Faith is an anchor in the storm

We are living in a time of deep challenge — as individuals, as families, as businesses, and as a nation. Everywhere we turn, there is uncertainty.

The economy is unsteady and unpredictable, and communities and families are being divided by the rigidity of the political environment we now find ourselves in. Each day we hear of random acts of violence that shake our sense of safety and trust. We read or hear of the dismantling of institutions that have long been the solid foundations allowing us the freedom to choose the lives we want to live — from a place of security, fairness, and decency. Because of all this, we now wrestle within our own hearts about what tomorrow might bring.

Yet it is in these moments of doubt, fear, and disruption that our faith is most alive. The curious thing about faith is that it cannot be seen or touched. It’s not a plan we can draw out or a formula we can follow. Faith is a place within us — a quiet, steady knowing that reminds us that even when we cannot see the path ahead, we are not walking it alone.

For me, faith has always been a belief in something I cannot see, something not tangible — yet deeply felt. What I have come to realize is that faith is both an intellectual decision and a spiritual surrender. It calls upon us to trust in what is unseen, to believe in the good that still is possible, and to act in ways that reflect that belief.

Here in our own communities, we see faith in action every day. We see it when a neighbor drops off a meal for a family going through a hard time. We see it when local businesses give their time and resources to support a fundraiser. We see it when teachers, nurses, pastors, and volunteers continue to show up for others — even when their own hearts and energy are weary.

These acts may seem small, but they are living proof of what faith looks like when it moves through love.

Faith in action means believing that kindness still matters, that connection still heals, and that our shared humanity is stronger than anything that divides us. It means choosing grace over judgment and understanding over fear. It means remembering that no matter how dark this season of confusion and uncertainty feels, there is always light in the people who care enough to act. It is embracing hope on the go — refusing to surrender to fear, and instead moving forward with courage, compassion, and connection.

A few weeks ago, over 7 million people marched, chanted, sang, danced, and celebrated this remarkable country we call home — a nation that has sustained nearly 250 years of democracy. I left that march with a restored faith that the tide will turn, and that the arc of the moral universe still bends toward decency, fairness, and care for all.

The Apostle Paul reminds us, “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” Faith and hope keep us grounded, but love — love in motion, love with hands and feet — is what transforms a community. When we live from that place, we not only strengthen our families and neighborhoods, but we also strengthen the very soul of our nation

As I marched on a recent weekend, I was again reminded that faith in action doesn’t remove the storms — it anchors us through them. And here, in our little corner of the world, that anchor continues to hold strong.

Roxanne Erdahl is a, Leadership coach, and founder of Erdahl Coaching. She believes in the power of creativity, compassion, and community to inspire connection and change. Roxanne@erdahlcoaching.com