Joni Lynn Schwartz
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...
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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 262 min read
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 192 min read
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 62 min read
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
Sep 292 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 222 min read
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 142 min read
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 82 min read
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 12 min read
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
Aug 172 min read
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 112 min read
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 42 min read
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 13 min read
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
Jul 282 min read
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 212 min read
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 142 min read
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 72 min read
God-Blessed Trip Gratitude
A friend sent me a message the other week asking how God had blessed me that day. I took a moment to respond, and now, as I’m sitting on...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 283 min read
When Things Feel Out of Control
When life feels chaotic, my heart races, and I want everything fixed immediately! This is my initial response to stress and feeling like...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 233 min read
Mom Quotes: Life Lessons and Bible Reflections
Parenting comes with challenges, all kinds of challenges! I've become famous in my house for imparting wisdom to our children by...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 162 min read
Morning Quiet Time with God
It’s a chilly morning at our camper, and I couldn't be happier. I love getting up early, enjoying the peacefulness that the morning...
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