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Winston FairclothMar 86 min readIgnite the Journey: IntentionalityAfter many years in the spiritual wilderness, I'm finding my way home to intentional faith and friendship.
Barb LownsburyMay 19, 20235 min readPress 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 LownsburyNov 4, 20225 min readFighting the Slow FadeI 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 LownsburyOct 14, 20225 min readUnderstanding the Mind of GodHave 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 LownsburySep 11, 20228 min readMy Messy PrayerPrayer 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 LownsburyAug 14, 20217 min readConversation with MargaretI sit down slowly, my expression thoughtful as I surreptitiously glance back at those brown eyes, still so keen and passionate all these...
Barb LownsburyMay 22, 20215 min readThe FightI finally acknowledge more deeply the cost of the last year and a half, a season that completely upended me.
Barb LownsburyApr 24, 20215 min readRedefining GreatnessAs I reflect on the impact of one decision upon all of eternity, it gives me incredible hope.
Denice ShirleyJun 22, 20175 min readThe Dented Fender: Single Parent EditionGod does not force us to choose His Word, but His Word is a lamp to our feet, and a light to our path.