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Remarkable Impact
A young Jewish girl is captured by a conquering nation and made into a servant-slave. There is nothing particularly special about her,...
Barb Lownsbury
May 27, 20224 min read
The Cross is Your Come-from-behind Victory
They were down 32 points. They needed 5 touchdowns to win. F-i-v-e. Everyone had written them off. The Houston Oilers had scored 21...
Barb Lownsbury
Apr 16, 20225 min read
Enough
Daring to believe you deserve great things is a challenge. Obstacles come your way that can tear at your determination. Sometimes all it...
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 12, 20223 min read
What Really Matters
A house full of kids. An elaborate dinner table mostly unnoticed. And missing out on what is really important.
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 5, 20226 min read
What Matters Most
I mopped the sweat off my brow with my crumbled up shirt sleeve, the steam from the pot of delicious smelling food wafting up to greet me...
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 5, 20226 min read
Finding My Way
In an era where celebrities are worshipped, it’s easy to lose my way. If I'm not careful, the constant comparison can rip me apart.
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 15, 20224 min read
CATCH MY BREATH
In a year of changes, it took getting away with God to be able to release the breath I didn’t know I had long been holding.
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 20, 20214 min read
The Gift of a Friend
Not all friends are created equal, and some friends, perfect for a season in our lives, may not be the best fit for the current season.
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 18, 20216 min read
Conversation with Margaret
I sit down slowly, my expression thoughtful as I surreptitiously glance back at those brown eyes, still so keen and passionate all these...
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 14, 20217 min read
Expectation (The Fight Part II)
Expectation. I remember being a young girl, squirming on the vinyl seat in the back of our Chevy station wagon, asking way too often,...
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 17, 20215 min read
Once Again, Exiting the Crazy Train
I can’t do something for or with everybody So, I choose to let go of crazy and embrace peace.
Barb Lownsbury
Jun 19, 20213 min read
The Fight
I finally acknowledge more deeply the cost of the last year and a half, a season that completely upended me.
Barb Lownsbury
May 22, 20215 min read
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
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
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
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
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
Shedding Your Skin
By SARAH DAVIS photo credit: Steven Sites I learned more about reptiles than I ever wanted to when my middle son decided to purchase a...
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 12, 20194 min read
Do You Want to Get Well?
By KRISTAN DOOLEY Jesus saw the man there, sitting in brokenness. Looking deeply into his eyes, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?”...
Barb Lownsbury
May 7, 20193 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
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