We all face storms in life.

We all get stressed out and overwhelmed.

We all have bad days.

Just as a single raindrop can lead to a flood, so it is with our thought life. But what if we stop the rain before it washes us away?

We invite you to join us in Candid Moments, brief devotions designed to encourage you in those moments when you need a little Jesus to calm the storm.

In these devotionals, we get candid about the storms in our own lives, and how Jesus helped us refocus or keep our eyes above the waves.

Valerie Riese

Candid Moments are brought to you by Valerie Riese.

Valerie is a mother, blogger, and breast cancer survivor. After suffering years of debilitating anxiety, she learned that victory over anxiety comes only through surrender to Jesus. Valerie walks in her calling to use her words for Jesus as a writer, collaborator, editor, and owner of Faithful Pen Content Services LLC. Valerie lives in Wisconsin in a cozy, riverfront apartment with her cat, Maizie.