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Listening Obedience
“Whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing...
Barb Lownsbury
Mar 17, 20234 min read
Unhinged
With my cell phone on the table next to me, I get excited when I hear the unique ring tone that indicates a call from someone special....
Jenny Seylar
Jan 13, 20235 min read
Chips of the Soul
That cold look. The ugly email. The person who tries to stir up conflict again and again, all while claiming to be the victim. Chip,...
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 6, 20235 min read
The Ebb and Flow of Faith
I quietly sit in the softness of the sand, mesmerized by the steady roaring and crashing of the mighty ocean’s waves. I know the tide is...
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 9, 20224 min read
Meaningful Prayer
I have this vivid memory of a prayer night I participated in back in my college days–so vivid that all these years later, I still...
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 18, 20224 min read
Fighting the Slow Fade
I sat raptly at the end of the church pew, my head cocked sideways, face askew with skepticism. The words floated around me, but I...
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 4, 20225 min read
Loving Discipline
God desires behavior that seeks to glorify. When we forget to draw closer, we experience pain in our choices.
Sarah Davis
Oct 29, 20224 min read
Understanding the Mind of God
Have you ever wondered how God feels about you in the midst of a bad choice or dark place? Or how he wants you to handle those decisions...
Barb Lownsbury
Oct 14, 20225 min read
Intimacy with God
I had a rather interesting dream recently. I am sitting close to the stage at the Oscars, settled between two successful actresses you...
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 23, 20225 min read
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...
Jenny Seylar
Aug 6, 20224 min read
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 22, 20224 min read
Puddles of Sunshine
The practice of gratitude is learning to find the "puddles of sunshine," even in the midst of ongoing difficult circumstances.
Sarah Davis
Jul 1, 20223 min read
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...
Barb Lownsbury
Apr 16, 20225 min read
Indwelling Spirit
Quieting my mind and body allows the Spirit to awaken within me, guiding my actions.
Jenny Seylar
Mar 26, 20223 min read
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
Mar 13, 20224 min read
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.
Sarah Davis
Feb 19, 20224 min read
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
Feb 5, 20226 min read
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
Jan 15, 20224 min read
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
Dec 11, 20214 min read
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.
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 18, 20216 min read
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