Surrendering with Open Hands
When I release my grip and trust God with those I love, I give them space to grow—and find peace I never thought possible.
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Barb Lownsbury
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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
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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?
Marla Waldron
Aug 255 min read
Finding Hope and Faith in Life's Hardest Moments
Just when I was about to give up all hope, I could hear God whispering to me that I was His child and that I was never alone.
Jenny Seylar
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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.
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 24 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
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Leaky Pipes
Here’s the thing. I still have this leaky pipe, this challenging issue, lurking beneath the surface.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 124 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 55 min read
Never Alone
Her simple words, kindly shared, opened a window into a deeper connection with the Lord for me.
Sarah Davis
Jun 214 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.
Jenny Seylar
Jun 144 min read
Mind Full vs. Mindful
To be mindful includes inviting God in and letting go of all that is not critical to the present moment.
Barb Lownsbury
May 317 min read
Relying on God During Personal Attacks
As the next round of beratement came my way, I knew I needed to grab hold of Jesus and not give the enemy the satisfaction of continuing.
Rae Lynn DeAngleis
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Ignite the Journey: Boldly Shine
I was in bondage. My weight dictated my life. I just wanted to be loved no matter what the scale said.
Barb Lownsbury
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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
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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
Mar 17, 20234 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
Feb 24, 20237 min read
Diffusing the Darkness
When meanness and a lack of kindness abound, choose to diffuse the darkness.
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 3, 20234 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
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...
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