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Pray, Then Act
When fear and comparison creep in, what if the answer isn’t control—but trust? Pray, then act. God is always trustworthy.

Barb Lownsbury
Aug 75 min read
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The Ultimate Freedom
As worship continued and the next song began, I was reminded how Jesus provides true freedom to those who follow Him...

Morgan Benner
Jul 255 min read
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The Vine, The Gardener, and The Branches
Spring is a wonderful season to venture into—but it’s also a lot of hard work.

Morgan Benner
Jun 206 min read
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How Great Thou Art
Imagine yourself being held by the God of the universe who created every star with his breath, every thing in sight with his Word, and He still sees YOU and calls you by name

Morgan Benner
May 165 min read
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God's Goodness
He alone can turn my mourning into dancing and put my pain to good purpose.

Barb Lownsbury
Mar 144 min read
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Puddles of Sunshine
She knew a secret the rest of the world didn’t ...

Sarah Davis
Mar 74 min read
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When Relationships No Longer Fit
You can’t force something to work that is broken. It doesn’t matter how great things were in the beginning ...

Barb Lownsbury
Aug 2, 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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Ignite the Journey: Intentionality
After many years in the spiritual wilderness, I'm finding my way home to intentional faith and friendship.

Winston Faircloth
Mar 8, 20246 min read
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Ignite the Journey:Contentment
God wants the best for each of us. Most times it takes a releasing of control to truly receive God's good gifts for us.

Karisa Moore
Jan 19, 20245 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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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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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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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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Gaining Perspective
A shift in perspective can shift your life experience for the better.

Barb Lownsbury
Jul 8, 20223 min read
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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
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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
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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
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The Monthly Toolbox
"You're ready for spiritual growth. You've come to the right place..." Creating space to grow spiritually in a safe, welcoming...

Barb Lownsbury
Jul 7, 20211 min read
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