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
Nov 85 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
Aug 305 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?
Jenny Seylar
Aug 94 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.
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
Jul 197 min read
Leaky Pipes
Here’s the thing. I still have this leaky pipe, this challenging issue, lurking beneath the surface.
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.
Barb Lownsbury
Jun 83 min read
Worthy
God accepts you right now, where you are at exactly in this 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.
Karisa Moore
Jan 195 min read
Ignite the Journey:Contentment
God 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 Lownsbury
Nov 17, 20235 min read
Thanksgiving: Boundaries & Blessings
Navigating the holidays can be challenging. By setting healthy boundaries, blessings can abound!
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 9, 20233 min read
The Places In-Between
Success is never linear. As we make our way forward, we will take some steps in the right direction, but we’ll also take some missteps.
Barb Lownsbury
May 19, 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
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
Nov 4, 20225 min read
Fighting the Slow Fade
I 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 Lownsbury
Oct 14, 20225 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
Jul 8, 20223 min read
Gaining Perspective
A shift in perspective can shift your life experience for the better.
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 12, 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 5, 20226 min read
What Really Matters
A house full of kids. An elaborate dinner table mostly unnoticed. And missing out on what is really important.
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