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Stay in Your Lane
As you run out this life’s race in the lane that’s been marked for you, are you giving your best effort?
Barb Lownsbury
Aug 30, 20245 min read
For Good
Jesus loves me “for good,” meaning He will be there for me through thick and thin; through good times and bad; always and forever.
Jenny Seylar
Aug 9, 20244 min read
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
Leaky Pipes
Here’s the thing. I still have this leaky pipe, this challenging issue, lurking beneath the surface.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 19, 20247 min read
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
Worthy
God accepts you right now, where you are at exactly in this moment.
Barb Lownsbury
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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
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
Thanksgiving: Boundaries & Blessings
Navigating the holidays can be challenging. By setting healthy boundaries, blessings can abound!
Barb Lownsbury
Nov 17, 20235 min read
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
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
Diffusing the Darkness
When meanness and a lack of kindness abound, choose to diffuse the darkness.
Barb Lownsbury
Feb 24, 20237 min read
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
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
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
Gaining Perspective
A shift in perspective can shift your life experience for the better.
Barb Lownsbury
Jul 8, 20223 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
Thrive vs. Survive this Christmas
The bright, shiny lights of the Christmas tree are up. The newly wrapped gifts have been carefully placed underneath. Let's face it. ...
Barb Lownsbury
Dec 11, 20214 min read
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