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Puddles of Sunshine

She knew a secret the rest of the world didn’t ...

Sarah Davis

Mar 74 min read

Meticulous Love

No matter where we’ve been, what we’ve done, or how lost, worthless, or anxious we feel, nothing can separate us from God’s meticulous love.

Barb Lownsbury

Feb 65 min read

Escaping the Chaos

Real love is never rooted in control, deception, or fear. Real love sets free.

Jenny Seylar

Jan 315 min read

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

No Do-Overs: Live Life

We become spectacular new creations of hope through our brokenness—a stain-glass of imperfection, reflecting hope in Jesus Christ.

Karisa Moore

Jan 106 min read

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

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

Unwrapping Christmas

God experiences boundless delight in the gift of His cherished creation--you.

Barb Lownsbury

Dec 6, 20244 min read

What's in a Name?

The narratives we believe shape how we see ourselves—but God’s truth has the power to transform our perspective and set us free.

Marla Waldron

Nov 29, 20244 min read

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

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

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

Prune to Bloom: The Soil of the Heart

Tending soil takes digging, effort, and the right tools; and so does tackling personal challenges.

Barb Lownsbury

Oct 25, 20245 min read

Growing Forward

When we allow ourselves to remain open despite past hurts or losses, we create space for new connections.

Karisa Moore

Oct 19, 20244 min read

A Way Out of Darkness

No matter how deep we find ourselves in poor choices or difficult circumstances, God always offers an escape route.

Barb Lownsbury

Oct 11, 20246 min read

Breaking Free from Labels

When I allow the enemy to place those negative labels on me, my thoughts turn...

Barb Lownsbury

Oct 3, 20245 min read

In Its Time

“There’s a season for everything and a time for every matter under the heavens: a time for giving birth and a time for dying...

Jenny Seylar

Sep 27, 20244 min read

The Edge

There is nothing you or I will ever face that is impossible for God to help us navigate our way through.

Barb Lownsbury

Sep 19, 20248 min read

Trusting the Waiting Season

Even when I hadn’t received the breakthrough I longed for and my answers hadn't shown up yet, God was still at work.

Barb Lownsbury

Sep 12, 20244 min read

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

Boldly Shine Class

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