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Gaze: Fixing Your Eyes on Jesus Above the Distractions
Ever have one of those days when your minds feels like a browser with too many tabs open? I sure have! And the holidays—withall their extra obligations and preparations—tend to land squarely in that category for me.

Barb Lownsbury
Nov 14, 20253 min read


When Will My Life Get Easier?
“This awful moment wasn’t going to be the end of my story. When life feels impossibly hard, it’s easy to wonder if things will ever get easier. But in the very place where I fell apart, God began to rebuild something beautiful."

Barb Lownsbury
Oct 31, 20258 min read


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 19, 20255 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 7, 20255 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 11, 20254 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 23, 20255 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 2, 20255 min read


Exchange Worry for Peace
What good news we can share with the world that so desperately needs peace!

Morgan Benner
Apr 25, 20254 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 28, 20254 min read


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

Jenny Seylar
Jan 17, 20254 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
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