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Unwrapping Jesus
n the past I have been surprised to have the Holy Spirit's encouragement to "dream bigger" while stepping out in faith.
Karisa Moore
Dec 30, 20234 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
Listening Obedience
“Whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing...
Barb Lownsbury
Mar 17, 20234 min read
Still Repeating the Sounding Joy
Day after day I am challenged to repeat the evidence of joy that is always there, no matter how crippling my grief is.
Jenny Seylar
Dec 26, 20213 min read
Chasing Joy
It felt like joy had been eluding me. Like joy was a scavenger hunt ,and I couldn’t figure out the clues
Sarah Davis
Mar 27, 20213 min read
Embracing a New Year
I was doing a spiritual exercise where I spent time reflecting on my childhood. I was really struck by how much those initial life...
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 1, 20215 min read
Expecting the Presence of Jesus
Jesus has comforted and revealed His presence to me in many different situations.
Karisa Moore
Dec 26, 20204 min read
The Magic of Christmas
Over two thousand years ago, unto us a child was born. His parents named him Jesus. He was born in the lowest of circumstances to a...
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 25, 20204 min read
Repeat the Sounding Joy
Day after day she challenged me to repeat the evidence of joy that was always there, no matter how crippling my grief was.
Jenny Seylar
Dec 19, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Out of the Darkness
It was a sunny 78 degree day as I left work, top down on the convertible, with sunglasses on my face. I should have been overjoyed
Jenny Seylar
May 2, 20206 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
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
Finding Light in the Darkness
by BARB LOWNSBURY What breaks us from our faith? I think it’s very similar to what breaks us in any relationship we’re in. We have...
Barb Lownsbury
Apr 9, 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
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