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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

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

Living on a Hidden Beach

What I thought would be the adventure of a lifetime became a mirror of the shame I had carried for decades.

Amy McKamey

Aug 229 min read

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

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

The Master Gardener: How Spiritual Growth Leads to True Freedom

Where God's Spirit is present, there is freedom from every form of bondage.

Marla Waldron

Jun 275 min read

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

Spinning Plates

Peace doesn’t come from perfect balance—it comes from releasing what was never ours to carry.

Barb Lownsbury

Jun 144 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

Puddles of Sunshine

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

Sarah Davis

Mar 74 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

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

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

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

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

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

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