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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

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

Protective or Reflective?

Seeing someone else’s blind spot is easy. Seeing your own? That’s where real growth begins.

Barb Lownsbury

Jul 114 min read

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?"

Barb Lownsbury

May 235 min read

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

Exchange Worry for Peace

What good news we can share with the world that so desperately needs peace!

Morgan Benner

Apr 254 min read

From Bitterness to Hope

I sat back and read the words—harsh and bitter, just like the storm raging inside me.

Rob Young

Feb 284 min read

Just BE!

God created us to be human be-ings, not human do-ings.

Jenny Seylar

Jan 174 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

Surrendering with Open Hands

When I release my grip and trust God with those I love, I give them space to grow—and find peace I never thought possible.

Barb Lownsbury

Nov 14, 20245 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

Leaky Pipes

Here’s the thing. I still have this leaky pipe, this challenging issue, lurking beneath the surface.

Barb Lownsbury

Jul 19, 20247 min read

Trusting Yourself Again

What I have learned and seen time and time again is that decision-making itself isn’t always the issue.

Barb Lownsbury

Jul 12, 20244 min read

Relying on God During Personal Attacks

As the next round of beratement came my way, I knew I needed to grab hold of Jesus and not give the enemy the satisfaction of continuing.

Barb Lownsbury

May 31, 20247 min read

Ignite the Journey: Boldly Shine

I was in bondage. My weight dictated my life. I just wanted to be loved no matter what the scale said.

Rae Lynn DeAngleis

Mar 21, 20245 min read

Thanksgiving: Boundaries & Blessings

Navigating the holidays can be challenging. By setting healthy boundaries, blessings can abound!

Barb Lownsbury

Nov 17, 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

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

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

Boldly Shine Class

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