Welcome, I’m Vaneetha.
I’m so glad you’re here. My prayer is that you’ll find hope in these pages. I’ve lived with suffering and I know you have too. It all matters. And it’s all hard. God met me in an unmistakable way in my suffering and I write so that others can experience that as well.
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Watching for the Morning: 90 Devotionals for When Hope Is Hard to Find
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This is the best book I’ve ever written for someone who is suffering. The devotions are intentionally short—because I know that in hard seasons, even reading can feel overwhelming. I wanted them to be both conversational and theological, and I’m praying they will meet people right where they are, no matter what they’re facing.
These 90 devotions are for anyone who is waiting in the dark, wondering when life will get better. Some reflections will encourage you to press on, some will help you process your losses, others will make you laugh, and still others will show you the gift of lament, in both its grittiness and grace. Ultimately, they’re all intended to draw you closer to the God who is always for you – who is nearer than you know and loves you more than you can imagine.
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Desperate for Hope Podcast
If you’ve ever felt desperate in your suffering, wondering if you’ll ever laugh again, this podcast is for you. Join me, Vaneetha Risner, and my guests as we honestly discuss the realities of suffering and loss, the questions we asked God in our pain, and our hope that is anchored in the goodness of God.
Every January, I choose a word of focus on instead of a resolution, and spell it out in blocks on my shelf.