Trish Stukbauer, '91

Trish Stukbauer, '91, Mooresville, NC, expanded her "Hope’s Harbor" devotional series with two new books in 2026, each written for people navigating difficult seasons that are too often carried quietly.

"God, Give Me Today" offers daily encouragement for those struggling with anxiety and depression, pairing Scripture with honest reflection, journaling prompts and simple prayers focused on getting through today rather than fearing tomorrow. "Kindred Spirits" speaks to those who love someone struggling with addiction, exploring the complicated intersection of love, hope, boundaries, heartbreak and faith.

Drawing from personal experience, Stukbauer writes without easy answers or platitudes, creating devotionals meant to feel less like instruction and more like having someone beside you who understands.

The books continue a series that began with "Hope’s Harbor," a devotional for grief, and share a simple underlying message: even in life’s hardest seasons, you do not have to walk through them alone.