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When Grief Teaches Us to Live Without Regret: Lessons of loss, faith, and the gift of cherishing those we love while we still can
Grief reshapes us. It reminds us that life is fragile and that tomorrow is never promised. As I’ve walked through heartbreaking losses in recent years, I’ve learned that faith does not erase sorrow—it steadies us within it.
Each empty chair, each silenced voice, reminds us of what truly matters: cherishing the ones we love while we still can. And when laughter returns after seasons of mourning, it is sweeter because we know how costly it is.
👉 Read my full reflection in the latest AJC column post: When Grief Teaches Us to Live Without Regret at www.PatriciaHolbrook.com
The Armor We Need for Life’s Battles: Preparing our hearts and minds to withstand hardship and stand strong
Hope can feel fragile when illness, disasters, or tragedies strike. In those moments, it’s easy to forget that life’s hardest battles are not only physical or emotional—they are also spiritual.
The apostle Paul reminded us in Ephesians 6 that we must “put on the full armor of God” to withstand the enemy’s attacks and stand firm in faith. Over the years, this truth has carried me through cancer, financial struggles, and seasons of deep uncertainty.
Victory, I’ve learned, doesn’t depend on whether circumstances change. It comes from knowing that God is on our side—and standing firm in His promises.
👉 Read my latest Atlanta Journal-Constitution column on the blog now.
God Uses Broken Leaders: The Clay Pot Conspiracy with Dave Harvey
Leadership isn’t for the faint of heart. We all carry scars—some from our own mistakes, others from wounds inflicted along the way. But what if those very cracks are where God’s power shines the brightest?
In this week’s podcast, I sat down with Dave Harvey to talk about his new book, The Clay Pot Conspiracy: God’s Plan to Use Weakness in Leaders. Dave reminds us that our weakness is not a disqualification—it’s God’s design for resilience and lasting ministry.
🎧 Listen in and be encouraged.
🎁 PLUS—enter to win a copy of Dave’s brand-new book in this week’s giveaway!
When Darkness Speaks, God Still Whispers: Discovering His presence through grief and loss
Grief and loss often paint our days in shades of darkness. Like Van Gogh’s At Eternity Gate or Munch’s The Scream, our sorrow can feel overwhelming, even paralyzing. Yet, in the midst of anguish, the Bible reminds us that God whispers hope—if only we open our eyes to see Him at work.
This past year, my family and I have walked through painful losses—including the sudden passing of my father. And yet, even in the midst of heartbreak, I’ve witnessed undeniable glimpses of God’s goodness: from miraculous provisions to the precious gift of being at my dad’s bedside in his final hours.
Friend, I don’t deny the pain—but I can testify that God is present, even in the darkest valleys. If you are grieving today, lift your eyes. He is near, and His whisper of hope is for you too.
✨ Read the full story and be encouraged: www.PatriciaHolbrook.com
Max Lucado on Tame Your Thoughts: 3 Biblical Tools to Renew Your Mind and Overcome Anxiety
In a world where anxiety, depression, and hopelessness seem to be on the rise, the battle often begins in the quiet corners of our minds. I’ve lived that battle—and, by God’s grace, the victory. In Tame Your Thoughts, Max Lucado reminds us that we are not powerless. With deliberate, faith-filled steps, we can silence the lies, uproot toxic thinking, and plant seeds of truth. One thought at a time, God can transform your mind—and your life.
Read my full column on the blog and watch my interview with Max on God-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook—available on the blog and all podcast platforms.
Pro-Life Mom: Called To Make A Difference
What if the most radical act of faith today… is having children?
In my latest podcast episode, I sit down with Sarah Gabel Seifert—President of EveryLife and the visionary behind the viral “Make More Babies” campaign—for a powerful conversation about motherhood, leadership, and faith in a post-Roe America.
We talked about the falling fertility rate, the rise of belief-driven brands, and what it means to be a woman who leads without compromising her values.
It’s raw. It’s honest. And it’s a message our culture desperately needs.
🎧 Tune in and be inspired to embrace your calling—whether in the nursery, the boardroom, or both.
Rescue at the Reef, Redemption in the Storm: Inside a Child’s Miraculous Survival Story and the Faith That Turned Tragedy into Testimony
When I sat down to interview the Reeder family, I expected to hear a remarkable survival story. What I didn’t anticipate was the profound faith that would echo through every detail of their harrowing journey. From the terrifying moment a shark attacked their 10-year-old son to the miraculous string of events that saved his life, this story is far more than a tale of tragedy—it’s a testimony of God’s mercy, power, and the unshakable faith of a child.
📖 Read the blog and be inspired by a little boy’s big faith:”Rescue at the Reef, Redemption in the Storm”
Guns and Moses and the rise of Antisemitism in America
🎬 Can a movie ignite spiritual awakening?
That’s exactly what filmmaker Sal Litvak sets out to explore in his newest project—and in this week’s podcast episode, we dive into the heart behind it all.From his roots in Santiago, Chile, to navigating Hollywood with conviction and courage, Sal shares how faith fuels his storytelling in a culture desperate for truth. This conversation is both inspiring and deeply relevant for such a time as this.
✨ If you need a dose of bold faith and creative purpose, don’t miss this episode.
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!
