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Planted, Watered, And Grown By God

I had long since determined I was a rough sketch without meaning or purpose. I could not yet see the concrete creative path God designed...

Karisa Moore

Oct 3, 20204 min read

Turning Our Eyes Towards Joy

My kids ran ahead of us through the tall prairie grass. Their arms were stretched out to the sides, praising God for his creation. I...

Karisa Moore

Sep 12, 20204 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friendship Choices

A true friend is one of the greatest gifts we can be given on this earth. I’ve had periods in my life with few deep friendships, and...

Barb Lownsbury

May 20, 20205 min read

Marking the Moments

God has miracles of beauty and joy available for each of us. Out of the ashes of hurt and heartache, He brings redemption and joy.

Barb Lownsbury

Jan 25, 20204 min read

Pivotal Moments

By JENNY SEYLAR The challenge in street marching, however, is when the band must turn the corner. To successfully navigate the turn, the...

Jenny Seylar

Dec 7, 20194 min read

Bittersweet Joy

By JENNY SEYLAR With my phone at the ready, I am excitedly awaiting the birth of my second grandchild. Preparation for the big event is...

Jenny Seylar

Nov 23, 20194 min read

The Courage to Stand Up Again

It wasn’t that I didn’t have anything to say. In fact, quite the opposite. I had a lot to say.

Sarah Davis

Jun 7, 20194 min read

Wrestling to Find Faith

But what I found in that moment was a tenderness and depth to God that I never quite knew existed before.

Barb Lownsbury

Apr 12, 20194 min read

Boldly Shine

Despite everything, God still sees me as valuable. And He feels the same way about you.

Barb Lownsbury

Nov 13, 20185 min read

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