, Surrender, Trust Leave a comment March 8, 2023June 22, 2023

The Comparison Trap

What if instead of comparing my life to how I want it to be or to other people's lives, I use God's plan for who He created me to be as the benchmark and focus on doing His will in each moment?

Alexa Schexnaildre Comparison, Faith, God's will 4 Comments August 12, 2021June 22, 2023

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St. Angela Merici, Metairie, LA: Summer Series: "Freedom of Spirit: Experiencing Joy and Gratitude" June 16, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Holy Family Hall

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