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Unity in a Divided World
When we encounter division and hatred, our response should reflect the heart of Christ—standing for justice while still showing love, pursuing truth while extending grace.

Marla Waldron
2 days ago5 min read
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You Are My Calm Amidst the Storm
You are my Calm amidst the storm, and I know You will never forsake me—not now, not tomorrow, not ever.

Ruth Wacker
Sep 126 min read
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When You Feel Like You're Not Enough
When you feel like you’re not enough, remember: your worth isn’t defined by rejection or circumstances. True strength and peace come from anchoring your identity in Christ’s unshakable love.

Marla Waldron
Sep 54 min read
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Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart
Tired of carrying it all on your own? God is near, ready to help shoulder the weight and bring peace where you need it most.

Morgan Benner
Aug 294 min read
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Living on a Hidden Beach
What I thought would be the adventure of a lifetime became a mirror of the shame I had carried for decades.

Amy McKamey
Aug 229 min read
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Do It Anyway: Trusting God's Timing
If we wait for everything to be convenient and easy, we may never go—sometimes God calls us to step forward when it doesn’t feel like the right time.

Barb Lownsbury
Aug 153 min read
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Spinning Plates
Peace doesn’t come from perfect balance—it comes from releasing what was never ours to carry.

Barb Lownsbury
Jun 144 min read
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The Cross Whispers This Truth
I struggled with the cross after Jonathan died. Still, the Cross whispered truth.

Karisa Moore
Apr 184 min read
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When Things Are Out of My Control
Prayer is a powerful connection to God that allows peace to descend into even the most hectic of moments.

Jenny Seylar
Apr 114 min read
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Overcoming Dark Thoughts
The enemy is crafty, twisting truth into lies—but God’s Word is stronger, a light that scatters the darkness.

Barb Lownsbury
Apr 45 min read
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From Bitterness to Hope
I sat back and read the words—harsh and bitter, just like the storm raging inside me.

Rob Young
Feb 284 min read
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Obedience & Freedom
Every time I chose to twist and wriggle my way out of what God was asking of me, it led to hurt ...

Barb Lownsbury
Jan 245 min read
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Just BE!
God created us to be human be-ings, not human do-ings.

Jenny Seylar
Jan 174 min read
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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
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At the Ready
As a part of my journey of faith, I want to be ready to express my faith in a way that does not polarize me from others.

Jenny Seylar
Dec 14, 20245 min read
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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
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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
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Prune to Bloom: The Importance of Pruning
Pruning isn’t just about what the Master Gardener takes away; it’s also about choosing what to let bloom.

Barb Lownsbury
Nov 1, 20244 min read
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Prune to Bloom: The Soil of the Heart
Tending soil takes digging, effort, and the right tools; and so does tackling personal challenges.

Barb Lownsbury
Oct 25, 20245 min read
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A Way Out of Darkness
No matter how deep we find ourselves in poor choices or difficult circumstances, God always offers an escape route.

Barb Lownsbury
Oct 11, 20246 min read
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