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Karisa Moore

Nov 14
5 min

Weary of Darkness, Adjusting to Light

After six years of writing, mostly about finding hope in the darkness that is depression and suicide, I was excited to experience....

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Barb Lownsbury

Sep 24
4 min

This is How I Fight My Battles

“In the spirit of heaviness, put on a garment of praise.” Isaiah 61:3 They say life comes at you fast. So true! I think 2020 will go dow...

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Barb Lownsbury

Sep 9
4 min

The True Power of Hope

Phony faith denies reality and ignores the problem. Real faith denies the problem a place of influence.

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Barb Lownsbury

Aug 5
4 min

The Choice

Imagine you are on a ship. It’s large and luxurious, plush and full of elegance and beauty. You are very safe, very comfortable. You f...

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Barb Lownsbury

Jul 9
4 min

The Burden of Time

When the curtain closes on our life, that’s it. Done. Drop the mic and walk off the stage. There is no rewind.

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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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