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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ

10 Blessings I’m Thankful for This Year
With Thanksgiving this week, I’ve been reflecting on all that has happened over the past year. There’s so much to be grateful for, and...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 23, 20243 min read
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Recognizing Signs of Stress and Seeking Sabbath Rest
We all have those times when life feels heavy—when work, family, and personal commitments stack up, and stress slowly weaves its way into...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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Voice of Democracy: Choose Kindness
We all want to be heard and the best way to be heard is to be kind.
E. J. Schwartz
Nov 9, 20242 min read
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Reasons I Love Running
Running pushes me to grow, plan, and trust God with every step. Watching State Cross Country reminds me why it’s always worth it.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 3, 20242 min read
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Battling for Church: When Sunday Mornings Feel Like a Fight
Sunday mornings are rough at our house. The pandemic, which brought the convenience of online church, created a new habit for us: no...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 26, 20242 min read
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Integrity on and off the Field
The fall season of high school sports is coming to a close, and with it comes the excitement of playoff season. I love watching young...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 19, 20242 min read
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You Don’t Know What You Are Capable Of Until You Are Tested
Before It’s the day before my race, and I've been riding a roller coaster of emotions. On Tuesday, I had a fantastic speed workout that...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 13, 20244 min read
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Building Character Through Trials
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 6, 20242 min read
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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
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God in the Little Things
The other week, my daughters and I were soaking up the last bits of summer at the pool, one of our favorite perks of seasonal camping....
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 22, 20242 min read
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Hitting the Wall in Running and Life
In marathon running, "hitting the wall" is when your body suddenly runs out of energy, leaving you fatigued and struggling to keep...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 14, 20242 min read
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Running Toward the Light
With the start of the school year, I've had to get creative about fitting in my runs. I love the cool stillness of the morning and...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 8, 20242 min read
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God's Recurring Messages
A few weeks ago, I shared about spending 6 minutes in silence with God and feeling like I wasn’t hearing anything. Despite that, I've...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 1, 20242 min read
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Finding Time for What Truly Matters During Back-to-School Chaos
Back-to-school shopping was a multi-step process this year. Earlier this summer, I had a free day with my 7-year-old, and we tackled her...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 17, 20242 min read
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Morning Reflections
In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. - Psalm 5:3 In my house,...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 11, 20242 min read
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Hungering for Righteousness Through the Psalms
I first remember learning about the Beatitudes in a church basement one summer when I was helping my aunt teach vacation Bible school....
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 4, 20242 min read
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Hunger for God: Prayers from the Psalms
I have been praying for God to help me “hunger and thirst for righteousness” (Matthew 5:6). One of the ways God has been leading me to...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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Overcoming Life’s Prisons with Faith
I’m not sure if it’s because I’m getting older or maybe it’s because I am looking more deeply at life, connecting with others, but my...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 28, 20242 min read
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Spreading Positivity: My Duluth Compliment Walk
The other week, I had another exciting trip opportunity—this is turning out to be the summer of fun! While my husband was working hard, I...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 21, 20242 min read
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Simple Summer Life with Our Seasonal Camper
This is our fifth summer with a seasonal camper, and it has only solidified my love for this season. Our camping life began the summer...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 14, 20242 min read
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