Joni Lynn Schwartz
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...
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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
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 92 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!
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
Apr 212 min read
The Power of Slowing Down
In a world that constantly pushes us to speed up, to multitask, and to cram our schedules with commitments, there's an often-overlooked...
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 312 min read
Sunshine or Storm: A Perspective Shift
Last month, my husband and I took a quick trip to Arizona in search of sunshine and warmer weather. It's become somewhat of a tradition...
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
Feb 252 min read
Spilled Coffee: Finding God's Grace in Life's Messiness
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Each week, I set aside time to pull my thoughts together for this blog, a...
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 212 min read
Speeding through Life's Lessons
My senior year of high school, our football team had just faced a tough loss in postseason play. Driving my friends back from the game in...
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
Jan 72 min read
A Day in My Life: Finding Purpose and Seeking God’s Guidance in the Chaos
In the middle of my jam-packed day off, it all begins at 5:00 AM. I grab my Bible, gulp down some much-needed coffee, and dive into a...
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
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.
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