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Trusting Yourself Again
What I have learned and seen time and time again is that decision-making itself isn’t always the issue.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 12, 20244 min read
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Never Alone
Her simple words, kindly shared, opened a window into a deeper connection with the Lord for me.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 5, 20245 min read
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Worthy
God accepts you right now, where you are at exactly in this moment.
Barb Lownsbury
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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Relying on God During Personal Attacks
As the next round of beratement came my way, I knew I needed to grab hold of Jesus and not give the enemy the satisfaction of continuing.
Barb Lownsbury
May 31, 20247 min read
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Be Present
See the world through fresh eyes. Take back out your childhood wonderment and live in the moment.
Barb Lownsbury
May 18, 20244 min read
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Thanksgiving: Boundaries & Blessings
Navigating the holidays can be challenging. By setting healthy boundaries, blessings can abound!
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 17, 20235 min read
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Get the Most from Online Bible Studies
I love online Bible studies, including the ones here!  They’re short, convenient, and an easy way to connect and study with others.  BUT....
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 11, 20233 min read
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The Places In-Between
Success is never linear. As we make our way forward, we will take some steps in the right direction, but we’ll also take some missteps.
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 9, 20233 min read
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Be Where Your Feet Are
I want my feet firmly planted and a list to check off when I complete an item. But what if God wants something different?
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 19, 20233 min read
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Love Moves In
"Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along." (Romans 8:25 MSG) I sit down with...
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 2, 20234 min read
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Press On: Developing Spiritual Grit
"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ...
Barb Lownsbury
May 19, 20235 min read
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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
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Diffusing the Darkness
When meanness and a lack of kindness abound, choose to diffuse the darkness.
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 24, 20237 min read
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Ugly Thoughts
Desperate for something, anything different than my current mental state of war, I opened my Bible. And God showed up.
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 3, 20234 min read
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Chips of the Soul
That cold look. The ugly email. The person who tries to stir up conflict again and again, all while claiming to be the victim. Chip,...
Barb Lownsbury
Jan 6, 20235 min read
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The Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas And all through the house I wandered alone, my joy somewhat doused. See, the stockings were hung and the...
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 23, 20222 min read
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The Ebb and Flow of Faith
I quietly sit in the softness of the sand, mesmerized by the steady roaring and crashing of the mighty ocean’s waves. I know the tide is...
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 9, 20224 min read
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Fighting the Slow Fade
I sat raptly at the end of the church pew, my head cocked sideways, face askew with skepticism. The words floated around me, but I...
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 4, 20225 min read
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Understanding the Mind of God
Have you ever wondered how God feels about you in the midst of a bad choice or dark place? Or how he wants you to handle those decisions...
Barb Lownsbury
Oct 14, 20225 min read
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My Messy Prayer
Prayer isn't always simple, humble or easy. Yet often it is within our messy prayers that God's true power really begins to shine.
Barb Lownsbury
Sep 11, 20228 min read
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