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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

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

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

Know Your Enemy

Sharing how a recent find in my medical case has a strong spiritual parallel and discussing how the enemy of our souls uses tactics like fear and worry to get us off track. Thankfully, St. Paul gives us a solution that's applicable to everyone, though!

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Doubt, Faith, Obstacles to Faith 4 Comments September 26, 2024

Are You Happy?

Am I happy? I'm answering this question that I received from someone who attended a recent talk I gave, and I'm also sharing about the difference between happiness and joy.

Alexa Schexnaildre Anxiety & Stress, Comparison, Eternity, Faith 2 Comments April 22, 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

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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