How to embrace your purpose, refine your craft, and let your writing flow from God’s life within you.

There is a portal right here on earth that opens every single day with a little breeze of solace coming through, a little slant of light shining on some beauty you might otherwise have missed. That’s where I want to meet you in this column.

My personal Substack, reflections on faith, grief, community, and life in southern Appalachia

✨ Subscribe for free! ✨ I write for Christian families with neurodivergent members—and the people who love and support them. Twice a month, I share practical strategies, biblical encouragement, honest reflections, and insights from up-to-date research.

Thinking out loud about life, creativity, aging, and the pursuit of hope and beauty.

Tales of Longing and Wonder

Thoughts about the books I'm reading and the grace I'm receiving; parenting and life in the empty nest; aging and adjusting to chronic illness.

A Little Letter from Shauna

Continuing the conversation about discerning our next right thing in faith, work, and life for those who want to move beyond the pro/con list with NYT Bestselling author and spiritual director, Emily P. Freeman.

Noticing what's still beautiful, good, and true in the world. Because it's there—if you have the eyes to see.

The popular newsletter from writer Sarah Bessey with exclusive essays, the books worth reading, good things, special devotional series, theology deep dives, community conversations, and so much more.