Marian's Substack

About me

Wife. Mom. Writer. Historian. Follower of Jesus. I believe in the power of personal stories to tell a greater story. I also believe in the freedom that…

Nov 17, 2025 • Marian Vischer

New posts on Substack coming in 2026.

I'm excited to begin regular writing on Substack later in 2026. In the meantime, feel free to browse the archives!

Nov 17, 2025 • Marian Vischer

May 2022

When You're in a Season of Overwhelm

On a recent day in May, I roused myself for a painfully slow jog at the bright and early hour of noon.

May 23, 2022 • Marian

Why Endings Don't Always Get the Last Word

On a weary Wednesday morning in May, I sit on my screen porch in a flood of feelings so thick, I can barely move.

May 18, 2022 • Marian

March 2022

On Hope

This past week marked eleven years since my life caved in on itself.

Mar 12, 2022 • Marian

February 2022

On the Endurance of Hard-Won Love

Twenty seven years ago, I trudged up a snowy mountain wearing his mother’s coat and snow boots.

Feb 13, 2022 • Marian

January 2022

Where to Go with Uncertainty about Faith Issues

If you skimmed my journals, prayer lists, and Bible study notes from the last several years, you’d find a common struggle: uncertainty.

Jan 12, 2022 • Marian

December 2021

For the Honest Doubters at Christmastime (and all the time)

As 2021 comes to a close, I find myself with more questions than answers.

Dec 11, 2021 • Marian

September 2021

Serendipity

Within the last year alone, I’ve stumbled upon a $4,000 piece of art at the Goodwill for $50.

Sep 17, 2021 • Marian

Explore

“Do more things that make you forget to check your phone.” It’s a quote I hear from time to time and while I get the sentiment, it implies that there…

Sep 16, 2021 • Marian

Intention

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” —Antoine de Saint-Exupéry I know I’m on my phone too much.

Sep 15, 2021 • Marian

Quiet

This morning after everyone left and a holy hush fell over the house, I considered the word “quiet” (my writing prompt.) How it’s ironic that I need…

Sep 13, 2021 • Marian