Posts by Vaneetha Risner

Vaneetha Risner

Vaneetha writes and speaks about meeting God in suffering. She is the author of The Scars That Have Shaped Me, Walking Through Fire, and Desperate for Hope (a Bible study). You can find her writing at Desiring God and Vaneetha.com. Vaneetha lives in North Carolina with her husband, Joel. She has two daughters, Katie and Kristi.

Lament: Beauty Out of Bitterness

Audio, Devotional, Lament, Vaneetha Risner | 5 min read

When pain almost strangles us, and darkness is our closest friend, what should we do? Discover how lament can bring beauty out of bitterness.

"Hearing our authentic lament can draw others to God in unexpected ways." Vaneetha Risner

Are You Desperate for Hope?

Audio, Devotional, Hope, Vaneetha Risner | 4 min read

When I feel desperate, I forget that my greatest need is not different circumstances. My greatest need is God himself. He alone can give me peace in the storm, hope in his word.

"I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope. My soul waits for the Lord." Psalm 130:5-6a

Rejoice: Return to the Source of Your Joy

Audio, Grief, Suffering & Joy, Vaneetha Risner | 6 min read

The source of our joy is the LORD, the Trinity in its fullness: God the Father is the maker of heaven and earth. He created all the beautiful, wonderful things we enjoy. Jesus (God the Son) is our redeemer and friend, our intercessor, and our Savior. God the Holy Spirit dwells in us, comforting us, guiding us...