In a world where anxiety seems to be the default setting and peace feels like a luxury we can't afford, Leading Hearts Fall 2025 Conference Edition brings you back to the timeless truths that can transform panic into profound peace. This powerful issue features Dr. Sharon Norris Elliott's vulnerable cover story "Living on After Him," where she courageously shares her journey through widowhood and how grief became a gateway to greater purpose, reminding us that "grief is supposed to be a season, not a permanent residence." Discover ancient remedies for modern stress through Grace Fox's "3 Ways to Refocus on God's Peace," Linda Evans Shepherd's hilarious true story of finding God's purpose when her plane literally caught fire in "When Your Plans Go Up in Smoke," and Cynthia L. Simmons' insights on handling chaos from Abigail Adams' life. Whether you're leading through conflict with Sheri Schofield's biblical strategies, crafting impactful messages with Terrie Hellard-Brown's storytelling principles, or finding