Devotional Archives - Katherine Wisniewski

Devotional | Enemy's Lies | God's Blessings

A Time to Keep and a Time to Throw Away
ByKatherine Wisniewski October 21, 2026October 7, 2026

Have you ever met someone who doesn’t like to throw things away? My husband is just such a person. He is so sentimental that he has a closet full of T-shirts and sweatshirts that no longer fit. But he can’t bear to throw them away because each one evokes a memory: a tie-dye shirt his boys made for him when they were in 6th grade, his pool team shirt, his dad’s old football sweatshirt…etc. There are some things we should indeed keep. Yet, for many of us, we hold onto some things that should have been left behind long ago. It is true, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:… a time to keep and a time to throw away” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7, NIV).

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Devotional | God's Grace & Forgiveness

Be Strong in God’s Grace
ByKatherine Wisniewski October 7, 2026September 14, 2026

I used to think God’s grace was a one-time gift I received when I first believed in Jesus. After all, the Bible teaches that we are saved and forgiven by His grace (Ephesians 1:7–8; 2:8). But grace is more than a one-time gift. It is the gift that keeps on giving. Even though we still make mistakes and struggle with sin, God continues to pour out His grace and forgiveness throughout our lives. Even more, we are called to be strong in God’s grace.

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Devotional | Faith

When Faith Feels Fragile
ByKatherine Wisniewski September 23, 2026August 25, 2026

I believe God can do miracles. Yet sometimes I struggle to know whether a miracle is His will.

Perhaps that tension exists because of my own story. I lost my son when he was a little over a year old. During his short life, I witnessed both a miracle when God healed him and a time when God did not, and my son passed away.

That experience left me with many questions.

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Devotional | God's Presence

God Is Not Distant: How to Draw Near When He Feels Far
ByKatherine Wisniewski September 9, 2026August 19, 2026

Have you ever noticed that it’s often during the hardest seasons of life that we feel closest to God? I know I have. Unfortunately, it’s only after I have exhausted every possible option that I realize how much I need God. Then, I pause, quiet the noise around me, and reach up to Him in prayer. In those moments, I realize God is not distant, even when I am distracted by my own efforts or the busyness of everyday life.

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Devotional | God's Faithfulness

Your Labor Is Not in Vain
ByKatherine Wisniewski August 26, 2026January 13, 2026

Being a stay-at-home mom can sometimes feel like a thankless, monotonous job. Or maybe it was just me. My years as a stay-at-home mom felt tiresome and endless. It wasn’t the work; it was the sameness. The days blurred together, and I could work hard from morning until night, only to wake up to the same list waiting for me the next day. There was no clear finish line, no moment when everything felt complete. I loved my family deeply, yet still felt weary and unseen. I wondered if anyone noticed the effort it took to keep everything running.

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Devotional | Hospitality | Presence

The Power of Presence In Everyday Hospitality
ByKatherine Wisniewski August 12, 2026August 3, 2026

I never thought I had a gift for hospitality. But then I discovered hospitality derives its power from presence.

Many years ago, I taught a Bible study at my friend and mentor’s home. Our group consisted of about twenty people, both singles and couples. Each week, we gathered around her table for a shared meal, potluck style. We chatted about our lives, ate, worshiped God, and studied our Bibles. But most importantly, we laughed, prayed, and encouraged one another. There was something special about our time around the dinner table. Enjoying food helped everyone relax and open their hearts. Being fully present with one another and with God created a quiet, powerful connection. It grew our friendships and strengthened our faith.

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Devotional | Faith | Unanswered Prayer

But Even If He Doesn’t…
ByKatherine Wisniewski July 29, 2026July 7, 2026

Yesterday, I stood in church singing songs of praise with tears streaming down my face. As I sang words of praise, I also silently pleaded yet again for God to miraculously heal my stepmom from her cancer and to free her from her pain. Finally, I told God that no matter what, I would surrender to His will and plan for our lives.

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Devotional | God's Love

Do Everything In Love
ByKatherine Wisniewski July 15, 2026October 30, 2025

When I read this verse in my quiet time, “Do everything in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14, NIV), I thought, “Ah, so Jesus wasn’t the only one instructing us to love.” But then the Holy Spirit whispered to me, “No, this is subtly different.”

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Anger | Devotional | God's Peace

How to Stop a Meltdown Before It Happens
ByKatherine Wisniewski July 1, 2026June 4, 2026

What leaks out of you when you’re under pressure? This morning, I saw this question in a social media post and immediately felt God’s conviction. Just two days ago, I found myself standing in the kitchen yelling at my husband over something small and ridiculous. Within minutes, I was crying, hugging him, and asking for his forgiveness. Afterwards, I told him I wasn’t even sure why I got so angry or upset. I had all these feelings, and they burst out of me like a volcano.

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Devotional | God's Faithfulness | God's Grace & Forgiveness | God's Love | God's Presence

God Is Never Far
ByKatherine Wisniewski June 17, 2026May 19, 2026

Have you ever felt that God has turned His back on you? Maybe you’re walking through excruciating pain and loss, and it seems like He’s nowhere to be found. Perhaps you’ve made mistakes and run from Him in guilt or fear. Or maybe you’ve followed the world’s ways and turned your back on God, and now you feel certain He must have done the same to you. But friend, no matter how it feels—God is never far.

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