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Bearing the Burden
Jesus isn’t saying He will add to your load—He offers His yoke as a way to carry responsibilities differently.
Marla Waldron
Mar 206 min read
Finding Hope and Faith in Life's Hardest Moments
Just when I was about to give up all hope, I could hear God whispering to me that I was His child and that I was never alone.
Marla Waldron
Aug 25, 20245 min read
Trust Is The Only Way
When the state of affairs in my life feel frustrating, that is when I am most likely to hit my knees and seek God’s guidance.
Marla Waldron
Nov 25, 20235 min read
Restoring Freedom
"Cleanse your heart, because your mind is split down the middle: your love for God on one side and selfish pursuits on the other." -James...
Barb Lownsbury
Oct 27, 20235 min read
Joy For The Present
Choosing to find joy amid times of sorrow happens when we consistently trust God.
Marla Waldron
Aug 25, 20235 min read
Living In The Moment
I often wonder what it would be like to really let go of my worries by giving them to God, and then living in the moment.
Marla Waldron
Jun 23, 20236 min read
A Time for Bold Prayers
I say, “Go,” and she says, “Stop.” Ever know folks that you’d rather avoid if you can because they contradict you all the time?
Marla Waldron
Mar 10, 20235 min read
Faith Over Fear
I was gripped by fear, and my over-thinking was leading my thoughts into dark places.
Marla Waldron
Nov 26, 20224 min read
This Will Never Be Different
Doomed. Stuck. Lost. Hopeless. Unworthy. Depressed. Ever been there?
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 30, 20214 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
Redemption is About Timing
I finally deflated my bed after three weeks of camping out in the living room. It was post foot surgery, and I had decided it was time to...
Karisa Moore
May 9, 20205 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
Vision & Joy Amidst COVID-19
By BARB LOWNSBURY What a roller coaster ride these last few months have been! Watching the world stumble through COVID-19, isolating from...
Barb Lownsbury
Apr 29, 20206 min read
Moving with Ease
By KRISTAN DOOLEY As I’m typing this I am on a plane returning to the United States. I just spent the past ten days with some amazing...
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 2, 20195 min read
Stuck and Waiting for Rescue
by KARISA MOORE Our vehicle was stuck halfway off the road. We should have easily pulled back onto the road after the emergency vehicle...
Barb Lownsbury
Oct 26, 20193 min read
Letting Go of Fear
By SARAH DAVIS It almost sounds like I hate to fly, but that’s not true. I love traveling. I love airports. I love the speed of taking...
Barb Lownsbury
May 10, 20193 min read
A Place at the Table
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Barb Lownsbury
Apr 18, 20194 min read
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