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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

You Are Valued

The two younger children jumped out of the newly purchased mini-van, their eyes sparkling with excitement. When they see their new home,...

Barb Lownsbury

Dec 2, 20205 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

Taming My Thoughts

In a world of turmoil, disease and reality TV, I serve a God who reminds me often that He holds me in His capable hands.

Barb Lownsbury

Nov 21, 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

The True Power of Hope

Phony faith denies reality and ignores the problem. Real faith denies the problem a place of influence.

Barb Lownsbury

Sep 9, 20204 min read

Keys for Strengthening Any Relationship

When I first became single after nearly 20 years of marriage, I resolved to never marry again unless I found the right kind of guy. After...

Barb Lownsbury

Sep 2, 20206 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

Spiritual Bravery

I’m a risk-taker, always have been. I’m not afraid of heights, of travel, of new cultures and people, or dicey places more times than...

Barb Lownsbury

Aug 27, 20204 min read

The Right Question to Ask

I had a long stretch of highway before me. The sunlight danced through the trees as I drove, seemingly joining me as I sang along to the...

Barb Lownsbury

Aug 12, 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

Trust

When my life is hard and the spiritual tunnel I’m in seems dark, one of the hardest things for me to learn has been trusting God....

Barb Lownsbury

Jul 22, 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

The Burden of Time

When the curtain closes on our life, that’s it. Done. Drop the mic and walk off the stage. There is no rewind.

Barb Lownsbury

Jul 9, 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

Finding Truth in Chaos

My heart is heavy today. I have read article after article about the murder of George Floyd, listened to sermons and responses. I’ve...

Barb Lownsbury

Jun 3, 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

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