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When We Can’t See the Road Ahead: A Journey of Faith
We don’t always get clarity on the road ahead. But God invites us to trust that the unknown path may be the most meaningful part of the journey.

Amy McKamey
2 days ago6 min read
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The Power of Hope
Faith allows me to know that even though I’m often caught unaware by my life circumstances, God never is.  He’s already planned how to work through them for my good (Romans 8:28).  It’s hope of God moving in all things that allows me to move forward with joy and freedom, tackling my issues with faith instead of being dominated by them.

Barb Lownsbury
Nov 74 min read
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When You Can't Fix Your Adult Child's Pain: Learning to Trust God Instead
If you’ve ever lain awake worrying about your grown child, wondering where you went wrong, you’re not alone. Many parents struggle silently when you can’t fix your adult child’s pain, no matter how much you long to help. We all carry unspoken dreams for our children. We imagine them steady, happy, and purposeful. But when life circumstances interrupt that vision (such as depression, addiction, distance, or pain), it can shake us to the core.

Marla Waldron
Nov 75 min read
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When Will My Life Get Easier?
“This awful moment wasn’t going to be the end of my story. When life feels impossibly hard, it’s easy to wonder if things will ever get easier. But in the very place where I fell apart, God began to rebuild something beautiful."

Barb Lownsbury
Oct 318 min read
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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
Oct 105 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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