The Answer is Yes!
Yes or no? Should I go to Ireland for a girls trip? “Yes!” Do I agree to run a 5K with friends, even though I stopped running more than...
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Sarah Davis
- Jul 22
- 4 min
Building Something New
Often in my hastiness I forget that the in-between places are more necessary than I will ever fully know.
Sarah Davis
- Jul 2
- 3 min
Puddles of Sunshine
The practice of gratitude is learning to find the "puddles of sunshine," even in the midst of ongoing difficult circumstances.
barb643
- Apr 16
- 5 min
The Cross is Your Come-from-behind Victory
They were down 32 points. They needed 5 touchdowns to win. F-i-v-e. Everyone had written them off. The Houston Oilers had scored 21...
Jenny Seylar
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Indwelling Spirit
Quieting my mind and body allows the Spirit to awaken within me, guiding my actions.
Sarah Davis
- Mar 13
- 4 min
Take Up Your Mat and Walk
With a dozen or more excuses stored in my back pocket, I had gotten good at avoiding the priorities in my life.
Sarah Davis
- Feb 19
- 4 min
God Moves In
Once upon a time the street was lined with beautiful homes and manicured lawns. Now it is a place where dreams come to die.
Barb Lownsbury
- Feb 5
- 6 min
What Matters Most
I mopped the sweat off my brow with my crumbled up shirt sleeve, the steam from the pot of delicious smelling food wafting up to greet me...
Barb Lownsbury
- Jan 15
- 4 min
Finding My Way
In an era where celebrities are worshipped, it’s easy to lose my way. If I'm not careful, the constant comparison can rip me apart.
Barb Lownsbury
- Dec 11, 2021
- 4 min
Thrive vs. Survive this Christmas
The bright, shiny lights of the Christmas tree are up. The newly wrapped gifts have been carefully placed underneath. Let's face it. ...
Barb Lownsbury
- Sep 18, 2021
- 6 min
The Gift of a Friend
Not all friends are created equal, and some friends, perfect for a season in our lives, may not be the best fit for the current season.
Sarah Davis
- Sep 11, 2021
- 4 min
Mighty Warrior
There are moments in my life when I have felt ill-equipped for my circumstances. Yet God always shows up to guide and support me.
Barb Lownsbury
- Aug 14, 2021
- 7 min
Conversation with Margaret
I sit down slowly, my expression thoughtful as I surreptitiously glance back at those brown eyes, still so keen and passionate all these...
John Britt
- Jul 24, 2021
- 5 min
Love is Power
Guest blogger, John Britt shares, "as a man of faith, my example of power rests not in force, but in the person of Jesus."
Barb Lownsbury
- Jul 7, 2021
- 1 min
The Monthly Toolbox
"You're ready for spiritual growth. You've come to the right place..." Creating space to grow spiritually in a safe, welcoming...
Barb Lownsbury
- Jun 19, 2021
- 3 min
Once Again, Exiting the Crazy Train
I can’t do something for or with everybody So, I choose to let go of crazy and embrace peace.
Barb Lownsbury
- May 22, 2021
- 5 min
The Fight
I finally acknowledge more deeply the cost of the last year and a half, a season that completely upended me.
Karisa Moore
- Apr 3, 2021
- 5 min
The Cross is Necessary for Salvation
God was already showing me how good could come out of the evil of my son's death, but plain and simple, I wanted another way....
Barb Lownsbury
- Mar 20, 2021
- 5 min
One Week
Let’s say you only had one week left to live. That’s it! Just one week. How would you live? How would you spend your time, and with...
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...