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Ignite the Journey: Prayer
God is wooing me once again into His presence, and I am falling in love again, in spite of spiritual ups and downs.
Mendy Fedotowsky
Feb 23, 20245 min read
Ignite the Journey: Connection
Connecting with God extends beyond the confines of prayer or church attendance.
Randy Wilhelm
Feb 17, 20245 min read
Ignite the Journey: Connection with God and Others
God opens doors for us with others when we allow our connection to God to be strengthened day by day.
Mary Giesen
Feb 3, 20245 min read
Ignite the Journey: Bravery
By walking closely with God, He has helped me to navigate many new challenges.
Greg Stoughton
Jan 27, 20244 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, 20246 min read
The Yoke & the Mantle: The True Meaning of Christmas
The yoke and the mantle of Christmas mean so much. More than pretty lights. It's an invitation into the profound.
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 21, 20236 min read
A Heart of Praise
For too long I had dismissed the racing thoughts and tightness in my chest as side effects of my family's stress.
Sarah Davis
Dec 9, 20234 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
Get the Most from Online Bible Studies
I love online Bible studies, including the ones here! They’re short, convenient, and an easy way to connect and study with others. BUT....
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 11, 20233 min read
Tattered Faith
Even when daily life seemed beyond my ability to handle, God was leading me toward restoration, and a deeper level of trust.
Sarah Davis
Oct 21, 20234 min read
The See-Saw
“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” -Galatians 5:25 Now I can’t speak to how men self sooth, but for...
Barb Lownsbury
Oct 13, 20233 min read
Faith's Transformative Journey
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my spiritual journey. Spanning 37+ years now, God’s transformation of my soul has been breath-taking. ...
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 22, 20236 min read
The Places In-Between
Success is never linear. As we make our way forward, we will take some steps in the right direction, but we’ll also take some missteps.
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 9, 20233 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
Love Moves In
"Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along." (Romans 8:25 MSG) I sit down with...
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 2, 20234 min read
Remember
The story of my journey with God is written in the pages of my journal. The truth of the words floods my soul and guides me ever forward.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 15, 20235 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
Press On: Developing Spiritual Grit
"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ...
Barb Lownsbury
May 19, 20235 min read
Tending the Heart
Feelings can be both our most loyal friend AND our greatest enemy.
Sarah Davis
Apr 29, 20234 min read
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