Sara Scheunemann

A reflection on friendship inspired by St. Scholastica, exploring how deep, faithful relationships can shape and support our spiritual growth and everyday life.

A reflection on the life of St. Leoba, highlighting her love for Scripture, leadership in early Christian missions, and how God’s love shaped her friendships, faith, and service to others.

A reflection on friendship and faith, exploring how ordinary friendships can shape us spiritually, reveal God’s love, and draw us closer to holiness in everyday life.

A reflection on Lent as a season of freedom—letting go of distractions, facing inner struggles, and creating space for deeper prayer, compassion, and spiritual growth.

A reflective piece about snowshoeing that draws spiritual insight from nature, stillness, and presence, inviting readers to notice God in quiet, simple moments.

A reflection using The Lord of the Rings to show how faithful waiting and quiet service — even without glory — is meaningful and valued in our walk with God.

A reflection on living with continual anticipation of Christ’s coming, finding hope and spiritual readiness in everyday life rather than just during Advent.

A personal reflection on saying “yes” to a new ministry role and wrestling with fear, calling, and life changes while learning to trust God through uncertainty.

A reflective piece on listening to our dreams—both literal and spiritual—as spaces where God, hope, and inner longings speak and shape our faith and life direction.

A reflection on learning to leave tasks unfinished at the end of the day, trusting God’s timing and embracing rest instead of constant productivity.

A reflection on the challenge of rejoicing in others’ blessings when our own hearts are hurting, and how gratitude, honesty, and trust in God help us share both joy and sorrow.

A reflection on rereading Little House on the Prairie, recognizing both its warmth and its troubling racism, and considering how faith helps us discern the good and the flawed in our stories.

A personal reflection on running that connects physical endurance with spiritual insight, exploring how running teaches patience, perseverance, and faith.

A reflection on New Year’s resolutions from a faith perspective — the author shares how she shifted from goal‑setting to trusting God’s guidance and surrendering specific plans.

A reflection on Anna the prophetess — the biblical woman who devoted her life to worship and prayer, recognized the infant Jesus in the temple, and shared the good news of redemption.

Sara Scheunemann describes her own experience with spiritual direction and its place in deepening her relationship with God.