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Barb Lownsbury

Dec 25, 2020
4 min

The Magic of Christmas

Over two thousand years ago, unto us a child was born. His parents named him Jesus. He was born in the lowest of circumstances to a blu...

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Barb Lownsbury

Dec 2, 2020
5 min

You Are Valued

The two younger children jumped out of the newly purchased mini-van, their eyes sparkling with excitement. When they see their new home,...

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Karisa Moore

Nov 14, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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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