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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

Divine Mercy- An Invitation to Trust

Here are several examples of how Divine Mercy has shown up in my life. Jesus, I trust in You!

Alexa Schexnaildre Divine Mercy, Faith, Trust 8 Comments April 11, 2021April 4, 2026

Lent: A Purpose in the Waiting

An amazing "God moment" stopped me in my tracks yesterday and tied into the waiting of Lent and my current faith struggles. Jesus, I trust in You!

Alexa Schexnaildre Divine Mercy, Faith, Lent, Trust, Waiting 5 Comments March 14, 2021June 22, 2023

How Do You Know? Head vs. Heart

When it comes to discernment, the biggest distinction for me is head vs. heart. I'm making a habit of asking God what He wants whenever I am faced with a decision and am praying for God to pull my heart in His direction.

Alexa Schexnaildre Discernment, Faith 6 Comments February 14, 2021June 22, 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 Present of Presence

We aren't always called to fix situations. Sometimes, we are just called to walk with others on their journeys, and that presence is a true gift.

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith 4 Comments September 7, 2020June 22, 2023

Happy(?) Birthday: Experiencing Gratitude in the Midst of Grief

Gratitude doesn’t make the grief disappear, but with God’s grace there can still be gratitude and deeper experiences in the midst of grief.

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Gratitude, Grief 3 Comments August 13, 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

Surrender

As difficult as surrender is, it's an opportunity for me to be the best version of myself by being led by God, the one who knows my heart and purpose better than I even do.

Alexa Schexnaildre Community, Faith, Surrender 3 Comments June 30, 2020June 22, 2023

Lessons from a License Plate

Words on a license plate frame stopped me in my tracks, but the lesson didn't end there. I'm grateful for the moments when God gives me a little glimpse of what He is up to, especially when the situation seems counterproductive from my vantage point.

Alexa Schexnaildre Doubt, Faith, Trust 6 Comments June 15, 2020June 22, 2023

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Alexa's upcoming open-to-the-public talks:

St. Mary Magdalen, Metairie, LA: Lenten Mission March 10 & 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

St. Angela Merici, Metairie, LA: Lenten Mission March 22-24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

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