Sarah E. Frazer

Remembering God’s Faithfulness

Katie Scott — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:30:49 +0000

If I don’t write it down I will forget. It doesn’t matter if I need to call the dentist, write an article, or simply do laundry. My to-do list with notes goes on and on. The calendar on my phone has random appointments like: “Deadline for….” and “Call Mandy about….” With five kids, a husband who works long hours, and all of the other responsibilities, I find it impossible to remember everything. Don’t get me wrong, things still fall through...

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A Life That Abides

Katie Scott — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:47:42 +0000

This summer hasn’t looked like I imagined. I pictured slow mornings on my porch with coffee, my Bible, and my journal. Instead, the heat drove me inside. There were errands, meals to cook, children needing rides, unexpected interruptions, and all the ordinary moments that make up real life. Also. There was something big and hard and devastating – but private so I can’t share. In all of this. Summer just wasn’t what I wanted or pictured. So what is this...

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How Abiding Changes the Way We See Spiritual Fruit

Katie Scott — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:10:00 +0000

As we walk through this life, abiding, dwelling, staying close to Jesus, I admit I want to see a purpose. And in John 15 Christ promises fruit. Bible scholars have talked about what this “fruit” is, but most agree this is inward change, not outward change. So what is this spiritual fruit? As we stay close to Jesus, listening to His Word, communicating to Him through prayer, and simply setting our minds on thoughts of Him, we will act different....

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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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