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Words Unsaid
Like toothpaste squeezed from a tube, it is difficult to put words back in my mouth when too quick to respond.
Jenny Seylar
Oct 7, 20235 min read


Nurtured and Grown By God
For much of my childhood I chose to stay in the background, hoping no one would notice me.
Karisa Moore
Sep 29, 20234 min read


Faith's Transformative Journey
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my spiritual journey. Spanning 37+ years now, God’s transformation of my soul has been breath-taking. ...
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 22, 20236 min read


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


Course Correction
"Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life...
Karisa Moore
Jul 29, 20236 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


The Temptation of "If"
"He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD" (Psalm 40:3 ESV)....
Karisa Moore
May 27, 20236 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
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