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Meaningful Prayer
I have this vivid memory of a prayer night I participated in back in my college days–so vivid that all these years later, I still...
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 18, 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
Intimacy with God
I had a rather interesting dream recently. I am sitting close to the stage at the Oscars, settled between two successful actresses you...
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 23, 20225 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
Wrestling to Find Faith
But what I found in that moment was a tenderness and depth to God that I never quite knew existed before.
Barb Lownsbury
Apr 12, 20194 min read
Boldly Shine
Despite everything, God still sees me as valuable. And He feels the same way about you.
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 13, 20185 min read
Little Victories
God never promised perfection in this lifetime. But what you will notice is that over time, you’ll grow in your ability to handle it...
Barb Lownsbury
May 31, 20184 min read
The Dented Fender: Single Parent Dating
Dating for the right reasons--ready to date to enhance your life; not to “complete you,” but to “complement” you.
Elizabeth Lewis Acton
Apr 25, 20176 min read
Rejoice
Ahh, the holidays. It’s that time of year where houses are decorated, trees are thrown up, and the malls become a sea of humanity I loath...
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 9, 20154 min read
The Pain Tunnel
I’ve spent far more energy trying to climb my way around the challenges than I ever would’ve spent if I’d had the courage to go through.
Barb Lownsbury
May 28, 20154 min read
Hurry Up and Wait
I'm a child of our microwave society – I want it hot, fast and now!
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 6, 20154 min read
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