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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
Joni Lynn Schwartz
6 days ago2 min read
New Year Reset
A Christmas Break Reset This Christmas break has been longer than usual—an extra gift of time with my family. Since December 20th, we’ve...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 22, 20243 min read
Traditions, Memories, and the Greatest Gift
Christmas is this week, and I recently asked my daughters three questions. Their answers reminded me of what makes this season so...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Make a Joyful Noise
Last night, I sat in the school auditorium, surrounded by parents, grandparents, and friends, waiting for the winter band and choir...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 7, 20242 min read
Stand Firm in Every Season
Faith isn’t always loud—sometimes it’s about quietly standing firm and trusting God’s promises in every season.
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 30, 20242 min read
Opening the Door to Hope: Understanding Advent
Growing up, I would hear the word Advent and see those fun calendars with the little doors, each hiding a piece of chocolate for the...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 23, 20243 min read
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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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
Oct 26, 20242 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 19, 20242 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 6, 20242 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 29, 20242 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....
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 22, 20242 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....
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 14, 20242 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 8, 20242 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 1, 20242 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 17, 20242 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 11, 20242 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,...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 4, 20242 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....
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 1, 20243 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 28, 20242 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...
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