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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
1 day ago5 min read
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My Strength Comes from God
The to-do list is still there, but it no longer owns me—my strength comes from God, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Barb Lownsbury
Oct 33 min read
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Finding God in the Gentle Whisper
When you ask God for quiet, He may provide it—or He may teach you to find Him even in the noise. He is in the silence, but He’s also in the sound.

Amy McKamey
Sep 195 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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Pray, Then Act
When fear and comparison creep in, what if the answer isn’t control—but trust? Pray, then act. God is always trustworthy.

Barb Lownsbury
Aug 75 min read
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The Vine, The Gardener, and The Branches
Spring is a wonderful season to venture into—but it’s also a lot of hard work.

Morgan Benner
Jun 206 min read
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Catch My Breath
"Don’t you trust me?" I heard him whisper inside. "I know what needs to get done. Will you let go and trust me?"  Â

Barb Lownsbury
May 235 min read
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Finding My Way
If I’m not careful, I can find myself looking without seeing. Touching without feeling. Praying without focusing.

Barb Lownsbury
May 25 min read
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Puddles of Sunshine
She knew a secret the rest of the world didn’t ...

Sarah Davis
Mar 74 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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Leaving the Desert of Futility this Christmas
This Christmas, I'm slowing down to truly appreciate the powerful truths behind a miraculous birth in a stable over 2,000 years ago ...

Barb Lownsbury
Dec 18, 20244 min read
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True Impact: The Power of Obedience to God
True impact doesn’t come from striving—it comes from surrender.

Barb Lownsbury
Nov 22, 20244 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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Stay in Your Lane
As you run out this life’s race in the lane that’s been marked for you, are you giving your best effort?

Barb Lownsbury
Aug 30, 20245 min read
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Grounded in Grace
Faith is the same way. Once I’ve experienced that initial transformation, the journey isn’t over; it’s just beginning.

Barb Lownsbury
Aug 16, 20246 min read
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Mind Full vs. Mindful
To be mindful includes inviting God in and letting go of all that is not critical to the present moment.

Jenny Seylar
Jun 14, 20244 min read
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Be Present
See the world through fresh eyes. Take back out your childhood wonderment and live in the moment.

Barb Lownsbury
May 18, 20244 min read
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Finding Strength in Adversity
The Christian walk isn't a sprint; it's a marathon.

Barb Lownsbury
May 3, 20244 min read
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