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Tag Archives: Author Heidi Gray McGill
Faith for the Long Road: Trusting God Through Hard Seasons
Hard news rarely arrives without a backstory of faith. This devotional reflects on perseverance, friendship, and God’s presence when the waters feel deep.
Waiting with Confidence: Trusting God in Life’s Uncertainties
This devotional blog post explores what it truly means to wait on God—actively, faithfully, and fearlessly. Drawing from a powerful quote by Mark Vroegop, it unpacks how biblical waiting involves trusting God’s character even when life feels unclear. With practical steps like prayer, obedience, and truth-speaking to your soul, readers will be encouraged to see waiting not as wasted time, but as a sacred opportunity to grow in faith and confidence. Perfect for those walking through seasons of uncertainty or seeking deeper spiritual strength.
“Waiting on God means I learn to live on what I know to be true about God when I don’t know what’s true about my life. It means focusing my heart on who God is, what he’s like, and why he can be trusted—even in the tension-filled uncertainties of life.” Mark Vroegop
Blind Obedience and a Life Worth Writing About
I don’t want to be remembered for the books I wrote, the countries I visited, or even the programs I helped launch. I want to be remembered for blind obedience—doing what Jesus asked, even when I couldn’t see the outcome. Like the man in John 9, I want my legacy to say, “She trusted the One who touched her life.” Because at the end of it all, that’s what matters most.
When the Years Feel Wasted: God Restores All Things
Have you ever felt like too much time has passed, or too much has been lost, for God to redeem? Joel 2:25 reminds us otherwise: “I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten.” Your story isn’t over. With God, even wasted years can be made whole.
When You Forget the Snacks: Trusting Jesus to Provide
I rarely go anywhere without water and a snack, but the crowd in Mark 6 followed Jesus empty-handed, hungry for more than food. They didn’t plan ahead. They just went. And Jesus didn’t send them away. He met their need with what little was offered and made it more than enough.
Factory Reset: Learning Obedience and Grace in Everyday Life | Colossians 3 Devotional
After a weekend with my grandsons, I found a powerful reminder in Colossians 3—true obedience isn’t instant but daily, Spirit-led growth in grace.
Who Do You Think You Are?
Identity isn’t something we earn—it’s something God declares. Discover truth and encouragement through Scripture and story in this heartfelt devotional featuring Dial P for Perfect by Heidi Gray McGill.
Interview with Isabella Skellenger: Developmental Editor Extraordinaire
Get to know Isabella Skellenger, a developmental editor whose blend of instinct, kindness, and faith transforms stories—and encourages authors every step of the way.
When God Moves: Trusting His Intervention Beyond Our Fears
Sometimes we “awfulize” situations, expecting the worst—but God is already at work in ways we can’t see. Read this encouraging devotional on trusting God’s faithful love, even when fear tries to take over.