About the author
When Shea is not chopping tiny food up for her three tiny humans, or pitching Chipotle to her high school sweetheart-turned-husband, you can find her doing the following: Feeding her sourdough starter (aka 4th child) and baking bread. Putting her Master of Divinity to work by furiously typing about Jesus during naptimes. Posting encouragement and #momlife reels on Instagram. Conquering virtual hills on her Peloton. Renovating "the dream home" with her husband. Co-hosting her church's podcast. Homeschooling the littles. Leading a Barre class. Preaching, teaching, and storytelling. And finally, pretending she will keep her indoor plants alive...this time! You can connect with Shea on Instagram at @SheaHsmith, visit her website at www.sheahsmith.com, and keep up with her posts by signing up here.
Latest writing
August 4, 2026
Hope is not meant to be carried alone. This devotional from Romans 15 invites you to receive God’s joy and peace, pursue unity with other believers, and overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
July 31, 2026
Faith grows strong when it is deeply rooted in Christ. This devotional from Colossians 2 invites you to resist shallow distractions, remember God’s faithfulness, and stay grounded in the One who gives lasting strength.
July 9, 2026
When weariness settles in at the end of the day, Proverbs 24 points you back to God’s wisdom and strength. This devotional invites you to bring your burdens honestly to Him and receive the renewal only He can give.
July 3, 2026
Fear may feel powerful, but God’s love is greater. This devotional from 1 John 4 invites you to bring your deepest fears into His presence and let His perfect love replace panic with trust and peace.
June 16, 2026
When life feels overwhelming, and you’re crying out from a deep place, Jonah’s story reminds you that God hears. This devotional offers hope that even in your hardest moments, God is present, purposeful, and working for your good.
May 20, 2026
Grief may feel overwhelming, but Jesus meets you in the sorrow—offering a hope that reaches beyond death and into eternal life.
May 12, 2026
Purpose can be a loaded word, you know? I remember choosing a college major and panicking over the decision! I would question, “What’s my purpose and how do I get there?” It’s easy to assume purpose is what one does day-to-day, such as a job or career, or another may assume it’s what one is called in a deeper purpose, such as a role or specific service. I tend to think purpose can ebb and flow in different seasons. So while we approach this subject of purpose, let us seek God humbly to lead us to Him. I have a feeling we’ll know more about the purpose the more we draw near to the Lord!
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