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Make Monday Matter


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


What is Weighing You Down?
Putting down the "rocks" that cause stress and allowing God to do more than you can imagine.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 2, 20232 min read


Rest, Yoke and Learning: Applying Matthew 11:28-30
Finding rest through the right yoke and learning from Jesus, applying Matthew 11:28-30.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 11, 20232 min read


School's Out, Summer's In
School's out and summer is here. It's time to be free from the have to's and enjoy the get to's. Join my family as we get into the Bible.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 5, 20232 min read


How to Start Reading the Bible
Want to start reading the Bible or turn it into a daily habit? Strategies for getting started, plan ideas, and tools for a daily routine.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 1, 20234 min read


Stuck on a Hamster Wheel
I felt like I was stuck on a hamster wheel. I kept moving, doing but I wasn't getting anywhere. Motivation to not grow weary.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 29, 20232 min read


Pause, Be Positive!
Pausing to change a negative attitude to positive.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 22, 20232 min read


To Be Known
The One who knows me is also my Creator. I sometimes get lost in the opinions of others but He is my place of belonging.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 5, 20232 min read


Blessing in the Stress
Experiencing stress, then one excellent and praiseworthy act becomes a blessing.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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