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When Things Are Out of My Control
Prayer is a powerful connection to God that allows peace to descend into even the most hectic of moments.
Jenny Seylar
6 days ago4 min read
For My Good
I didn’t know why this was happening, but God did. Looking back, I see how He turned my deepest pain into unexpected blessings.
Morgan Benner
Mar 285 min read
God's Goodness
He alone can turn my mourning into dancing and put my pain to good purpose.
Barb Lownsbury
Mar 144 min read
From Bitterness to Hope
I sat back and read the words—harsh and bitter, just like the storm raging inside me.
Rob Young
Feb 284 min read
Obedience & Freedom
Every time I chose to twist and wriggle my way out of what God was asking of me, it led to hurt ...
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 245 min read
Unwrapping Christmas
God experiences boundless delight in the gift of His cherished creation--you.
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 6, 20244 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
Nov 8, 20245 min read
Stay in Your Lane
As you run out this life’s race in the lane that’s been marked for you, are you giving your best effort?
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 30, 20245 min read
For Good
Jesus loves me “for good,” meaning He will be there for me through thick and thin; through good times and bad; always and forever.
Jenny Seylar
Aug 9, 20244 min read
When Relationships No Longer Fit
You can’t force something to work that is broken. It doesn’t matter how great things were in the beginning ...
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 2, 20244 min read
Leaky Pipes
Here’s the thing. I still have this leaky pipe, this challenging issue, lurking beneath the surface.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 19, 20247 min read
Trusting Yourself Again
What I have learned and seen time and time again is that decision-making itself isn’t always the issue.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 12, 20244 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.
Sarah Davis
Jun 21, 20244 min read
Ignite the Journey: Intentionality
After many years in the spiritual wilderness, I'm finding my way home to intentional faith and friendship.
Winston Faircloth
Mar 8, 20246 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
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
Listening Obedience
“Whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing...
Barb Lownsbury
Mar 17, 20234 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
Oct 14, 20225 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
Sep 11, 20228 min read
Push Past Fear
Sometimes in life, Jesus calls us to step out of the boat.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 30, 20226 min read
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