Sarah E. Frazer

Abiding in Christ Between the Mountains and Valleys

Katie Scott — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. -John 15:4 (ESV) I’ve missed my porch this summer. It’s where I usually read, pray, write, and simply sit with Jesus. But this year’s heat has made those quiet mornings short-lived. At first, I felt like something important had been taken from me. Abiding in Christ felt a little off. Then I...

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How to Abide in Christ During Seasons of Grief

Katie Scott — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Jesus says: “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” –John 15:4-5 Grief can mean a lot of things. Long again I thought the only kind of hard...

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Abiding Through Anxiety and Uncertainty

Katie Scott — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Anxiety keeps me up at night. Tears usually follow. When I am overcome by feelings of fear and uncertainty, I find that sleep rarely comes easily. Instead, I lay awake with thoughts that run away. In those moments of worry, stress, and pain I know I need to abide in Christ especially. But. My faith feels weak. I don’t know where God is, and I wonder if He truly does love me or wants me to abide in Him. Yes,...

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Why Abiding Is Better Than Striving

Katie Scott — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. -Matthew 11:28–30 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. -John 15:5 This summer I’ve taken...

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7 Ways to Abide When You Feel Spiritually Dry

Sarah Frazer — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:59:35 +0000

Daily life can be hard. Routines are good, but when heartache lingers in the shadows, routines are not comforting. Waking up each morning we struggle to find the strength to get up and do the next, good spiritual thing. The pressures of decisions, the anxiety of waiting for results, the shifting of circumstances tear apart our emotions. One minute we are fine the next we are crying. Our hearts fall into a spiritually dry, desert season during times like this....

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How to Abide in Christ in Busy Seasons

Katie Scott — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Summer was supposed to be relaxing. But with five kids and full schedules, I felt cheated. All I wanted to do was sit by the pool, sip my homemade pink drink with coconut milk, and read my book. Instead, I was sticky and hot driving my kiddos all over to various activities. Then a child gets sick. Or maybe I find myself having to get up early and go to bed late for a week. The disruptions and ordinary days...

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Why Spiritual Growth Often Feels Painful

Katie Scott — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Again. I sat on my bed and sighed. That one sin had crept back into my heart, mind, and out through my raised voice. For years I’ve struggled with this one sinful habit. I’ve prayed, memorized Scripture, asked others to pray, and begged God to help me do better. I would see a victory and a breakthrough, but then in a moment of weakness I would fall back again into old sinful patterns. It often happened when I was tired...

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What Does It Really Mean to Abide in Christ?

Katie Scott — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

I really thought I had a green thumb. My indoor plants thrived during the winter this past year. I found myself repopulating several different plants – even giving away two large pots as gifts. My watering, tending, and caring for the plants was something I started to really enjoy. I even started talking to them. So when spring rolled around I told my husband I wanted to grow a garden. We started with seeds, and then bought some raised beds...

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How to Create a Simple Daily Rhythm of Meeting with God

Katie Scott — Tue, 26 May 2026 02:19:19 +0000

For a long time, I thought if I just had more time in the morning, I would finally be consistent in my Bible reading. I imagined slow, quiet mornings with my coffee, my Bible open, and no interruptions. And there were seasons when I actually had that kind of time—but if I’m honest, I still wasn’t as consistent as I thought I’d be. Somehow, even with more time, it was easy to put it off or let other things take...

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Fall Asleep with God’s Word: A Gentle Nighttime Practice

Katie Scott — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Depression steals my sleep. It snatches it right up. Lying in bed each night, I often wonder if I will ever feel normal or okay again. During the day I can put on a smile and get to work. Weary, out of energy, I press on. Activities and to-do lists consume each hour of the day. It isn’t until the world goes to sleep that I find ourselves unable to do the same, lying awake in the tangle of my...

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