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Barb Lownsbury

2 days ago
4 min

Obedience & Joy

For years now, I have kept a journal of my spiritual journey with God. In it I record what I’m learning from the Bible, what I’m learning...

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Sarah Davis

7 days ago
4 min

When My Heart is Overwhelmed

In recent weeks, I have found myself feeling like a car in neutral sitting at a traffic light. The light has turned green, but I don’t se...

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Karisa Moore

Jun 20
4 min

Learning to Love My Enemies

Participating in a counseling conference a few months after my son's death, I heard the words, "Make room for the wrath of God. Don't try...

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Jenny Seylar

Jun 13
5 min

In Spite of Me

When my husband and I headed into our first spring together as a married couple, I decided to plant a vegetable garden in the backyard. ...

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Barb Lownsbury

Jun 11
4 min

Past the Darkness

Note: I wrote this a few years back, but it seemed particularly salient right now. I hope it speaks to you in the circumstances you fin...

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Sarah Davis

Jun 6
4 min

Tending to the Heart

A short time ago I was feeling like a mess and had no idea what I needed. Maybe it was a side-effect of the quarantine from the COVID-19...

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Barb Lownsbury

Jun 3
4 min

Finding Truth in Chaos

My heart is heavy today. I have read article after article about the murder of George Floyd, listened to sermons and responses. I’ve re...

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Karisa Moore

May 30
5 min

Stirred Up: Finding Emotional Direction

Sitting at my dining room table, I flipped through the real estate listings, longing to escape my house. It was as if the accumulated clu...

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Barb Lownsbury

May 28
3 min

Find Answers

Finding answers can be tough. Blessedly, God is very good at helping us find them, and He provides us a roadmap to wise solutions in the...

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Jenny Seylar

May 23
4 min

Friends for the Journey

“I am so glad to hear that!” cried my dear, sweet friend, grabbing me into a big hug. “I was worried about you!" Relief flooded her fac...

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