Joni Lynn Schwartz
Battling for Church: When Sunday Mornings Feel Like a Fight
Sunday mornings are rough at our house. The pandemic, which brought the convenience of online church, created a new habit for us: no...
top of page
JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 62 min read
Building Character Through Trials
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 212 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...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 142 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...
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 283 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...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 233 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...
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
May 122 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...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 52 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,...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 282 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...
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
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
Feb 42 min read
Surrender: Lessons from Paul to 'Come Thou Fount'
Surrender is a recurring theme within the pages of the Bible, with one of my favorite narratives being the transformation of Paul, once...
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.
bottom of page