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Joy For The Present
Choosing to find joy amid times of sorrow happens when we consistently trust God.
Marla Waldron
Aug 25, 20235 min read
Be Where Your Feet Are
I want my feet firmly planted and a list to check off when I complete an item. But what if God wants something different?
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 19, 20233 min read
Ragged Faith
It seems that lately I have been running myself ragged in an effort to get everything done, especially time with God.
Jenny Seylar
Aug 11, 20235 min read
Remember
The story of my journey with God is written in the pages of my journal. The truth of the words floods my soul and guides me ever forward.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 15, 20235 min read
Courage Over Doubt
Life has added quite a few dollops of mashed potatoes onto my life’s plate lately. Some full of joy and others ugly lumps of gunk.
Barb Lownsbury
Jun 30, 20237 min read
Living In The Moment
I often wonder what it would be like to really let go of my worries by giving them to God, and then living in the moment.
Marla Waldron
Jun 23, 20236 min read
Reconstruction of the Soul
When I finally handed the keys of my heart over to Jesus, it was freeing! I finally began to experience real change and discover hope.
Barb Lownsbury
Jun 9, 20237 min read
Press On: Developing Spiritual Grit
"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ...
Barb Lownsbury
May 19, 20235 min read
Standing the Test of Time
Reflecting on who stands the test of time in my life is telling.
Jenny Seylar
May 12, 20235 min read
Scrapping and Sanding the Soul
The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom needed to change our thinking as we seek to find joy even amid our brokenness.
Barb Lownsbury
Apr 21, 20235 min read
Divine Peace
I can't live my best life when I fill my every waking moment with stuff.
Jenny Seylar
Mar 31, 20234 min read
A Time for Bold Prayers
I say, “Go,” and she says, “Stop.” Ever know folks that you’d rather avoid if you can because they contradict you all the time?
Marla Waldron
Mar 10, 20235 min read
Chips of the Soul
That cold look. The ugly email. The person who tries to stir up conflict again and again, all while claiming to be the victim. Chip,...
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 6, 20235 min read
Christmas Joy
Christmas is a time that is filled with memories. Some are vivid. Other memories are faded. Christ shows up no matter what.
Jenny Seylar
Dec 18, 20225 min read
The Ebb and Flow of Faith
I quietly sit in the softness of the sand, mesmerized by the steady roaring and crashing of the mighty ocean’s waves. I know the tide is...
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 9, 20224 min read
Faith Over Fear
I was gripped by fear, and my over-thinking was leading my thoughts into dark places.
Marla Waldron
Nov 26, 20224 min read
Fighting the Slow Fade
I sat raptly at the end of the church pew, my head cocked sideways, face askew with skepticism. The words floated around me, but I...
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 4, 20225 min read
On the Edge of Things
As We drove from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland from Galway on the west, we noticed a point of interest on the map. If we...
Jenny Seylar
Oct 22, 20224 min read
Marking the Moments
God has miracles of beauty and joy available for each of us. Out of the ashes of hurt and heartache, He brings redemption and joy.
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 25, 20204 min read
The Courage to Stand Up Again
It wasn’t that I didn’t have anything to say. In fact, quite the opposite. I had a lot to say.
Sarah Davis
Jun 7, 20194 min read
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