This week on the Friday Vlog: the prophet Isaiah starts the second part of his book bringing encouragement to God’s people in exile… 100 years before it occurred. May it bring encouragement for you today. Click below to watch it on my YouTube channel!Similar Posts
Discovering Joy in Singleness
Struggling to find joy in singleness? In my latest podcast episode, I sit down with Ryan Wekenman to discuss how faith can transform this season into one of purpose and fulfillment. We dive into his new book, *Single Today: Conquer Yesterday’s Regrets, Ditch Tomorrow’s Worries, and Thrive Right Where You Are*, and explore how to embrace singleness with confidence and joy. Plus, I’m giving away a copy of his book! Don’t miss this inspiring conversation—listen now and enter to win!
Empowered to Love—and Whole Enough to Give It
“I Am Third.”
The phrase, popularized by NFL legend Gale Sayers, may sound noble—putting God first, others second, and ourselves last. But as I reflected on Jesus’ words in Matthew 22, I began to wrestle with a vital question:
Can we truly love others well… if we constantly neglect ourselves?
In this week’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution column, I share how reading Empowered to Love—a powerful new book by Dr. Bob Paul and Dr. Tara LaLonde—challenged my view on self-care in a biblical context. Drawing from Scripture and my own journey as a young mother, I explore why Jesus included “as yourself” in His command to love—and why learning to care for our own emotional and spiritual health is not selfish, but essential.
If you’ve ever felt depleted, overwhelmed, or unsure how to love from a place of strength, this message is for you.
💬 READ the full column now at PatriciaHolbrook.com🎧 Then tune in to this week’s God-Sized Stories podcast featuring Dr. Bob Paul—and enter to win a copy of Empowered to Love!
Hope for Israel’s Terror Victims of All Faiths: Inside One Family USA’s Mission
In this latest episode of God-sized Stories, I sat down with Naomi Nussbaum to talk about faith, resilience, and the incredible work One Family is doing for Israel’s terror victims. We unpacked the importance of supporting families long after tragedy strikes, the power of healing through community, and how innovation and compassion can change lives. If you’re looking for ways to make a real impact, listen in and learn how you can get involved and be the hands and feet of hope where it matters most.
