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What My 9-Year-Old Taught Me About Prayer
A lost necklace charm, a worried 9-year-old, and repeated prayers from the backseat reminded me what childlike faith really looks like. Sometimes kids trust God more naturally than adults do.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 222 min read


Seeking Wisdom in the Race of Life
This race season, I had originally planned to run a full marathon in June. But constant muscle strains forced me to adjust my goals....
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 29, 20242 min read


Deepening Our Roots: Slowing Down with God
We live across the field from my parents’ house. For years, they had a row of tall pine trees that stood between our houses. Then, one...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 28, 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
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