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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
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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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 21, 20242 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 14, 20242 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 7, 20242 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 28, 20243 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 25, 20245 min read
Race Weekend Recap and Reflections
Friday, two of my sisters, my niece, and I loaded the car for our annual road trip to Duluth. We have our traditions: grab coffee and...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 23, 20243 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 18, 20242 min read
A Rollercoaster Training Cycle for Grandma's Marathon
It’s race week, and I have to say that this training cycle has not gone as planned. I started training for Grandma's Marathon in...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 16, 20242 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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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 9, 20242 min read
A Summer of Presence: Enjoying Nature and Family Time
As the school year wraps up, I find myself just as excited as my kids. It’s time to turn off the alarms and put an end to the morning chaos!
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 2, 20243 min read
Cultivating Deep Spiritual Roots: Lessons from the Sandbox
Recently, my daughter and I started a project in our backyard. We have a large playset that is surrounded by sand, and on the edges,...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 26, 20242 min read
A Surprise Blessing: Finding My Place in a Blended Family Wedding
The other weekend, my stepson—though I prefer to call him by his first name—married my new daughter-in-law. The title of "stepmother" is...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 19, 20242 min read
Finding Peace: Learning to "Take Yourself Away" Like Jesus
With a 6-year age gap, you’d think my kids would have little interest in feuding, but they seem to have a magnetic pull toward it. When...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 12, 20242 min read
Sowing Seeds: From Preschool to Parenthood
In our preschool class a few weeks ago, we began an exciting experiment: planting seeds in cups. Each student received the same...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 5, 20242 min read
God's Humor in Slowing Down
Earlier this week, I shared on social media, “If you don’t have friends that make you laugh until you cry, you need new friends.” Well,...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 28, 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 21, 20242 min read
The Power of Slowing Down
In a world that constantly pushes us to speed up, to multitask, and to cram our schedules with commitments, there's an often-overlooked...
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