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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
Nov 8, 20245 min read
Leaky Pipes
Here’s the thing. I still have this leaky pipe, this challenging issue, lurking beneath the surface.Â
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
Never Alone
Her simple words, kindly shared, opened a window into a deeper connection with the Lord for me.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 5, 20245 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
Gaining Perspective
A shift in perspective can shift your life experience for the better.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 8, 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 12, 20223 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
Feb 5, 20226 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
Jan 15, 20224 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
Oct 23, 20215 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
Aug 14, 20217 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
May 22, 20215 min read
Keys for Strengthening Any Relationship
When I first became single after nearly 20 years of marriage, I resolved to never marry again unless I found the right kind of guy. After...
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 2, 20206 min read
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