Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Christmas

Advent For the Broken-Hearted

This devotional was adapted from a service that Mari wrote in 2023, created to honor the thrum of sorrow and loss that undulates beneath the largely cheerful Christmas songs sung throughout November and December.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Prayer

“Will I Ever Be Happy Again?”

 “God,” we might whisper through cracked lips and aching heart, “is there any way, any chance, You could bring good out of this bad situation?” This is possibly one of the most powerful prayers you and I can every bring to God.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Saturday Devotion

Needy

It seemed as though it took all her strength to knock loud enough to get through the pounding music. God. Maybe it was a prayer.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Saturday Devotion

Stumble

But she couldn’t sleep. The bed spun. She felt woozy and nauseous. Too tired. Too wired. And all she could think about was the line of pain going up her neck and driving its spike into her head.