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Bravery for Course Correction

Many of the brave decisions we make as followers of Jesus are in the little choices we make moment by moment.

Karisa Moore

May 29, 20215 min read

Unnerving Pause

The greatest benefit of the pandemic pause was finding more time to spend going deeper with the Creator.

Jenny Seylar

May 8, 20214 min read

Redefining Greatness

As I reflect on the impact of one decision upon all of eternity, it gives me incredible hope.

Barb Lownsbury

Apr 24, 20215 min read

The Gift of Relationships

It was much needed after a season of distancing myself from others and trying to walk alone.

Sarah Davis

Apr 17, 20214 min read

Unspoken Words

Of all the things in my life, my word is one of the most valuable and powerful.

Jenny Seylar

Mar 13, 20214 min read

Placing Myself Where the Action Is

I have learned to listen to God's prompting and lean into the lives of others because He wants them to know God sees and values them.

Karisa Moore

Mar 6, 20215 min read

Moving Forward

I have been living out the idea of acceptance in profound ways since my husband’s death. My faith in the Creator helps me to move forward.

Jenny Seylar

Feb 13, 20214 min read

No Do-Overs, Keep Living

My heart is gravely aware of evil, but faith reminds me of the trustworthiness of God's plan and purpose.

Karisa Moore

Jan 16, 20215 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

Down a Rabbit Hole

Finally! No more wearing masks, social distancing, or washing hands to the point of making them raw and chapped. This is what I long to...

Jenny Seylar

Nov 28, 20205 min read

Dressing in Delight

Playing dress-up was not on my agenda. A two-week cold had moved into my body, and it had even picked out curtains.

Karisa Moore

Oct 24, 20203 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

Your Cries Have Been Heard

Glancing to the side as I rode in the car, I suddenly, and without warning, asked my husband to hit the brakes. I nearly jumped out of...

Sarah Davis

Aug 8, 20203 min read

Peace Be With You

On more than one occasion his apartment caught my attention as I drove past. He was often out front cooking on the grill, surrounded by...

Sarah Davis

Jul 18, 20204 min read

Jesus's Love Replaces Hatred

I stood surrounded by a group of girls who were angrily taunting me. I knew nothing about them, and they knew little about me, save for...

Karisa Moore

Jul 11, 20205 min read

Letting Go Part 3: Freedom

Where has our freedom has gone?

Jenny Seylar

Jul 4, 20204 min read

In Spite of Me

When my husband and I headed into our first spring together as a married couple, I decided to plant a vegetable garden in the backyard. ...

Jenny Seylar

Jun 13, 20205 min read

Tending to the Heart

A short time ago I was feeling like a mess and had no idea what I needed. Maybe it was a side-effect of the quarantine from the COVID-19...

Sarah Davis

Jun 6, 20204 min read

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