by Laura Sandretti | Feb 19, 2021 | Faith in the Everyday
Yesterday, my daughter was fasting and praying to gain clarity about a big decision when she received an email that provided her exactly that. When she told me what happened, I was overwhelmed with tears, joy and gratitude. A little later though, I was also a little...
by Laura Sandretti | Dec 18, 2020 | Faith in the Everyday
“What an a*#.” I uttered while on a prayer walk this morning. Immediately prior to the recipient of said expletive running me off the road, I was enjoying a rare moment of deep, profound, clear-headed, intimate prayer. As I journeyed out of the icy ditch, I realized...
by Laura Sandretti | Oct 29, 2020 | Faith in the Everyday
“Once we have cast another group in the role of the enemy, we know that they are to be distrusted – that they are evil incarnate. We then twist all their communications to fit our belief.” Jerome D. Frank I’m reading a book called Language in Thought in Action, by...
by Laura Sandretti | Apr 17, 2020 | Faith in the Everyday
About nine months ago I was hurt in a relationship. That ongoing fracture forced me to pray and ask some difficult questions: what is my part in this, why am I hurt, and what does God want me to know about my identity in Him in this pain? What I’ve realized in praying...
by Laura Sandretti | Apr 2, 2020 | Faith in the Everyday
“You think this is just another day in your life? It’s not just another day, it’s the one day that is given to you. It’s a gift. Louie Schwartzberg If there’s one thing I covet, it’s time. I protect and try never to squander it. I’m annoyed when people/things...
by Laura Sandretti | Feb 21, 2020 | Faith in the Everyday
One of the things I often encourage women to do is Evaluate Everyday Emotions. I’ve learned that paying attention to what sparks my anger, defensiveness, or snarkiness, helps me get to the core beliefs I have about myself and about God. When I notice those emotions,...
