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Moses and Jesus: The Easter Connection
Moses led Israel out of slavery; Jesus leads us out of sin. This Easter, see how God’s plan of redemption connects them both.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 28, 20254 min read


The Power of Slowing Down
In a world that constantly pushes us to speed up, to multitask, and to cram our schedules with commitments, there's an often-overlooked...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 21, 20242 min read


Prioritizing Love and Selflessness in Relationships
In relationships, there often comes a moment when we're called to set aside our own preferences for the greater good of those we love....
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 14, 20242 min read


Trusting in God's Work: A Parent's Journey through Anxiety
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I remember lying on a cot in the principal’s office. She asked if I was ready to...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 11, 20243 min read


Surrender: A Daily Commitment
Surrender sounds simple, but living it out is a daily struggle. Even faithful believers throughout history wrestled with wandering — and returning again to Jesus.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 4, 20242 min read


The Final Stretch of Winter: Habits for Renewal
Winter. While my husband anticipates snowmobiling and ice fishing, I long for the warmth of summer—morning runs and afternoons by the pool.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 27, 20242 min read


Speeding through Life's Lessons
My senior year of high school, our football team had just faced a tough loss in postseason play. Driving my friends back from the game in...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 21, 20242 min read


A Day in My Life: Finding Purpose and Seeking God’s Guidance in the Chaos
In the middle of my jam-packed day off, it all begins at 5:00 AM. I grab my Bible, gulp down some much-needed coffee, and dive into a...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 7, 20242 min read


New Year, New Beginnings: A Life Cleaning Reflection
Cleaning my house recently led to a surprising and disturbing discovery as I moved the couch—revealing a collection of food, dirt, and...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 31, 20232 min read


Journey to Bethlehem: Endurance, Faith, and the Gift of Immanuel
When I was 8 months pregnant, we went on a double date with friends who had recently acquired a new truck. Despite my relatively active...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 17, 20232 min read


Beyond Expectations: Miracles and Withholding Judgment
First comes love, then comes marriage, and perhaps a baby in the baby carriage – or not. Life's order is sometimes not a straight line.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 3, 20232 min read


Finding God in the Tattered Pages of Life
The other day I stumbled across one of my old Bibles – duct taped together, pages torn and tattered, verses highlighted.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 12, 20232 min read
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