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Redefining Greatness

As I reflect on the impact of one decision upon all of eternity, it gives me incredible hope.

Barb Lownsbury

Apr 24, 20215 min read

The Gift of Relationships

It was much needed after a season of distancing myself from others and trying to walk alone.

Sarah Davis

Apr 17, 20214 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

One Week

Let’s say you only had one week left to live. That’s it! Just one week. How would you live? How would you spend your time, and with...

Barb Lownsbury

Mar 20, 20215 min read

Placing Myself Where the Action Is

I have learned to listen to God's prompting and lean into the lives of others because He wants them to know God sees and values them.

Karisa Moore

Mar 6, 20215 min read

Held

Today marks the one-month anniversary of the unexpected passing of my brother, Joe. He was nine days past his forty-second birthday. The...

Sarah Davis

Feb 27, 20213 min read

Your Love Moves In

I sit down with a heavy sigh, trying to understand my mood. My head is full—full of the looming list of responsibilities that seem...

Barb Lownsbury

Feb 20, 20214 min read

Light in the Tunnel

A family trip to a local indoor waterpark produced a valuable image to help my surviving son and me persevere. It was shortly after his big

Karisa Moore

Feb 6, 20216 min read

This Will Never Be Different

Doomed. Stuck. Lost. Hopeless. Unworthy. Depressed. Ever been there?

Barb Lownsbury

Jan 30, 20214 min read

No Do-Overs, Keep Living

My heart is gravely aware of evil, but faith reminds me of the trustworthiness of God's plan and purpose.

Karisa Moore

Jan 16, 20215 min read

Loving Others is Never Wasted

The bell on the door chimed as I entered the local florist shop to purchase a bouquet of flowers. The aroma of fresh cut stems filled the...

Sarah Davis

Jan 2, 20214 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

Realigning My Heart

Realization came that I was living in fear, and in disobedience of God's word.

Sarah Davis

Dec 12, 20203 min read

Creating a Centerpiece of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has become an important part of my life, and I practice it beyond just a few weeks in November. In today’s turmoil, it is easy

Karisa Moore

Dec 5, 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

His Eye is on the Sparrow

Then it dawned on me that God doesn't need particular words, only a willing and open heart. My spirit urged me to stop striving so hard...

Sarah Davis

Nov 25, 20203 min read

Weary of Darkness, Adjusting to Light

After six years of writing, mostly about finding hope in the darkness that is depression and suicide, I was excited to experience....

Karisa Moore

Nov 14, 20205 min read

Walking the Path of Acceptance and Grace

Acceptance of God’s grace leads me to a place of wholeness that is based only in God, and not in the people, circumstances, and things...

Jenny Seylar

Oct 31, 20204 min read

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