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Overcoming Dark Thoughts
The enemy is crafty, twisting truth into lies—but God’s Word is stronger, a light that scatters the darkness.
Barb Lownsbury
Apr 45 min read
For My Good
I didn’t know why this was happening, but God did. Looking back, I see how He turned my deepest pain into unexpected blessings.
Morgan Benner
Mar 285 min read
From Bitterness to Hope
I sat back and read the words—harsh and bitter, just like the storm raging inside me.
Rob Young
Feb 284 min read
No Do-Overs: Live Life
We become spectacular new creations of hope through our brokenness—a stain-glass of imperfection, reflecting hope in Jesus Christ.
Karisa Moore
Jan 106 min read
Leaving the Desert of Futility this Christmas
This Christmas, I'm slowing down to truly appreciate the powerful truths behind a miraculous birth in a stable over 2,000 years ago ...
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 18, 20244 min read
A Way Out of Darkness
No matter how deep we find ourselves in poor choices or difficult circumstances, God always offers an escape route.
Barb Lownsbury
Oct 11, 20246 min read
Breaking Free from Labels
When I allow the enemy to place those negative labels on me, my thoughts turn...
Barb Lownsbury
Oct 3, 20245 min read
The Edge
There is nothing you or I will ever face that is impossible for God to help us navigate our way through.
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 19, 20248 min read
Finding Hope and Faith in Life's Hardest Moments
Just when I was about to give up all hope, I could hear God whispering to me that I was His child and that I was never alone.
Marla Waldron
Aug 25, 20245 min read
Trusting the Process
I became aware that more was being rebuilt than just in the house. There was also an inner renovation happening within me.
Sarah Davis
Jun 21, 20244 min read
Mind Full vs. Mindful
To be mindful includes inviting God in and letting go of all that is not critical to the present moment.
Jenny Seylar
Jun 14, 20244 min read
Ignite the Journey:Contentment
God wants the best for each of us. Most times it takes a releasing of control to truly receive God's good gifts for us.
Karisa Moore
Jan 19, 20245 min read
The See-Saw
“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” -Galatians 5:25 Now I can’t speak to how men self sooth, but for...
Barb Lownsbury
Oct 13, 20233 min read
Love Moves In
"Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along." (Romans 8:25 MSG) I sit down with...
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 2, 20234 min read
Course Correction
"Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life...
Karisa Moore
Jul 29, 20236 min read
Living In The Moment
I often wonder what it would be like to really let go of my worries by giving them to God, and then living in the moment.
Marla Waldron
Jun 23, 20236 min read
Reconstruction of the Soul
When I finally handed the keys of my heart over to Jesus, it was freeing! I finally began to experience real change and discover hope.
Barb Lownsbury
Jun 9, 20237 min read
The Temptation of "If"
"He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD" (Psalm 40:3 ESV)....
Karisa Moore
May 27, 20236 min read
Press On: Developing Spiritual Grit
"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ...
Barb Lownsbury
May 19, 20235 min read
Ugly Thoughts
Desperate for something, anything different than my current mental state of war, I opened my Bible. And God showed up.
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 3, 20234 min read
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