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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
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
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
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
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
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
Reclaiming Freedom
t got me to thinking. How often do I let my fears and insecurities block me from seeing what God is trying to do right in front of me...
Barb Lownsbury
May 6, 20204 min read
Find Answers
by BARBARA LOWNSBURY Not only is this one of my most popular posts, but it seems especially helpful to me in the midst of COVID-19. I...
Barb Lownsbury
Apr 16, 20204 min read
Embrace Simplicity
The air conditioning hummed in our comfortable minivan as we travelled down a small, dusty road in Mexico. Each of us in our small group...
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 20, 20205 min read
Marking the Moments
God has miracles of beauty and joy available for each of us. Â Out of the ashes of hurt and heartache, He brings redemption and joy.
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 25, 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
The Boxer
Muhammad Ali once said, “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses—behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long...
Barb Lownsbury
Jun 27, 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
Little Victories
God never promised perfection in this lifetime.  But what you will notice is that over time, you’ll grow in your ability to handle it...
Barb Lownsbury
May 31, 20184 min read
The Pain Tunnel
I’ve spent far more energy trying to climb my way around the challenges than I ever would’ve spent if I’d had the courage to go through.
Barb Lownsbury
May 28, 20154 min read
Hurry Up and Wait
I'm a child of our microwave society – I want it hot, fast and now!
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 6, 20154 min read
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