Meredith Hodge

Faith-led freedom. Grace-filled growth.

Christian Living

Knowing God Through His Name

God, Father, Lord—These names typify our communication with and about him. We know His name is to be honored, not said in vain (Exodus 20:7). It is to be “hallowed,” revered in our prayers (Matthew … [more]

6 Ways Jesus Handled Opposition

I opened God’s Word with a heavy heart, feeling the burden of opposition. A friend had recently attacked my character due to a difference of beliefs. Stunned and hurt by this, I quickly recognized … [more]

My Anxiety, God’s Word

It’s easy to assume that someone as outgoing and passionate about Jesus as I am wouldn’t suffer from anxiety. But that’s not the truth. Throughout my life, I have suffered through several seasons … [more]

When Mother’s Day Hurts

For many, Mother’s Day feels more like a day of mourning than a day of celebration. It stands as a reminder of what many have lost. Perhaps it’s a woman who lost her child through miscarriage, … [more]

34 Powerful and Shareable Easter Quotes

For thousands of years, Christians around the world celebrate Easter by rejoicing in the risen Christ. We grieve Jesus’s last hours that were marked by betrayal, humiliation, torture, and agony. We … [more]

The Open Door, The Promised Pasture

“Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be … [more]

Praying in the Uncertainty

Uncertainty and I have a long history, a roller-coaster relationship. In the seasons when I'm feeling unshakable in my faith, uncertainty is easily dismissed by my unwavering trust in the Lord. But … [more]

The Power of Our Criticism

One weekend, I was on a spiritual high after a church event and couldn’t wait to share my joy and excitement with a friend. Before I had the opportunity to fully express this joy, I was interrupted: … [more]

A Prayer for the Grieving Pet Owner

Oh merciful heavenly Father, We thank you for designing and giving a purpose to animals from the beginning, giving them to us as our companions so that we would not feel alone (Gen. 2:18-20). All … [more]

Relying on God During Times of Desperation

His heart pounded, his lips quivered, decay crept into his bones, and his legs trembled (Habakkuk 3:16). He was confused, angry, terrified, and desperate for relief. He cried, “O Lord, how … [more]

Let’s Be Like the Shepherds

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night…And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be … [more]

Greetings from the Pit

When I have written to you these past years, my words have always been rooted in reflection. I learned valuable lessons and God grew me mightily through my prior trials of infertility and anxiety. … [more]

When You See the Storm Coming

I opened the weather app on my phone. There was no denying that the storm was coming. I refreshed the screen minute by minute, hour by hour for updates. The radar showed a real-time movement of green, … [more]

Truths for Your Identity

Every human being longs for identity and purpose. We strive to mark ourselves with influential words, prominent job titles, and power terms. Our identity directs the roles we take, those we surround … [more]

What Infertility Means to the Enemy

For years, my husband and I have walked a journey that no couple imagines they will face: infertility. We have never experienced the joys of a positive pregnancy test or holding our child in our arms. … [more]

When Mother’s Day Hurts

For many, Mother’s Day feels more like a day of mourning than a day of celebration. It stands as a reminder of what many have lost. Perhaps it’s a woman who lost her child through miscarriage, … [more]

The Fire Won’t Consume Me

This past summer, Matt and I embarked on a two-week road trip out to Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons (Idaho/Montana/Wyoming). And wow, what a trip! I'm rarely a woman of few words, but … [more]

Five Questions to Consider as You Wait

As a child, I rarely had lofty goals of being a doctor, an astronaut, or a teacher. My dream was to be a mother. When Matt and I married nearly nine years ago, I assumed that bearing a child would … [more]

Praying in the Confusion

Are you in a season of confusion? Perhaps you are seeking to make a potentially life-changing decision, or maybe you are simply feeling directionless. As a woman living through infertility, I find … [more]

Let’s Be Like the Shepherds

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night…And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be … [more]

Praying at the Fork in the Road

I have encountered many forks in the road throughout my years of struggling to conceive a child. One way tells me to wait, one way tells me to move forward in treatment. One way points to parenthood … [more]

When Mother’s Day Hurts

For many, Mother’s Day feels more like a day of mourning than a day of celebration. It stands as a reminder of what many have lost. Perhaps it’s a woman who lost her child through miscarriage, … [more]

What Infertility Means to the Enemy

For more than four years, my husband and I have walked a journey that no couple imagines they will face: infertility. We have never experienced the joys of a positive pregnancy test or holding our … [more]

Five Questions to Consider As You Wait

As a child, I rarely had lofty goals of being a doctor, an astronaut, or a teacher. My dream was to be a mother. When my husband and I married nearly eight years ago, I assumed that bearing a child … [more]

Don’t Confuse Moving On with Giving Up

One area I battle with infertility is discerning whether or not I have moved on or given up in our pursuit for a baby. Truthfully, the only times I really wrestle with these thoughts are when others … [more]

Six Ways Jesus Faced Opposition

I opened God’s Word with a heavy heart, feeling the burden of opposition. A friend had recently attacked my character due to a difference of ethical beliefs. Stunned and hurt by this, I quickly … [more]

Praying for the Prodigals

When I was younger, I remember briefly hearing about the "Prodigal Son." The story never resonated with me, and I incorrectly thought the term "prodigal" was synonymous with the favorite, perfect, … [more]

Sometimes You Just Want to Go Home

As I walked Rudy on this beautiful autumn morning, I felt the leaves crunch under my feet. I smelled that comfortingly familiar scent of burning leaves in the air. I heard the leaves rustle in the … [more]

Why is Sound Doctrine So Important?

Shortly after placing a saving faith in Jesus Christ, I posted a quote to Facebook from a well-known, worldwide preacher. Later I received a message in my inbox from a Christian friend. She encouraged … [more]

Knowing When to Speak and When to be Silent

Welcome to the new millennium, when we are provided constant opportunities online to voice our opinions and slay any opposition. But what happens when our beliefs and opinions are challenged? We … [more]

Five Questions to Consider as you Wait

As a child, I rarely had lofty goals of being a doctor, an astronaut, or a teacher. My dream was to be a mother. When my husband and I married nearly seven years ago, I assumed that bearing a child … [more]