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This Will Never Be Different

Doomed. Stuck. Lost. Hopeless. Unworthy. Depressed. Ever been there?

Barb Lownsbury

Jan 30, 20214 min read

In the Rearview Mirror

As I listened, the line between secular and sacred was lowered with each soul-stirring song, and God joined me on my drive.

Jenny Seylar

Jan 9, 20215 min read

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...

Barb Lownsbury

Dec 25, 20204 min read

Repeat the Sounding Joy

Day after day she challenged me to repeat the evidence of joy that was always there, no matter how crippling my grief was.

Jenny Seylar

Dec 19, 20203 min read

Creating a Centerpiece of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has become an important part of my life, and I practice it beyond just a few weeks in November. In today’s turmoil, it is easy

Karisa Moore

Dec 5, 20203 min read

You Are Valued

The two younger children jumped out of the newly purchased mini-van, their eyes sparkling with excitement. When they see their new home,...

Barb Lownsbury

Dec 2, 20205 min read

Weary of Darkness, Adjusting to Light

After six years of writing, mostly about finding hope in the darkness that is depression and suicide, I was excited to experience....

Karisa Moore

Nov 14, 20205 min read

Everything's Fine....

What am I to do since my life is no longer fine? How am I to cope when I long to scream at the world, nothing seems right anymore?

Jenny Seylar

Nov 7, 20204 min read

Walking the Path of Acceptance and Grace

Acceptance of God’s grace leads me to a place of wholeness that is based only in God, and not in the people, circumstances, and things...

Jenny Seylar

Oct 31, 20204 min read

Planted, Watered, And Grown By God

I had long since determined I was a rough sketch without meaning or purpose. I could not yet see the concrete creative path God designed...

Karisa Moore

Oct 3, 20204 min read

Unraveled

The minutes ticked away into hours, and I still did not hear back from my friend. It wasn’t long before my mind started to doubt.

Jenny Seylar

Sep 5, 20204 min read

Keys for Strengthening Any Relationship

When I first became single after nearly 20 years of marriage, I resolved to never marry again unless I found the right kind of guy. After...

Barb Lownsbury

Sep 2, 20206 min read

When You're Feeling Small and Insignificant

When I was a little girl, I took piano lessons from an older gentleman who had a calming voice, and serene presence. He was patient,...

Sarah Davis

Aug 29, 20204 min read

Spiritual Bravery

I’m a risk-taker, always have been. I’m not afraid of heights, of travel, of new cultures and people, or dicey places more times than...

Barb Lownsbury

Aug 27, 20204 min read

The Right Question to Ask

I had a long stretch of highway before me. The sunlight danced through the trees as I drove, seemingly joining me as I sang along to the...

Barb Lownsbury

Aug 12, 20204 min read

The Choice

Imagine you are on a ship. It’s large and luxurious, plush and full of elegance and beauty. You are very safe, very comfortable. You...

Barb Lownsbury

Aug 5, 20204 min read

Broken, But Still Made to Fly

God was showing off! Butterflies fluttered around me, landing gently on my shoulder and camera. Standing in awe in the middle of a field,...

Karisa Moore

Aug 1, 20205 min read

Trust

When my life is hard and the spiritual tunnel I’m in seems dark, one of the hardest things for me to learn has been trusting God....

Barb Lownsbury

Jul 22, 20203 min read

The Burden of Time

When the curtain closes on our life, that’s it. Done. Drop the mic and walk off the stage. There is no rewind.

Barb Lownsbury

Jul 9, 20204 min read

Obedience & Joy

For years now, I have kept a journal of my spiritual journey with God. In it I record what I’m learning from the Bible, what I’m learning...

Barb Lownsbury

Jul 2, 20204 min read

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