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Realigning My Heart

Realization came that I was living in fear, and in disobedience of God's word.

Sarah Davis

Dec 12, 20203 min read

His Eye is on the Sparrow

Then it dawned on me that God doesn't need particular words, only a willing and open heart. My spirit urged me to stop striving so hard...

Sarah Davis

Nov 25, 20203 min read

Walking the Path of Acceptance and Grace

Acceptance of God’s grace leads me to a place of wholeness that is based only in God, and not in the people, circumstances, and things...

Jenny Seylar

Oct 31, 20204 min read

When You Feel Buried

During my incarceration experience I walked everywhere. It didn't matter that I fractured my ankle after rolling off the top bunk in the...

Sarah Davis

Oct 10, 20204 min read

Gardens and Wellsprings

This was the summer of our failure... garden failure, that is. My husband and I started the season of spring with the best of intentions....

Sarah Davis

Sep 19, 20203 min read

When You're Feeling Small and Insignificant

When I was a little girl, I took piano lessons from an older gentleman who had a calming voice, and serene presence. He was patient,...

Sarah Davis

Aug 29, 20204 min read

Your Cries Have Been Heard

Glancing to the side as I rode in the car, I suddenly, and without warning, asked my husband to hit the brakes. I nearly jumped out of...

Sarah Davis

Aug 8, 20203 min read

Peace Be With You

On more than one occasion his apartment caught my attention as I drove past. He was often out front cooking on the grill, surrounded by...

Sarah Davis

Jul 18, 20204 min read

Obedience & Joy

For years now, I have kept a journal of my spiritual journey with God. In it I record what I’m learning from the Bible, what I’m learning...

Barb Lownsbury

Jul 2, 20204 min read

When My Heart is Overwhelmed

In recent weeks, I have found myself feeling like a car in neutral sitting at a traffic light. The light has turned green, but I don’t...

Sarah Davis

Jun 27, 20204 min read

Past the Darkness

Note: I wrote this a few years back, but it seemed particularly salient right now. I hope it speaks to you in the circumstances you...

Barb Lownsbury

Jun 11, 20204 min read

Tending to the Heart

A short time ago I was feeling like a mess and had no idea what I needed. Maybe it was a side-effect of the quarantine from the COVID-19...

Sarah Davis

Jun 6, 20204 min read

Find Answers

Finding answers can be tough. Blessedly, God is very good at helping us find them, and He provides us a roadmap to wise solutions in the...

Barb Lownsbury

May 28, 20203 min read

Trusting the Process

It was never part of our plan to move into the house of stone in the quaint, little town.

Sarah Davis

May 16, 20204 min read

Bravery in COVID-19

I knew that feeling marginalized, bewildered, embarrassed or demoralized were sure signs I was letting the enemy win...

Barb Lownsbury

May 13, 20204 min read

Take Back Your Holidays

Nothing like the holidays to make you question your own sanity. Why did I overspend? In fact, why do I always over spend? Why can’t I...

Barb Lownsbury

Dec 19, 20192 min read

Worth the Wait

By KRISTAN DOOLEY The best I can compare this season of waiting I’m in is to the birth of my girls. For months I walked with them inside...

Barb Lownsbury

Jul 15, 20193 min read

Peace, I Leave With You

By MARY GEISEN It doesn’t happen this way often. A whispered thought that seems to wake me up. Several reminders of the same words...

Barb Lownsbury

Jul 7, 20192 min read

Planting Seeds of Faith

By JENNY SEYLAR I had a great time canoeing with friends, and thought nothing of my garden while I was away. When I returned the Tuesday...

Barb Lownsbury

Jun 30, 20193 min read

Friends of God

By MEGAN SITES John 15:12-17 says this, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to...

Barb Lownsbury

Jun 28, 20192 min read

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