by Laura Sandretti | Jul 19, 2024 | Loving Others
“If God protected Trump, what about the man who died?” When someone, who’s struggling with their faith, asked me this good and fair question about the passing of Cory Compertore who died at the Trump rally last week, I wasn’t sure what to say. As a Christian, I know...
by Laura Sandretti | Jun 14, 2024 | Anxiety
“People don’t have peace because they’re not praying.” I cringed when I heard the well-meaning podcaster’s words. Although she wasn’t theologically incorrect, her blanket statement was devoid of context or explanation. As a Christian and someone who had my first panic...
by Laura Sandretti | May 23, 2024 | Faith in the Everyday
In the past few weeks, I’ve done almost nothing “spiritual.” When I have, I’ve not gotten much out of reading my Bible, praying, and journaling. Living between two houses, some ongoing relational strife, and other major life transitions for our family have not only...
by Laura Sandretti | May 3, 2024 | Obedience
In January I applied to be an adjunct professor of biblical studies in a medium security correctional institute. However, a leadership transition at the university that oversees the prison program meant my application was delayed. When we moved, I had lots of time to...
by Laura Sandretti | Apr 19, 2024 | Faith in the Storm
When my husband and I agreed he should take a new job two and a half hours away but keep our home in Milwaukee, too, I kept hearing a repeated Spirit-inspired-whisper: “Do today.” When I caught myself worrying about how I’d manage two houses long term, I’d get...
