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When we allow ourselves to remain open despite past hurts or losses, we create space for new connections.
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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 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 55 min read
Never Alone
Her simple words, kindly shared, opened a window into a deeper connection with the Lord for me.
Karisa Moore
May 107 min read
The Temptation of "If"
The constant "What ifs" made it all about me and left very little room for God.
Pete Bronson
Mar 155 min read
Ignite the Journey: Faith
Join journalist & author Pete Bronson as he shares his deeply personal and relatable journey towards spiritual discovery and faith.
Winston Faircloth
Mar 86 min read
Ignite the Journey: Intentionality
After many years in the spiritual wilderness, I'm finding my way home to intentional faith and friendship.
Jenny Seylar
Sep 16, 20235 min read
Longing For Belonging
Being cast to the edges is a challenge for one who just wants to fit in.
Jenny Seylar
Sep 1, 20237 min read
Burden Bearers
Sometimes we need help facing the challenges in our lives. Other times we need to be the ones who help bear another's burdens.
Jenny Seylar
Jul 9, 20235 min read
Doing Good
I was shocked to learn that my own trauma and wounds were inflicting harm on others. I needed to do better. To do good.
Jenny Seylar
Jun 16, 20236 min read
Not an Afterthought
It's tough when I feel like an afterthought. Yet God reminds that I am loved and valued, and not at all an afterthought.
Jenny Seylar
Jan 27, 20235 min read
Slippery Slope
I realize I am on a slippery slope as I allow my anger to grow. Anger that leads me dangerously close to feeling hatred.
Jenny Seylar
Jan 13, 20235 min read
Unhinged
With my cell phone on the table next to me, I get excited when I hear the unique ring tone that indicates a call from someone special....
Sarah Davis
Oct 8, 20224 min read
The Gift of Relationships
I am not meant to carry my burdens alone. Yet, how can I trust without getting hurt?
Jenny Seylar
Aug 26, 20223 min read
A Matter of Perspective
My perspective of the situation may actually be quite far from the reality of the situation.
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 20, 20225 min read
God-in-a-Box
I used to try to fit my Christianity into a box. Ever been there? I had a checklist that needed to be in place in order to feel good...
Sarah Davis
Jun 10, 20224 min read
ASSUMPTIONS
My mind feeds me constant information. Some of it is true. Some of it is as far from the truth as a lie can land.
Jenny Seylar
Jun 3, 20223 min read
Trying to Be Good
Striving to be good is a challenge when we go it on our own. Whom can we turn to when we are faced with challengesl
Jenny Seylar
Apr 30, 20225 min read
Words of Hope
In my morning quiet time, sitting on the chaise lounge on the couch, I noticed the positive messages I have strategically placed around...
Rhonda Stinson
Apr 2, 20224 min read
Don't Stop
Worship at home in pajamas has gotten really comfortable, so why go back to worship in person? Our guest blogger shares the importance of it
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