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The Coolest Compliment: A Year in Review

Sharing how a compliment I received after a talk ties into the way I'm trying to see birthdays as I get older, and how Mary and her Assumption help me with this! I'm also reflecting on how God has been working in powerful and tangible ways in my life this past year!

Alexa Schexnaildre Comparison, Eternity, Faith, Gratitude, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 2 Comments August 14, 2025

How “Choosing the Better Part” Counters Anxiety

Have you ever been frustrated by the Martha and Mary gospel? I have! In this post I'm discussing what it means to "choose the better part" and sharing my personal experience of how doing so stifles anxiety and leads to inner peace!

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Comparison, Discernment, Faith, God's will, Grace, Surrender, Trust, Uncategorized 1 Comment July 21, 2025

Does Everyone Feel Different After Confirmation?

Sharing my experience of sponsoring someone for confirmation on Pentecost this year and how that made me realize specific ways the Sacrament of Confirmation is affecting my life today, regardless of how I felt (or didn't feel) after my own confirmation many years ago. Also discussing 2 ways anyone can tap into those graces from confirmation today!

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, Grace, Trust Leave a comment June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

My Go-To Prayer

My go-to prayer is as short as it is powerful! Sharing it and its connection to Divine Mercy! Happy Divine Mercy Sunday!

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Divine Mercy, Faith, Faithfulness, Grace, Grief, Prayer, Redemption, Suffering, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 4 Comments April 27, 2025April 27, 2025

The Most Relatable Part of the Passion

Sharing a vulnerable reflection about 2 ways in which a very relatable part of the Passion hits me, as well as what Jesus is asking me to do with these realizations as we near the end of Lent and prepare for the Triduum. Wishing you all a blessed Holy Week.

Alexa Schexnaildre Community, Discernment, Faith, God's will, Grief, Lent, Suffering Leave a comment April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

What’s Your Wilderness This Lent?

Sharing what the Lord put on my heart that will help me to have a more spiritually fruitful Lent, and discussing how good could possibly come from something like giving up chocolate.

Alexa Schexnaildre Faith, God's will, Lent, Prayer, Surrender Leave a comment March 5, 2025March 7, 2025

“Sneaux” Much Freedom in Surrender

Sharing the JOY that came from the historic snow event in the south, and how surrendering to God freed my heart to be able to experience His majesty even among the continued trials.

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Faith, Grace, Gratitude, Redemption, Surrender, Trust, Waiting 9 Comments January 21, 2025

Are You Ready for Christmas?

Sharing a brief reflection in the final stretch of Advent about what the Lord revealed to me this week that brought me interior relief and joy as I prepare for Christmas!

Alexa Schexnaildre Advent, Anxiety & Stress, Prayer, Surrender, Waiting 2 Comments December 18, 2024

In Giving We Receive

A Thanksgiving reflection on God's grace and sustenance where I share how several scripture verses as well as some words of St. Francis of Assisi and Bishop Barron play out in my life.

Alexa Schexnaildre Community, Discernment, Faithfulness, God's will, Grace, Gratitude, Prayer 1 Comment November 26, 2024

Video & Podcast: “What It Means to Trust in the Lord”

The link to "What It Means to Trust in the Lord," my first episode/video as a guest on the wonderful podcast, "Sharing the Faith with Dr. Tom Neal."

Alexa Schexnaildre Uncategorized Leave a comment October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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