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Barb Lownsbury
Dec 184 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 64 min read
Unwrapping Christmas
God experiences boundless delight in the gift of His cherished creation--you.
Marla Waldron
Nov 294 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.
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 224 min read
True Impact: The Power of Obedience to God
True impact doesn’t come from striving—it comes from surrender.
Karisa Moore
Oct 194 min read
Growing Forward
When we allow ourselves to remain open despite past hurts or losses, we create space for new connections.
Jenny Seylar
Sep 274 min read
In Its Time
“There’s a season for everything and a time for every matter under the heavens: a time for giving birth and a time for dying...
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 124 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.
Jenny Seylar
Sep 65 min read
Frayed Beauty
The thing is, from the front, the tapestry looks suitable to the onlooker. It’s the illusion that everything is just fine.
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 166 min read
Grounded in Grace
Faith is the same way. Once I’ve experienced that initial transformation, the journey isn’t over; it’s just beginning.
Jenny Seylar
Aug 94 min read
For Good
Jesus loves me “for good,” meaning He will be there for me through thick and thin; through good times and bad; always and forever.
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 24 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
Jul 124 min read
Trusting Yourself Again
What I have learned and seen time and time again is that decision-making itself isn’t always the issue.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 55 min read
Never Alone
Her simple words, kindly shared, opened a window into a deeper connection with the Lord for me.
Jenny Seylar
Jun 144 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.
Barb Lownsbury
Jun 83 min read
Worthy
God accepts you right now, where you are at exactly in this moment.
Barb Lownsbury
May 184 min read
Be Present
See the world through fresh eyes. Take back out your childhood wonderment and live in the moment.
Barb Lownsbury
May 34 min read
Finding Strength in Adversity
The Christian walk isn't a sprint; it's a marathon.
Kristan Dooley
Apr 263 min read
New Foundations
Running in a new place can be rough. In unknown territory, adjustments have to be made.
Barb Lownsbury
Apr 197 min read
Learning to Trust
As I quickly turned forward to brace for impact, my last thought was, "This is going to be bad."
Barb Lownsbury
Mar 295 min read
The Cross: A Love Letter
When you need shelter, I settle you gently under my wing. When you are ready to soar, I send the wind to lift you up.
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