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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 27, 20255 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
How Great Thou Art
Imagine yourself being held by the God of the universe who created every star with his breath, every thing in sight with his Word, and He still sees YOU and calls you by name
Morgan Benner
May 16, 20255 min read
The Cross Whispers This Truth
I struggled with the cross after Jonathan died. Still, the Cross whispered truth.
Karisa Moore
Apr 18, 20254 min read
For My Good
I didn’t know why this was happening, but God did. Looking back, I see how He turned my deepest pain into unexpected blessings.
Morgan Benner
Mar 28, 20255 min read
God's Goodness
He alone can turn my mourning into dancing and put my pain to good purpose.
Barb Lownsbury
Mar 14, 20254 min read
Puddles of Sunshine
She knew a secret the rest of the world didn’t ...
Sarah Davis
Mar 7, 20254 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 6, 20255 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 24, 20255 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 10, 20256 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
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
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
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
For Good
Jesus loves me “for good,” meaning He will be there for me through thick and thin; through good times and bad; always and forever.
Jenny Seylar
Aug 9, 20244 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
Never Alone
Her simple words, kindly shared, opened a window into a deeper connection with the Lord for me.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 5, 20245 min read
New Foundations
Running in a new place can be rough. In unknown territory, adjustments have to be made.
Kristan Dooley
Apr 26, 20243 min read
Ignite the Journey: Vision
Godly vision begins by taking each of the lies I’ve believed about myself, and choosing to replace them with what is actually true.
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 12, 20245 min read
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