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The Places In-Between
Success is never linear. As we make our way forward, we will take some steps in the right direction, but we’ll also take some missteps.
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 9, 20233 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
Sep 1, 20237 min read
Joy For The Present
Choosing to find joy amid times of sorrow happens when we consistently trust God.
Marla Waldron
Aug 25, 20235 min read
Ragged Faith
It seems that lately I have been running myself ragged in an effort to get everything done, especially time with God.
Jenny Seylar
Aug 11, 20235 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
Trying to Do Good
I felt utterly convicted by my behavior. A part of me wanted them to hurt in the same way I had been hurt. How could I get to this place?
Jenny Seylar
Jul 21, 20235 min read
Remember
The story of my journey with God is written in the pages of my journal. The truth of the words floods my soul and guides me ever forward.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 15, 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
Jul 9, 20235 min read
Courage Over Doubt
Life has added quite a few dollops of mashed potatoes onto my life’s plate lately. Some full of joy and others ugly lumps of gunk.
Barb Lownsbury
Jun 30, 20237 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
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
Jun 16, 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
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
Standing the Test of Time
Reflecting on who stands the test of time in my life is telling.
Jenny Seylar
May 12, 20235 min read
Tending the Heart
Feelings can be both our most loyal friend AND our greatest enemy.
Sarah Davis
Apr 29, 20234 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
Apr 21, 20235 min read
The Scars We Bear
The other disciples told him, “We’ve seen the Lord!” But Thomas replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands, put my finger in the...
Jenny Seylar
Apr 15, 20235 min read
Victory at the Cross
They were down 32 points. They needed 5 touchdowns to win. F-i-v-e. Everyone had written them off. The Houston Oilers had scored 21...
Barb Lownsbury
Apr 8, 20235 min read
Divine Peace
I can't live my best life when I fill my every waking moment with stuff.
Jenny Seylar
Mar 31, 20234 min read
Peace Be With You
no matter what we are facing, because of Christ, there is contentment to be found.
Sarah Davis
Mar 24, 20234 min read
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