The Connection Corner
A daily source of encouragement and inspiration to connect your heart to hope and faith.
Daily Devotional
- From Hardship to HopeApril 6, 2025 - 6:30 am
- When God Says, “It’s Time”April 5, 2025 - 6:30 am
- Choosing Love Over ComfortApril 4, 2025 - 6:30 am
- A Love That Runs Toward YouApril 3, 2025 - 6:30 am
- The Miracle of Letting GoApril 2, 2025 - 6:30 am
- God Never Lets GoApril 1, 2025 - 6:30 am
- Reject Lies, Embrace TruthMarch 31, 2025 - 6:30 am
- Hope and Victory in JesusMarch 30, 2025 - 6:30 am
- Create in Me a Clean HeartMarch 29, 2025 - 6:30 am
- God’s Lavish LoveMarch 28, 2025 - 6:30 am
Heart of the Artist
- God Never Lets GoApril 1, 2025 - 6:30 am
- God Believes in YouMarch 26, 2025 - 6:30 am
- Praise in Every StormJanuary 25, 2025 - 6:30 am
- Find New Life in JesusJanuary 16, 2025 - 6:30 am
- A Walk in the Park with GodJanuary 11, 2025 - 6:30 am
Stories About Songs
- From Hardship to HopeApril 6, 2025 - 6:30 am
- Hope and Victory in JesusMarch 30, 2025 - 6:30 am
- A Deeper Experience of GodMarch 23, 2025 - 6:30 am
- Turning Pain into HopeMarch 16, 2025 - 6:30 am
- A Song of Hope in FearMarch 10, 2025 - 6:30 am
No Regrets: Embracing God’s Love
Daily Devotional, Mornings with LisaSome people call it love; Nancy called it the “no regrets plan.” For over a decade, she poured herself into caring for her husband as Alzheimer’s slowly took pieces of him away.
When he could no longer walk, she adjusted. When he lost his words, she listened with her heart. Together, they faced every challenge head-on.
There were days she felt utterly spent. Lifting his frail body into his wheelchair felt impossible, and the silence of his absent voice broke her heart. It was in those moments that Nancy experienced grace.
Grace was not an abstract idea; it was the unshakable reality of God’s love holding her together when she could not hold herself up. It was the courage to keep going, the provision of friends who showed up unasked, and the deep peace that met her in her darkest moments.
When her husband passed away, Nancy grieved deeply. Yet, she was able to look back and see how God had carried her. His grace didn’t remove her pain, but it gave her the strength to endure it. Grace, she realized, is God’s active love—a love that steps into the hardest places, gives what we need, and reminds us that we are never alone.
Looking back, Nancy has no regrets. Through tears, she can still say with certainty that God’s grace is enough for every trial. And just as He carried her, He will carry you, even when the road feels impossible. His love is steady, friend, and His presence is near.
Small Deeds, Big Love
Afternoons with Lauren, Daily DevotionalRecently, an old friend of mine sent me a message out of the blue. It started with, “Lauren, I will never forget the time you…” and I thought, “Oh no, what did I do?”
Turns out, it was not bad at all. She told me about a moment in high school I had completely forgotten about. Our drama teacher had gotten upset with her over something she didn’t even do.
She was shy as a church mouse and did not know how to defend herself, but I was not one to let things slide. Apparently, I jumped in and told the teacher, “Now, hold on, she didn’t do anything wrong!”
Here’s the kicker: I didn’t even remember it. But she did. Decades later, she still remembered how much it meant for someone to stand up for her when she couldn’t.
That message stopped me in my tracks. It reminded me of what it looks like to be the hands and feet of Jesus—stepping into someone else’s struggle, even in small, everyday ways.
You never know when the next opportunity might come. It could be a simple word or a small act of kindness. Whatever it is, do not underestimate it. God works in those little moments, and they often mean more than we could ever know.
Feeling Heavy-Hearted?
Daily DevotionalAvery’s shoes squeaked as she moved through the crowded hall. She slipped into the school bathroom, the one place she could cry without an audience. She checked the stalls—empty. Good.
She was exhausted. Between keeping up her grades, trying to fit in, and laughing away the hurt, she had spent years convincing everyone she was fine. But today was too much, so she let the tears fall.
That evening, she threw her backpack on the bed and collapsed beside it. Out of habit, she turned on the radio. She expected music to fill the room, but instead, she heard a woman’s voice. It wasn’t polished or scripted; it was raw and real.
The woman spoke about battling anxiety and feeling unworthy of love. Avery could not believe it. It felt like someone was peeling back her own heart and reading it out loud. Yet, the woman’s story didn’t end in despair. It ended in hope. She talked about a God who met her in her pain, who saw her and loved her right there.
For weeks, Avery listened. She clung to each story, letting their vulnerability chip away at her own defenses. And one night, as she stared at the ceiling, she dared to hope that maybe, just maybe, this love wasn’t out of reach for her.
That night, she stopped hiding. Alone in her room, she spoke her fears out loud and prayed for the first time in years. For the first time, she felt free—not because her struggles were over, but because she wasn’t carrying them alone.
Today, friend, if life feels too heavy or if you are having to hide your pain, I want you to know the same love Avery found is available to you. Jesus meets you in your pain, sees you as you are, and loves you completely. His love is constant, restoring, and life-giving. just reach out and let Him carry you.