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Sacred Bonds: A Tale of Miracles, Friendship, and Eternal Hope

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Dec 10, 20232 min read

Sacred Bonds: A Tale of Miracles, Friendship, and Eternal Hope

Growing up, I treasured the close bond with my cousin; our families participated in a variety of activities together, including camping,...

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Conquering Winter Runs: A Battle with the Elements

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Dec 9, 20232 min read

Conquering Winter Runs: A Battle with the Elements

Getting out the door during the winter months is, undoubtedly, the biggest hurdle. As winter sets in, I find myself revisiting these tips.

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Beyond Expectations: Miracles and Withholding Judgment

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Dec 3, 20232 min read

Beyond Expectations: Miracles and Withholding Judgment

First comes love, then comes marriage, and perhaps a baby in the baby carriage – or not. Life's order is sometimes not a straight line.

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Surviving Holiday Gatherings: An Introvert's Guide

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Nov 28, 20232 min read

Surviving Holiday Gatherings: An Introvert's Guide

Thanksgiving has wrapped up, and if you're an introvert like me, you know the struggle of navigating through the chaos of the holidays.

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Echoes of Accusation: Unraveling the Misunderstood Tale of Mary and Joseph

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Nov 26, 20232 min read

Echoes of Accusation: Unraveling the Misunderstood Tale of Mary and Joseph

I was a reserved student, placed in a classroom with a no-nonsense, strict teacher. Then came the day my name appeared on the blackboard.

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Unraveling the Tapestry: Exploring the Twists and Turns in the Christmas Narrative

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Nov 19, 20232 min read

Unraveling the Tapestry: Exploring the Twists and Turns in the Christmas Narrative

I set up my Christmas tree and soon discovered an unexpected twist in my decorating plans.

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Finding God in the Tattered Pages of Life

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Nov 12, 20232 min read

Finding God in the Tattered Pages of Life

The other day I stumbled across one of my old Bibles – duct taped together, pages torn and tattered, verses highlighted.

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All Feelings are Okay: Navigating Emotions with Grace and Reflection

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Nov 5, 20232 min read

All Feelings are Okay: Navigating Emotions with Grace and Reflection

As a child, I put my anger into action in unhealthy ways. As an adult, I have learned the importance of pausing.

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Rebuilding My Running Journey: Overcoming a Stress Fracture to Training for Grandma’s Marathon

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Nov 2, 20232 min read

Rebuilding My Running Journey: Overcoming a Stress Fracture to Training for Grandma’s Marathon

A stress fracture forced me to put my running goals on hold for two long months.

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God's Progress Report: Faithfully Creating a Behavior Improvement Plan

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Oct 29, 20232 min read

God's Progress Report: Faithfully Creating a Behavior Improvement Plan

I couldn't help but wonder what kind of update God would give about me at a Parent-Teacher Conference.

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Joni Lynn Schwartz

Oct 22, 20232 min read

Transform Your Self-Talk

During our annual trip to the corn maze, we found ourselves in an unexpected conversation about self-talk – those inner conversations.

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Living with God at the Center: More than a Priority

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Oct 15, 20233 min read

Living with God at the Center: More than a Priority

Living with God at the center isn't about juggling priorities but about letting God saturate every area of life.

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Lessons from the Sidelines: Navigating Life's Unexpected Turns

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Oct 13, 20232 min read

Lessons from the Sidelines: Navigating Life's Unexpected Turns

Today was meant to be the day of my goal marathon, the race where I aimed to qualify for Boston. But God had other plans.

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Unlock Your Best Race: Three Key Elements to Motivate You On the Course and In Life

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Oct 8, 20233 min read

Unlock Your Best Race: Three Key Elements to Motivate You On the Course and In Life

Through racing, I've discovered three key motivators that consistently propel me to my best, whether I'm on the course or in life.

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Cheerleading for Christ: Living Life as a Faithful Encourager

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Oct 1, 20232 min read

Cheerleading for Christ: Living Life as a Faithful Encourager

The cheerleader in me is still going strong. I love to show up for my people and cheer them onto their best performance.

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A Journey of Perseverance: From Injury to Training for Boston 2025

Joni Lynn Schwartz

Sep 29, 20232 min read

A Journey of Perseverance: From Injury to Training for Boston 2025

It's been seven long weeks since my last run, and I might need to join a support group soon!

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Joni Lynn Schwartz

Sep 17, 20232 min read

Genuine Gratitude

When is it easiest to be grateful? When life is easy? All the time? When things are hard?

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Joni Lynn Schwartz

Sep 10, 20232 min read

Producing Joy

Have you ever walked up to a plant and told it to make fruit? Well, neither have I and it sounds crazy. You can’t make a plant produce...

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Joni Lynn Schwartz

Sep 3, 20232 min read

It is What It is; Accepting Trials

Learning to accept when life gets hard and is not going according to plan.

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Joni Lynn Schwartz

Aug 28, 20232 min read

Be Present in His Presence

More than just going through the motions, being present in the presence of God.

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