Barb LownsburyAug 24 min readWhen Relationships No Longer FitYou can’t force something to work that is broken. It doesn’t matter how great things were in the beginning ...
Barb LownsburyJul 55 min readNever AloneHer simple words, kindly shared, opened a window into a deeper connection with the Lord for me.
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.
Karisa MooreJan 195 min readIgnite the Journey:ContentmentGod wants the best for each of us. Most times it takes a releasing of control to truly receive God's good gifts for us.
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 LownsburyFeb 24, 20237 min readDiffusing the DarknessWhen meanness and a lack of kindness abound, choose to diffuse the darkness.
Barb LownsburyFeb 3, 20234 min readUgly ThoughtsDesperate for something, anything different than my current mental state of war, I opened my Bible. And God showed up.
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 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 LownsburyJul 8, 20223 min readGaining PerspectiveA shift in perspective can shift your life experience for the better.
Barb LownsburyFeb 5, 20226 min readWhat Really MattersA house full of kids. An elaborate dinner table mostly unnoticed. And missing out on what is really important.
Barb LownsburyFeb 5, 20226 min readWhat Matters MostI 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 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 LownsburyJul 7, 20211 min readThe 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 LownsburyJan 25, 20204 min readMarking the MomentsGod has miracles of beauty and joy available for each of us. Out of the ashes of hurt and heartache, He brings redemption and joy.
Kristan DooleyAug 14, 20193 min readNew FoundationsRunning in a new place can be rough. In unknown territory, adjustments have to be made.