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Unlock Your Best Race: Three Key Elements to Motivate You On the Course and In Life
Through racing, I've discovered three key motivators that consistently propel me to my best, whether I'm on the course or in life.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 8, 20233 min read


Cheerleading for Christ: Living Life as a Faithful Encourager
The cheerleader in me is still going strong. I love to show up for my people and cheer them onto their best performance.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 1, 20232 min read


A Journey of Perseverance: From Injury to Training for Boston 2025
It's been seven long weeks since my last run, and I might need to join a support group soon!
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 29, 20232 min read


Genuine Gratitude
When is it easiest to be grateful? When life is easy? All the time? When things are hard?
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 17, 20232 min read


Producing Joy
Have you ever walked up to a plant and told it to make fruit? Well, neither have I and it sounds crazy. You can’t make a plant produce...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 10, 20232 min read


It is What It is; Accepting Trials
Learning to accept when life gets hard and is not going according to plan.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 3, 20232 min read


Be Present in His Presence
More than just going through the motions, being present in the presence of God.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 28, 20232 min read


Line in the Sand
Marathon training and sidelined with an injury. What is the next step?
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 26, 20231 min read


Tips to Help Your Preschooler Transition to School
As summer comes a close it's time to start preparing for the school year. Here are a few tips to ease the transition to preschool.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 22, 20233 min read


The Sadness: God Asks, "Am I Enough?"
When life isn't going as planned but you're holding tightly to your plan. Then God asks, "Am I Enough?"
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 21, 20232 min read


Rejoice, Pray, Thank
Getting out in God's creation gave me the chance to slow down to rejoice, pray and thank God.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 14, 20232 min read


On the Bench
Week 7 of marathon training and on the bench with an injury.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 12, 20232 min read


Seasons of Change, Seeing God Through His Creation
Summer is coming to a close and winter is rapidly approaching. This winter fight the winter blues by spending time with God in nature.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 6, 20232 min read


Better than Worse than a 5k: Week 6 Marathon Training
Week 6 of marathon training. I decided to rate by runs as better or worse than a 5k. Wow, was it ever a tough week of training!
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 5, 20234 min read


Resisting the Stillness of Psalm 46:10a
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Stillness has taken on different meanings for me over the years or should I say...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Small Town 5k
Race recap of a small town 5k.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 30, 20232 min read


Marathon Training Week Four: Interruptions
Recap of week four of marathon training included interruptions.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 22, 20233 min read


Washing Feet Lifestyle
Jesus didn’t just talk about serving others—He knelt and washed feet. This post explores what a washing feet lifestyle looks like in real life, beyond Sunday and into our Mondays.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 17, 20232 min read


Doubling Down on Speedwork, Week 3 Marathon Training
Week three of marathon training gets real with two speedwork sessions.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 15, 20233 min read


Mary, Martha, Running, Rain and Sitting
Make Monday Matter by diving into this two minute devotional about sitting at the feet of Jesus.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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