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Sarah Davis

3 days ago
3 min

Held

Today marks the one-month anniversary of the unexpected passing of my brother, Joe. He was nine days past his forty-second birthday. The ...

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Barb Lownsbury

Feb 20
4 min

Your Love Moves In

I sit down with a heavy sigh, trying to understand my mood. My head is full—full of the looming list of responsibilities that seem never...

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Jenny Seylar

Feb 13
4 min

Moving Forward

I have been living out the idea of acceptance in profound ways since my husband’s death. My faith in the Creator helps me to move forward.

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Karisa Moore

Feb 6
6 min

Light in the Tunnel

A family trip to a local indoor waterpark produced a valuable image to help my surviving son and me persevere. It was shortly after his big

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Barb Lownsbury

Jan 30
4 min

This Will Never Be Different

Doomed. Stuck. Lost. Hopeless. Unworthy. Depressed. Ever been there?

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Karisa Moore

Jan 16
5 min

No Do-Overs, Keep Living

My heart is gravely aware of evil, but faith reminds me of the trustworthiness of God's plan and purpose.

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Jenny Seylar

Jan 9
5 min

In the Rearview Mirror

As I listened, the line between secular and sacred was lowered with each soul-stirring song, and God joined me on my drive.

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Sarah Davis

Jan 2
4 min

Loving Others is Never Wasted

The bell on the door chimed as I entered the local florist shop to purchase a bouquet of flowers. The aroma of fresh cut stems filled the...

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Barb Lownsbury

Jan 1
5 min

Embracing a New Year

I was doing a spiritual exercise where I spent time reflecting on my childhood. I was really struck by how much those initial life chall...

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Karisa Moore

Dec 26, 2020
4 min

Expecting the Presence of Jesus

Jesus has comforted and revealed His presence to me in many different situations.

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