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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
God's Goodness
He alone can turn my mourning into dancing and put my pain to good purpose.
Barb Lownsbury
Mar 144 min read
Puddles of Sunshine
She knew a secret the rest of the world didn’t ...
Sarah Davis
Mar 74 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
Meticulous Love
No matter where we’ve been, what we’ve done, or how lost, worthless, or anxious we feel, nothing can separate us from God’s meticulous love.
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 65 min read
Escaping the Chaos
Real love is never rooted in control, deception, or fear. Real love sets free.
Jenny Seylar
Jan 315 min read
Just BE!
God created us to be human be-ings, not human do-ings.
Jenny Seylar
Jan 174 min read
Fresh Paths of Adventure
God wants each of us to embark on a beautiful, amazing journey, but too often we settle for treading the same old, well-worn road.
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 34 min read
Lasting Change Begins in the Heart
I might see some initial progress, but without addressing the deeper reasons behind my struggle, I’ll end up right back at square one ...
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 27, 20244 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
What's in a Name?
The narratives we believe shape how we see ourselves—but God’s truth has the power to transform our perspective and set us free.
Marla Waldron
Nov 29, 20244 min read
True Impact: The Power of Obedience to God
True impact doesn’t come from striving—it comes from surrender.
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 22, 20244 min read
Surrendering with Open Hands
When I release my grip and trust God with those I love, I give them space to grow—and find peace I never thought possible.
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 14, 20245 min read
Prune to Bloom: One Root at a Time
Little did I know, that overgrown tangle would become a powerful reminder of how deeply unwanted roots can take hold in my life
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 8, 20245 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.  Â
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 19, 20248 min read
Trusting the Waiting Season
Even when I hadn’t received the breakthrough I longed for and my answers hadn't shown up yet, God was still at work.
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 12, 20244 min read
When Relationships No Longer Fit
You can’t force something to work that is broken. It doesn’t matter how great things were in the beginning ...
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 2, 20244 min read
Worthy
God accepts you right now, where you are at exactly in this moment.
Barb Lownsbury
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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