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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 23, 20222 min read
The Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas And all through the house I wandered alone, my joy somewhat doused. See, the stockings were hung and the...
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...
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 4, 20225 min read
Fighting the Slow Fade
I sat raptly at the end of the church pew, my head cocked sideways, face askew with skepticism. The words floated around me, but I...
Barb Lownsbury
Oct 14, 20225 min read
Understanding the Mind of God
Have you ever wondered how God feels about you in the midst of a bad choice or dark place? Or how he wants you to handle those decisions...
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 11, 20228 min read
My Messy Prayer
Prayer isn't always simple, humble or easy. Yet often it is within our messy prayers that God's true power really begins to shine.
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...
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 30, 20226 min read
Push Past Fear
Sometimes in life, Jesus calls us to step out of the boat.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 8, 20223 min read
Gaining Perspective
A shift in perspective can shift your life experience for the better.
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 12, 20223 min read
Enough
Daring to believe you deserve great things is a challenge. Obstacles come your way that can tear at your determination. Sometimes all it...
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 5, 20226 min read
What Really Matters
A house full of kids. An elaborate dinner table mostly unnoticed. And missing out on what is really important.
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 5, 20226 min read
What Matters Most
I mopped the sweat off my brow with my crumbled up shirt sleeve, the steam from the pot of delicious smelling food wafting up to greet me...
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 15, 20224 min read
Finding My Way
In an era where celebrities are worshipped, it’s easy to lose my way. If I'm not careful, the constant comparison can rip me apart.
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 11, 20214 min read
Thrive vs. Survive this Christmas
The bright, shiny lights of the Christmas tree are up. The newly wrapped gifts have been carefully placed underneath. Let's face it. ...
Barb Lownsbury
Oct 23, 20215 min read
That Isn’t Fair!
By Barb Lownsbury The swish-swish of the windshield wipers kept rhythm as I searched through the dreary, rainy parking lot for a close...
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 14, 20217 min read
Conversation with Margaret
I sit down slowly, my expression thoughtful as I surreptitiously glance back at those brown eyes, still so keen and passionate all these...
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 17, 20215 min read
Expectation (The Fight Part II)
Expectation. I remember being a young girl, squirming on the vinyl seat in the back of our Chevy station wagon, asking way too often,...
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 7, 20211 min read
The Monthly Toolbox
"You're ready for spiritual growth. You've come to the right place..." Creating space to grow spiritually in a safe, welcoming...
Barb Lownsbury
May 22, 20215 min read
The Fight
I finally acknowledge more deeply the cost of the last year and a half, a season that completely upended me.
Barb Lownsbury
Apr 24, 20215 min read
Redefining Greatness
As I reflect on the impact of one decision upon all of eternity, it gives me incredible hope.
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