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Unraveled

The minutes ticked away into hours, and I still did not hear back from my friend. It wasn’t long before my mind started to doubt.

Jenny Seylar

Sep 5, 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

Stuck and Waiting for Rescue

Our vehicle was stuck halfway off the road. We should have easily pulled back onto the road after the emergency vehicle passed, but the...

Karisa Moore

Aug 22, 20203 min read

After the Storm

I walked to the lobby and discovered that day had turned to night, and the trees outside were bowing under the power of the winds.

Jenny Seylar

Aug 15, 20205 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

Broken, But Still Made to Fly

God was showing off! Butterflies fluttered around me, landing gently on my shoulder and camera. Standing in awe in the middle of a field,...

Karisa Moore

Aug 1, 20205 min read

Into the Light

Recently I found myself, for the second day in a row, lying prone on the living room floor. Tears soaked the pale carpet...

Jenny Seylar

Jul 25, 20206 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

Jesus's Love Replaces Hatred

I stood surrounded by a group of girls who were angrily taunting me. I knew nothing about them, and they knew little about me, save for...

Karisa Moore

Jul 11, 20205 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

Letting Go Part 3: Freedom

Where has our freedom has gone?

Jenny Seylar

Jul 4, 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

In Spite of Me

When my husband and I headed into our first spring together as a married couple, I decided to plant a vegetable garden in the backyard. ...

Jenny Seylar

Jun 13, 20205 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

Boldly Shine Class

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