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Category: Suffering

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

Spiritual Tools for Battling Anxiety

What God has been showing me and how He has been walking with me this past week and a half through my anxiety over my upcoming surgeries!

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Grace, Prayer, Suffering, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 6 Comments July 24, 2023July 24, 2023

St. Paul and “Rejoicing” in Suffering

For years St. Paul's words about rejoicing in suffering confused and bothered me, but recently the Holy Spirit enlightened me in a way that I can connect with St. Paul's words in my own life.

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Redemption, Suffering Leave a comment July 28, 2022September 30, 2023

Even If/ What Then?

If God doesn't answer my prayers in the way I ask, in the time frame I ask, what then? Even if He doesn't, I'm going to choose to remain faithful, because who He is does not change based on circumstances.

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Faithfulness, Suffering, Surrender Leave a comment November 30, 2020June 22, 2023

The Best News I’ve Heard Lately

Everything bad that's happening both in our world right now and in people's personal lives is nothing compared to the glory to be revealed to us. We were created for eternity with God!

Alexa Schexnaildre Eternity, Faith, Grief, Redemption, Suffering 4 Comments July 15, 2020June 22, 2023

What You Can Handle

Life gives us more than we can handle, but God's grace is sufficient!

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Grace, Suffering 3 Comments May 31, 2020June 22, 2023

Purpose in Suffering

Without the crucifixion, there would have been no resurrection.

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Lent, Redemption, Suffering 5 Comments April 9, 2020June 22, 2023

Everything is Fleeting Except for God

It’s amazing how suffering makes you grow in a way that nothing else does. The more I grow, the more I see how much further I need to grow. Thankfully, God is patient with each of us on our journey, and He is there with us, offering mercy and grace every step of the way. … Continue reading Everything is Fleeting Except for God →

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Suffering, Surrender 25 Comments March 23, 2020June 22, 2023

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