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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
Joni Lynn Schwartz
3 days ago2 min read
Finding Comfort in the Shadow of Loss
This week, my heart is heavy with sadness over the tragic loss of a little boy. I grieve for his family and all who knew him and still...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 29, 20242 min read
New Year Reset
A Christmas Break Reset This Christmas break has been longer than usual—an extra gift of time with my family. Since December 20th, we’ve...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 22, 20243 min read
Traditions, Memories, and the Greatest Gift
Christmas is this week, and I recently asked my daughters three questions. Their answers reminded me of what makes this season so...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Make a Joyful Noise
Last night, I sat in the school auditorium, surrounded by parents, grandparents, and friends, waiting for the winter band and choir...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 14, 20243 min read
Recognizing Signs of Stress and Seeking Sabbath Rest
We all have those times when life feels heavy—when work, family, and personal commitments stack up, and stress slowly weaves its way into...
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E. J. Schwartz
Nov 9, 20242 min read
Voice of Democracy: Choose Kindness
We all want to be heard and the best way to be heard is to be kind.
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 3, 20242 min read
Reasons I Love Running
Running pushes me to grow, plan, and trust God with every step. Watching State Cross Country reminds me why it’s always worth it.
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 19, 20242 min read
Integrity on and off the Field
The fall season of high school sports is coming to a close, and with it comes the excitement of playoff season. I love watching young...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 13, 20244 min read
You Don’t Know What You Are Capable Of Until You Are Tested
Before It’s the day before my race, and I've been riding a roller coaster of emotions. On Tuesday, I had a fantastic speed workout that...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 29, 20242 min read
Seeking Wisdom in the Race of Life
This race season, I had originally planned to run a full marathon in June. But constant muscle strains forced me to adjust my goals....
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 22, 20242 min read
God in the Little Things
The other week, my daughters and I were soaking up the last bits of summer at the pool, one of our favorite perks of seasonal camping....
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 14, 20242 min read
Hitting the Wall in Running and Life
In marathon running, "hitting the wall" is when your body suddenly runs out of energy, leaving you fatigued and struggling to keep...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 8, 20242 min read
Running Toward the Light
With the start of the school year, I've had to get creative about fitting in my runs. I love the cool stillness of the morning and...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 1, 20242 min read
God's Recurring Messages
A few weeks ago, I shared about spending 6 minutes in silence with God and feeling like I wasn’t hearing anything. Despite that, I've...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 17, 20242 min read
Finding Time for What Truly Matters During Back-to-School Chaos
Back-to-school shopping was a multi-step process this year. Earlier this summer, I had a free day with my 7-year-old, and we tackled her...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 11, 20242 min read
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
Aug 4, 20242 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....
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 1, 20243 min read
Hunger for God: Prayers from the Psalms
I have been praying for God to help me “hunger and thirst for righteousness” (Matthew 5:6). One of the ways God has been leading me to...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 28, 20242 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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 9, 20242 min read
A Summer of Presence: Enjoying Nature and Family Time
As the school year wraps up, I find myself just as excited as my kids. It’s time to turn off the alarms and put an end to the morning chaos!
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