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Meticulous Love

No matter where we’ve been, what we’ve done, or how lost, worthless, or anxious we feel, nothing can separate us from God’s meticulous love.

Barb Lownsbury

Feb 65 min read

Escaping the Chaos

Real love is never rooted in control, deception, or fear. Real love sets free.

Jenny Seylar

Jan 315 min read

Just BE!

God created us to be human be-ings, not human do-ings.

Jenny Seylar

Jan 174 min read

Fresh Paths of Adventure

God wants each of us to embark on a beautiful, amazing journey, but too often we settle for treading the same old, well-worn road.

Barb Lownsbury

Jan 34 min read

Lasting Change Begins in the Heart

I might see some initial progress, but without addressing the deeper reasons behind my struggle, I’ll end up right back at square one ...

Barb Lownsbury

Dec 27, 20244 min read

Leaving the Desert of Futility this Christmas

This Christmas, I'm slowing down to truly appreciate the powerful truths behind a miraculous birth in a stable over 2,000 years ago ...

Barb Lownsbury

Dec 18, 20244 min read

What's in a Name?

The narratives we believe shape how we see ourselves—but God’s truth has the power to transform our perspective and set us free.

Marla Waldron

Nov 29, 20244 min read

True Impact: The Power of Obedience to God

True impact doesn’t come from striving—it comes from surrender.

Barb Lownsbury

Nov 22, 20244 min read

Surrendering with Open Hands

When I release my grip and trust God with those I love, I give them space to grow—and find peace I never thought possible.

Barb Lownsbury

Nov 14, 20245 min read

Prune to Bloom: One Root at a Time

Little did I know, that overgrown tangle would become a powerful reminder of how deeply unwanted roots can take hold in my life

Barb Lownsbury

Nov 8, 20245 min read

Breaking Free from Labels

When I allow the enemy to place those negative labels on me, my thoughts turn...

Barb Lownsbury

Oct 3, 20245 min read

The Edge

There is nothing you or I will ever face that is impossible for God to help us navigate our way through.

Barb Lownsbury

Sep 19, 20248 min read

Trusting the Waiting Season

Even when I hadn’t received the breakthrough I longed for and my answers hadn't shown up yet, God was still at work.

Barb Lownsbury

Sep 12, 20244 min read

When Relationships No Longer Fit

You can’t force something to work that is broken. It doesn’t matter how great things were in the beginning ...

Barb Lownsbury

Aug 2, 20244 min read

Worthy

God accepts you right now, where you are at exactly in this moment.

Barb Lownsbury

Jun 8, 20243 min read

The Temptation of "If"

The constant "What ifs" made it all about me and left very little room for God.

Karisa Moore

May 10, 20247 min read

Learning to Trust

As I quickly turned forward to brace for impact, my last thought was, "This is going to be bad."

Barb Lownsbury

Apr 19, 20247 min read

In the Space Between

The space between is an important link from one place to the next, and carrying the weight of this space helps us sort out what comes next

Jenny Seylar

Apr 6, 20244 min read

The Cross: A Love Letter

When you need shelter, I settle you gently under my wing. When you are ready to soar, I send the wind to lift you up.

Barb Lownsbury

Mar 29, 20245 min read

Ignite the Journey: Boldly Shine

I was in bondage. My weight dictated my life. I just wanted to be loved no matter what the scale said.

Rae Lynn DeAngleis

Mar 21, 20245 min read

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