Joni Lynn Schwartz
Spilled Coffee: Finding God's Grace in Life's Messiness
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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 272 min read
The Final Stretch of Winter: Habits for Renewal
Winter. While my husband anticipates snowmobiling and ice fishing, I long for the warmth of summer—morning runs and afternoons by the pool.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jan 112 min read
God Goes Before You
During my college journey, I decided to transfer to the University of Minnesota as a sophomore. Coincidentally, two girls from my...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 31, 20232 min read
New Year, New Beginnings: A Life Cleaning Reflection
Cleaning my house recently led to a surprising and disturbing discovery as I moved the couch—revealing a collection of food, dirt, and...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 24, 20231 min read
Anticipation and Humility: Reflecting on the True Meaning of Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is filled with anticipation. In my childhood, I'd incessantly plead with my mom to open a gift during the day, often with...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 17, 20232 min read
Journey to Bethlehem: Endurance, Faith, and the Gift of Immanuel
When I was 8 months pregnant, we went on a double date with friends who had recently acquired a new truck. Despite my relatively active...
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,...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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