Posts by Jen Evangelista
When Grief Moves In: Clinging to Hope When Life Feels Heavy
Are you walking through a season of grief—whether from loss, change, or uncertainty? Here’s gentle, gospel-centered encouragement for the days when hope feels hard to find.
Read MoreGratitude is more than a feeling
Whether your heart is brimming with joy or aching with longing, you can give thanks because of who God is. He is faithful, sovereign, and lovingly present in every moment.
Read MoreFaith and Trust: Building a Shield That Holds
Have you ever wondered what it means to “take up the shield of faith”? Maybe you’re thinking, Isn’t faith just believing in God? Well, yes, but it’s also so much more. Faith is a gift from God that strengthens us for the daily battles of life—and that’s why Paul describes it as a shield in…
Read MoreWhat To Do When Everything Changes
Everything changes. Seasons Change I’m writing this in the Autumn and it is the time of year where I am reminded that the world around us is ever-changing. The leaves are turning and falling from the trees. The temperature is cooling and although it’s definitely still “layering” weather around here in Georgia, it’s much different…
Read MoreNine ways to pray for Afghanistan
It’s been a tough couple of weeks. We are facing a continued and invigorated battle with COVID-19, even among our children, which is particularly distressing to me as a pediatrician. We watched Haiti torn apart (again) by a devastating earthquake. Many are dealing with the aftermath of a storm called Fred… and waiting for the…
Read MoreBeauty from Ashes {Video, Free Gift, and Bible Journaling Kit}
Isaiah 61:1-3 reminds us of our future… and it is good. God will turn your ashes into beauty, your sorrow into gladness, and your mourning into praise. All because He is good. And He loves you. Watch this short video about the passage… Grab your coordinating Bible Journaling Kit HERE Review (or even memorize) this…
Read MoreBraver than you think
When I was a little girl, I always wanted to be brave. And I never really was. In fact, I was a bit of a scaredy-cat. I loved adventure, but not too far from home… and never alone. I wanted to try new things, but only if they posed very little risk. Don’t get me…
Read MoreThe Grief and Joy of Reconciliation
Reconciliation is more than diversity or inclusion. It encompasses more than understanding, accommodating, or even supporting. It certainly includes these things, but to limit our thinking on this issue to these concepts, does it an injustice. Reconciliation is restoration. It is difficult and it involves both grief and joy. If we can begin to comprehend…
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