Joni Lynn Schwartz
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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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
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...
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.
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.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 26, 20231 min read
Line in the Sand
Marathon training and sidelined with an injury. What is the next step?
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 22, 20233 min read
Tips to Help Your Preschooler Transition to School
As summer comes a close it's time to start preparing for the school year. Here are a few tips to ease the transition to preschool.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 21, 20232 min read
The Sadness: God Asks, "Am I Enough?"
When life isn't going as planned but you're holding tightly to your plan. Then God asks, "Am I Enough?"
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 13, 20232 min read
Rejoice, Pray, Thank
Getting out in God's creation gave me the chance to slow down to rejoice, pray and thank God.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 12, 20232 min read
On the Bench
Week 7 of marathon training and on the bench with an injury.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 6, 20232 min read
Seasons of Change, Seeing God Through His Creation
Summer is coming to a close and winter is rapidly approaching. This winter fight the winter blues by spending time with God in nature.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 5, 20234 min read
Better than Worse than a 5k: Week 6 Marathon Training
Week 6 of marathon training. I decided to rate by runs as better or worse than a 5k. Wow, was it ever a tough week of training!
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