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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 85 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
Oct 255 min read
Prune to Bloom: The Soil of the Heart
Tending soil takes digging, effort, and the right tools; and so does tackling personal challenges.
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.
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 198 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 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.
Marla Waldron
Aug 255 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.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 197 min read
Leaky Pipes
Here’s the thing. I still have this leaky pipe, this challenging issue, lurking beneath the surface.
Sarah Davis
Jun 214 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.
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.
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."
Jenny Seylar
Apr 64 min read
In the Space Between
The space between is an important link from one place to the next, and carrying the weight of this space helps us sort out what comes next
Karisa Moore
Jan 195 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.
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 126 min read
Ignite the Journey: Vision
Godly vision begins by taking each of the lies I’ve believed about myself, and choosing to replace them with what is actually true.
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 2, 20234 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
Apr 21, 20235 min read
Scrapping and Sanding the Soul
The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom needed to change our thinking as we seek to find joy even amid our brokenness.
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 3, 20234 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
Jan 6, 20235 min read
Chips of the Soul
That cold look. The ugly email. The person who tries to stir up conflict again and again, all while claiming to be the victim. Chip,...
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 9, 20224 min read
The Ebb and Flow of Faith
I quietly sit in the softness of the sand, mesmerized by the steady roaring and crashing of the mighty ocean’s waves. I know the tide is...
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