https://vanscoaching.com Updates from Valerie Nance https://vanscoaching.com/blog/week-3-when-the-tracks-trap-us-and-god-sends-help-running https://vanscoaching.com/blog/week-3-when-the-tracks-trap-us-and-god-sends-help-running <div><br></div>]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:39:00 CDT https://vanscoaching.com/blog/stuck-in-the-mud-the-blizzard-and-on-the-tracks-but-never-alone-week-2 https://vanscoaching.com/blog/stuck-in-the-mud-the-blizzard-and-on-the-tracks-but-never-alone-week-2 <div># Blog Post Excerpt</div><div><br></div><div>When a winter blizzard blinds you completely—no visibility, no phone signal, no escape route—you learn something profound about God's perspective that you can't unlearn. Stuck perpendicular to a snow-covered road with a snowplow seconds away, one woman discovered that the very tools she thought she needed weren't what saved her; instead, God's all-seeing eye orchestrated a rescue so perfectly timed it defied explanation. In moments when life's storms leave us completely disoriented and unable to see danger, rescue, or even miracles unfolding around us, God sees everything—and He moves people to help in ways we never could have planned. This is what real faith looks like when the blizzard blinds us but God still sees.</div>]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:13:00 CDT https://vanscoaching.com/blog/stuck-in-the-mud-the-blizzard-and-on-the-tracks-but-never-alone-week-1 https://vanscoaching.com/blog/stuck-in-the-mud-the-blizzard-and-on-the-tracks-but-never-alone-week-1 <div><br></div>]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:29:00 CDT https://vanscoaching.com/blog/my-ultimate-deadend https://vanscoaching.com/blog/my-ultimate-deadend <div>Navigating life's unexpected transitions can feel like a storm of uncertainty, leaving you questioning your purpose and path as a Christian woman facing changes like an empty nest or a shifted calling. In the midst of this upheaval, there's a profound invitation to discover God's guiding hand, turning what seems like a dead end into a doorway for deeper faith and renewal. As hearts grapple with loss and identity shifts, unexpected blessings emerge, revealing how closed doors often lead to fresh beginnings and a truer sense of calling. Yet, the journey holds secrets of resilience and joy that only come from trusting in a higher plan, reminding us that every twist is part of a beautiful, purposeful story. Dive deeper into this transformative exploration and uncover how your own transition might just be the start of something extraordinary.</div><div>When life suddenly shifts—through retirement, loss, changing roles, or an unexpected ending—it can feel like purpose itself has slipped away. This heartfelt post explores how God meets believers in the confusion of transition, revealing that a closed door is not the end of a calling but often the beginning of something deeper, steadier, and unexpectedly beautiful. With themes of identity, surrender, grief, and renewed hope, it offers encouragement for anyone wondering whether their story has gone off course. If a season of change has left you feeling disoriented or unseen, this piece points to the quiet ways God may be leading you into healing, belonging, and a new beginning.</div> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:15:36 CDT