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Be Present
See the world through fresh eyes. Take back out your childhood wonderment and live in the moment.
Barb Lownsbury
May 18, 20244 min read
Finding Strength in Adversity
The Christian walk isn't a sprint; it's a marathon.
Barb Lownsbury
May 3, 20244 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
Apr 19, 20247 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.
Barb Lownsbury
Mar 29, 20245 min read
Ignite the Journey: Connection with God and Others
God opens doors for us with others when we allow our connection to God to be strengthened day by day.
Mary Giesen
Feb 3, 20245 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
Jan 12, 20246 min read
The Yoke & the Mantle: The True Meaning of Christmas
The yoke and the mantle of Christmas mean so much. More than pretty lights. It's an invitation into the profound.
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 21, 20236 min read
Thanksgiving: Boundaries & Blessings
Navigating the holidays can be challenging. By setting healthy boundaries, blessings can abound!
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 17, 20235 min read
Get the Most from Online Bible Studies
I love online Bible studies, including the ones here! They’re short, convenient, and an easy way to connect and study with others. BUT....
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 11, 20233 min read
The See-Saw
“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” -Galatians 5:25 Now I can’t speak to how men self sooth, but for...
Barb Lownsbury
Oct 13, 20233 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
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
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
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
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
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
Diffusing the Darkness
When meanness and a lack of kindness abound, choose to diffuse the darkness.
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 24, 20237 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
Feb 3, 20234 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
Jan 6, 20235 min read
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