Joni Lynn Schwartz
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
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
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 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 23 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,...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 192 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...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 142 min read
Prioritizing Love and Selflessness in Relationships
In relationships, there often comes a moment when we're called to set aside our own preferences for the greater good of those we love....
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 72 min read
The Courage to Soar: A Letter to My Daughters
To my daughters, I see you. I see how you tackle challenges and struggles. At times, you persist, showing an inner determination. At...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 242 min read
Lessons Learned: Reading the Bible in 90 Days
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. One dark night in the church basement during a Bible study, I was pregnant with...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 102 min read
High School Sports and Everlasting Victories
As the winter high school sports season nears its end, the excitement steadily builds with each passing day, signaling the onset of the...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 22 min read
Unexpected Help: Perfect Timing
Back in high school, I had a job as a cashier at our local grocery store. One afternoon, as my shift was coming to an end, I glanced...
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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